Jace Everett, the musician behind the True Blood theme song, discusses creating the iconic track. The podcast explores character dynamics, emotional depth, and the visual and musical aesthetics of the show. They also touch on the impact of music in television and preparing for future episodes.
Jace Everett wrote 'Bad Things' to impress a girl, leading to its unexpected success.
The collaboration between music and visuals in True Blood's opening credits enhanced viewer experience.
The synergy of music, visuals, and storytelling exemplifies the importance of collaboration in production.
Deep dives
Origin of Bad Things song
Jace Everett, the artist behind the song 'Bad Things,' initially wrote the song as a quick creation to impress a girl he was seeing, which he succeeded. It was part of a tanked record he produced, but later became a free download on iTunes in 2006. HBO discovered the song through a sync license with Sony music, using episodes of True Blood as a way to test out how it would sync with visuals.
Connection of Bad Things and True Blood
Despite initial reservations about the show and its seriousness, upon attending the premiere and seeing the opening credits with the song 'Bad Things,' Jace Everett realized the potential impact it could have. The dark and ominous tone of the song combined with the show's visuals in the opening credits created a cohesive and memorable experience for viewers, cementing the song as an iconic part of True Blood.
Impact of Bad Things
The success of 'Bad Things' became unexpected for Jace Everett, especially when it became a radio hit in Norway. The song's connection to the show and its ability to create an emotional atmosphere without any interstitial music highlighted its importance in enhancing the viewing experience. Jace's personal attachment to the song grew as he continued to listen to it and reflected on its role in the show.
Collaborative Nature of Music and Visuals
The collaborative process between music, visuals, and storytelling in True Blood exemplifies the importance of synergy in creating a memorable viewing experience. The integration of the song 'Bad Things' with the show's opening credits demonstrates how collaboration between different artistic elements can enhance the overall impact and success of a production.
Upcoming Topics and Episodes
In the next episodes of the Truest Blood podcast, discussions will delve into vampire politics and society, along with insights from Gary Kalamar and Nathan Barr on creating a soundtrack for the show. Listeners can anticipate a deeper exploration of the intricacies of vampire life and the creative processes behind the musical elements of True Blood.
This week, Deborah and Kristin break down episode two “The First Taste," written by Alan Ball and directed by Scott Winant. They dive into the small town of Bon Temps and take a look at its big personalities. They also dissect the famous opening titles and speak with the musician behind the iconic True Blood theme song, Jace Everett.
