Platoon has released the official soundtrack for the highly anticipated Apple Original series Down Cemetery Road, available today, October 29, to coincide with the series’ global premiere on Apple TV. The original score, composed by Oscar and Grammy nominee and five-time Emmy winner Laura Karpman, captures the emotional intensity and noir-inspired mystery of the eight-part thriller starring Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson.
“The music for Down Cemetery Road was truly a challenge and a pleasure to compose,” shares Karpman. “It represents a fusion of diverse musical elements and storytelling techniques that create a complex emotional landscape mirroring the human experience.” The ambitious score features bold percussion, sweeping English string writing, and nods to both jazz and classic film noir. Karpman intertwines these styles into an intricate sonic tapestry, blending lush orchestral arrangements with modern electronics.
Karpman describes her approach as “maximalist,” combining classical orchestration with experimental textures and visceral percussion. “This composition represents my favorite maximalist approach,” she explains. “Utilizing multiple musical styles to serve the story’s emotional truth, challenging boundaries between genres, and creating an immersive sonic world that supports and enhances the complex narrative of Down Cemetery Road.”
Down Cemetery Road stars and is executive produced by Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Emmy winner Emma Thompson, alongside Golden Globe and Olivier Award winner Ruth Wilson. The first two episodes premiered globally on Apple TV today, with new episodes releasing weekly through December 10.
Laura Karpman’s recent body of work continues to push creative boundaries across film, television, and interactive media. Her recent scores include Captain America: Brave New World, American Fiction, The Marvels, and Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed, as well as the ongoing Marvel series What If…? and Ms. Marvel for Disney+. With Down Cemetery Road, Karpman once again delivers a soundtrack that challenges conventions and redefines how music deepens cinematic storytelling.