Navigate

Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor Release New Song “The Way It Used To Be” from Watchmen Vol. 3 Soundtrack

Photo: Raymond Flotat

Composing duo Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor have released a single teasing the third installment of HBO’s Watchmen soundtrack, “The Way It Used To Be,” according to Consequence of Sound. The song is a classic jazz ballad in all of its glory, with soaring alternating horn melodies to open the tune, a big band playing perfectly balanced harmonies to support the lead, and a crooner beautifully singing the lyrics throughout the song.

HBO’s Watchmen is currently captivating audiences worldwide, and the Nine Inch Nails duo has been providing great ambience to accompany each and every scene. As the events of the show take place during multiple different time periods, the soundtrack is complete with music covering a wide variety of genres, from big band jazz standards to complement the scenes taking place in early 20th century America, to tense building music that covers suspenseful action scenes in present day. Nine Inch Nails are eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020, so the duo could be trying to further their case through this widely praised soundtrack. Nine Inch Nails are set to release a reissue of their 4th studio album, With Teeth, according to SENTIREASCOLARE.

Check out “The Way It Used To Be” in the video below:

Photo Credit: Raymond Flotat

musicNine Inch NailsWatchmen
Drew Feinerman: I have just completed my senior at the University of Michigan majoring in international studies with an emphasis in political economics and development, with a minor in Chinese language and culture, and I have recently been accepted into the Berklee School of Music's masters of music business program. Although my academic interests include economics, political science, and history, I consider music to be my one true passion. Music is, and has always been, a driving force for the way I think and act every day of my life. I have been playing the tenor saxophone since the age of ten, and playing an instrument at a high level has allowed me to only further my understanding and appreciation for music. While I grew up listening to predominantly classic rock, I soon found myself gravitating toward jazz, hip-hop, funk, and other genres, as my learned to both play and analyze music as a listener. As a writer, I am able to apply my skills both as a musician and a listener, and look forward to the opportunity to being able to express my thoughts on various stories in the music industry.
Related Post
  1. Questlove Speaks Out On Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef: “Hip Hop Is Truly Dead”

    According to nme.com, on May 8 The Root's Questlove went on social media to share his…

  2. PJ Harvey, Nirvana, Thurston Moore & More Pay Tribute To Steve Albini

    According to nme.com, artist PJ Harvey has paid tribute to the late record producer Steve Albini by stating “He…

  3. Isobel Campbell Shares Rich New Single “Dopamine”

    According to stereogum.com, Isobel Campbell was an original member of Belle And Sebastian, where sang…

Leave a Comment