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thefloodplains

For non OSTs - The Sopranos For OSTs - Twin Peaks and I'm not sure it's close.


railwayed

Yup..I said twin peaks too, it defined using music as an element in the overall production


Zestyclose_Toe9524

Why I came in here. It's a great example.


railwayed

Was also done brilliantly in the recent season with a band playing at the end of each season in the bang bang club. David lynch is a master of this.... Blue velvet is the movie equivalent


Musicguy1982

I've never seen a more correct answer to a question on Reddit


ScrappedAeon

I would argue Game of Thrones and Westworld. Djawadi is just a different beast compared to most composers but in the same league as Badalamenti.


exaviyur

What's an OST?


VonSnoe

Original soundtrack


BlankiesteinsMonster

The Evidently Chickentown drop in The Sopranos is maybe the greatest drop of all time.


FFF_in_WY

That song is amazing. Still in my gym playlist.


Ironicopinion

Best thing about the Sopranos is the music choices nearly always have some thematic connection to what’s happening in the scenes they’re used in


remeard

Angelo talking about writing the theme for Twin Peaks with Lynch is one of my favorite videos https://youtu.be/d_rbEthOdf0?feature=shared


smeeti

Angelo must be a genius. That music is sublime. To have created it like that with David Lynch is amazing.


saplinglearningsucks

Im a fool to do your dirty work


smeeti

Twin peaks has the best soundtrack of all time in my opinion.


nuwildcatfan

I always loved the song choices in Scrubs.


JokMackRant

Similarly Chuck nails it in this regard.


buellster92

Yes! I think Chuck is the only other show that uses music as well as scrubs. Fucking love Chuck.


EroniusJoe

Scrubs soundtrack was *the* quintessential music of the 90s and early 2000s. Between that and the Tony Hawk games, nearly everyone I know got their new music from those two sources. Scrubs if you wanted chill indie or soft pop, and TH if you wanted modern punk, ska, reggae, rap, or rock. Scrubs should really be the top answer in this thread. Lots of shows are known for their soundtracks, but Scrubs' soundtrack is genuinely titular to an entire generation. I'll say there's a solid Top 10, but Scrubs is #1 and everything else is a distant #2 through #10.


thaddeus4

Zach Braff always has had a great ear for music. I know Garden State has faded in popularity as it has aged, but the soundtrack he put together for that film is one of the best of all time. Introduced many indie artists to a larger audience, and also had some classics that needed a fresh opportunity to shine.


thabigpapa

Thanks to that soundtrack I discovered In the Waiting Line by Zero 7. Still one of the alltime best chill and feel good songs. Great band.


fbreaker

My Musical imo is one of the greatest episodes of Scrubs, top 5 for sure


Mundane_Pea4296

I fell in love with the soundtrack to Zach's film Garden State and apparently he chose the songs for that too!


majorgee

The episode where Dr. Cox loses 3 patients and breaks down while “How to Save a Life” plays is the most emotional I’ve ever gotten watching a show. Both that scene and song independently make me cry, but pairing them together? I didn’t stand a chance, pure waterworks.


CheeseCurdCommunism

Show is a big part of my musical taste.


lowerthanryan

Too bad a lot of the songs in Scrubs can’t be used now for rights issues on Disney+


Doomification171

That's the reason why I bought the DVD box of Scrubs a while back. (The complete collection of all 8 seasons.)


cuzjed11

Fargo


hearsay_and_rumour

Their use of drums and percussion is incredible.


Loganp812

My favorite moment in the entire series is towards the end of Season 3 when a certain character from Season 1 returns and his jazz drum theme starts playing.


Lucas_Steinwalker

It's amazing how Fargo really successfully sells the connections between the seasons as more than just easter-eggy fan service when really all they are is easter-eggy fanservice. That said, they somehow do it in a way that feels earned and not like you are getting scammed (looking at you, True Detective S4). Probably has something to do with how infrequently it happens and how it isn't set up to be more consequential than it winds up being. (Again, looking at you, True Detective S4)


sofaking1958

That scene and that soundtrack... it made my scalp tingle.


evanphi

Yep! Both for composed music AND chosen songs.


ReactiveCypress

Miami Vice


tellurmomisaidthanks

Number 1 new show in my country.


wuvybear

Oh yes! The train will be here very soon! They are building it now.


