The Under the Banner of Heaven soundtrackย includes music by Deniece Williams, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Ron Higgins. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Dustin Lance Blackโs FX on Hulu miniseries.ย Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.
Under the Banner of Heaven stars Andrew Garfield as Jeb Pyre, a Mormon detective who investigates a double homicide in 1984. Daisy Edgar-Jones co-stars as Brenda Lafferty, a murder victim who appears in flashback sequences.ย The storyline follows Jeb as he links members ofย The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to a shocking crime.ย Composer Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam scored the miniseries with Josh Klingoffer (Red Hot Chilli Peppers) and John Wicks (Fitz and the Tantrums); music supervisor Gabe Hilfer (Ozark) assembled the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Under the Banner of Heaven, an adaptation of Jon Krakauer’s 2003 book.
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- “Let’s Hear It for the Boy” by Deniece Williams (00:00): The Under the Banner of Heaven soundtrack songย begins during an opening landscape shot. Jeb works in his driveway. The music fades as his daughter bikes down a street.
- “The Rose” by Daisy Edgar-Jones (00:18): Brenda performs at a talent contest. She sings aย song from the 1979 filmย The Rose. Allen (Billy Howle) describes Brenda as “perfect” in the 1984 timeline.
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- “Battle Hymn of the Republic” by The Mormon Tabernacle Choir (00:06): Jeb interrogates Robin (Seth Numrich). He plays music and says, “Oh, that’s good.” Jeb inquires about potentialย evidence in Robin’s back yard.
- “Here’s a Kiss” by Ron Higgins (00:11): Detective Taba (Gil Birmingham) arrives at the Forest Service building. He asks about reports of gunfire. The Under the Banner of Heaven soundtrack song plays from a radio.
- “The Little Drummer Boy” by Harry Simeone, Henry Onorati, and Katherine Kennicott Davis (00:48): Allen talks about meeting Brenda’s fatherย before proposing. A group of children perform the holiday song at home. Jim and Larea clap asย Brenda smiles.
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Under the Banner of Heaven Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 3 โSurrender”
- “Let’s Stayย Together” by Al Greenย (00:06):ย Bill chews gum after breaking his ankle. He sings the Under the Banner of Heaven soundtrack song while waiting for backup. The track was originally released in 1971.
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Under the Banner of Heaven Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 4 โChurch and State”
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Under the Banner of Heaven Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 5 โOne Mighty and Strong”
- “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief” by James Montgomery (00:56): Joseph Smith (Andrew Burnap) sings the hymn during a flashback sequence. Ron speaks to his father about the past.
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Under the Banner of Heaven Soundtrack: Every Song in Episode 6 โRevelation”
- “Up Where We Belong” by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes (00:24): Wayne hangs out with Allen. Theย Under the Banner of Heaven soundtrack song plays on the radio. Wayne says that it’s ok to listen to “popular music.”
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- “Hush, Little Baby” by Traditional (00:40): Brenda sings to her child. She writes a letter on July 24, 1984.
- “Do It Again” by Steely Dan (00:52): The track accompanies a Reno sequence. Jeb talks to Bill about the last time they saw Dan and Ron. The characters navigate a casino.
- “Once in a Lifetime” by Anders Kampe & Robert Lundgren (00:54): Bill asks Jeb to get some sleep. The music plays briefly during a casino sequence.
- “Take the Weight” by Jamie Shield & Tom Prendergast (01:00:00): Jeb talks about Dan’s hand movements. The Under the Banner of Heaven soundtrack song plays during a casino scene. Jeb tells Bill about a sacred temple oath.
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