That music is a pillar in series and movies is not a new concept. Recently, series like Stranger Things have shown how songs with decades of history can resurface and shine while accompanying their characters. The Last of Us has also resorted to music classics.
the journey of Joel and Ellie through the devastated parts of the United States after two decades being decimated by the cordyceps fungusit would not have been the same if the series had not included songs that contributed to the unique atmosphere in the game adaptation of Naughty Dogbesides, of course, the soundtrack of Gustavo Santaolalla.
Perhaps one of the standout themes of the series was the Long, Long Time de Linda Ronstadt that we had in episode 3 of The Last of Us and that is a vital part of the history of Bill y Frankbut it’s far from the only notable musical inclusion in the HBO Max series.
Whether it’s for a trivial conversation between Joel y Elliea flashback to the past or for two brothers to send signals to each other in the distance, music has been one more character in many sections of The Last of Us.
These have been the songs that have accompanied us in The Last of Us
The adaptation of game by Naughty Dog leaves us with an interesting musical selection, with classic songs from the eighties or even before, even songs from the turn of the century, when the mutation of the fungus that would condemn humanity occurred.
We have compiled the songs that are heard in the different chapters of the HBO Max series so that you can make a thematic list, if you feel like it.
Episodio 1 – “Never Let Me Down Again” – Depeche Mode Episodio 1 – “Tomorrow” – Avril Lavigne Episodio 1 – “White Flag” – Dido Episodio 1 – “Chonophobia” – New Oblivion Episodio 1 – “I Can’t Believe You’re Back” – Jad Mhanna, Roy Abdallah y Carole Aoun Episodio 2 – “Hampa” – Ari Lasso Episodio 3 – “Long, Long Time” – Linda Ronstadt Episodio 3 – “I’m Coming Home to Stay” – Fleetwood Mac Episodio 3 – “White Room” – Cream Episodio 3 – “Chains of Love” – Erasure Episodio 3 – “On the Nature of Daylight” – Max Richter Episodio 4 – “Alone and Forsaken” – Hank Williams Episodio 4 – “True Faith” – Lotte Kestner (New Order cover) Episodio 5 – “Fuel to Fire” – Agnes Obel Episodio 6 – “Never Let Me Down Again” – Jessica Mazin (Depeche Mode cover) Episodio 7 – “All or None” – Pearl Jam Episodio 7 – “Take on Me” – A-ha Episodio 7 – “Just Like Heaven” – Rockabye Baby! (The Cure cover) Episodio 7 – “I Got You Babe” – Etta James Episodio 9 – “The Sun Always Shines on TV” – A-ha
It is possible that some have been overlooked, but the musical selection of The Last of Us series sets the bar very high.
HBO Max has officially renewed The Last of Us for a second season that will continue Joel and Ellie’s adventure after the events of this first season and likely provide new opportunities to include iconic songs.
