New Delhi, May 25 (Representative) Legendary Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja has brought a unique rendition to the iconic “Stranger Things” opening theme song as a special treat for fans as season 4 premiers on May 27. On behalf of Netflix India, the critically acclaimed composer, singer, and lyricist has made the track significantly richer, darker and haunting creating an altogether new iteration of the theme. Seen battling the elements of the Upside Down through the use of a whole choir, Ilaiyaraja uses progressive and classical rhythmic structures, orchestration, chords, fusion of the original theme with western classical and Indian classical and showcases a harmonic and melodic shift between genres creating a powerful and fearsome theme. The Twitter handle of Netflix India South shared the video and captioned it “MAESTRO @ilaiyaraaja’s VERSION OF THE STRANGER THINGS THEME HAS TURNED OUR WORLD UPSIDE DOWN!
The official Instagram handle of Netflix India shared the video and captioned it, “MAESTRO ILAIYARAAJA’S VERSION OF THE STRANGER THINGS THEME HAS TURNED OUR WORLD UPSIDE DOWN! Stranger Things is coming soon in Tamil and Telugu (sic).” Since its launch over six years ago, Stranger Things has emerged as a global icon in the world of horror and mystery for its spellbinding plot, relatable characters and its homage to the classic 1980s nostalgia. The series soundtrack which perfectly captures the 80s sound has captivated fans and added to its fandom globally. Essentially a sound of dread and elevated heartbeats and anxiety being played on a synth with 80s production, the sound is both retro and yet new and the theme has become an instantly recognized favourite among fans. They are left wanting for more with unique theme perfectly capturing the atmosphere and mood of the series. As season 4 is on the verge of release, the music maestro’s theme perfectly celebrates the show.
According to Netflix synopsis: “It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn’t made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down” Created by The Duffer Brothers “STRANGER THINGS” is produced by Monkey Massacre Productions & 21 Laps Entertainment with The Duffer Brothers serving as executive producers, alongside Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen of 21 Laps Entertainment, Iain Paterson, and Curtis Gwinn. The show stars Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), Joe Keery (Steve Harrington), Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley), Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair), Brett Gelman (Murray), Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler) and Matthew Modine (Dr. Brenner). The show will be released in two volumes, the first of which will be released on Friday featuring the first seven episodes and the second one will release on July 1 featuring episodes eight and nine. In India, the fans of the show can enjoy it Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English.