I feel like one of the best things about this podcast is the music. I have listened to at least five of the episodes this weekend, and the one thing I keep noticing is the excellent choice of music. The soundtrack does so much to match the emotion and feelings of the audio that it creates a sort of “bridge” to the listener, inviting them into the world of Limetown.

One moment is at 17:00. The music has a very melancholy feel, and evokes feelings of sadness. “I dream about him. He talks to me….He says he’s doing well,” an elderly man says, as he recalls a loved one that is lost to the Limetown incident. The choice of music blends together the sadness and optimism of the man’s thoughts. the tone changes from sorrow to hope, the listener experiences that change, feeling the shift in mood. It draws the ear and helps to make the characters and situation more immersive.

Another is at 21:40. As Lia explores the derelict ruins of one of the homes with Terry Hilkins, she begins describing the scenery, with white picket fences, the abandoned streets, and the streetscape. Ending her thought of how beautiful they are, she meditates on how “empty” and “hollow” they seem with everyone gone. At the same time, the notes of the piano music in the background add echo, exaggerating that emptiness. It all adds up to make the listener feel as though they are there with Hilkins and Haddock, walking through the streets, marveling at the abandoned structures.

Finally, at 24:45, Hilkins says, “Sorry, I’m an optimist.” The music shifts up, and the notes of the piano are accompanied by stringed instruments. It blends with the speech of Hilkins, lending to the optimism of his thoughts.