I love The Wire, it is possibly one of the best programs on television. I love the music selection too, you are doing a great job. Any particular songs from the show that stand out as your favorites?

I really like the song The Fall. Some of the songs used in The Wire: The Game is Real seemed to have a similar feel to it. Did you do the music for the documentaries promoting season 4? What were those songs called?

I have a question for you, Blake. What’s up with the scene at the very end of Hot Shots? Where is the music coming from? Avon’s Cell? And why Cisco Kid?

Shawn - too many favorites to list here, but the ones I’ve posted are certainly among them. Also, I’m very excited by all the local Baltimore stuff we’re using in Season 4, which is only just beginning to be heard in episode 4 and on.

Dony - I wasn’t involved with the music for the promo docs, and to be honest I thought the music in the one I saw was crap. Can’t remember which one it was, but the music seemed like typical TV drivel. HBO promos are done by a seperate entity.

Dronkmunk - I haven’t seen that episode in a long time, but I remember the music being sourced to Avon’s cell, although we cheated a little bit with how loud it was played and how it changed dynamically as we move in the hallway, giving it a slightly unrealistic but dramatic build towards the end. Thom Zimny the editor picked that track and we all liked it for no special reason. Not every single track has to have the weight of theory behind it, sometimes they just play. We used another track from War (Me & Baby Brother) playing in the SUV that picks Avon up when he is released from jail early in Season 3, so I guess Avon is a War fan.

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Ok, so have you all decided what kind of music Marlo listens to? I don’t think he has ever played music in his truck. I mean, even Chris likes to lean wit it! Is marlo so inhuman that he has no musical taste?

hi ! first , congratulations on your job on The Wire , the music blends with the show perfectly
here is my request : could you be kind enough to give me the name of the band /song title used as the end music for season 1 ?

Hey rook, asshat, he wrote that shit, can’t you read?

Spinefox -

The end music for season 1 (I’m assuming you mean the music that plays over the end credits) is the same as all the other seasons. It’s a piece called “The Fall” which I wrote and performed. It’s not available in full anywhere at this time, although we hope to include it on a planned soundtrack release along with Season 5.

Love the Wire and love the music. what’s your favorite version of the opening theme?

Mr. Montalban -

Hard to pick a favorite… at first I wasn’t so hot on this year’s, but at the moment I think it might be my favorite. They really are all good in their own way, and each feels right for the season it plays for. I hope we can maintain the standard next year!

Hey Balke, you could answer my question real quick? I got skipped..

“Ok, so have you all decided what kind of music Marlo listens to? I don’t think he has ever played music in his truck. I mean, even Chris likes to lean wit it! Is marlo so inhuman that he has no musical taste?”

Marlo? Marlo doesn’t care about trifling things like music. If Chris puts some music on while they drive around, fine. What do you think he would listen to?

One spot of dangerous ground in music supervision is caricaturing people, turning them into stereotypes. Maybe Marlo has a thing for Abba, or Frank Sinatra? He wouldn’t listen to it in public, but at home, after hours? In season 1 I tried to have Daniels listening to Ali Farka Toure in the privacy of the detail office, but it was shot down and replaced with Duke Ellington’s “Fleurette Africaine”, which was, in fact, a better choice.

actually , I meant the song used right before the end credits , sorry for not being explicit enough !

Spinefox -

Oh, ok, I guess you mean the montage song at the end of the last episode of Season 1? That’s “Step By Step” by Jesse Winchester.

http://dronkmunk.blogspot.com/2006/11/avon-is-war-fan.html

For your consideration, Blake

I think marlo listens to historical speeches by Stalin and Mussolini and probably the audio book version of The Prince.

Got to thank you for turning me on to the meters, also

I may be your only 65-year-old grandma fan, but I can’t help telling you how much The Fall means to me. It is one of the most haunting and complex pieces of music I’ve heard. There had better be a soundtrack or, much as I love The Wire, this will be one angry granny.

Love the show, love the music that makes it so real…On this note is it possible to submit independent music to you Blake for consideration to be used on The Wire?

