How Succession's Composer Created the Theme Song | Vanity Fair
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День томуComposer and pianist Nicholas Britell takes us through his composition of the Emmy-winning main title and score of HBO's 'Succession.' With an unconventional family came unconventional scales and a strange combination of sounds. To craft a melancholic classical theme layered with hip-hop influence, Britell envisioned the music the Roy family might imagine for themselves.
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@DaveSwart 2 роки тому
I wonder if actors realize how important this is. This song literally puts my brain in Succession mode. And during the show, the haunting, foolish, blooperesque with dire consequences…. It’s just awesome.
@emmacunningham8838 2 роки тому
Completely agree.
@rdablock 2 роки тому
@@ActorsWithIssuespodcast idk the acting is pitch perfect to me
@lolipop504ful 2 роки тому
totally true
@MrDukeSilverr Рік тому
Yes, we are aware, we watch movies, same as you, we know what an effect music can have on an audience
@DaveSwart Рік тому
@@MrDukeSilverr thanks
@Wowreally42 2 роки тому
This theme song is PERFECT. It gets me so pumped for the show every episode. Never fast-forward. The visuals in the intro are also incredible.
@hewitc Рік тому
Almost identical to Stevie Wonders 1976 Pastime Paradise, later sample (almost in its entirety) by Coolio. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/mmCEaImgg66lkqc.html
@ElectricLadyland87 11 місяців тому
Same. One of the few intros I don't skip, it really gets me into the gravitas and weight of the show.
@TheShootingDogs 10 місяців тому
The Sopranos, The Wire, Breaking Band and Succession. I have never skipped the intros.
@eleannasakka628 10 місяців тому
Total masterpiece!
@pimpmaestro5666 10 місяців тому
My wife gets annoyed because I let the intro play out every single time 😆
@gabrielfriedel4754 2 роки тому
It's such a treat to hear someone talk about their passion
@Affan404 10 місяців тому
always.
@ericthegeneric1611 10 місяців тому
He might be too passionate
@monke6669 10 місяців тому
@@ericthegeneric1611 Is there anything wrong with that?
@champagnemls 9 місяців тому
I guess it is beyond that. He tries to explain himself in a humble way the code of his Music. He is a code breaker & code writer .
@douglasalan5783 2 роки тому
Probably the most distinctive theme ever. Unforgettable and brilliant.
@zeit6614 Рік тому
GoT
@NegeriFilms 11 місяців тому
Twin Peaks and the White Lotus
@tehclam 11 місяців тому
The Simpsons? The Flinstones? I mean if we're talking "distinctive", these are strong contenders
@eyeshootbanks9240 11 місяців тому
Sopranos literally no one will forget
@moneypenny1267 11 місяців тому
Agreed.
@henricuscicero921 4 роки тому
I decided to give this show a shot because I heard the theme first. Such a great show. "You can't make a tomlette without breaking a few greggs" sent 67 times
@valeriekelsey3273 4 роки тому
My favourite line said to a character wearing shoes with no socks. 'Loving the ankle cleavage'. Genius.
@mohammeddanishali3642 4 роки тому
hey hey hey !
@RealDrumPyles 4 роки тому
Same :p
@XrQ0000000a 4 роки тому
Me too!!
@_darkbrian 4 роки тому
"You should swallow something" - no line ever can top this line
@crystalstanley4960 3 роки тому
Usually after an episode or two of a series, I fast forward past the opening theme and credits, but NEVER on Succession! I never tire of the complexity and strange beauty of this music.
@glowwurm9365 2 роки тому
Reminds me of the Sopranos, draws you into the story , focuses the mind
@mariabazak8742 2 роки тому
I was just saying the exact same thing to my husband. I NEVER skip the intro with this show!
@gracekelly3417 2 роки тому
Same here. I cannot wait to hear it again
@dirkdiggler. 2 роки тому
This and bojack horseman
@imadetheuniverse4fun 2 роки тому
It's one of the few show themes that actually sets you in the right state of mind for the episode. So good.
@enraegen561 Рік тому
The 4 seasons are the 4 movements of a symphony? I'm again blown away by the thought, talent, and diligence that goes into this show. No wonder it felt like season 4 is hitting a similar note to season 1! This is incredible.
