MovieScore Media reunites with Belgian composer Hannes De Maeyer (Gangsta, Rebel, Professor T, Torpedo, Noise, Patience, Rafaël, The Racer) and releases a new soundtrack album for Season 2 of thriller series The Couple Next Door. The album features selections of the original music plus soprano solos by Jolien De Gendt and the Budapest Art Orchestra.
Season 2 of The Couple Next Door is written by David Allison, directed by Dries Vos and stars Annabel Scholey, Sam Palladio, Aggy K. Adams, Sendhil Ramamurthy and Hugh Dennis. It follows a young couple moving to an upscale neighbourhood to start a family, but soon find themselves entangled in a complex web of desire and betrayal with their new neighbours.The second season of the psychological thriller/drama premiered in the UK this past summer on Channel 4 and in the U.S. last month on Starz.
Silva Screen Records has previously released earlier this year an album featuring De Mayer’s score from Season 1.
Composer says:
“For season 2 of The Couple Next Door I wanted to expand the sound world we created in the first season, while giving it a new emotional focus. The series is still set in the same cul-de-sac, but with an entirely new cast of characters — and Mia at the centre. For her, I composed a lullaby that became the new main theme of the season. In Season 1, voices played a crucial role — sometimes natural, sometimes heavily processed — and I wanted to continue that approach here. This time I introduced a new vocal colour: the classical soprano. Jolien De Gendt sings Mia’s lullaby in several key moments, her voice adding an intimate yet timeless quality that contrasts with the darker, psychological undercurrents of the series. Around that anchor, I shaped a sound world that blends acoustic and electronic elements: fragile piano lines, subtle strings and organ chords merge with layered synth textures and sound design. My aim was always to stay close to the characters, capturing both their tenderness and the tension and unease of the story — as if the score itself were an unseen presence in the room.” – Hannes De Maeyer
ABOUT HANNES DE MAEYER
Hannes De Maeyer is one of Belgium’s most versatile composers. After obtaining his Master’s degree in ‘Music Production’ at the School of Arts of University College Ghent, Hannes worked as an assistant to Steve Willaert, one of Belgium’s most prolific screen composers. He is best known for his collaboration with director duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, listed among ‘Variety’s 10 Directors to watch’ with their third feature Gangsta and widely known for their US debut Bad Boys for Life. His scores for Torpedo (U-235) and The Racer have been released by MovieScore Media. Hannes’ other credits include Gangstas, Immenhof – Das Abenteuer eines Sommers and Professor T.
TRACKLIST
1. Mia’s Theme (feat. Jolien De Gendt) (1:02)
2. Play Along (2:08)
3. Leo and Lottie (2:52)
4. Ready to Lead (feat. Jolien De Gendt) (1:46)
5. CPR (2:45)
6. Alan’s Apology (2:35)
7. Ligaclip (2:30)
8. Forgotten How to Flirt (0:56)
9. Threesome (4:55)
10. In the Bathroom (1:00)
11. Shame of Suburban Pervert (1:46)
12. Crazy Wired (0:46)
13. Museum (feat. Jolien De Gendt) (2:57)
14. Scooter (0:56)
15. None of My Business (1:40)
16. Escorted Out (1:28)
17. Kasia (2:46)
18. Happy Birthday (1:38)
19. Drugged (2:56)
20. The New You (4:00)
21. Saving Charlotte (feat. Jolien De Gendt) (1:41)
22. Mia’s Music Box (1:24)