This might not be the best place to ask, but I’ve been trying for months to track down the name of the song at the end of episode 29, where Bodie, Charles and Cutty are all at the house party. It sounds like some DJ technics stuff I’ve heard. Is it it’s own track? thanks

The song at the end of 29 is “Neva Eva Extra” by DJ Technics. You should be able to find a version of it at his site:

http://www.baltimoreclubtracks.com/

Hi Blake….the only good thing about an episode of The Wire ending is your wonderful music. I look forward to it every time…..and each time I hear something new in the layers and nuances that weave through the piece. I can’t wait for the soundtrack to be released so I can hear it whenever I want….and I hope that the full track is much longer! Recently I noticed that the background music for a cool new ad for Dassault Systems had some similarities to your sound….is this one of yours too?
Big fan in Boston……Ruthanne

Was wondering about the scene in season 4, and actually I forget the episode it might be 3 or 4, but its the scene when the kid rolls up on bodie and gives him the package and says “Don’t mess with Marlo’s money.” I know that is some B-more house but please can I get the artist/song title?
Thanks B

Hey GoSox……GOSOX!!!!!!! Love those Ortiz home runs.

Blake…..where are you? Do you know when Season 4 will be released on DVD? I’m addicted and need my fix………

Desperately trying to remember the name of that old funky song that plays at the end of one of the Season 1 episodes. It plays out of McNulty’s car radio when he sees some hoods, shouts, runs and slips. Help (please)?

Blake the song at the end of season 3,I think it’s Fast Train and who is the artist.

Fast Train is by Solomon Burke.

Brick - McNulty’s car radio song is “Love is Strange” by Micky & Sylvia.

Hello:

We wanted to find out if you are looking for music for the Wire?

Hi. I bought an Albannach cd yesterday, and I am almost positive I heard the song “Claymores” playing on the wire quite awhile back. Tell me I’m not crazy….

hi blake ..I’m sorry to see the wire coming to an end what a great ending when marlo took back the corner…granny was right ..the fall is a very haunting melody i just wish you would cut a longer version..say with a nice violin and guitar solo.. well if not i’ll just have to loop it over and over ..
congratulation on a great theme song

I am trying to find out the sing title and artist of the song that plays near the end of the final episode, of the first season, when all the scenes are shone of the drug trade continuing as usual, ending with McNaulty in the boat. Can anyone help me out with this? If so, please email me directly. Thanks.

This comment is in regards to the song that plays at the end of the credits after every episode of The Wire. Does this not sound familiar like a sample from some song from the 80’s??? Also for any “Rick Ross” fans out there if you listen to his song “Blow” off of the “Port of Miami” album the melody is VERRRYYY much ALIKE. anybody agree???

The song at the end of 29 is “Neva Eva Extra” by DJ Technics. You should be able to find a version of it at his site:

http://www.baltimoreclubtracks.com/

Comment by Blake 03.29.07 @ 9:00 pm

Is this the second house track playing after ‘My life extra by DJ Technics?

Adam

anyone know the song played at the end of season 4…when the lil car thief pulls up in the black suv?

how are ya Blake, you’ve a great taste for music; i love the way i never heard any of these songs before but when i hear them in the wire i immediatly like them.
Would you be able to tell me the name of the song in season 2 ‘HOT SHOTS’ that is played when the prison dealer is cutting his cocaine in his cell?

Just finished watching the series.

Best thing I’ve ever seen.

Michael
Kilkenny

‘The Fall’ is an incredible piece of music. Fits the tone and themes of the show like a glove. Top class listening.

This track is killing me. It’s about 40 minutes in on episode 1 of series 3. Just a snatch of heavenly p-funk being played in the car. Please help!

in season 2, the episode “hard cases”, mcnulty is cruising around looking for omar, when he finds bubbles instead. the song playing in his car sounds like an a song from the 50’s, a female singer, who sings, “come back, come back, come back, i’ve had enough.” could you tell me what the song is?

Looking for the same information as chad. Season 2, episode 4 where McNulty spots Bubbles and his friend getting on the bus to go shoplifting.

PLease anybody know the name of that funky grove song on season three episode one when the dude who gets out of jial picks of the dope under the stairs the (g pack of heroin). there are playing it ibn the suv. You know when he first meets avons peps when he gets out.

The song in season 2 episode 4 in McNulty’s car is “Ruler of My Heart” by Irma Thomas. Great song.

I’m also looking for the song in episode 1 of season 3. Anybody out there have any idea?

What is the name of the latin “DMX” sounding song coming from Avons prison cell after everyone OD’s.
in “HOT SHOTS” season 2 episode 3.