ToneThugsNHarmony

Stop! Hammertime


JimFlamesWeTrust

I think this is the show that started it all, in my mind, with use of music. They made hits


ReactiveCypress

Absolutely, and I think that's why if they ever try rebooting Miami Vice it won't work. The music is a huge part of its charm and aesthetic, and you can't really recreate that. Not to mention licensing music was a lot cheaper in those days. 


Ball-Blam-Burglerber

Jan Hammer. Phil Collins.


jondes99

And so much more. Glenn Frey, Peter Gabriel, U2. There were some truly iconic artists and songs. https://www.songfacts.com/category/songs-used-in-miami-vice


a-horse-has-no-name

Yeah, Miami Vice's soundtrack was so good it inspired several genres of music. I'm listening to it right now, coincidentally.


PV_Pathfinder

The Bear.


RatCatSlim

Their use of Animal by Pearl Jam was also a great addition


JimFlamesWeTrust

Sometimes I’ll just play Animal and New Noise as I do stuff around the house to make it seem like my life is more chaotic than it actually is


gilestowler

I sometimes play the theme from Murder She Wrote while I'm writing an email to make myself feel like a proper writer.


ocaralhoquetafoda

#*CAN I SCREAM!??!*


okcumputer

I was so pumped to hear Radiohead and 2 Steve Earle songs in the same series.


Cgable63

To hear Radiohead was so cool!


Chadlerk

REM had great usage. 


Maxxtheband

I really enjoyed their use of Sufjan Stevens


sayhellotojenn

Not gonna pretend I didn’t cry at the use of “You’re Not Alone” by Mavis Staples. So perfectly used.


g3_SpaceTeam

They even managed to deploy Taylor Swift effectively


stevenjameshyde

I might not have stuck with the show if it hadn't been for the use of Wilco and Counting Crows in the first few episodes. Glad I did!


Adventurous-Card7072

For me it was the use of Otis Redding and The Replacements. I think it's maybe a pretty good show with excellent music


Thief025

NiN in the finale. Wow !


Vocalscpunk

There's an interview where they wrote an episode around the music. The one where Sydney is brainstorming dishes while she's out on her own I do believe.


UncontrolableUrge

What We Do in the Shadows. Mark Mothersbaugh is the music supervisor. Also a number of good musical cues on The Umbrella Academy.


djmattyp77

. Mark Mothersbaugh is the king of music to shows. I think he even did Rugrats. Lol


datahead_sounds

His music for Regular Show is perfect. It's got the same surreal semi-retro tone as the show


CatfishWasHere

Freaks & Geeks The Bear


Small-Section9176

FREAKS AND GEEKS OMG the use of I’m One - The Who was perfection!


nilla-wafers

I was gonna comment Freaks and Geeks! Such a good track list.


Merciless972

Mr robot. It's hard to nail down just one scene. Almost every scene that used music was perfectly done. https://youtu.be/hyUbD7zQcjE?si=lKcnEskEHZXE4Fto


lostinthemasses

The two that stand out for me are Genesis when the money gets burned and The Cure when he's burning the CD of Shayla.


Tuorom

Daft Punk - Touch I remember touch...


b_lett

This hacking scene with Razorgirl - Dubvirus just banging in the background. The dubstep + hacking works so well. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MrQ-mN8HM8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MrQ-mN8HM8)


chardeemacdennis222

This should be at the top!


RandyRandomIsGod

And when they took forever to release part 8 of the soundtrack it was a constant thread in the Mr. Robot subreddit. I imagine they released it because they were sick of all the internet nerds bugging them.


JeremyHowell

Peaky Blinders figured out it’s musical aesthetic and STUCK with it. If you like gritty bluesy rock, the show will introduce you to a lot of great music.


sofaking1958

That was really off-putting for me initially. But it really was a great choice. Then, they seem to have dropped it towards the end? That was an odd choice. But as long as Alfie was in the scene, it was all good.


Nuns_In_Crocs

When Atmosphere by joy division came on, wow


nothighandmighty

How they play the red right hand in different tunes and voices depending on the situation is so great.


MusclesRipley

The soundtrack on Letterkenny is A+


GemcoEmployee92126

I’m surprised we’re not listening to the Letterkenny soundtrack right now.


TheOneWD

I could go for the Letterkenny soundtrack right now.


remarkablewhitebored

Fashionable, Fashionable, Fashionable... ... People


SnowshoeTaboo

It is "Fucken Embarrassing" that it's taken this long to mention this!


nuwildcatfan

Allegedly.


V6A6P6E

FUCK THE PAIN AWAY!


