Fiona Apple Releases New Song Horns of the Bull for Lucky TV Series Soundtrack
Fiona Apple’s Horns of a Bull. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has released the original song as the opening theme to Apple TV+’s new thriller series Lucky. The track is one of Apple’s biggest music releases in years and debuts alongside the premiere of the much-anticipated drama starring Anya Taylor-Joy.
“Horns of a Bull” has been written especially for the series and is not a stand alone single. The song is short, but Fiona Apple’s signature vocals, rhythmic percussion and haunting piano set the emotional tone right away.
What Is Horns Of A Bull?
The official opening theme for Lucky, an Apple TV+ limited series based on Marissa Stapley’s bestselling novel of the same name, is “Horns of a Bull.”
The story follows a woman trying to escape her criminal past, only to find herself pulled back into danger after a high-stakes robbery. The story is told as she tries to outwit both the law and powerful enemies to save the life she has made.
The series stars Anya Taylor-Joy in the lead role with supporting cast members Annette Bening, Timothy Olyphant, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Drew Starkey.
What does this release mean for Fiona Apple fans?
Fiona Apple hasn’t released much new music since her acclaimed 2020 album Fetch the Bolt Cutters. Every original recording therefore gets considerable attention.
“Horns of a Bull” isn’t a new album announcement, but it is new material for fans and it showcases her seeming preference for picking her creative collaborations carefully instead of issuing commercial work often.
Co-produced by Amy Aileen Wood, the drummer, a longtime musical collaborator with personal connections to the production team behind Lucky. That relationship helped the project come together naturally.
How does the song sound?
Fiona Apple is not here to deliver a conventional TV theme. Instead, her performance is taut, personal, and high on emotion. The arrangement combines layered percussion, piano and expressive vocals to capture the uncertainty and suspense at the heart of the series. The music is an important part of the viewing experience as it fits the dark atmosphere of the show but it never dominates it.
How do fans feel about this?
Fiona Apple’s fan community is buzzing with excitement over the release. Many listeners have been praising the song’s raw energy, noting similarities to the style she explored on Fetch the Bolt Cutters.
The song is under two minutes, but fans say it delivers the kind of emotional punch that has made Fiona Apple one of the most respected singer-songwriters of her generation.
What is next?
The official soundtrack for Lucky is available digitally alongside the TV series, and “Horns of a Bull” is available to stream on its own.
Whether this means more new music from Fiona Apple is yet to be seen. The release now gives long-time fans something new, while introducing her music to a new audience through one of Apple TV+’s biggest original series of the year.
References
Apple TV+ (Official): Confirmed Horns of a Bull as the official opening theme for Lucky. Series details.
Pitchfork: Covered the song’s release, production credits and Fiona Apple’s collaboration on the project.
Film Music Reporter: Official release of soundtrack and track listing confirmed.
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