SPOILER ALERT: This piece contains spoilers forShrinkingSeason 2 Episode 7.
We both attempt to really use new artists.
Also its fun to not have such heavy songs sometimes when its a sad moment.
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This song has to be added except for a couple songs, I think we got everything in.
But I feel you get goosebumps when the right song no matter what the tempo.
Youre like, Oh, it makes your whole day.
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You get it to favorites, we really want to love these songs.
And youll get one of those songs in, and it works.
And then Bill will say, Oh, that song is so good there.
Im stealing it for this episode.
Because I dont get the episodes early.
I get them like everybody else.
Then you have to start from scratch.
Oh, drop everything youre doing, because were locking the show tomorrow, because Im pulling that song.
Im not kidding, Dessi, youre like, Oh my god, the episodes done.
Its all bill signed off.
How did that moment slot into place?
VON PERVIEUX:We are not shy to use the same band twice.
Weve done it actually a couple times this season with Angie McMahon, right?
MILLER:Arcade Fire.
VON PERVIEUX:Were not scared to use the same band twice.
Obviously not the same song.
MILLER:Sometimes, songs are a per perfect fit.
That song just happened to work so perfectly.
Bill was bringing it up too so its like a workshop.
Im seeing him tonight (Monday night) at The Troubadour, and were going to meet each other.
I love both songs in Episode 7.
DEADLINE:Did you have any input in the Tik Tok song at the beginning of Episode Seven?
VON PERVIEUX:Youre talking about Cheater Bitch?
[Laughs]
VON PERVIEUX:That is legendary by Bill Posley, whos one of the writers.
Of course, Tom Howe did the instrumental piece to it.
So thats a little original song.
Just a little moment, but its fun.
Did you feel pressure to hit that one?
How did that song come up for you both?
We were both pitching Leif, the editors knew, and he has many songs.
I had a choice of four of his to put in.
With Leif, it was perfect.
We didnt know exactly where yet.
So the Leif one stuck for us.
It just felt natural.
No matter what she feels about him, she knows she can trust him.
I havent been able, I havent had the chance to play that connection with Harrison like that.
So it was it was challenging content, but a really inspiring day.
Can you talk about how you landed on that song?
MILLER:That was a true group effort.
That was Tony, Bill and me.
We were pitching all sorts of things.
And I was like, Are you high?
How would I never think of what the song is?
And then Im calling Charlotte, and Charlottes like, Is it this?
Im like, You were five, so I dont know what hes talking about.
I thought Bill had lost his mind.
He goes, Its this, its the Fink song.
VON PERVIEUX:We can hint on it.
And we will be book ending that.
We wont tell you where.
We wont tell you when.
MILLER:Thats all Tony.
Lets lets go there.
Were still working on episode one.
Yhe vibes for each scene, youll see the difference when you watch.
MILLER:Theres been a lot of moments this year.
It feels like everyones trying to be a part of the team and help.
Our editors are incredible and help when I have, like, Can you put five songs to picture?
And then Bills like, Oh, were putting it there.
Thats why I say stolen.
VON PERVIEUX:Its definitely a process, especially with the first one.
And obviously the writing, the acting and everything is amazing.
So our job is to make the music enhance all of it.
DEADLINE:I have to ask about TheLord of the Ringstrap song.
VON PERVIEUX:Thats another Bill Posely special.
[Laughs] Hes really had his stamp on this season support with the crazy, funny songs.
MILLER:I know when I read it I was like, Ohhhhh, thats a lot.
I think in life, people make mistakes.
People do stupid, impulsive things.
People get to certain points of their life and feel trapped and, make bad choices.
I also would like to say, I dont write the show.
I have no input in the storyline.
It was a shocker for me to read as well.
I mean, I knew I knew about it before I read the script.
But just when just actually reading it was like, you know, like, my heart.
I was like, oh, yeah, yeah.
VON PERVIEUX:I was surprised watching it, but I dont know.
I just felt like it was a good test for you and your characters.
It was a good test.
MILLER:Listen, I hear things from friends that you just go, You did what?
It actually makes me like my friends more.
DEADLINE:Is there anything in this final half of this season that you’re free to tease?
Are there any artists you really want to get for season three?
So well see, its kind of a unique process.
And Tony and I just happen to really gel on our music tastes.
So, we just get each other in that way.
VON PEVIEUX:Episode 12, thats got a lot of music in it.
One of the heavier music episodes and its got a lot of different things.
So it kind of leaves you in that moment until the next episode.
We just got to find the right moment.
I was just laughing at these writers with this song.
And so a scene came up, and I think its in 12.
And Bill goes, I cant make it work.
Theres too much dialog.
And were like, You gotta make it work.
You gotta do it for the writers, theyll laugh so hard.
You better have backups.
And Im like, You better make it work.
Which I never do, and they made it work.
Youll know the song, and you will be happy they made it work.
