Edward Williams has been played on NTS in shows including Coby Sey, featured first on 30 April 2016. Songs played include Fish Of The Sea - Shoals And Loners On The Reef, Man - A Choice For The Future Of Life On Earth? and Mating Dance For Prairie Garter Snakes.

Surrey-born Williams (1921-2013) was already a seasoned soundtrack creator by the time he recorded his Life on Earth accompaniments. Deploying a discreet orchestral arsenal – clarinet, flute, harp and strings alongside vibraphone, marimbas, keyboards, percussion and slivers of electronics – his pieces were adroitly designed to both mimic and augment the often stunning visuals, underlining…