Kate Bush, now 63, has been living in seclusion for a long time. She avoids interviews, rarely appears, and may also stream Netflix from time to time. The Brit is a fan of “Stranger Things” – and is said to have allowed Netflix to use “Running up that Hill” as probably the most important part of the soundtrack in the new season.
The song immediately went to the top of the charts. Spotify users played the song 153 percent more than before. On iTunes, Kate Bush topped the charts like Lizzo, Harry Styles and Lady Gaga. “Running up that Hill” can be heard in the first episode of the season and plays an important role in the story of young Max (Sadie Sink).
Kate Bush was allowed to read the script
Nora Felder is responsible for the music in “Stranger Things”. Speaking to NME, she explained that “Running up that Hill” immediately reminded her of Max’s emotional struggles. “I sat down with the release coordinator and we got an overview of all the scenes that the song might appear in.” The goal: To help Kate Bush and her team understand the context of the moments. After the planning one was “nervous” but “hopeful”.
The production team knew Kate Bush was picky about how she used her songs. “We wanted to make sure that she was sent parts of the script as well as initial recordings so that she could see how her song would be used.” The ending is known: Kate Bush agreed.
After the first five episodes have already been released on Netflix, fans have to be patient again. Episodes 7 and 8 will be online on July 1st, when the second part of the soundtrack will also be available.