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They saw the potential in it and they took the chance and now its out and its really exciting.
I feel like it had a similar reaction that the pilot did, which was very cool.
Alastor (Amir Talai) and Charlie Morningstar (Erika Henningsen) in ‘Hazbin Hotel’Courtesy of Prime Video
DEADLINE: How closely do the three of you work together on writing the songs?
SAM HAFT: Very, very closely.
I would say we spend a lot of time on Zoom and in person working through every song assignment.
Sir Pentious (Alex Brightman), Husk (Keith David), Charlie Morningstar (Erika Henningsen), Niffty (Kimiko Glenn), Angel Dust (Blake Roman) in ‘Hazbin Hotel’Courtesy of Prime Video
Does this phrasing make this aspect of the character clear?
Were really very closely in touch all throughout this process.
ANDREW UNDERBERG: The other excellent part of the collaboration is Viv obviously knows the characters better than anyone.
You typically say, Heres this musical, it is this style of music.
Each character can really have their own orchestra, and those orchestras can combine when those characters have duets.
And its a really fascinating way to do genre in a musical.
And usually my biggest contribution to the music is just lyrical tweaks.
I cant read music, I cant write music.
So, its a very magical skill to me, but I really like being involved in the process.
DEADLINE: The lyrics were perfect for each character.
HAFT: I will say, credit to Alex Brightman.
Guitar solo, fuck yeah was an in-booth ad-lib.
And then he had this take where he did his guitar solo, fuck yeah.
And instantly we were like, That is so Adam, theres no way we cant use that take.
That was a fun song.
I always remember that because he got really into it and sounded full on like a different person.
DEADLINE: Speaking of Alex, what was it like casting the series?
But the biggest factor for the show was the music.
It was always meant to be a musical.
And he has a lot of ability to be flexible in his voice acting.
Were getting to see Richard do his thing.
DEADLINE: What are some of your biggest highlights working on season one ofHazbin Hotel?
UNDERBERG: Two highlights really stick out from our recording sessions.
Our very first record, which was with Erika [Henningsen] for Happy Day In Hell.
No one really knew what we were getting into.
MEDRANO: That one was special.
It was a brilliant first take.
I remember getting goosebumps when it happened.
We were like, Oh my God, its Keith David.
And after that it was like, Okay, hes all there.
He was so committed to his performance and his role and I think it shows.
Loser, Baby is such a highlight on the soundtrack, and hes so amazing in it.
DEADLINE: How is season two coming along?
MEDRANO: Im really excited, its coming along good.
For songwriting, I think its safe to say that theres plenty more bangers to come.
HAFT: I dont want to call our shot here, but I do honestly think we outdid ourselves.
Season two is just so polished and Im so proud of the team.
