Spoilers are ahead, but if you’ve already seen the new season of Stranger Things, you know that “Running Up That Hill” happens to be Max’s favorite song and that she used it to break Vecna’s spell and escape Upside Down in the episode “Dear Billy”.

The show’s music supervisor, Nora Felder, discussed the song’s role with Variety, explaining that she spent a lot of time finding a song that perfectly fit Max’s complex feelings.

“It immediately struck me with its deep chords of the possible connection to Max’s emotional struggles and took on more significance as Bush’s song marinated in my conscious awareness,” said Felder.

Once Felder found the perfect song, they just had to get Kate Bush on board. Sony Music Publishing’s Wende Crowley received the request and sent the singer script pages and footage for a review because she’s very selective when it comes to licensing her music.

It turns out Bush was already a big fan of the show, and it didn’t take her long to give Felder permission to use the song in Max’s pivotal scene. It was the right choice to make because “Running Up That Hill” reached No. 1 on iTunes after being featured on Stranger Things.

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This soundtrack marks Labrinth’s first project as a lead composer, which was written and recorded in collaboration with Euphoria showrunner Sam Levinson. Working on this score was a transformative experience for the British artist, and he’s hoping that everyone who listens to it will embrace feeling something.

“My experience with Euphoria has made me a better musician. It was a dream come true to give wings and add magic to the different storylines. It was a collaborative effort among Sam Levinson, the crew and the cast – I only added texture to an already phenomenal show,” said the singer in a statement.

Labrinth’s Euphoria score is being released on October 4th, and it will feature a total of 26 tracks, collected from the show’s first season.

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According to music supervisor Jen Malone, they originally had a different song in mind for finale’s big musical number. That changed after showrunner Sam Levinson fell in love with Labrinth’s “All for Us”, and used it to frame the entire season of Euphoria.

“In addition to Zendaya doing the lead vocals, Sam wanted a marching band and choir on the track so we had to set up the pre-record. We took Lab’s track and ‘sweetened it’ by working with a music contractor who did a marching band arrangement of the song,” Malone explained in an in-depth interview with Complex.

“All for Us” isn’t the only amazing song that helped the masterminds behind Euphoria channel the chaotic energy of its latest episode. Season 1 finale also features “My Body Is A Cage” by Arcade Fire, “Mi Gente” by J. Balvin and Willy William and “Rhythm of the Night” by Debarge.

The post The First Season of “Euphoria” Ended with an Epic Musical Number appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Spoilers are ahead, but if you’ve already seen the new season of Stranger Things, you know that “Running Up That Hill” happens to be Max’s favorite song and that she used it to break Vecna’s spell and escape Upside Down in the episode “Dear Billy”.

The show’s music supervisor, Nora Felder, discussed the song’s role with Variety, explaining that she spent a lot of time finding a song that perfectly fit Max’s complex feelings.

“It immediately struck me with its deep chords of the possible connection to Max’s emotional struggles and took on more significance as Bush’s song marinated in my conscious awareness,” said Felder.

Once Felder found the perfect song, they just had to get Kate Bush on board. Sony Music Publishing’s Wende Crowley received the request and sent the singer script pages and footage for a review because she’s very selective when it comes to licensing her music.

It turns out Bush was already a big fan of the show, and it didn’t take her long to give Felder permission to use the song in Max’s pivotal scene. It was the right choice to make because “Running Up That Hill” reached No. 1 on iTunes after being featured on Stranger Things.

The post How Did Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” End Up in “Stranger Things”? appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

This soundtrack marks Labrinth’s first project as a lead composer, which was written and recorded in collaboration with Euphoria showrunner Sam Levinson. Working on this score was a transformative experience for the British artist, and he’s hoping that everyone who listens to it will embrace feeling something.

“My experience with Euphoria has made me a better musician. It was a dream come true to give wings and add magic to the different storylines. It was a collaborative effort among Sam Levinson, the crew and the cast – I only added texture to an already phenomenal show,” said the singer in a statement.

Labrinth’s Euphoria score is being released on October 4th, and it will feature a total of 26 tracks, collected from the show’s first season.

The post Labrinth to Release Entire “Euphoria” Score This Month appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

According to music supervisor Jen Malone, they originally had a different song in mind for finale’s big musical number. That changed after showrunner Sam Levinson fell in love with Labrinth’s “All for Us”, and used it to frame the entire season of Euphoria.

“In addition to Zendaya doing the lead vocals, Sam wanted a marching band and choir on the track so we had to set up the pre-record. We took Lab’s track and ‘sweetened it’ by working with a music contractor who did a marching band arrangement of the song,” Malone explained in an in-depth interview with Complex.

“All for Us” isn’t the only amazing song that helped the masterminds behind Euphoria channel the chaotic energy of its latest episode. Season 1 finale also features “My Body Is A Cage” by Arcade Fire, “Mi Gente” by J. Balvin and Willy William and “Rhythm of the Night” by Debarge.

The post The First Season of “Euphoria” Ended with an Epic Musical Number appeared first on Hot Pop Today.