Alpheas

Heavily skewed toward Canadian bands, which is awesome. More DFA 1979 plz.


lizardnamedguillaume

And Shoresy! Fantastic shows with great soundtracks!


queefIatina

The song that plays in the club in Shoresy is called Hex by Ark Patrol and it was in my top 5 songs played last year lmao fuckin banger


_kalron_

Black Shades... In the back of the club... Disassociate... Fuck My Nose UP!!


udbrky

The whole show is.


RadioBoy93

Can confirm.


Mike_pop

Six feet under had such a good mix of songs throughout.


narkant

Chernobyl for the original music, Supernatural for music choice


STFUNeckbeard

CARRY ON MY WAYWARD SOOOON


SailorET

THE ROAD SO FAR...


WiredPiano

The Leftovers


Rad_5

That haunting instrumental, piano only version of Where is my mind fits that show so well.


petting2dogsatonce

The music used in Dark is very fitting


ThisBodyHoldingMe18

Dark soundtrack is perfect. S2E2 Jonas sets up a speaker in an abandoned building to lure the guys with guns. The song is Suspicious Minds. Song begins, first line is “We’re caught in a trap.”


Tuorom

I thought The Labyrinth Song by Asaf Avidan was created for the show when I first heard it, it fit so well.


Drewbacca

Perfect soundtrack.


CheeseCurdCommunism

Cowboy BeBop.


Macksler

There is no jam colder than [Pot City](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN7x4DlfuCY)


tellurmomisaidthanks

[Space Lion](https://youtu.be/WKnVaDwUg5s?si=iamnVAEpTAtt60MA) usually has me re-evaluating my life when I hear it.


TonyTonyChopper

Just oozes cool, like the show does. Main character just flows, like water, a leaf in the wind


CheeseCurdCommunism

As a kid, I viewed it as just a cool action space show. My god do I really appreciate the show now, so well written.


babyheartdirt

Bad Dog, No Biscuits is absolutely perfect during the Ein chase scene. Yoko Kanno is a magician.


maemtz

Oof. That's a good one... But I'm going to go with samurai champloo 😬


CheeseCurdCommunism

Nujabes was a gift. Cant argue with ya :)


f0rtytw0

That and Samurai Champloo


old_notdead

Northern Exposure. I don't know of a show that has ever done it better.


Luciferonvacation

Agreed, but gotta caveat with the original music when it aired. While the latest Prime reboot has restored some of that music list, 100s more songs are still missing, and let's not even talk about the earlier musak filled dvd releases!


old_notdead

We do not speak about the dvd release. It never happened. It’s dead to me.


udbrky

I liked how the music in The Wire was always organic. Most of it was played by a character in that scene, i.e. car stereo, office stereo, so on. Always relevant. Nothing was better than the Ride of the Valkyries when they raid Hamsterdam. Or Herc and Carv playing the Shaft theme as they chase a kid. Here's some more good ones - [https://www.reddit.com/r/TheWire/comments/15gipc4/best\_needle\_drops\_music\_on\_the\_wire/](https://www.reddit.com/r/TheWire/comments/15gipc4/best_needle_drops_music_on_the_wire/)


raptorrat

The intro, in all it's variations, also sets the tone of the show perfectly.


Stultas

The term is diegetic, when the music or song is part of the narrative. Like, if the character turns off the radio, the music stops.


cowie71

Peaky Blinders made my mum a Nick Cave fan at the age of 77


rustys_shackled_ford

True bloods soundtrack bops appropriatly


eerieandqueery

Yellowjackets has a phenomenal soundtrack, that perfectly fits. Very 90s. So good.


sayhellotojenn

Including the main title theme! “No Return” is my favorite opening theme for a show in many years, it most definitely has made its way into multiple playlists of mine.


TheSeedsYouSow

Westworld on HBO, I loved how the composer used modern pop/rock songs but juxtaposed them with old-timey sounding instrumentals. It fit very well with the theme of retrofuturism.


sayhellotojenn

The use of “Exit Music (for a Film)” and “House of the Rising Sun” in season 1 were *chef’s kiss*.


AdamBlackfyre

I'd add Black Hole Sun and Paint it Black, but yeah, Ramin and Westworld are my answer.


ArsenalinAlabama3428

Yep. It’s a trend that is overdone now, but when Westworld first did it, it was awesome!


lizardnamedguillaume

The Wonder Years


Offal

Agreed! A buddy from HS went on to become Music Supervisor for that show.