@ubeinhip 8 місяців тому
Yes!!!
@Damphouse Рік тому
The 808 bass mixed with the piano is perfect. It shows the classical luxurious nature of the family mixed with a modern approach to an evergrowing and progessive world. The hip hop percussion is a great compliment.
@burtmacklin1880 11 місяців тому
Was hoping he would touch on the 808s, definitely one of the more interesting facets of the theme for me
@cara.leo_ 10 місяців тому
Yes! And one of the main underlying plot of the show that ultimately lead to the fate of Waystar.
@ZachBobBob 7 місяців тому
I never even noticed it watching the show but it was so obvious once he pointed it out
@wildcard04 5 місяців тому
This! Literally the first thing I noticed in the theme when I first started to watch this show. It’s so rare to use an 808 bass in a score like this. I think the only other composer I’ve heard use it in this way is Ludwig Goransson.
@JeannesMovieChats 4 роки тому
Moonlight, The King AND Succession!? What a resume - this guys' a musical genius!
@ceoraaa 4 роки тому
And If Beale Street Could Talk which was amazing
@ManOutaBricks1 4 роки тому
And The big Short.. Underrated score aswell.
@andrewm6244 4 роки тому
ceeoreo top 3 of 2018 no question
@zororivera3984 4 роки тому
Honored to watch
@darshanshetty6748 4 роки тому
Common, dont forget VICE.
@SunilDavuluri 4 роки тому
I did not understand a single thing this man was trying to explain, but I could feel everything he was saying.
@fruit032 2 роки тому
Same here - HA! 😆
@wooster1173 10 місяців тому
So I am not alone. And yet I looked at - and listened to - the whole interview.
@dasikakn 7 місяців тому
This theme song is so hauntingly soft, sad and lonely with the dissonant notes, but also feels beautiful and rich at the same time because of the classical music chords. You almost want to care for the broken characters but are simultaneously repulsed by them. It’s an amazing lead to the show!
@vruz 2 роки тому
Nicholas Britell sounds like an extremely intelligent composer. This combination of 1700s classical and urban music reminds me a lot of the vibe of Trip Hop à la Portishead, and also the kind of electro-tango vibe of Gotan Project or Bajofondo. Melancholy, or even possibly nostalgia about a long bygone era; the sound of weeping and the crumbling noise of an aging empire of fading power and wealth.
@BertTrautmann 2 роки тому
First time I heard it I totally thought I'd heard it or something close before on a Portishead, Tricky or other trip hop track.
@dishaant1413 2 роки тому
Fck I'd so wish we were friends
@CarolCarolDoddDodd 2 роки тому
You three should get together for coffee you have found each other👍
@minifunny1 2 роки тому
“Urban music”
@paulfiore9852 2 роки тому
have always loved Portishead and tricky but had never heard of the others. So I checked out Gotan Project and loving it. Thank you for sharing.
@FIuxWave 2 роки тому
The way this music hits at the end of season 3 is incredible. Ends the scene perfectly.
@brujomenor 2 роки тому
I cannot wait for an official release. I'm gonna have that on loop
@101RadioheadCovers 2 роки тому
Wait, season 3 is over? Noooooooooo 😭
@ajiteshmishra2611 2 роки тому
@@brujomenor ITS OFFICIALLY OVER
@vishalbirje5575 2 роки тому
The twist at the end...I just sat in silence to process what I’d just seen while the choir played out.
@FIuxWave 2 роки тому
@@vishalbirje5575!SPOILERS AHEAD! When the crescendo happens in the score as Tom puts his hand on Shiv's back is amazing. That whole scene unraveling the betrayal had me on the edge of my seat!
@424dsfdsfdsfs 4 роки тому
This is one of the best scores ever
@lovejademonet 4 роки тому
Agreed!
@im_so_bored3896 4 роки тому
the best
@carolinagoldgirl8706 4 роки тому
True!!!! I had never heard quite a score and musical composition like that!!!!! I was enamored besides the show and the acting and the rich dialogue that I even downloaded the song into my playlist!!!
@luckkhush 3 роки тому
Westworld too
@phoebear2233 2 роки тому
I agree. It’s just amazing.
