Over the Horizon 2019 – Samsung Newsroom Malaysia

Exploring Beneath The Waves: Behind The Scenes of the “Over The Horizon” 10th Anniversary Music Video

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:00:30 +0000

Included in all 2019 Samsung Galaxy smartphones, including the new Galaxy S10 line, this year’s version of the “Over the Horizon” theme marks the latest in a series that has seen renowned talents from all over the music industry concoct their own dynamic reworkings of the Samsung brand sound year on year.

Arranged by Academy Award-winning composer Steven Price, this latest orchestral reworking of ‘Over the Horizon’ includes an epic video featuring members of the London Philharmonia Orchestra performing against an awe-inspiring oceanic backdrop.

These stunning underwater shots were filmed on location just off of Sipadan Island, Malaysia, following Guinness World Record-holding free diver Ai Futaki as she explores the beauty, depth and majestic populations found in the world’s oceans.

Inspired by the wonder of life beneath the waves, the 2019 ‘Over the Horizon’ tune and music video bring to mind the importance of protecting our planet’s oceans so that they can be kept pristine for the next generation. In exclusive footage from the making of the music video, spreading the message of the importance of ocean conservation emerges as a cause close to the heart of all who were involved. “Hopefully we can inspire people to help the oceans themselves,” avows Price.

Take a look at the video above for a behind-the-scenes peek into how this astonishing film was made and the importance of its message, showcasing Price, Film Director James Brickell and the London Philharmonia setting up to record in the renowned Abbey Road Studios in London, as well as nature filmmaker Simon Enderby and Futaki on location at Sipadan Island.

From Rock to Classical-Pop Crossovers: New Ocean-Inspired ‘Over the Horizon’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Galaxy Series

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:51:12 +0000

From rock to new age, to fusion jazz and more, “Over the Horizon,” Samsung Galaxy devices’ official brand sound, has been reimagined in a variety of genres over the last several years. Now, Samsung is celebrating the smartphone series’ 10^th anniversary with an “Over the Horizon” update that features a deeply touching sound – and an even deeper message.

This year’s take on “Over the Horizon” was inspired by the beauty of the oceans – evoking the seas’ vast scale and indescribable majesty through a combination of soothing synthesizers, strings and woodwinds. The new ringtone’s debut video underscores the importance of ocean conservation, and at the same time visualizes how Samsung explored a number of innovative technologies when developing its latest Galaxy devices.

Filmed off the shore of Sipadan Island in Malaysia, the video follows Ai Futaki, a renowned conservationist and Guinness World Record-holding freediver, as she explores waters that are teeming with all manner of marine life. Ai’s dive was shot by acclaimed nature filmmakers James Brickell and Simon Enderby. The new “Over the Horizon” arrangement was composed by Academy Award-winning composer Steven Price and performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra at London’s famed Abbey Road Studios.

Stay tuned to Samsung Newsroom in the coming days for a behind-the-scenes look at how the film was made, along with more insight into its inspiring message. And don’t forget to click on the ringtones embedded in the images below to explore how Samsung’s signature sound has evolved over the years.