There are many reasons why I love Stranger Things: the characters, the script, the style just like the ‘80s… all these elements make it undoubtedly magical. Nonetheless, I believe it’s the music what makes this series so surrounding.
In this report I completely bury myself in the first episode of the series. It’s the episode that has captivated me and made me swallow each and every one of the seasons. I sequentially analyze its songs and the relationship between the characters and the locations of Hawkins.
This data visualization organizes melodies and songs that make up the first episode of Stranger Things – Season 1 (Netflix Original Series, 2016): “The Vanishing of Will Byers”.
All 28 tracks are represented in the graph and are classified into 3 colors according to the author who has created that song. Red and blue colors are referred to those melodies created by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein (main compositors of the series) and the volume these songs belong to (red for Volume 1 and blue for Volume 2). Turquoise color refers to the rest of the songs (by other composers) that serve as accompaniments to the first ones and that, together with them, conform the soundtrack of this first episode.
A number shown in the lower part of the graph has been assigned to each register, and it points out which melody or song it’s referring to, according to its group of color.
The graph shows the place and the length of the melody/song in the timeline of the episode, and it also shows the character that’s participating and the location they are in.
A number shown in the lower part of the graph has been assigned to each register, and it points out which melody or song it’s referring to, according to its group of color.
The graph shows the place and the length of the melody/song in the timeline of the episode, and it also shows the character that’s participating and the location they are in.
Furthermore, it analyzes if the action takes place in the Human World or in the Upside Down and, in some cases, if the scene acts as a flashback or if some of the characters die during this episode.
In brief, this project aims to enjoy and delve deep into this wonderful and fascinating soundtrack.
Congrats to all the people who have come up with such a wonderful series! And specially to Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein for creating this incredible soundtrack.
Getting to the bottom of a series such as Stranger Things is quite an adventure. And there’s so much to tell…! This series make me experience lots of emotions and, undoubtedly, music plays an important role in it.
The soundtrack that Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein have created is astonishing. For sure, this series has gone this far thanks to the atmosphere that it creates and how well it suits to the argument and the acting of the characters.
For some reason, this project has been really special for me, and there’s nothing like doing all my best in doing what I love the most about one of my favorite series. And plus, having such stars as Ángel Calzado and Delfina Cabral, who were a huge support for me. Love you lots!
This time, I have gone a step further with this data visualization and I have compiled all the information. All what I have done is basically watching the first episode of Stranger Things, “The Vanishing of Will Byers”, at Netflix, and then doing vast research about all songs and melodies that are played in the chapter at Spotify.
This time, I have gone a step further with this data visualization and I have compiled all the information. All what I have done is basically watching the first episode of Stranger Things, “The Vanishing of Will Byers”, at Netflix, and then doing vast research about all songs and melodies that are played in the chapter at Spotify.
After all, even though I have spent a lot of time on this project and listened to the songs over and over again, I have to admit that I would definitely do it again. Enjoying so much art has been amazing!
Carrying out this data visualization has been an incredible and pleasing experience. The colors, shapes and graphic and visual elements used are a tribute to the series, the characters and all the fans around the world, and of course to all those professionals who have made it possible.
This data visualization is only the beginning of a bigger, exciting and ambitious project about this series.
Still warming up!
