Succession (main title theme)

"Succession (Main Title Theme)"
Single by Nicholas Britell
ReleasedJuly 20, 2018
Recorded2018
Genre
Length1:42
LabelMilan Records
Producer(s)Nicholas Britell

"Succession (Main Title Theme)" is the theme music of HBO's satirical dark comedy-drama television series Succession which plays during the title sequence. It was composed by Nicholas Britell in 2018 and was released by Milan Records and HBO on July 20, 2018. The theme was composed using piano tunes, layered with strings, brass, beats from the Roland TR-808 drum machine and percussive sounds to blend classical and hip hop music. The title theme was critically acclaimed and became hailed as "one of the best television show themes" while also being referenced in popular cultures, with being included in memes, remixes, fan projects, and TikTok viral trends.[1][2] A remixed version of the theme song by rapper Pusha T was released in October 2019. At the 71st Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards the title theme won the award for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music.[3][4]

  1. ^ Bitran, Tara (November 20, 2019). "'Succession' and the Theme Song That Launched 100 Memes". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  2. ^ McGovern, Kyle (October 11, 2019). "Why Is the Succession Theme So Meme-able?". Vulture. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  3. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (September 22, 2019). "Emmys 2019: Game of Thrones Ties Record and Leads TV Pack; Fleabag, Chernobyl and Mrs. Maisel Win Big". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 27, 2020. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  4. ^ Hill, Libby (September 14, 2019). "Complete Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2019 Winners List: 'Game of Thrones' Torches Competitors". IndieWire. Archived from the original on June 14, 2020. Retrieved September 24, 2019.