Westworld: Season 3 (soundtrack) explained

Westworld: Season 3
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Ramin Djawadi
Cover:Westworld (season 3 soundtrack) cover.jpg
Released:May 3, 2020
Genre:Soundtrack
Label:WaterTower Music
Producer:Ramin Djawadi
Chronology:Westworld music
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Prev Year:2018
Next Title:Westworld: Season 4
Next Year:2022

Westworld: Season 3 is the third soundtrack of the American television series Westworld, composed by Ramin Djawadi. Released on May 3, 2020, the day the season finale aired, the album includes 29 pieces composed for the show.[1] Like the previous soundtracks, the soundtrack features original compositions by Djawadi and also many cover versions of modern songs, featuring covers of Massive Attack, Gun N' Roses, Moses Sumney, Björk, The Weeknd, David Bowie and Pink Floyd, while also featuring a cover of The Shining's main theme by Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind.[2] [3]

Reception

The soundtrack received positive reviews from critics. Prahlad Srihari from Firstpost commented: "Occupying that nebulous zone between soundtrack and score, the Westworld music destined to endure will inevitably be Djawadi's covers. Stylistic gimmicks or not, these covers are infectiously catchy, and arguably boast a higher replay value than the series itself."[4] Alec Bojalad from Den of Geek stated: "The Westworld soundtrack quickly became partially defined by its minimalist piano covers of modern pop songs."[5] Jesse Schedeen from the IGN gave a positive review by stating: "Either way, whether you prefer your HBO dramas full of swords and dragons or psychologically tortured androids, Djawadi has the right music for any occasion."[6]

Track listing

All music by Ramin Djawadi, except where noted.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Westworld' Season 3 Soundtrack Album Details Film Music Reporter. 2021-12-28. en-US.
  2. Web site: Renfro. Kim. A complete guide to every song and piano cover featured on 'Westworld'. 2021-12-28. Insider. en-US.
  3. Web site: Clair. Josh St. 2020-05-04. All the 'Westworld' Season 3 Songs You Can't Get Out of Your Head. 2021-12-28. Men's Health. en-US.
  4. Web site: Shrihari. Prahlad. 2020-05-06. Westworld and Ramin Djawadi's music: Choosing to see the beauty in HBO sci-fi drama's disarray. 2021-12-28. Firstpost. en.
  5. Web site: Bojalad. Alec. 2020-05-04. Westworld Soundtrack: Complete Details and Playlists For the Show. 2021-12-28. Den of Geek. en-US.
  6. Web site: Schedeen. Jesse. 2020-04-13. Ramin Djawadi's Wicked Games: Why Westworld's Music Is Its Greatest Weapon. 2021-12-28. IGN. en.
  7. Web site: Westworld: Season 3 (Music from the HBO® Series). 3 May 2020 . iTunes. May 3, 2020.
  8. Web site: Westworld: Season 3 (Music from the HBO® Series) . Amazon . May 3, 2020.
  9. Web site: Ramin Djawadi Chart History. December 28, 2020. iTunes.