Agatha All Along Score Leitmotif Guide

Agatha All Along (2024)

Agatha All Along (2024)
Score Leitmotif Guide

By SpooderNoob892

“The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” and “Agatha All Along”

written by Robert and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.

All other leitmotifs written by Christophe Beck and Michael Paraskevas.

All transcriptions and analysis are independently made and may be inaccurate.

All transcriptions are transposed to the key of C (major/minor).

To avoid spoilers, cataloging is split by episode.


Table Of Contents

Leitmotifs Listed Fully, By Order of First Appearance (Semi-Chronological)

  3 - Episode 1: “Seekest Thou the Road”

  6 - Episode 2: “Circle Sewn With Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden Gate”

  8 - Episode 3: “Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials”

11 - Episode 4: “If I Can’t Reach You / Let My Song Teach You”

14 - Episode 5: “Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power”

17 - Episode 6: “Familiar By Thy Side”

21 - Episode 7: “Death’s Hand in Mine”

25 - Episode 8: “Follow Me My Friend / To Glory at the End”

30 - Episode 9: “Maiden Mother Crone”

Leitmotif Appearances Listed Sequentially (Fully Chronological)

34 - Episode 1: “Seekest Thou the Road”

36 - Episode 2: “Circle Sewn With Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden Gate”

37 - Episode 3: “Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials”

38 - Episode 4: “If I Can’t Reach You / Let My Song Teach You”

40 - Episode 5: “Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power”

41 - Episode 6: “Familiar By Thy Side”

43 - Episode 7: “Death’s Hand in Mine”

45 - Episode 8: “Follow Me My Friend / To Glory at the End”

48 - Episode 9: “Maiden Mother Crone”

Leitmotif Frequency and Analysis (Spoilers!)

        50 - Leitmotif Frequency

        51 - Original Leitmotif Analysis

        62 - Returning Leitmotif Analysis

Composer Interviews & Breakdowns

        65 - Articles, Video Interviews, and Official Breakdowns


Episode 1: “Seekest Thou the Road”

“The Ballad of the Witches’ Road”

  • 0:13 - Diegetically hummed by “Agnes” while driving to the crime scene.
  • 0:30 - Soft piano statement while “Agnes” arrives and gets out of the car.
  • 4:54 - True crime version plays during the (parody) opening credits (https://youtu.be/c321X2IHQ68?si=6e3hr4Te46Wzq8Dy)
  • 20:53 - Synth statement during the interrogation when Teen says he’s after “The Road.”

Murder Mystery Leitmotif

  • 2:30 - Synth statement as “Agnes” sees the body and analyzes it, reacting uncomfortably. (“Jane Doe”)
  • 3:43 - Synth statement as Forensics workers turn the body over as “Agnes” watches. (“Jane Doe”)
  • 6:30 - Synth statement as The librarian tells “Agnes”, “This book wasn’t borrowed, it was stolen.” She walks to the bookcase.

Agatha’s Theme

  • 3:15 - Soft piano statement when “Agnes” finds her brooch in a puddle. (“Jane Doe”)
  • 13:21 - Soft piano statement with warm synth pads as the chief tells “Agnes” to go home. (“Nicky”)
  • 14:19 - Played again an octave higher with strings chords joining in as “Agnes” stares emotionally in her son’s room. (“Nicky”)
  • 28:52 - Mischievous dulcimer statement as Agatha gets her bearings in her house after talking to Herb.

“Agatha All Along” (from WandaVision)

  • 10:57 - First 3 notes (twice) as Rio teases “Agnes” about whether she’s lived in Westview her whole life.
  • 12:57 - First 4 notes as “Agnes” begins writing out “DARKHOLD”.
  • 23:21 - 3 notes in the same shape, as “Agnes” walks into the morgue. (“All Along”)
  • 23:57 - 3 notes in the same shape, as “Agnes” says “Hair the color of… scarlet.” (“All Along”)
  • 24:32 - First 3 notes (twice)  in violin as Rio says “Case closed then?” (“All Along”)
  • 24:51 - Many more 3-note statements as “Agnes” progresses through her outfits. (“All Along”)
  • 26:18 - Full brassy statements as Agatha finally realizes who she is and escapes. (“All Along”)

Agatha’s Theme B-Section

  • 13:52 - A variation plays on soft piano as “Agnes” unpacks her stuff at the table and walks through the hallway. (“Nicky”)
  • 29:34 - Mysterious woodwind (duduk?) statement Agatha grabs Señor Scratchy (the rabbit) and mourns her lost time.

