Ever since ‘The Last Dance’ released, it has been gaining massive viewership all around the world. The reverence people have for Michael Jordan keeps continuing on a global level. His impact on the game is no joke. He is the best player to ever play the game and the proof is the fanfare that comes along with his name.

The makers of the 10-part documentary, ESPN and Netflix, decided to release the complete soundtrack of the series beforehand. Though we have only been given access to the first six episodes, the entire album of ‘The Last Dance’ has been graciously released on Spotify.

The music added to the visuals is an ode to the 90s. These artists defined the era back then. The music supervisor of the series, Rudy Chung spoke to ‘VICE’ about the creation process of the soundtracks that would play side by side with the screenplay. He mentioned his desire to work in this project. Speaking about the director Jason Hehir, he said, “This is one of those projects where you’re just like, I just need to be a part of it somehow, and I’m very fortunate that he wanted to hire me.”

The use of hip-hop in the series is extensive. The tracks blend in so well with the scenes, which in turn entices the eyes of a viewer. They played Eric B. & Rakim’s ‘I Ain’t No Joke’ in the first episode when Jordan carried the Bulls to victory against the Milwaukee Bucks in only his third game. The music and the visuals were synonymous which makes it even more beautiful. 

Depiction of Michael Jordan and the visuals through music

As mentioned earlier, the makers picked the tracks which would sit well with the representation and the tone of the scene. For instance, when MJ scored 63 points against the Celtics in the second episode. LL Cool J’s ‘I’m Bad,’ plays on the background which gives us chills watching the greatness. 

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The late singer-songwriter Prince, who is most loved by his fans around the world, makes his mark in the series. His song ‘Partyman,’ a groovy number, plays when Michael Jordan is toying with defenders and scoring for fun. It implied how MJ was having fun on-the-court, just doing his thing.

Probably my most favorite musical moment on the series came when the documentary turns towards Phil Jackson. The ‘Zen Master’ is shown training the squad with his own set of techniques. They eventually work out to be a success. Legendary rock band Cream’s ‘I Feel Free’ plays while the Bulls display their stylish game on the court, much to Phil’s delight. The entire segment creates a mellow sequence and gels you into the episode.

However, the conclusion of the first episode was portrayed in the most fitting fashion. The makers got the fans hooked right at the very end. The Bulls had a theme to introduce its players in the 90s and the song is titled ‘Sirius,’ created by the Alan Parsons Project. The theme is legendary, which sent chills down the spines of the opponents, let alone the fans. 

We can expect many more musical masterpieces to accompany the visuals in the upcoming episodes. Credits to the music crew and the director for blending two art forms together to create a phenomenal output that sits incredibly well.