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The Crown season 1 episode 5 soundtrack

Smoke and Mirrors, 14 songs

Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.

  • The Nutcracker, Ballet Suite, Op.71a: Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy — Orquesta Lírica de Barcelona
    Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip arrive at opera house; Phillips agrees to taking a seat on Elizabeth's Coronation Committee as long as he can have complete control which she agrees too.
  • Mary and Edward — Rupert Gregson-Williams
    The Duke of Windsor, Edward, goes to meet with the Archbishop only to find himself ambushed by Tommy.
  • Miserere Mei, Deus (Psalm 51) — Trinity College Choir, Cambridge & Richard Marlow
    26:30 Played whilst the Archbishop of Canterbury suddenly leaves a meeting with the Duke of Windsor about the Coronation. Can be heard in the background.
  • Mary is Dead — Rupert Gregson-Williams
    27:44 Played as Mary has passed away in her sleep.
  • Old Hundredth, "All people that on earth do dwell " — Mark Bennett & Westminster Abbey Choir & English Chamber Orchestra & Martin Neary & Martin Baker
    (The coronation - taken from the actual live recording of the Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II)
  • Let My Prayer Come Up — Westminster Abbey Choir & English Chamber Orchestra & Martin Neary & Martin Baker
    (The coronation - taken from the actual live recording of the Coronation of H.M.Queen Elizabeth II)
  • The Anointing — Rupert Gregson-Williams
    Queen Elizabeth II is anointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury; the Duke explains the holiness and tradition of the event to his house guest; (repeats) David sits in his secret room.
  • Zadok the Priest — Westminster Abbey Choir & English Chamber Orchestra & Martin Neary & Martin Baker
    (The coronation - taken from the actual live recording of the Coronation of H.M.Queen Elizabeth II)
  • All people that on earth do dwell (The Old Hundredth) — Choir of King's College, Cambridge & Sir Stephen Cleobury & Benjamin Bayl & Wallace Collection
    The Duke and his house guest sing along with television as they watch the coronation.
  • All People That on Earth Do Dwell — The Crown Cast
    The Duke and his house guest sing along with television as they watch the coronation.
  • Prelude — Abaco Tango Club
  • Dreamboat — Alma Cogan
  • Chills and Fever — Freddy Houston
  • Mackintosh's Lament — Angus Nicolson Trio
    Edward playing the pipes right at the end of the episode.

Theme Song

The Crown Main Title
Hans Zimmer