Teen Leitmotif

  • 17:59 - Possible statement with electronic gliss between first and third note as “Agnes” chases Teen. (“Let’s Find Out Pt. 1”)

Rio Vidal Intimidating Leitmotif

Rio Vidal Soft Leitmotif

  • 31:17 - Soft synth statement under dialogue. Rio: “I’ve missed you.” Agatha: “I hate you.” (“Coochie Coochie Coo”)
  • 33:52 - Agatha walks towards Rio and seductively convinces her to spare her. “Come on, you love it. The anticipation.” (“Coochie Coochie Coo”)

Sly Agatha Leitmotif

  • 32:42 - Dulcimer statement as Agatha tries to convince Rio not to fight her. (“Coochie Coochie Coo”)

Episode 2: “Circle Sewn With Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden Gate”

Agatha’s Theme

  • 1:22 - Playful dulcimer statement as Agatha gets ready to leave her house.
  • 4:09 - Soft piano statement as Agatha examines her brooch while Teen questions her ability to handle the Salem Seven alone.

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

Teen Leitmotif

  • 4:37 - Ominous female voice statement as Teen tells Agatha his name but his mouth and words are obscured.

Coven Leitmotif

  • 4:53 - Ostinato statement as Agatha decides to leave with Teen and goes to her “car”.
  • 5:25 - Full pizzicato statement as Agatha realizes her mistake and tells Teen, “You’re driving.” They walk to his car as they talk about covens. (“The Coven March”)
  • 6:18 - Dulcimer statement over full string ostinato as they leave Westview. (“The Coven March”)
  • 18:44 - Ostinato statement as Teen and Agatha leave Jen’s shop to recruit the next member.
  • 22:55 - Ostinato statement as Agatha tells Teen to drive faster and they arrive.

Tense Plucking

  • 6:05 - Statement as Agatha stares angrily at Wanda’s old house and Teen stands awkwardly behind her. (“The Coven March”)

Alice Wu-Gulliver Leitmotif

  • 21:33 - Soft piano statement as Alice hears and reacts to Agatha’s offer to join the coven and walk the Witches’ Road.

Salem Seven Leitmotif

  • 23:21 - Electronic kick drum statement as Agatha sees a wolf outside her house.
  • 28:13 - Statement as Teen holds Señor Scratchy and notices sounds outside.
  • 31:55 - Resumes as Teen closes the windows nervously as the Salem Seven enclose the house. Rhythm continues throughout the scene as the Salem Seven enter the house while the coven opens the Witches’ Road. (“Salem’s Seven”)

Episode 3: “Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials”

Coven Leitmotif

  • 1:11 - Ostinato offbeat variation plays in bells as the coven walks down the road.
  • 2:53 - Faster and higher version of the same variation as the coven talks about having to undergo trials.
  • 4:55 - Ominous music box ostinato statement as Sharon wanders off the road.
  • 8:03 - Ostinato statement while Lilia talks about the moon phases on the first trial’s door.

Sly Agatha Leitmotif

  • 4:22 - Variation plays as Agatha tells each member what they could gain from reaching the end of the road.

Mystery/Puzzle Leitmotif

  • 4:25 - Music box and strings statement as Agatha tells each member what they could gain from reaching the end of the road.
  • 24:47 - Eerie electronic statement as the coven sees the glass breaking. (“Sous Vide”)
  • 25:20 - Bell statement over Danger ostinato as Jen explains the antidote recipe. (“Sous Vide”)
  • 26:12 - Bell statement as Billy gets the sous vide to boil the antidote. (“Sous Vide”)
  • 29:14 - String statement after Jen remembers the last ingredient. (“Out of the Brew”)

Danger Ostinato (only used in Episode 3)

  • 5:39 - Statement as Sharon starts sinking into the mud.
  • 25:09 - Statement as the coven anxiously carries Sharon to the counter after seeing the water leaking in through the window. (“Sous Vide”)
  • 26:12 - Resumes as Billy gets the sous vide to boil the antidote. (“Sous Vide”)

Trial Entrance Leitmotif

  • 6:48 - Wondrous statements as the coven sees, walks to, and talks about the first trials.

