Biography
From wildlife to science fiction, history to contemporary drama, Al has scored the music for a multitude of film and television productions. High-profile shows include the BBC's ground breaking adventure series "Beyond Boundaries", Channel 4’s "Day Of The Kamikaze” (nominated for a Grierson), "Anatomy For Beginners" (winner of two RTS Awards), and "Nuremburg: Goerings's Last Stand" - winner of the 2007 Bafta Hugh Weldon Award.
Recent projects include three films in the BBC’s Natural World series: "Andrea: Queen Of Mantas", (winner of ten international awards in 2010), " The Dolphins Of Shark Bay" and "Empire Of the Desert Ants".
Other prime-time shows broadcast over the last couple of years include three BBC series: “Around The World In 80 Days” "Wilderness Explored", and "Pacific Abyss", as well as many single films.
He has collaborated with artists as diverse as Sugababes, St Etienne and Jacqui Dankworth, and recorded highly successful production music for Universal Music's Atmosphere label.
His production music has featured in Storyville - Timewatch - Wonders Of the Solar System - Mission Africa - Bear Gryll's Mission Everest - Paradise Or Bust - Landscape Man -The Incredible Human Journey - Battlefield Britain - Ray Mears Wild Food - Autumn Watch and many more.
Apart from the tracks uploaded to this site you can hear many more, download free music, view movies, news, press and full CV at:
AlLethbridge.com
IN A NUTSHELL....
From an Anglo-French family of musicians, Al’s childhood was shared between the Mediterranean coast of France and a village on the edge of the Derbyshire Dales. He developed a special affinity for the classical guitar, and during his late teens travelled Spain and South America playing and absorbing the music of Flamenco and Latin culture.
He later studied more formally under Michael Lewin (Trinity College, London) and Graham Wade (Leeds College of Music). In London he formed Koubatam, an acoustic band featuring the sensational Creole singer, Claude Martinique.The music was spotted by television producers and Al’s career as a soundtrack composer was set in motion.