Parallel Sounds: The White Lotus

About Parallel Sounds

Introducing Parallel Sounds, a series where we share music from our world-class catalogue, inspired by the biggest film and TV shows.

These parallel picks have been chosen by our music experts, designed to enhance any project or production you're working on.

Recreate the sound of The White Lotus series

HBO's dark comedy series, The White Lotus follows the intricate stories of wealthy guests and hotel staff at a luxury resort. The irresistible drama is soundtracked by striking opening theme music, capturing a unique blend of humour and uncertainty.

The White Lotus theme music across all three series was created by Universal Production Music's Emmy award-winning film composer, Cristobal Tapia de Veer. The soundtrack features various instruments, including a South American string instrument called the charango, drums, piano and percussive elements. Cristobal also combined tribal chants and bird sounds to convey the exotic, unsettling atmosphere of the island resort.

If you're looking for gripping, textural music inspired by The White Lotus series, discover our selection of tracks - hand-picked by our global music experts.