K: Ddor
T: 90
TS: 4/4
INST: ArpSynth, SynthBass, SynthPad, ElectronicDrums, SynLead
Mood: Mysterious, Atmospheric, Nostalgic
Structure: Evolving/Additive
Summary:
The music associated with "Stranger Things," primarily the main theme and score by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, embodies an 80s synthwave and electronic horror/sci-fi film score aesthetic. It heavily utilizes analog synthesizers, characterized by prominent arpeggios (often in minor or Dorian modes like D Dorian), deep synth basslines, atmospheric pads, and distinctive lead synth melodies. The tempo is typically moderate, providing a steady, driving feel, and the time signature is the standard 4/4. The mood is distinctly mysterious, atmospheric, and nostalgic, evoking the retro setting and supernatural elements of the show. Musical structure tends to be additive and evolving, building layers and intensity over time rather than adhering to traditional song forms like verse-chorus.
Model: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-04-17