We didnt have that much time to really think and make plans and anything like that.
I had like three or four weeks before the mix when [creator Mike White] called me.
Season 1 is set in Hawaii, and the theme music definitely sets the tone.
But de Veer explained that he wasnt trying to imitate the music of Hawaii or mimic anything.
Instead, he was focused on creating a sequence that would connect to the storys underlying motifs.
I was trying to find a place where I feel like a savage at some point.
Wherever they go, they seemed to abuse it.
Luckily, White loved it.
But he managed to make it work.
I became really insecure about what I did with this dance track.
It sounded too clean.
I was happy when I did it, which is very fast.
I always work very fast.
But then I started thinking about it, and I wasnt sure, he said.
So after maybe a month or two months, I sent it.
I said, Well, whatever happens theyre probably not gonna like it.'
So, can audiences expect the title theme to stick around for Season 3?
Well have to wait and see, de Veer said.
In fact, he may have been inspired by the orchestra to take a different approach.
I really liked this orchestral thing.
I might go with the orchestral.
Well see, he said.
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