@lucysnow4345 10 місяців тому
I didn't skip the intro one single time, what a wonderful piece. The more I listened to it the more I liked it.
@markhsu6107 Рік тому
Watching video: "This guy is incredible." Looking at his background and finding out he was a currency trader at a hedge fund before scoring movies and TV: "This guy is a genius."
@Biboche23 Рік тому
True! In a weird way just like Paul Gauguin who was initially a Broker turned artist who never unfortunately saw how big he would become as one of the most influential post modern post impressionist artist of all time.❤ We never know were our abilities and exploration of those can lead us. Love that. Genius indeed
@m.h.lockesteppe9834 Рік тому
Weird way of saying born on third.
@judysmith6795 Рік тому
Wow. Really? He's brillant.
@purplehaze2250 Рік тому
@@m.h.lockesteppe9834 the cackle i just let out! 🤣
@minion8109 Рік тому
YOUR STUPID
@coughfee_beans 4 роки тому
That intro for Succession is literally what made me try it out. I heard it and figured I should try the show. I never cared that much about a score before.
@storytel27 4 роки тому
Coffee Nerd Me too! The way it sounded let me know that...this was probably a show that would have some very strange characters and very strange situations!
@aa-xy4hg 2 роки тому
same
@siempresepuede 2 роки тому
It's incredible how this guy interprets music according to different environments, emotions and sensations. Truly amazing gift he has.
@joydivine4587 2 роки тому
Unbelievable
@brandonwalker5011 2 роки тому
That is all pretty standard music theory. Not to say this guy is not talented or creative but he did not invent any of these idea nor are they new at all.
@joydivine4587 2 роки тому
@@brandonwalker5011 we know: anyone who listens to movies OST knows. But the way he does it stands out. Even the main theme sounds so oddly captivating or captivatingly odd that you don't know what to make of it. Also He has an interesting way of explaining his creative process. I watched Hans Zimmer's session and it did not produce the same effect within me, although as you must know HZ is the OST God
@mikaveekoo 2 роки тому
Yes, and Mozart was really gifted too. 😁 ukposts.info/have/v-deo/pXd7pa-pbGmqtYU.html
@mikaveekoo 2 роки тому
@@brandonwalker5011 Yes, indeed. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/pXd7pa-pbGmqtYU.html
@_amrbadr_ Рік тому
I must say hbo originals have always had superb composers, cristobal tapia de veer the composer for the white lotus for example made such an iconic score
@rosev1 Місяць тому
Yes! I was looking for a White Lotus comment! Great music in both seasons
@_amrbadr_ Місяць тому
@@rosev1 HBO has always perfected their scores, this is one of the reasons i never miss a show they make.
@0pine0 2 роки тому
I personally don’t think anyone could have done better than Nicholas Britell in composing the music for the Roy family. What an absolute genius
@xararogers3186 Рік тому
Beethoven might disagree 😂
@0pine0 Рік тому
@@xararogers3186 he's dead though so he probably doesn't lol
@tink6225 8 місяців тому
@@xararogers3186 theres dozens of variations of the main theme so you cant just say it's a rip off
@BrofUJu 8 днів тому
@@0pine0no. The melody is a Beethoven melody and he never mentions it lol
@niranjanjose9852 4 роки тому
The score perfectly gives the feeling of tension within the granduers of the Roy family, nd the fusion of hip hop with classical music gives me the chills.
@storytel27 4 роки тому
NIRANJAN JOSE It lets u know that something is brewing in the background. Almost like a warning or something lol
@ThePlutonicWay 3 роки тому
Well said!
@MsAidaAman 3 роки тому
Have you listened to Pusha T's take on this? I feel like his lyrics captured the essence of the show perfectly and just in general elevated the already epic score
@amcarlnielsen 2 роки тому
And yet it has a tacky, shrill, desperate quality of fake grandeur created by the synthesized, slightly out-of-tune instruments, heightened by the emptiness of the texture (extreme highs and lows, with nothing in the midrange). I mentioned this to NB when I heard him speak, and he said this is precisely the effect he was going for.
@mikefedorovsky2577 2 роки тому
L to the OG
@final_mile_music9713 4 роки тому
The show is basically modern Shakespeare.
