Alexa fogel talks casting oz, the wire and other hbo favorites. The name of the wires theme song is way down in the hole. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. Maybe its the wire and their jazz intros thatve been drilled into me, but im loving this. Product description the wire soundtrack features artists such as tyree colion, rod lee, diablo and dj technics. Ebb tide is the first episode of the the wire season 2 second season of the hbo original series, the wire. The season 1 was a freaking masterpiece and i immediately started season 2. All 60 songs featured in the wire season 2 soundtrack, listed by episode with scene descriptions. Way down in the hole, blind boys of alabama, the target, opening theme.
The wire, which has just begun its fourth season on hbo, is surely the best tv show ever broadcast in america. It consisted of thirteen episodes, each running approximately 5565 minutes in length. The wire cast was confused about season 2 vanity fair. Hes back on the murdernarcotics team assigned to track down crime at the baltimore port. Interestingly, the wire didnt use one version of the song for all of its seasons. It also contains four unique versions of tom waits way down in the hole, which serves as the opening theme for the wire and has been performed on each of the last four seasons by a different acts. Awaiting his fate, colvin works behind the scenes to shape the outcome of amsterdam, while protecting his men from possible repercussions. The wire theme lyrics way down in the hole lyrics originally written by tom waits season 1. The first season of the american television drama series the wire premiered on june 2, 2002 and concluded on september 8, 2002. These songs usually originated from diegetic sources such as stereo systems in cars, bars, and restaurants. I had to try to finish the first episode 6 times, and by the end of the second one i just couldnt stand it any.
The opening credits evolve and change with every season, showcasing the events that happened during that time period and themes of that season. Stringer and avon reminisce on how far they have come. Each season of the wire introduces a different facet of the city of baltimore. The wire is an american crime drama television series created and primarily written by author and former police reporter david simon. The wire full theme song video and the wire theme songlyrics. A major recurring theme on the wire is the constant. Each version is based on the original down in the hole by tom waits. The wire season 2 the second season of the television series the wire of 12 episodes first aired in the united states on hbo in 2003 from june 1 to august 24. All 5 versions of way down in the hole from the wire intro credits. The wire the arrival of a new version of the theme song with each passing season is.
This time featuring tom waits original version of way down in the hole. It was included on his 1987 album franks wild years, which was later made into a stage production the song was used as the theme for hbos the wire. All 7 songs featured in the wire season 2 episode 3. The crime drama the wire is known for being a show ahead of its time, and here are ten facts you might not have known about its intro and theme song. Season 1 recorded by the blind boys of alabama season 2 recorded by tom waits he actually wrote the song. All 60 songs featured in the wire season 2 soundtrack, listed by episode with. Thorson, who previously developed the opening credit sequences for the wire. All 4 songs featured in the wire season 2 episode 12.
The wire stray rounds recap season 2 episode 9 in the previous episode, daniels convinces rawls to give mcnulty a second chance as a homicide cop. Each season uses a different recording of it against a different opening sequence, with the theme being performed, in order, by the blind boys of alabama, tom waits, and the neville brothers. The original soundtrack of season one of the hit anime series darker than black. Simon and some of his favorite collaborators were at atx festival to share insight into the production company behind the wire, the deuce and more. Season two of the gritty hbo police drama takes on a new case set against the backdrop of the baltimore waterfront, where the longshoremens union struggles to. If theres one thing ive learned from watching the wire, patience pays. The second season sees tom waits original recording of way down in the hole as. The episode was written by david simon and directed by clement virgo. The wire stray rounds recap season 2 episode 9 tv eskimo. Composed by yoko kanno in 2007 and contains a total of 20 tracks including the first opening and ending themes performed by abingdon boys school and rie fu. Who sings the theme song of the wire in each season.
Heres a compilation of all of the opening titles for the wire. I started the wire a week ago and fell in love with it. Ranking the theme songs of the wire idle thoughts medium. Game of thrones main title designers break down season 8s new, dramatic opening credit sequence. The wire begins to yield information about the barksdale organization.
My wife and i would get up an hour early to have our coffee in the morning and watch an episode before having to get things together for the days events. How the wire uses character moments to convey its themes duration. Can i entirely skip season 2 and start season 3 already. Versions, in series order, were recorded by the blind boys of. Season 1 the blind boys of alabama season 2 tom waits. As with everything regarding the wire, season 4 is the best. All 71 songs featured in the wire season 1 soundtrack, listed by episode with scene descriptions. The 25 best tv theme songs of the 21st century, ranked. The opening theme is way down in the hole, a gospelandbluesinspired song originally written by tom waits for his 1987 album franks wild years.
The opening credits, set to john bouttes the treme song, were designed by producer karen l. What is the significance meaning of the opening scene of the wire season 1. Read texts from season 2 and join the genius community of scholars to learn the meaning behind the words. The wire season 2 from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Season 3 recorded by the neville brothers season 4 arranged by doreen vail and recorded by members of a baltimore. Season 2 was the most direct with the overall theme of the show. Which best captures the mood of the wires baltimore. There are actually 4 versions, one for each season. The theme song in the wire is way down in the hole written by the singersongwriter tom waits.
The series was broadcast by the cable network hbo in the united states. The casting director looks back on memorable auditions, and reveals which role was the toughest to fill. What is the significance meaning of the opening scene of. Wood harris on doing the wire with idris elba, british actors often being better duration. They were all trying to move the desk through the doorway. Game of thrones main title designers break down season 8. An ambitious introduction to a new network of characters allows the wire to expand its focus on societal ills. A different recording was used in each one of the 5 seasons. The wire tv series 20022008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Old cases is the fourth episode of the first season of the wire. Mcnulty finds the way to a key piece of the puzzle in an unlikely place.
The wire is an american television crime drama series set and produced in and around baltimore, maryland. All 55 songs featured in the wire season 3 soundtrack, listed by episode with scene descriptions. It follows the baltimore police department as they build a case against a. Bodie wakes up from his injuries in a washington, d. Way down in the hole is a song written by the singersongwriter tom waits. It was a really funny scene because of the lack of communication. The episode was written by david simon, from a story by simon and ed burns, and was directed by ed bianchi. Just want to clarify what this scene signifies and means concerning snot bogie. But while williamss faith wobbled when the show went to the docks, some other cast members at the paleyfest panel revealed they had trouble believing. Other noninstrumental songs were written by tim jensen and performed by mai yamane tracks 8, 10 and james wendt tracks. The wire premiered on june 2, 2002 and ended on march 9, 2008, comprising 60 episodes over five seasons. I mean, its not bad of course, but it seems like it has nothing to do with season 1. What is the song playing after ziggy goes on a shooting spree, while hes in the. Lester was the only one who realized what the problem was but didnt say anything because he was so amused.
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