FX's 'Love Story' Soundtrack Curated with Year-Specific Playlists and Artist Collaborations
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Music supervisor Jen Malone curated the soundtrack for Ryan Murphy's FX series 'Love Story' using a detailed, year-by-year playlist system. The show's eclectic soundtrack, featuring artists from Kate Bush to Pulp, was secured through direct artist outreach and producer connections. This approach helped authentically score the chronicle of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's romance.
Facts First
- Music supervisor Jen Malone curated the 'Love Story' soundtrack using playlists organized by specific years like '1991' and '1992'.
- The series features an eclectic range of music spanning Brit pop, soul, and indie rock.
- Key song placements were secured through direct artist engagement, including a personal letter to Björk and a producer's connection to Pulp's Jarvis Cocker.
- Featured songs include Kate Bush's 'This Woman's Work' and Pulp's 'Common People', each scripted into specific episodes.
What Happened
Music supervisor Jen Malone organized the music selection for the FX series 'Love Story' by creating playlists labeled by individual years, such as '1991' and '1992'. The show's soundtrack includes songs from genres like Brit pop, soul, and indie rock. Specific placements include Peter Gabriel's 'Blood of Eden', Kate Bush's 'This Woman's Work', and Lenny Kravitz's 'It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over' in the 'Pilot' episode. Björk's 'Human Behaviour' is featured in 'The Pools Party' episode, and Pulp's 'Common People' is in 'The Wedding' episode. Dido's 'Here With Me' is featured in the 'Search and Recovery' episode.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy period dramas, this meticulous song selection process may enhance your viewing experience by creating a more authentic and emotionally resonant soundtrack. The direct collaboration with artists suggests the music is integral to the storytelling, not just background filler. For music fans, the series could serve as a curated discovery platform for 90s hits and deeper cuts across multiple genres.
What's Next
As more episodes air, viewers can likely expect the year-specific musical curation to continue, potentially introducing more iconic 90s tracks. The successful model of securing rights through personal artist outreach may influence how other period productions approach their soundtracks.