WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for The White Lotus season 3, episode 1.
Viewers who tuned in for the highly anticipated season 3 premiere ofThe White Lotusmay have noticed a change to the popular club-inspired theme song from season 2. Compared toThe White Lotustheme songs from seasons 1 and 2, which were melodically similar, season 3’s intro music feels like a big step in a new direction. WithThe White Lotusseason 3set at a resort in Thailand, composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer made adjustments from season 2’s Italian-themed “Renaissance” to fit the new setting.
In an interview withVariety, Tapia de Veer revealed that he thought his season 2 viral banger was “terrible.” It felt like Tapia de Veer has updated and improved on the foundational elements ofThe White Lotusseason 1 intro music withThe White Lotusseason 2 theme, providing a remixed and revamped version that still included the iconic yodeling throughout.The White Lotusseason 3 intro song, however, does not include the iconic yodeling, which is surprising since it has become a signature feature of the series.
The White Lotus Season 3’s Intro Music Was Changed To Be More Reflective Of Thai Music
Each Season Of The White Lotus Reflects Its New Setting
The White Lotustheme song changes with each season’s slate of new characters and is greatly influenced by its rotational setting. Season 1’s theme song was titled “Aloha!” and season 2’s was named “Renaissance” for this reason.The White Lotusseason 3 intro music still builds like an EDM song, incorporating a house-like beat in the closing seconds, but feels more transcendental and even mysterious. Creator Mike White has said thatspirituality will be a major theme ofThe White Lotusseason 3, so the new theme song aligns.
Tapia de Veer, who recently composed the soundtrack to 2024’sBabygirl, also toldVarietythathe was inspired by viral cat TikTokswhen makingThe White Lotusseason 3main title theme. “I think that the best song I heard in the last few years that I can remember is people harmonizing to a cat on TikTok.” He didn’t mention any Thai influences but rather the originality of these TikToks that inspired him most. “It’s super moving and so spontaneous and fresh that this is grabbing a lot more my attention than super-produced pop music.”
How The White Lotus Season 3’s Theme Song Compares To Seasons 1 & 2
The Theme Song Is Great Has A Different Feel Without The Viral Yodeling
The latest season ofThe White Lotuscertainly has a different feel without the iconic yodelingin the theme song, which may disappoint some viewers.The White Lotusseason 3 theme song is more mystical and atmospheric than previousWhite Lotustitle tracks, offering more of a heady trance-style piece than a straight-up dance track.
Tapia de Veer tookThe White Lotustheme from a Tiësto vibe in season 2 to more of a spatial and trippy Flying Lotus space in season 3.
Tapia de Veer tookThe White Lotustheme from a Tiësto vibe in season 2 to more of a spatial and trippy Flying Lotus space in season 3. It may not be a bonafide banger butThe White Lotusseason 3 title track should grow on viewers throughout its 8-episode run.