@shimsham117 3 роки тому
can't help but agree to it
@FlutterMouse 3 роки тому
Very King Lear...
@kelvin2736 3 роки тому
Hear! Hear!
@callum7081 3 роки тому
True, A tier comedy and A tier drama.
@crispusattucks4007 3 роки тому
They make quite a few direct references to Shakespeare in the show so you know the writers were drawing inspiration
@AndreaMoonMusic 10 місяців тому
I watched the opening to the show every single time because I love this score so much. My favorite part is when the kids are on the elephant.
@butterflygirl22 Місяць тому
Omg yes! I found that the brash way the dissonance of the keys are hit and the percussion comes back in are perfect with the bouncing of the kids on the elephant! Utter perfection!
@alison_the_number 10 місяців тому
The fact that this type of composition really isn't used in music these days and this guy has us addicted 🤌
@DRE_vid 2 роки тому
I've watched every episode, and I've never once hit "Skip Intro" because I love love love this theme and all the imagery behind it, the mood swings, the power. One of the best in television history.
@marjoriechisholm-larouche6680 2 роки тому
So true, it sets the mood perfectly.
@rosemarierathbun8897 Рік тому
Same, I watch every second of the intro and credits
@judysmith6795 Рік тому
Same
@ahmedelnaggar8337 Рік тому
I have it as my ringtone now!!
@Doris9664 Рік тому
I never skip the intro! But sometimes hubby tries to - I go Nope- leave it on
@FreakieFan 4 роки тому
Please keep making videos like this with film composers! These videos are so valuable and helpful!
@DavidOrlandBrown 3 роки тому
yes yes yes!
@methrogen9145 3 роки тому
Agree!!!
@abdullahbhinder9023 2 роки тому
Helpful for what?
@FreakieFan 2 роки тому
@@abdullahbhinder9023 Helpful to fellow composers? Or people who are interested in starting music composition? What do you think?
@fiddleandfart 2 роки тому
Yeah, fascinating!
@KyleDailyMedia 2 роки тому
Just binge-watched all of them, and you can hear the score evolve throughout the seasons. It's like the music budget went up after season 1, giving Britell more time to layer in new instruments and moods into the structure of the theme.
@desireereynolds1202 11 місяців тому
The score variations for the different seasons/episodes are pure genius, nothing else. It's so brilliantly composed. The dissonance and drama in the music heighten expectations and always fit the story. I hope he "scores" some musical award for it. I JUST LOVE IT!
@spaceraceluce 9 місяців тому
it won an emmy! :D
@qfwfq1988 2 роки тому
I always think of this score as being representative of the Roy family. The big, powerful, lumbering Logan is the low chords, and the high piano melody is his children flitting and tumbling around him, always slightly out of tune and out of time with his plodding, inevitable movements.
@diegoaguilar9132 2 роки тому
Fantastic expression! So well said
@JermaineYoung 2 роки тому
I thought the exact same thing. You've said it perfectly.
@galatea2801 2 роки тому
wow
@marciusf 2 роки тому
Spot on.
@princessbuttercup5928 2 роки тому
Oh wow that’s brilliant
@harryforte4291 3 роки тому
It's very rare that everything in a show comes together so perfectly. The writing, the acting, the casting, the music. It's all perfection. Great insight to how it all comes together here
@dutchmartin1837 2 роки тому
Try watching the incredible movie "Perfume, the story of a murderer" if you want everything you've mentioned in one hit. You wont regret it!
@pfpfmtcr 2 роки тому
Yes!
@LadyInner24 2 роки тому
I never ever skip the theme song. It’s chilling yet compelling.
@sebastianag2966 11 місяців тому
He explained it perfectly. I initially skipped the intro for the first few episodes because of how unharmonious and long the intro was. But then I listened to it after I got the vibe of the show and it epitomized the show absolutely perfectly. The feeling of sophistication and grandiosity, while also demonstrating that something is clearly off with everything. It is perfect.
@usernumber881 4 роки тому
Aaaaand now I wanna re-watch the entire series
@thechris312 4 роки тому
Is it good? Been thinking about giving it a watch.
