This production of Hamlet integrates music from Thom Yorke in a way that emphasizes atmosphere over narrative coherence. Familiar snippets from Yorke's songs blend seamlessly into the performance, echoing the themes of madness and loss integral to Hamlet's story. Instruments and vocals create an immersive experience, while some iconic songs are reinterpreted to fit the production's tone. The creative team ultimately chose to favor a fluid interplay between music and drama, allowing the ambient soundscapes to enhance rather than dictate the storytelling context.
It's a haunting presence, with snippets of Yorke's vocals often used to sound like distant wolf calls... This production of Hamlet is very much about mood over narrative.
Instead, what you have are spliced-in moments that speak to the unfolding drama without getting in the way. What could feel jarring is instead fluid.
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