"[ The White Lotus ]" It is the well-known creation of Mike White,"music supervisor Gabe Hilfer stated. The Hollywood Reporter Of working on the popular HBO series. "It's his playground to enjoy, and we’re all there to assist him in making it precisely what he envisions."
Hilfer, who came onboard for the series' second season, mentioned that his primary role as music supervisor is to transport audiences to the seasonal locale of each episode. He highlighted that season two had an unmistakably Italian theme, whereas season three did something similar but with a different setting. which concluded its run on Sunday evening , has a distinctively Thai essence. He mentioned that they consistently aim for authenticity while also emphasizing the importance of understanding each season’s visitors' perspectives.
When you step inside, you get drawn into it. The White Lotus and we want music to play a role in that as well," Hilfer stated, mentioning that his familiarity with Thai music before season three came from previous endeavors. "Additionally, I contacted many individuals whom I knew had connections in Thailand, and this led us to find several excellent sources in Bangkok. These resources proved incredibly valuable since essentially their main work involves handling music licensing for Thai musicians.
Given how prominently Thai artists' music was featured and considering the presence of such a major global pop star in the ensemble, an evident query arises: why didn’t Lisa’s tracks make it into the series? “Working with many projects involving musician-actors makes me think we’re treading carefully since these individuals aren't strictly embodying their characters,” said Hilfer. “It feels somewhat paradoxical when viewers hear their actual songs while watching them act, yet they portray someone else.”
The music coordinator mentioned that they had talks with her record company, though these discussions were not included in the series content. He explained, “Had she portrayed Lisa during leisure time at The White Lotus, it might have served as an amusing Easter egg for viewers. However, since she plays Mook and holds a distinct character here, introducing those elements could’ve felt overly self-referential or meta.” Additionally, he noted, “Clearly, she’s a huge celebrity, and Blackpink itself is quite extraordinary.”
Hilfer added his thoughts on the fervent online discussions among fans regarding elements like the main title sequence. He mentioned, “This series has become immensely popular and generates extensive conversation.” Hilfer continued, saying, “With increased popularity comes greater attention and thus more viewpoints and criticism. Should you be involved with an outstanding project that remains under-the-radar, few would comment or offer detailed feedback.”
He remarked, “Whenever I come across these comments – and I assure you, my ability to read online isn’t impaired – I observe them more as a form of compliment since it indicates that people are highly attentive and have been greatly fond of it previously. So, their struggle with changes is somewhat expected.”
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