@loubloom777 4 роки тому
@@thechris312 it is. one of my fav shows this year
@JudgeDredd_ 4 роки тому
Vera Litens I’ve had it on repeat since the finale. I just reincorporated curb your enthusiasm into the mix until billions comes back. Succession/Curb for a bit.
@DMO-DMO-DMO 4 роки тому
@@thechris312 it's the best show on television
@sint0xicateme 4 роки тому
I'm 3 episodes in and it just seems like whiney rich people with zero redeeming qualities.
@NewYorkNadia 4 роки тому
This score is a fkng masterpiece. The show is sheer perfection and the score seamlessly tells the story of the Roy family and the tragedy of their lives. Brilliant.
@ThePlutonicWay 3 роки тому
What you said 👆
@maritataylor1157 Рік тому
It’s the most beautiful music I’ve heard in years! I am 76 my daughter is 41….we are both completely enthralled with this amazing score!😊
@carolalisonsmith4235 Рік тому
20 years ago at university I wrote my final year paper on the music in film affected the perceptions of character and mood. The music in succession has re-ignited the interest again in film and tv scores.
@weirdblackgirl4827 4 роки тому
This man is a genius. Best tv show theme I've heard in a long time.
@andrewm6244 4 роки тому
I respect this guy so much. He’s had the perfect slow rise of a film composer. Really looking forward to the next few decades to come
@tattarrrrattat 4 роки тому
Nicholas Britell - it just sounds right.
@GenesisTheory23 Рік тому
It’s kinda weird that no one has mention Beethoven’s Pathetique. It’s not just similar, it’s nearly identical. It’s a beautiful adaptation but it’s an adaptation. He doesn’t even mention it which is odd to me.
@grassgazelle Рік тому
Was looking for this comment. I was waiting for him to call it out as well.
@eleo_b Рік тому
I know nothing about classical music, but initially thought this was an existing classical piece.
@stygiantwst 11 місяців тому
what part?
@rtorrijoable 11 місяців тому
It was clearly an inspiration for Britell, thanks for noticing!
@ffokis 11 місяців тому
someone made this slowed down midi mock-up☝️ almost identical, just a few octave displacements 😂
@skipmartin3778 Рік тому
One of the greatest TV themes ever composed. It would not be the same masterpiece without it. I am just blown away by the genius it takes to come up with something like this.
@bethlou8162 4 роки тому
He doesn’t need to explain it, it’s just the perfect theme for this amazing show, but he can actually break it down so impressively, it’s like a beautiful maths equation. Every note and beat means something. What a legend.
@danielpereira5200 4 роки тому
I never thought about how that bass in the theme song was related to the type of music that Kendall listens to (rap). Also it was very clever how the 2nd season score changed through the different dynamic that the family and characters had.
@kevincarter2020 2 роки тому
That 808
@slickrick1856 2 роки тому
I caught the reference right away aa his introduction is of him listening to rap. The bass is the icing on the cake. It wouldn’t be the same without it
@rosaglem1905 2 роки тому
I absolutely felt the relationship, as this them song always makes me think of Coolio's Gangster's Paradise. I'm just waiting for someone to put two and two together on this and that song.
@jefft9729 2 роки тому
Brilliant score. Brilliant musician. Reminds me of parts of “The Hours” score by Phillip Glass. The percussion is also terrific.
@judysmith6795 Рік тому
Fascinating. It's impossible to watch and listen to the opening without wondering who created that brilliant piece. I hope Nicholas Britell won a gazillion awards for it.
@winstonsmith8236 10 місяців тому
look up Daniel Barenboim playing Beethoven"s Pathetique Sonata No. 8 Op. 13. go to 8:21 and slow it down to half speed.
