![]() ![]() On June 8, 2017, it was announced that the original soundtrack would be re-released as cassette tapes with cardboard covers to emulate old VHS sleeves. Both volumes were nominated for the Best Score Soundtrack Category of the 2017 Grammy Awards. Volume One was made available September 16 for the digital CD, while Volume Two was released the following week. It was made available to stream in two parts: Stranger Things, Volume One on August 10, and Stranger Things, Volume Two on August 19. On August 10, 2016, Stranger Things' social media profiles announced that the original soundtrack would be available for digital download and streaming that month. Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein break down the music of Stranger Things. Stranger Things Composers Break Down the Show's Music Vanity Fair Though not all of this music made it into the eight-hour first season, it gave the Duffers a huge library to pull from as they edited. Over the course of the year, over 13 and a half hours of music was accumulated from Kyle and Michael. One sketch called “Prophecy” caught the Duffers' interest for its mysterious yet upbeat feel, evolving into the title theme. According to the Duffers, these sketches all had very strange titles, such as “Jupiter 8 Spirit Winds,” “Soakers Forum 3,” and “Lighting Candles and Eggy Pizza”. These sketches were played over the actors' audition tapes. Kyle and Michael first started composing music in summer 2015, sending “sketch” tracks inspired by the characters, tone, and story which eventually became the basis for the Stranger Things soundtrack. Two band members, Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, agreed to score the project. The Duffers reached out to the band and asked if they were interested. The brothers became fans, incorporating their song "Dirge" in a mock trailer they made for their pitch to Netflix. The Duffers first discovered the synth band S U R V I V E when they heard one of their tracks in Adam Wingard’s film, The Guest. Kyle Dixon (foreground) joined in his studio by collaborator Michael Stein or Jaws, feature a soaring, orchestral "John Williams" style score, so the Duffers thought that a synth soundtrack would play nicely against expectations. Some of the show’s biggest inspirations, such as E.T. The Duffers felt that having a synth soundtrack would do exactly what they wanted to achieve with the show: It would feel both modern and nostalgic at the same time. They were charmed by existing electronic soundtracks, as they were very modern and cutting-edge, while also inevitably evoking the sounds of ’80s music (most notably Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, and John Carpenter). The Duffer Brothers always wanted the music to play a major role in the show, deciding very early on that they wanted an entirely electronic score. 2.4.7 Chapter Seven: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab.2.4.3 Chapter Three: The Monster and the Superhero.2.3.8 Chapter Eight: The Battle of Starcourt.2.3.3 Chapter Three: The Case of the Missing Lifeguard.2.2.2 Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak.2.1.5 Chapter Five: The Flea and the Acrobat.2.1.2 Chapter Two: The Weirdo on Maple Street.2.1.1 Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers.1.2.2 Halloween Sounds From The Upside Down.“We’ve really made an effort to curate this album to showcase the moments we think are really special. ![]() "We’ve incorporated the main narrative elements of the series and stayed true to the original sound while at the same time expanding on our musical palette – we often pushed it to the limit. The musicians said: "With the season three soundtrack, we’ve made an album that doesn’t feel like a ‘score’ necessarily, but one that feels more like a stand-alone record than a collection of brief cues. Physical versions including vinyl will then be released at a later date. Stranger Things season 3 score soundtrack: When is it released?Ĭomposers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein are back for season 3, and have released the tracklisting, which is released digitally on June 28.Philip Glass - 'Satyagraha: Act II: Confrontation and Rescue' Possum River - 'Stand Up and Meet Your Brother' Howard Jones - 'Things Can Only Get Better' REO Speedwagon - 'Can't Fight This Feeling'Ĭutting Crew - 'I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight' Huey Lewis & the News - 'Workin' for a Livin'' The soundtrack will be available on July 5 in digital and CD formats, and then there will be special 12″ vinyl editions and a bonus 7″ single. It will feature 15 “classic tracks” and the debut of an original cast recording. Like previous seasons, there will also be a soundtrack of classic tracks, titled Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Series, Season 3. Stranger Things season 3 soundtrack: What classic '80s songs appear?. ![]()
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