Gather Up

The consistently hilarious What We Do in the Shadows is back for its final season. Watching the most recent episodes reminded me how many great tunes the show has showcased over the years.

Odd where we tend to pick up songs for our playlists. For me, TV series and movies are a primary source. I have particular appreciation for shows that use the sampled tracks to marry their plots, characters’ emotions and atmosphere in moments of mounting symphony. Breaking Bad was great at this – the lyrics and beats of “DLZ”, “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul” and “Truth” clear examples of classic blends that produced some of the best endings in that show’s run.

The above melody was written and performed by Matt Berry, who plays the eminently quotable Laszlo Cravensworth in Shadows. Even when he is not delivering a punchline, his cadence is one of the funniest of any comedic character in recent memory.

A Halloween-themed ditty, submitted for your consideration, as darker days approach.