I felt strongly that it would resonate with Max’s experiences. When I had the idea to use Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill,” I knew it could be very special because of its powerful melodic flow and poignant themes.
McIntyre: How did the idea of using Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" come to you?įelder: Back when The Duffer Brothers were in the early stages of writing the season four scripts, they were searching for the perfect song to capture Max’s emotional state–her pain, sense of loss, feeling of disconnection from others, and need for strength and support. At other times, however, I may want a song to subliminally whisper softly into the viewer’s ear. That’s not to say that there aren’t some instances when I would want to state the obvious by impactfully shouting out a message. I try to be conscientious and not insult the audience's intelligence by spoon-feeding them. Many times I look for songs with lyrics that can allude to the storyline aspects in thematically and emotionally layered ways. For example it can provide atmosphere to the story, depth to the characters, and/or levity to a specific situation.
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McIntyre: How did you go about approaching the task of finding music for one of the biggest series currently airing, especially one that comes with specific needs regarding time period, tone, and more.įelder: The main thing I try to keep in mind is to just stay true to the story and let it tell you what it might need through music. 1 Hit As 'Break My Soul' Bolts To The Top Spot By Hugh McIntyre I have to say, it really doesn’t get much better than this! MORE FROM FORBES Beyoncé Lands Her Twelfth No. It has also been heartwarming to see that the music of Stranger Things has reconnected earlier generations to songs they grew up with during different phases of their lives.Īs if that wasn't enough, it has also inspired me to see that the music of Stranger Things was able to introduce younger generations to songs they were not familiar with, but instantly connected to.
Nora Felder: It’s been so gratifying to see this season resonate with a diverse demographic of cultures from around the world.
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