It’s been a while since I’ve posted TV music here mostly because it’s been quite slow in terms of tunes. Now that the new season has started, however, there is a glut. A three week glut, to be exact because I’m a little late in the starting.
Sorry for the onslaught, but there is some great music out there, and I have to share it. I hope you find something you like.
Revenge – This show has always been on point with their soundtrack and the first episode is no different. From the moody Chromatics song to the jamming Soft Swells and Tame Impala, I’m so glad Revenge is back.
Soft Swells – “Shake It Off, Turn It Up”
Chromatics – “Into the Black”
M. Ward – “There’s the Key”
Tame Impala – Elephant
How I Met Your Mother – Sure, everybody has used Band of Horses at some point in their show. And no, Band of Horses isn’t my favorite band. But some people like them and this song worked well against the final scenes of “Farhampton.” So, take a listen.
Band Of Horses – “The Funeral”
Bones – I’ve loved “Ho Hey” since last year when it was used on Hart of Dixie. And now the song is all over the place. David O Russell is even using it in his trailer for Silver Linings Playbook. But I have yet to get sick of the song. And that is the hallmark of a classic.
The Lumineers – “Ho Hey”
The Mindy Project – My new favorite show of the fall has some promising music. The highlight of the pilot, by far, was MIA. Poppy, fun, and slightly Indian: it represents the show perfectly.
MIA – “Bad Girls”
Private Practice – Lots of the music on Private Practice is too adult acoustic-y for me. But I managed to pick out some good ones, I think. I always have a soft spot for Bonnie “Prince” Billy and the Divine Fits song is just pure fun. Well done, Shonda Rhimes.
Bonnie “Prince” Billy – “Death to Everyone”
Divine Fits – “Flaggin a Ride”
Raising Hope – Not a show you think of for good music, but I’m cool with exceptions. This played over Jimmy’s proposal to Sabrina, and I think it’s great. And hey, I’ll take good songs where I can get them.
The Postelles – “White Night”
Grey’s Anatomy – The gold standard of good TV music is back with a vengeance. So many good choices. I’ve picked my favorites, two upbeat ones, and two sad songs that played over even sadder scenes. I love all four.
Mynabirds – “Body of Work”
Miss Li – “My Heart Goes Boom”
One Two – “Without You”
Kodaline – “All I Want”
Fringe – Another left field show in terms of music, but whatever. Only Fringe could make a new wave 80s hit into a haunting elegiac song lamenting the loss of Walter’s mind. Brilliantly used.
Yazoo – “Only You”
Parenthood – For this show, I’m four weeks behind. Yikes. Here, I’ve distilled about 16 songs into my top picks. Allie Moss because it makes me smile. Andrew Bird because, well, he’s Andrew Bird and you should like him. And Foreign Fields because it was the perfect song to play over the scene where Jasmine explains racism to Jabar. If you want to hear all the other songs I didn’t pick, head over to tunefind.com. They’re all there waiting for you to listen.
Allie Moss – “Corner”
Andrew Bird – “Orpheo Looks Back”
Andrew Bird – “Lusitania”
Foreign Fields – “Names and Races”
Well, that’s it, everybody. I definitely have some new things to listen to on my iPod, and I hope you take away some too.
Until next time,
Mary
Mary the TV Maven 