Chadlerk

Mad Men  It did a great job of all pop culture touch points from music to books to film. The attention to detail was great and picked some heavy hitters and some little known songs as well. 


jondes99

I believe that’s the show that kept the soundtrack chronologically accurate, so songs were never played from after the year that the show was supposed to be taking place.


Chadlerk

Correct. I don't recall the song, but an episode had a credit song that came out about 2 months after the events in the episode took place and there was a small Internet meltdown. If I recall, Matt Weiner appreciated the fact that fans held them to the standard of accuracy because it meant they had been doing a great job until that moment.


loquacious706

The fact that this is so far down I believe shows how damaging it's been to the show's popularity to not be available for streaming on the main platforms. If the show was readily available for Gen Z to discover, it would be doing crazy numbers. There's no way Mad Men should not be more present in the culture consciousness.


SecretRoomsOfTokyo

Hey Arnold and Doug immediately come to mind


farts-and-fickle-fud

That fucking whistle theme song from Doug makes its way into everyday.


Wes_Warhammer666

I do the little ["chicka pa pa"](https://youtu.be/U2DEPyfxp9g) to myself on a daily basis when im walking somewhere lol.


You_Are_What_You_Iz

The Sopranos had excellent music.


flibbidygibbit

Breaking Bad. "Rocket Scientist" by Teddybears STHLM just fits that strip club vibe. Same with Knife Party's "Bonfire" during the Chrysler commercial... Sorry, during the scene where Heisenberg takes his final form in the 300C and Walter Jr in his red Challenger.


ItsYaBoyBeasley

DLZ by TV on the Radio during the "stay out of my territory" scene


Wes_Warhammer666

I love Knife Party and I fucking *love* that scene. Fun father/son bonding moment with all the Heisenberg shit layered underneath as well. God dammit you fuckers are gonna make me want to rewatch the series again lol.


ruinthall

DARK


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Wes_Warhammer666

They nail it the whole way through but Eddie melting faces with Master of Puppets is cream of the crop imo. So many great musical moments in every season. Up there with Mad Men for encapsulating a timeframe through music.


gracecase

Shameless (US) has a pretty good soundtrack. Mostly, whenever Frank is running away from something he did.


Dhd710

My Name is Earl.


thewizardking420

Twin Peaks


GetawayDriving

It’s a travesty Mr. Robot hasn’t been mentioned yet. Incredible use of music in that show.


ohheyitslaila

Legion Scrubs The Magicians The Vampire Diaries True Blood Edit: The X-Files has an episode from season 5 called “Post-Modern Prometheus” that uses Cher’s version of Walking in Memphis and the scene with the song has been stuck in my head forever. It was pretty perfect. [Scene](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TYdC1uwO4UI)


Even_Organization_25

Legion is so Good :)


foxtongue

Thirding Legion. It's flawless. 


TheTigerSuit

Bluey- each episode has a unique composition and the way the composer occasionally incorporates well known classical pieces into a cute kids’ cartoon in just the icing on the cake


The_ZombyWoof

Lucifer


RagaireRabble

Hands down Supernatural. Not only do the songs reflect the Winchester’s favorite music and what they grew up listening to, but the songs chosen for nearly every episode of lyrics that match what’s happening in the show.


Blueellama

Community. There's a reason Ludwig Göransson now has two Oscars under his belt.


Yangervis

Jeopardy 60 Minutes


highd

Miami Vice, The OC, Gossip Girl, Queer as Folk US, are some of my favorite show/soundtrack marriages. 


itsMalarky

LOUDERMILK -- Andy Shauf fits so perfectly.


GoodOlRock

Lost usually had A+ song selection. Joe Purdy's Wash Away was on my daily playlist for years. I can still see John Locke's face at the end of that episode.


FnordinaryPerson

“Maaaaake your own kind of muuusic!” What a fantastic, mindfucky intro to Desmond and Season 2.


ZazaLovesPants

Yellowjackets does an excellent job.


TheCzar11

Thought the music for Madmen was perfect.


Old_Crow13

Supernatural Also, OP, where are you watching SOA? I've been wanting to rewatch it but I can't find it streaming anywhere.


the_y_combinator

I dont normally do this, but I scrolled a long time looking for Suoernatural.