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

  • 7:11 - Low and ominous statement under Trial Entrance Leitmotif while the coven looks at the first trial that has just appeared. Jen: “Was that there before?”
  • 8:40 - Very pleasant major statement as the coven enters the Desperate Housewives / Big Little Lies themed first trial. (“Wine and Die”)
  • 9:43 - Mysterious vibraphone variation as Jen reads the riddle, “The Witches’ Road cordially invites you to the first trial”. It continues as the coven tries to solve the riddle.
  • 30:35 - Bold brassy statement as water floods into the trial and the coven escapes through the oven. (“Out of the Brew”)

Agatha’s Theme

  • 11:13 - Ominous synth statement as Jen tells Teen about rumors that Agatha traded her son’s life for the Darkhold.

Tense Plucking

  • 12:22 - Slow statement (not exact) as the timer begins.
  • 20:17 - Statement as Alice and Teen search the therapy room.
  • 25:55 - Statement after the potion changes color. (“Sous Vide”)

Trial Journey Leitmotif

  • 15:02 - Music box statement as the coven notices Sharon’s symptoms.
  • 15:40 - Resumes as Jennifer determines the poison from Sharon’s symptoms.
  • 18:53 - Vibraphone statement Jennifer coordinates the coven to get the antidote ingredients.
  • 19:44 - Repeats as Agatha and Lilia get the petroleum products.

Trial Ticking

  • 25:09 - The coven carries Sharon and makes the antidote as time runs out. (“Sous Vide”)

Episode 4: “If I Can’t Reach You / Let My Song Teach You”

Coven Leitmotif

  • 1:31 - Waltz variation of main melody plays as Agatha looks at Sharon’s dead body.
  • 4:28 - Ominous ostinato plays as the coven argue about their situation. (“Three of Pentacles”)
  • 5:48 - Statement plays as the coven begins summoning a replacement Green Witch. (“Three of Pentacles”)
  • 6:40 - Melody statement as the coven puts the final touches on their summoning spell. (“Three of Pentacles”)

Rio Vidal Intimidating Leitmotif

  • 7:14 - Statement while the coven freaks out as Rio claws out of the ground after being summoned.

Rio Vidal Soft Leitmotif

  • 7:43 - Mischievous statement plays as the coven holds Agatha back when she starts swinging at Rio.
  • 14:13 - Trippy statement plays as Rio talks to Agatha in the control center. (Alternates between this and the Sly Agatha Leitmotif)
  • 34:54 - Soft statement as Rio and Agatha privately embrace and talk about Teen. (“Rio”)

Trial Entrance Leitmotif

  • 9:28 - Statement as the coven finds the second trial.
  • 9:59 - Returns when the trial reappears on the path after Alice tries to run away.

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

Tense Plucking

  • 10:36 - Statement as the coven examines the door to the trial.
  • 17:38 - Spiccato low string statement as Lilia endures the curse. (“Old Ass Curse”)
  • 18:31 - Repeat as Jen endures the curse. (“Old Ass Curse”)
  • 21:05 - Fast plucked ethnic string statement as the coven plans how to complete the trial. (“Play It Rite”)

Trial Growth Ostinato

  • 11:13 - Synth bell statement (pauses between measures) as the coven checks out their 70’s outfits and discusses starting the trial.
  • 20:52 - Synth bell statement as the coven regroups from Billy being thrown. Builds as the coven decides to play the ballad. (“Play It Rite”)
  • 22:10 - More tense statement as the curse riles back up and Agatha assigns instrument roles. (“Play It Rite”)

Alice Wu-Gulliver Leitmotif

  • 13:15 - Soft piano statement as Alice looks at a picture of her mom and tells Lilia her story.
  • 20:01 - Soft piano statement as Alice reveals her curse scar. (“Old Ass Curse”)
  • 21:43 - Soft piano statement with string echoes as Agatha explains how Alice’s mom created the song to protect her from the curse. (“Play It Rite”)
  • 22:22 - More tense string statement as Agatha begins assigning instrument roles to the coven. (“Play It Rite”)

Lilia Bell Tolls

  • 13:45 - Soft unnerving statement as Lilia gravely warns Alice about something before forgetting.

