'Ted Lasso' Co-Creator Brandan Hunt On Theme Song Switch In Season 4 Finale & If Brandi Carlile's Version Is Here To Stay
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π° What Happened
The Ted Lasso season 4 finale began with a surprise theme song. Instead of the usual tune, it played a haunting cover sung by Brandi Carlile. The finale was released on Apple TV on a Wednesday. It is only the second time the show has used an alternate version of its theme.
π The Backstory
The original theme was written and performed by Marcus Mumford and composer Tom Howe. For a season 2 episode, Jeff Tweedy recorded a cover. Co-creator Brandan Hunt said the usual bouncy tune felt too abrupt after a sombre opening scene. He explained the choice to Deadline. Brandi Carlile is an 11-time Grammy winner.
π― Why It Matters
Music sets the mood of a favourite show and can bring back memories. For fans, the new version is a small but emotional part of the finale.
The Ted Lasso season 4 finale began with a surprise theme song. Instead of the usual tune, it played a haunting cover sung by Brandi Carlile. The finale was released on Apple TV on a Wednesday. It is only the second time the show has used an alternate version of its theme.
The original theme was written and performed by Marcus Mumford and composer Tom Howe. For a season 2 episode, Jeff Tweedy recorded a cover. Co-creator Brandan Hunt said the usual bouncy tune felt too abrupt after a sombre opening scene. He explained the choice to Deadline. Brandi Carlile is an 11-time Grammy winner.
Music sets the mood of a favourite show and can bring back memories. For fans, the new version is a small but emotional part of the finale.