During its freshman season, HBO's "Westworld" cemented the use of a player piano as one of many iconic features in its ambitious sci-fi/western drama series. Co-creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy worked with composer Ramin Djawadi to embed anachronistic musical cues into the (mostly) Western setting via the player piano and other soundtrack choices.
Whether you're looking for the name of a song used, or want to better understand the show's musical themes, keep reading for a look at every song featured on "Westworld."
We'll update this guide each week. As of now, this article contains spoilers for events through season two, episode two.
"Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden
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The show's first use of a modern song on the player piano happens a little over halfway through the pilot episode. As Maeve is closing up the Marisposa and just before Kissy is taken by William, "Black Hole Sun" plays on the piano.
"Paint it Black" by The Rolling Stones
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During our first introduction to Hector, Armistice, and their crew of bandit hosts, composer Ramin Djawadi's piano-based cover of "Paint it Black" plays.
"No Surprises" by Radiohead
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Maeve begins experiencing small malfunctions as she tries seducing customers in the Mariposa saloon. Radiohead's "No Surprises" plays in the background of two key encounters.
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