Sly Agatha Leitmotif

  • 14:29 - Rio and Alice talk in the control room as Agatha tricks Rio into saying her plans through the speaker (alternates between this and the Rio & Agatha Leitmotif)

Mystery/Puzzle Leitmotif

  • 17:52 - Exotic portamento string statement as Alice begins the protection spell on Lilia. (“Old Ass Curse”)
  • 18:34 - Higher statement as Alice begins the protection spell on Jen. (“Old Ass Curse”)
  • 19:35 - Mysterious ethnic string statement as Alice explains that she didn’t think the curse was real. (“Old Ass Curse”)
  • 21:05 - Electric guitar statement as the coven devises a plan to complete the trial. (“Play It Rite”)

Teen Leitmotif

  • 28:11 - Soft string statement as Jen pours healing water on Teen’s wound. (“Three of Swords”)
  • 28:57 - Music box statement as Jen suggests moving Teen somewhere comfortable after healing him. (“Three of Swords”)

Agatha’s Theme

  • 32:03 - Soft piano statement as Agatha talks to Teen after his recovery.

Episode 5: “Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power”

Salem Seven Leitmotif

  • 1:33 - Statements as the Salem Seven enter the Road as animals and transform.
  • 3:27 - Chugging low string statement as the coven runs down the road, with sounds of the Salem Seven surrounding them.
  • 3:49 - Rhythm resumes quietly in pizzicato as the coven creates their brooms with the Salem Seven approaching. (“Broomhaha”)
  • 6:57 - Tense quick bass drum statements as the coven crashes into a Salem Seven member and books it to the next trial. (“Broomhaha”)

Coven Leitmotif

  • 5:47 - Soaring main melody statement as the coven flies together on their brooms. (“Broomhaha”)

Rio Vidal Soft Leitmotif

  • 6:08 - Brief duduk statement as Agatha looks longingly at Rio while flying. (“Broomhaha”)

Trial Entrance Leitmotif

  • 6:44 - A tense staccato string statement plays as Teen points out the next trial while the coven crashes back down to the Road. (“Broomhaha”)
  • 9:06 - Eerie synth statement as Teen reads the Ouija Board rules.
  • 11:10 - Eerie synth statement as the board answers Agatha’s question asking who they are communing with. (“Spirits Be Known”)

Trial Journey Leitmotif

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

  • 8:18 - Mysterious statement as the coven discusses that the trial is Agatha’s due to the Blood Moon. (“Spirits Be Known”)

Tense Plucking

  • 9:55 - Slow statement as the coven makes their way to the Ouija board to start the session.
  • 10:13 - Resumes after a brief pause for suspense when the board is shown. (“Spirits Be Known”)

Mystery/Puzzle Leitmotif

  • 10:28 - Mysterious synth and bells statement as Agatha starts the Ouija session. Repeats throughout the session. (“Spirits Be Known”)
  • 13:20 - Ominous low statement as the coven starts the real Ouija session.
  • 17:31 - Eerie choir/synth statement over frantic low strings as Lilia asks the ghost who she is. (“Knight of Wands”)
  • 24:15 - Tremolo high string statement over pulsating backgrounds after Agatha calls Teen “pet” and he gets angry with flickering magic. (“Heavy Is the Head”)

Agatha Harkness Leitmotif (from WandaVision)

  • 18:51 - Distorted alto flute statement as Agatha begins talking emotionally with her mother’s ghost, who condemns her as evil. (“Knight of Wands”)

Alice Wu-Gulliver Leitmotif

  • 19:58 - Full emotional statement plays as Alice protects Agatha from her mother, but gets her powers drained by Agatha. (“Knight of Wands”)
  • 22:05 - Haunting celeste statement plays over a shot of Alice’s drained face. (“Knight of Wands”)

Trial Ticking

  • 20:18 - Ticking begins when Teen notices the Ouija board moving by itself. At this point, the trial is also running out of time. (“Knight of Wands”)

Agatha’s Theme

  • 20:45 - Soft, remorseful piano statement as Agatha stops draining Alice’s power and hears her son’s voice telling her to stop. (“Knight of Wands”)

Wanda’s Theme (from WandaVision)

  • 23:56 - Eerie high string statement as Agatha tells Teen, “You’re so much like your mother.” (“Heavy Is The Head…”)

