To achieve the "widescreen depth" the film required, Florence teamed up with legendary composer . The recording process was nothing short of cinematic:
While many would expect a song for Snow White to focus on purity and light, Florence Welch found her muse in the shadows. After viewing early footage of the film, she was transfixed by , played by Charlize Theron. To achieve the "widescreen depth" the film required,
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Recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios , the track features a massive choral arrangement that Welch admitted made her "nearly weep" when the baritones first joined in. Visualizing the Spell
The song began as a demo of "big, clattering drums" and heavy bass, which were later elevated into a sweeping orchestral masterpiece.
With its soldier-march beat and monk-like chants, the track feels like a natural evolution of the band's Ceremonials era. Visualizing the Spell