@michaelshpoliansky696 10 місяців тому
@@winstonsmith8236 OMG
@quietastronaut 3 роки тому
This guy is a musical genius basically. I'm obsessed with the entire soundtrack
@gethaunted 3 роки тому
quietastronaut he’s pretty young too, he was college friends with Natalie Portman
@aspannas 2 роки тому
He copied Beethoven
@quietastronaut 2 роки тому
@@aspannas Who didn't
@aspannas 2 роки тому
@@quietastronaut plenty of composers
@JJ-bj3sy 2 місяці тому
@@aspannas score is great still
@VeeModa 2 роки тому
The music in 'Succession' is simply magnificent. It's some of the most grand, exquisite and befitting music I've heard in a long time. Every time I hear this theme score, I literally get goosebumps :)
@pamdemonia Рік тому
The music for this show is so both understated and yet instantly recognizable. I would love to hear this guy again after the final episode, going through the four movements. Or maybe he could do the whole thing as an actual symphony. Of course, I'd want the actual opening theme song as the climax of the final movement, although maybe it could start the first and then a recapitulation at the climax of the fourth movement? Anyway, a girl can dream....
@newspin2477 2 роки тому
The world needs more of this type of music.
@doreendileonardo144 2 роки тому
The theme is a masterpiece . Stunningly illustrative of the show's themes.
@nejuw Рік тому
it's because it's Beethoven's piece
@Permaclok Рік тому
@@nejuw {{Citation needed}}
@raeroache2952 Рік тому
@@Permaclok crazy but slow down to 50% speed around the 7 min 30 sec mark of Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata 1st movement. Its wiiiiild.
@laurencollins6705 11 місяців тому
@@nejuw yes!
@winstonsmith8236 10 місяців тому
look up Daniel Barenboim playing Beethoven"s Pathetique Sonata No. 8 Op. 13. go to 8:21 and slow it down to half speed.
@clubsnatcher 4 роки тому
This was my most listened to song of 2019 :o
@thatotherkid9210 4 роки тому
He was my top artist!
@bloomdavies7933 4 роки тому
Same here !
@elenafried4664 4 роки тому
According to Spotify, same. Great taste in music! ;)
@tesfatesfaye6262 4 роки тому
Same
@swarajkumar1758 4 роки тому
Same
@pteromalid 2 роки тому
I love, love, love this score. It compels me to watch the opening and closing credits every show. It enhances each scene more than any other score I can remember. If it was expanded into a symphony, I would travel to see it performed. This music has inspired me to pick up a midi keyboard and take up piano.
@ComfortablyNumb2205 2 роки тому
Absolute genius. The way this music fits with and emphasises the show is astonishing.
@RobbieLeffel 4 роки тому
This dude needs his own Masterclass!
@Lafemmefutile 4 роки тому
The main score is really New York City. It’s classic America, it’s American Hip Hop, it’s nostalgia, it’s dynamic but also somber. Dramatic and whimsical at the same time. Very poetic. A bipolar tune with few short transitions of sanity.
@JRLeeman 3 роки тому
It’s really interesting to see what different people associate the theme with. I’m British and the piano sections of the theme inside the episodes remind me of affluent houses in rural England, or somewhere colonial in the New England countryside. Appropriate as the Roys are of British descent.
@wildercerrate7295 2 роки тому
Basically the death of American idealism and old American values in general. Seen althroughout the show as a general theme (like tech companies constantly being a problem, the cruise ship issue, or Connors ambitions of presidency)
@moitbeans 2 роки тому
@@wildercerrate7295 American idealism never died, the facade just got pulled down.
@LoxsannB 2 роки тому
It reminds me of old school gangsters , mob members
@StopmotionStudios13 10 місяців тому
New York City? Classic america? Classicals history is extremely European haha
@susanmavromatis8108 11 місяців тому
Unbelievable! When he says "dissonance" it really captures the dysfunctional nature of the Roy family and dynasty. Such a great match of composer and "concept." This is why this show works so seamlessly- no detail missed, no unintentional anything!
@Yobo77 2 роки тому
Hands down this is one of the best scores I've heard. A true masterpiece!
@lancelotdufrane 4 роки тому
So perfect. I never skip the intro because it IS part of the show! Fantastic score!
@nsacrum3477 3 роки тому
Exactly! The same.
@stardustcheng 4 роки тому
The entire score absolutely SLAPS
@supersucks Рік тому
My daydreaming goes hard for this score. Its so hauntingly beautiful. Never skipped it.
@chrish2277 9 місяців тому
I can't gush enough about this music. The lumbering bass evoking the giant footsteps of the financial titans that rule our world, which is then cut through with the flippant, trilling melody. The discord that exemplifies the incompatibility of business with family life. Completely apt and an utter earworm.
