Rocking the Alien Universe: The Musical World of Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth
Noah Hawley's latest series, Alien: Earth, is making waves with its use of music. The show features a variety of genres not typically seen in the Alien franchise. Alien: Earth is a Hulu series based on Ridley Scott's Alien universe, with Scott serving as an executive producer. The story follows the aftermath of a Weyland-Yutani ship crash-landing on Earth with alien samples, set before the original movie. Jeff Russo, known for his work on Fargo and Legion, is the composer for the show, blending his chilling score with classic metal and hard rock songs in the end credits. Some of the songs featured in the show include "Neverland" in Episode 1, "Mr. October" in Episode 2, and "Metamorphosis" in Episode 3. In an interview, Hawley discussed his choice of music, aiming to create an arena show feel with each episode ending on a cliffhanger. Expect more classic metal and hard rock songs as the series progresses. Tune in to Alien: Earth on Hulu every Tuesday for a thrilling mix of horror and music.