Listen to 2 Exclusive Tracks From Those About to Die Soundtrack

July 18, 2024

ComingSoon is pleased to present two exclusive tracks from Peacock’s all-new original series, Those About to Die.

The first track is by the three-time Grammy nominee Woodkid and is the music for the series’ opening titles. The France-based director, producer, and hit-making musician is known for epic soundscapes and working with the likes of Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey. The other is from the series’ score composer, Andrea Farri, and is titled “Citizens of Rome.”

“It is a great honor to have been chosen by Roland Emmerich to compose this epic title theme for the show,” says Woodkid. “In this period of Summer Olympics, the themes of sport, betrayal, and revenge are very inspiring to me and connect deeply to the nature of my music.”

“To match the intensity of the story and onscreen images, I worked to build a powerful and melodic score,” noted Farri on his approach to his cinematic score. “With a variety of electronic sounds, I created an offbeat mix of super modern and super archaic ancient sounds – a mix of orchestra, percussions, glitch and electronic sounds – that provide a unique punch. The score is a mélange that takes us from classical music to rap and everywhere in between.”

Starring Anthony Hopkins, Those About to Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition. Exploring a side of ancient Rome never told before — the dirty business of entertaining the masses — the gladiators give the public what they want most… blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties.

Lakeshore Records is set to release Those About To Die — Original Series Soundtrack digitally on July 19. You can stream the album here.