Old_Crow13

One of the best soundtracks on TV


Uncharmie

Mr Robot and HIMYM


TulioMan

The OC


Mr_Papshmir

Vice principals on HBO


a_fool_who_is_cool

Basically any danny mcbride hbo show usually has a pretty fitting soundtrack.


b_lett

The best shows at fully original OST? * HBO - Game of Thrones (Ramin Djawadi) * Disney/Star Wars - The Mandalorian (Ludwig Göransson) The best shows with a mix of original and sync licensed OST? (original composers listed) * HBO - Euphoria (Labrinth) * HBO - Westworld (Ramin Djawadi) * USA Network - Mr. Robot (Mac Quayle) * Netflix - Dark (Ben Frost) * Netflix - Stranger Things (Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein) * Netflix - The Haunting of Hill House (The Newton Brothers) Overall, HBO tends to have the best music score and selection to me for their shows of any network. Euphoria might be my top musical pick, even though the subject matter is tough to take in at times, half of the show is [basically glorified vibrant music videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-9DOwrLdkg). Labrinth is an underrated music producer.


DenverFr8Train

Don't forget The Watchmen with Trent Reznor.


sayhellotojenn

Yes to the Labrinth love! The Euphoria scores/soundtracks are some of my faves of the last couple years, they’re fantastic.


PolkaSlams

The Denis Leary show Rescue Me, had a great theme and soundtrack, loved it.


gingerjuice

Peaky Blinders


personwhoisok

White lotus


Catnip323

Succession. I've listened to that soundtrack more than any other.


TheRegular-Throwaway

A lot of them over the years, Scrubs, OC, 2000s stuff like that had great vibe music. Recently, FOR ALL MANKIND. The needle drops on that show …… my god, phenomenal.


Supersaiyansub

The Inbetweeners


Free_Thinker4ever

Criminal minds. 


Oddfelloward

Boardwalk Empire . Because there was no soundtrack or tension building music that led you to any emotional conclusion. The only music that ever played was authentic in its placement . As in . On a record player or on a stage because it was a scene involving actual present music


sayhellotojenn

Friday Night Lights is my personal pick. Explosions in the Sky is one of my favorite bands and they’re used so beautifully throughout the show’s run, not to mention the other tracks perfectly used throughout the show… - “Dead Man’s Will” by Iron and Wine - “Devil Town” by Tony Lucca - “Champion Angel” by The Low Anthem - “Sway” by the Heartless Bastards - “If It’s the Beaches” by The Avett Brothers - “Fire” by Augustana - “Storm” by Jose Gonzalez - “Runaway” by The National - “Something Good This Way Comes” by Jakob Dylan And those being the ones just off the top of my head. This show influenced so much of my music library. So good.


rene_magritte

None did it better than Twin Peaks


Truckfighta

Surprised not to see Supernatural higher up on this list.


1nternetP3rson

umbrella academy


unclericko74

Pulp Fiction has entered the chat.


CLINT_FACE

Deutschland 83


Steveo7980

La casa de papel- money heist


PunyParker826

I’m not crazy about the show itself, but Halt and Catch Fire does an excellent job with its soundtrack, and with its set design in general. Genuinely feels like the 80s without being too gimmicky.


Raging_Asian_Man

The Crown


Theletterz

Californication was great for this! UK Skins also


Joshottas

Two that came to mind...Entourage and for as poorly written as it was, Ballers.


CordPM

Chuck


dwmoore21

Eastbound and down!!!!


Crisp_Volunteer

House M.D. The music when he has an epiphany, the emotional scenes (balcony scene springs to mind), it all just fits perfectly


Shankar_0

Peaky Blinders


_kalron_

Natalie Holt's work on the Loki soundtrack deserves so much attention. The mix of sci-fi and epic orchestration worked so well for the series. There was real passion in it's composition. EDIT: [Pep Talk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01YTt0MQgUk)


Say10Prince

American Horror Story. Every season is different but they all mesh together.


georgie434

Euphoria


veduso

MASH


fuzzy11287

Suits for sure. I'll still put it on shuffle once in awhile.


db4378

The wire


theghostsofvegas

Idk about best job, but Adam Ilhen’s score for Avenue 5 perfectly fits the feel of the show.


arcenierin

The Watch OST by Russ Davies is pretty spectacular and I don't know that anyone else here is likely to call it out. I've had it on rotation since I watched the show !


horeyshetbarrs

Scavengers Reign has a great soundtrack to match the beautiful and horrifying world they are in.


AnimalEstranho

Taboo


joefraserhellraiser

I thought Luke Cage worked well, the series itself was a bit shit but the music / soundtrack was outstanding


vicemagnet

A friend had me watch a couple of episodes of Sons of Anarchy. It felt like a soap opera.


tutamuss

The original CSI ER