@darcyyoung1 4 роки тому
It always sounds like someone’s being chased. It’s perfect. They’re all being chased. By someone. Something. Past. Present. So perfect.
@ManUntdForever 3 роки тому
Well said. I think it also feels ominous and sorrowful, which I think adds to your comment about someone being chased; there’s always anguish.
@ItsJustJakieG 2 роки тому
It makes me feel like a Who Done It kind of theme.
@pigalle1 2 роки тому
Well said.
@Pdrock2001 2 роки тому
The score is killer af . The use of the theme repeatedly keeps you engaged and surprised at the same time .
@racheloverby8967 2 роки тому
I am completely enthralled by Succession! Each actor gives award winning performances but now after watching the above video by this beautiful pianist and composer...it was Nicholas's opening composition that reeled me in and Succession is a must watch for me!
@tarawilliams569 2 роки тому
You won't regret it!
@pigalle1 2 роки тому
It's not often that EVERYTHING comes together so seamlessly and beautifully for a TV show . The score absolutely reflects the arch of the show and every character perfectly . There is not one bad actor in that cast. Also, each episode is better than the last. The show is just like a crescendo, as is the score.
@hypemanD 2 роки тому
This score is one of the driving factors behind Succession’s success
@mattculb6990 10 місяців тому
I see what you did there.
@cazmorley2249 2 роки тому
This is one the best things I've ever watched on UKposts. So articulate and educational and watching him actually play the notes is electrifying. It's a fantastic score and deeply enriches the show.
@Thenuttiestmeg 2 роки тому
This score is honestly half the reason I watch the show
@eterista3868 Рік тому
He was still in his 30s when he composed this theme song! Always good to see new young generation of composers getting into industry.
@BlyGuy 4 роки тому
This guy and Djawadi are the best in the biz in my opinion, but I am also a huge sucker for awesome piano skills.
@SCharlesDennicon 4 роки тому
You forgot Max Richter. Max Richter is unforgettable.
@TheRock-zf3jp 3 роки тому
What about Hans zimmer?
@BlyGuy 3 роки тому
@@TheRock-zf3jp no doubt he's in the discussion.
@dev.1359 2 роки тому
@@SCharlesDennicon funny that you bring up Richter because the Succession score reminds me a lot of The Leftovers haha.
@dev.1359 2 роки тому
@@TheRock-zf3jp Hans is overrated, dude recycles his own music too much. There was a point in time though when he was the best in the business.
@craig9910 4 роки тому
Ok, fine, I'll rewatch succession for the music for the second time.
@gnarlybeluga11 2 роки тому
BB. L
@diosantana2659 Рік тому
I fell in love with playing the piano through rap music. This score has a lot of urban themed + classical. I just love it. The Alchemist, a producer, uses lots of flats and minors and I love his production.
@NikhitaPrabhudesai Рік тому
Genius unlocked. It's so fascinating to see how composers go about the process of finding that symphony for the visual.
@kumarg769 4 роки тому
This score is sweeping, epic, dramatic and the only score which I don't skip when binging episodes on HBO. Love it!
@ritwikjay9701 2 роки тому
Kendall might not have gotten that Vanity Fair interview but at least this guy did.
@MaxMaher Рік тому
One of the greatest UKposts videos I’ve ever seen
@Dream312Girl 2 роки тому
Absolute genius! The description of how the score is relative to how the Roys see themselves is so spot on! They see themselves as an old monarchy in a modern world. The score literally transcends this show to another magical level! I love it!
@adi5877 4 роки тому
*_this theme is my ringtone and many ppl have asked what song is that_*
@nathanrivera6103 4 роки тому
How do you make this your ringtone?
@Ellewolf20 4 роки тому
Same! Such an epic soundtrack and ringtone too
@diabloakland 4 роки тому
Same
@tressuave 4 роки тому
My ringtone too!
@angre6422 4 роки тому
Ceeyou Again good idea
@lucaswheeler5586 10 місяців тому
"You get this feeling of a late 1700's dark, classical universe." Totally.
