La new production that we can enjoy on Netflix, “For thirteen reasons", have a powerful soundtrack, complete, spectacular.
Among the themes that make up this soundtrack, we will find songs by many current bands, such as Joy Division, , Angel Olsen, M83, The Kills, Codeine o Chromatics.
Reasons for the success of "For Thirteen Reasons"
Once again Netflix demonstrates its ability to broadcast highly successful series. After the success of “Stranger Things”Last season, the producer opted again for a series that brings us closer to the universe of a group of high school teenagers. There is a fact that separates and unites them at the same time: the suicide of a colleague, apparently because of the bullying she suffered.
The topics covered in "For Thirteen Reasons" range from bullying, development and doubts that affect personal identity in the adolescent period, friendship and everything that surrounds her, the abuse, the feeling of loneliness, personal rebellion, etc.
Engraved tapes
El argument of "For thirteen reasons" is based on the fact hannah suicide. Before doing this terrible act, the girl recorded a series of cassette tapes (13), exposing the reasons that led her to end her life.
These 13 reasons are associated with people who have contributed, to a greater or lesser extent, so that Hannah has lost the will to live. In this way, the tapes are sent to those 13 people. In each of the chapters of the series we will listen to one of the tapes.
This whole argument always goes on from Clay's perspective, a good boy in love with Hannah which, in a seemingly incomprehensible way, also appears in one of the recordings
Why the success of "For thirteen reasons"?
Besides the interesting plot, the intrigue and the implication that the spectators are having about everything that happens, "For thirteen reasons" stands out for its impressive soundtrack.
La original composition of the series' music is by Eskmo, the electronic artist who has already published on Ninja Tune and Warp Records. To this must be added an excellent choice of songs, in each of the episodes of the series.
Some of the most interesting topics in the "For Thirteen Reasons" series
"Riding", Eskmo
Among all eskmo cuts, which are sounding throughout the chapters and the different scenes, surely this theme is the one that impacts us the most.
"Reunion", M83
As we have seen, friendship is one of the great values that are addressed in the series. Friendship is help, understanding, companionship and togetherness. Support to combat social pressure. The M83 song tells us in one of the great moments of friendship enhancement: “There's no more loneliness”.
"Into de Black", Chromatics
To spice up the dark and mysterious touch of some moments of the series, the covered theme of Neil Young 'appears.Hey, Hey, May, May (Into the black)', interpreted by Chromatics.
The atmosphere is darkening, and doom seems to be predicted. Many of the characters in the series begin to glimpse the dire consequences of their actions. A great perception of darkness and sadness surrounds us, and we began to understand the motives for Hannah's suicide.
"The Great Longing", Lost Under Heaven
Una call to hope, solidarity and company to avoid loneliness. If we place high expectations in the company of certain people, a disappointment can sink us.
"The Stranger", S. Vincent
The lyrics reads: “Humans are a social species: we depend on relationships to survive. (…) Statistics show that the subjective feeling of loneliness can increase the possibility of premature death by up to 26% ”.
It is Hannah herself who utters those words, in a kind of announcement of his suicide plan.
"Fascination Street", The Cure
El danger of social media, the good and the bad of having friendships on the Internet. Bullying has always existed in high schools, but today bullying reaches far beyond the school premises, to the home itself, to the room of the boy or girl who suffers such harassment.
Social networks mean, among other things, loss of privacy. This theme from The Cure, with decadent and dark touches, and at the same time with a lot of power, induces us to reflect.
"Thirteen", Elliott Smith
This song brings truly romantic overtones. And this ingredient, love, does not fail in the series either. Deep down, it's about a romantic love story. It must be remembered that Elliott Smith was a musician with many problems, who ended up taking his life due to his problems with alcohol, drugs and his permanent depression.
"Darklands", The Jesus and Mary Chain
This is a song that delves into those corners of the human mind, where everything seems to be darkness. A letter easily associated with depressive states.
"Bye Bye Bye", School of seven bells
Another topic that penetrates human psychology, and seems to further induce Hannah, the protagonist, into her descent into hell. Among other things, Hannah confesses: "I was dying to start over: tear the rest of the pages of my diary and forget."
"Atmosphere", Codeine
Codeine is one of those groups that do an ideal music to create a haunting atmosphere, of fatal thoughts leading to disaster. "Walk in silence / Don't walk away - in silence”, Is a subject that seeks the last hope, that hand that will hold us and serve as a link with the world around us. And all this while energy and life are depleted.
"Red Song", Suuns
As we approach the final moment, Hannah's suicide, we hear a bleak theme, oppressive to the maximum degree. However, the chords of "Red Song" convey a certain stillness of the protagonist.
"Angel Olsen", Windows
Once it's all over, Hannah's own life, everything returns to calm. Peace is made and everyone has to rebuild their lives, assuming the new environment.
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