![]() Bush re-recorded the song in 2012, and it made its official reappearance at the 2012 Summer Olympics, during the closing ceremony. ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)’ was first released in the UK as a single in August of 1985 and appears on her album called Hounds of Love. It features the song, ‘Running Up That Hill’ which is being given a whole new lease of life by the young fans who love the show – I love it too! – Kate Bush I wait with bated breath for the rest of the series in July.” It’s all really exciting! Thanks very much to everyone who has supported the song. It features the song, ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)’ which is being given a whole new lease of life by the young fans who love the show – I love it too! Because of this, ‘Running Up That Hill’ is charting around the world and has entered the UK chart at No. “ You might’ve heard that the first part of the fantastic, gripping new series of Stranger Things has recently been released on Netflix. Bush released a statement on her official website about the spotlight being refocused on her single. Kate Bush is known to be somewhat private, rarely making appearances or statements in recent years. Approved by Kate Bush, an orchestral overlay created by Rob Simonsen with the London City Orchestra was recorded specifically for the show’s use in the crucial scene. “Kate Bush is selective when it comes to licensing her music and because of that, we made sure to get script pages and footage for her to review so she could see exactly how the song would be used,” Felder continued.Īttentive fans on Tunefind noted the presence of additional string instruments in the episode 4, climactic scene placement of ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)’. ![]() “It immediately struck me with its deep chords of the possible connection to Max’s emotional struggles and took on more significance as Bush’s song marinated in my conscious awareness,” shared Felder while speaking with Variety. Stranger Things music supervisor, Nora Felder shared some insight into how this placement was made, as she explains how the Duffer Brothers tasked her with finding the perfect fit for what would be Max’s song this season. – Nora Felder, Stranger Things Music Supervisor (Variety) It immediately struck me with its deep chords of the possible connection to Max’s emotional struggles and took on more significance as Bush’s song marinated in my conscious awareness. The song can also be heard in the following episode as well as the final episode of season 4 part 1 as Max’s musical thread is woven throughout. There is a building intensity to the music as Max runs from the scary encounter, until the music stops abruptly as Max breaks through. The music and lyrics of ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)’ are woven into the action and dialogue of the scene. Max hears the song, which has been deemed her favorite, and it helps her find the strength to face off with the psychic nemesis. Lucas presses play on the tape player and the audience hears ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)’ pick up mid track. ![]() Max has a brave encounter with this season’s villain, as the boys fumble over cassette tapes. The song repeats throughout the first half of the season, however, the moment the audience learns the importance of this song for Max is in a pivotal scene during episode 4. ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)’ is first heard in the season 4 premiere episode as Max listens to her headphones while walking the halls at school. Here is the article: bustle.(1:10) Max's brave encounter. You know, all the little problems there would be no problem.” It's saying, if the man could be the woman and the woman the man, if they could make a deal with God, to change places, that they'd understand what it's like to be the other person and perhaps it would clear up misunderstandings. ![]() They love each other very much, and the power of the relationship is something that gets in the way. It's about a relationship between a man and a woman. the song is about swapping places with another person in an attempt to understand things from their perspective. I know, I know!! The creators didn't intend the song to be for Mike and Eleven, but I can't unhear/unlearn what I've learned. Instead of the words resonating for Max, I feel like they were meant for Mike and Eleven instead. Back in spring, when Running Up That Hill became the mega hit we all know and love, I looked up the song and stumbled across an article where Kate explains the meaning behind the lyrics for that song.
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