@joyanna9433 9 місяців тому
I will NEVER skip the intro for this show.
@teachersusan3730 9 місяців тому
Same here. And I usually snip intros … but this one is just too beautiful in a dark way.
@jeanpaul6099 3 роки тому
Possibly one of the best music of any show! Brilliant, rich, melodious, artistic, meaningful.
@briansavage932 2 роки тому
The only show I've watched for years where I never ever skip the theme. It's sets up every episode so well! A true modern classic.
@XrisD147 10 днів тому
The musical motifs for me really help me enjoy the show and enhance the developments the characters face throughout.
@Frogs84 11 місяців тому
The way he cuts off the important chords shows he’s not showing off but just showing the technicality. It’s amazing.
@thegrandenchilada 2 роки тому
The music variations within the episodes keep getting better. The music is incredible. The show is the best thing on TV.
@vicg2652 2 роки тому
The theme is so brilliant and the first time I watched the show, I was listening to the opening credits thinking “this is upsetting and unsettling. Why?” But hearing that he built that into the music intentionally, it’s so smart.
@NapGod Рік тому
First time I saw the show the theme hit and it was like the best Wu-Tang beat that never was. Then all the variations that pop up through the show and how it evolves with the seasons is even more impressive.
@DrewFish44 11 місяців тому
The music is the rug that ties the room together. It’s top notch and it matches the emotions and events of the show so well. And the different themes you come up with to fit different situations in the show - very well done.
@mandarina4990 4 роки тому
He's so talented! If I could play the piano like him I would never stop. Not to mention he's also insanely creative. This and Moonlight's score are incredible
@vladimirhorowitz 4 роки тому
You may never be able to compose like him, but you could certainly play like this. None of these pieces are particularly advanced. If you have no experience but put in the time and consistent daily practice, you could play anything in this video within a few months.
@22progre77 4 роки тому
He can only play like this because he didn’t stop
@thegrynne 4 роки тому
Britell was actually considering a career as a concert pianist earlier in life.
@lpycb42 2 роки тому
After listening to Moonlight’s soundtrack, especially The Middle of the World (which may be one of the most incredibly beautiful songs in any score ever), I was not surprised that he was responsible for this score, which is equally incredible.
@sophiagionis5394 10 місяців тому
PLEASE get him to explain his score for Andor. It's absolutely incredible
@NBportofino 2 роки тому
Absolutely satisfying and complicated piece of music that never gets old. Like a good story one anticipates the next turn. Brilliant!
@lindsiegrey 3 роки тому
Nicholas Britell is a genius. We just finished the last episode of S2 and I'm mostly sad to not hear the theme song again.....that's why I'm here now. Can't wait for season 3.
@lgilbert720 3 роки тому
Same!!
@miriamthg 4 роки тому
This is the best score for an opening of a show. Every time I listen to this I feel like I could be as powerful as the Roy family
@hsieh5673 2 роки тому
goosebumps. this is how art is made. when a group of talented people get together and do what they do best.
@leatherzeppelin_krystalserpent 11 місяців тому
its amazing how all this little details hes mentioning can be felt in the show, its not just chit chatting you can obviously feel it in the show. to me this the best storytelling through music i have ever had the pleasure to pay attention to
@lilgorgor 2 роки тому
There is a pathos, a sadness and tension underlying it all. The dissonance sets a tone of mystery.
@morgacl 3 роки тому
It’s fascinating to see a classically-trained composer/pianist combine American hip hop and Classical influences in his music AND make it appropriate for the show AND make it sound good.
@john_in_Berlin 2 роки тому
Perfect sync of words (in this case also images) and music. Truly a great show with a superb accompanying soundtrack.
@wooster1173 10 місяців тому
It is very rare not to skip the intro when watching a serie. Succession is one of the few I never skip.
@thesecondislander 4 роки тому
Oh man at 11:43 he stops right before my favourite part of his whole suite. There's a really epic & majestic breakdown that only rarely shows up in the show, but gives me chills every time!
@DPMusicStudio 2 роки тому
Which track on the soundtrack is it?
@masaosimanjuntak 2 роки тому
@@DPMusicStudio I believe it’s Season 1’s End Title Theme (piano and cello variation)
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