During a recent AMA session on Reddit, an inquisitive fan questioned if Pink Floyd’s “Time” influenced the second season’s soundtrack. Natalie Holt, the composer for “Loki,” responded that although she recognized a semblance to Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” post composition, any auditory parallels were coincidental:
“The Pink Floyd inspiration seemed to seep in subconsciously. Before working on the show’s score, I hadn’t fully experienced their album ‘[The] Dark Side of the Moon’… (now a favorite of mine!) A producer, Kevin [Wright], brought up the similarity. The Pink Floyd-esque nature probably stems from our use of vintage synths, full orchestration, and robust guitar sounds.”
The accidental homage within “Loki’s” soundscape to the iconic band underscores Holt’s use of rhythmic motifs to underscore the narrative’s central themes of time manipulation and temporal oddities, more so in the show’s second installment. While discussing the show’s music with Rolling Stone India, Holt indicated that she incorporated iterations of the “Loki Green Theme” from the first season, morphing them to reflect a more somber and altered landscape, in line with the story’s evolution and the introduction of Victor Timely (Jonathan Majors).
Adding to the sinister undertones, Holt utilized dense synth textures to enhance the perception of greater stakes following the events of the previous season. This is exemplified in the composition “The Architect,” a preliminary piece developed before Holt’s involvement with the series, which effectively echoes a richer, more complex version of the Time Variance Authority’s theme, complemented by clocklike ticking and mechanical distortions to emphasize the narrative’s complex and abstract nature.
Both the initial and subsequent seasons of “Loki” are available for viewing on the Disney+ platform.
FAQs about Loki Season 2’s Soundtrack
- Was Pink Floyd’s “Time” intentionally used in Loki Season 2’s soundtrack?
- According to the show’s composer Natalie Holt, any resemblance to Pink Floyd’s sound was unintentional as she had not fully listened to “The Dark Side of the Moon” before composing the score for “Loki.”
- How did Natalie Holt approach the soundtrack for Loki Season 2 compared to Season 1?
- Holt expanded upon the “Loki Green Theme” from Season 1, altering it to suit the darker and changed atmosphere in Season 2, also utilizing deeper synthesizer sounds to indicate the narrative’s progression.
- Can viewers watch Loki Season 2 on Disney+?
- Yes, both seasons of “Loki” are available on the streaming service Disney+.
Conclusion
The score for “Loki” Season 2 has inadvertently channeled the spirit of Pink Floyd, despite no deliberate effort from the composer, Natalie Holt, to do so. This serendipitous result has added a layer of richness and complexity to the show’s auditory landscape. Through Holt’s innovative use of thematic motifs and textural soundscapes, the sophomore season delivers an aural experience that complements the on-screen drama’s escalation. As fans dissect the second installment’s impactful storylines and characters, they can also appreciate the score’s unintentional nod to a classic rock era, available to experience on Disney+.