Teen Leitmotif

  • 24:46 - Bold low brass statement plays as Teen uses his powers to control Lilia and Jen.(“Heavy Is The Head…”)

Episode 6: “Familiar By Thy Side”

Childhood Leitmotif

  • 1:27 - Soft synthy statement as William sings the prayer for his Bar Mitzvah (in key with William). (“Rite of Passage”)
  • 5:19 - Possible twisted statements as Lilia explains that William’s life line is broken.
  • 7:52 - Statement as William is in the back seat on the drive back home, stressed about the hex. Continues as he finds the sigil in his pocket and looks at the hex.
  • 11:23 - Soft and bare synth statement as Mr. Kaplan updates Billy on what the doctors have said. (“Home Sweet Home”)
  • 11:51 - Fuller echoey soft electric guitar statement as Billy arrives at the Kaplan home. (“Home Sweet Home”)

Billy Maximoff Leitmotif (formerly “Teen Leitmotif”)

  • 4:43 - Mysterious statement as Lilia asks for William’s right palm.
  • 9:40 - Full and relieved statement as Billy wakes up and yells Tommy’s name. (“Home Sweet Home”)
  • 10:28 - Very slow eerie plucked statement as Billy lays in the hospital bed and reacts to his new parents. (“Home Sweet Home”)
  • 12:20 - Brief echoey bell synth statement over warm guitar chords (Childhood Leitmotif) as Billy sees his new body in the mirror after looking at the family photos on the wall. (“Home Sweet Home”)
  • 12:45 - Eerie soft synth statement after the Kaplan family dog barks at Billy and he starts getting anxious hearing his parents’ thoughts. (“Home Sweet Home”)
  • 14:19 - Statement sung by a soft female voice over mysterious chords as Billy looks around William’s room for the first time. (“Billy Kaplan”)
  • 15:02 - Repeats in a higher key with more full and mysterious orchestration. (“Billy Kaplan”)
  • 29:19 - Bell synth statement after Billy smiles at Eddie’s text “You’re my 🖤”. (“Hooligan!”)
  • 30:27 - Low brass staccato statement as Billy flees Agatha’s house. (“Hooligan!”)
  • 30:53 - Same variation as Billy runs from Agatha. (“Hooligan!”)
  • 31:21 - Music box statement as Billy explains himself to Agatha. (“Let’s Find Out Pt. 2”)
  • 31:52 - Music box statement repeats. (“Let’s Find Out Pt. 2”)
  • 32:22 - Music box statement resumes as Agatha returns to her chair. (“Let’s Find Out Pt. 2”)
  • 33:04 - Music box statement continues over a cool beat as Billy tries to tell Agatha his plan. (“Let’s Find Out Pt. 2”)
  • 36:18 - Uneasy cello statement as Billy looks at and breaks his sigil.
  • 37:58 - Cello statement after Agatha says Billy’s name.
  • 38:51 - Viola statement after Agatha says “Where have I heard that before?”
  • 39:07 - High string statement as Agatha tells Billy to not feel guilty about his talent.
  • 40:11 - Contrabass and synth statement when Agatha laughs after Billy’s powers don’t work.
  • 42:26 - Brief low brass statement after Billy says “I’m not that nice.”

Mystery/Puzzle Leitmotif

  • 19:10 - Statement as Billy and Eddie discuss the Westview anomaly.
  • 20:03 - Statement on cut to Billy and Eddie in a parking garage waiting for Ralph. Repeats and gets louder as they near him.
  • 24:52 - Eerie statement as Randall says what he thinks happened to the twins and talks about Agatha.
  • 26:50 - Low eerie statement as Billy looks at his sigil and internet searches Agatha Harkness (played in the same key and tempo as Lorna Wu’s “The Ballad of the Witches Road” recording playing in the background).
  • 0:27:20 - Repeats more present with music box as Billy finds more information about Agatha (and the Ballad fades out).
  • 29:29 - Bass variation as Billy begins sneaking into Agatha’s house. (The scale degrees and first interval are different, but the situation and contour are similar enough to be considered a variation). (“Hooligan!”)
  • 30:39 - Bell statement (with same interval variation) as Billy asks if Agatha is okay after their fall. (“Hooligan!”)
  • 32:05 - Mysterious electric guitar statement  (same interval variation) as Agatha asks if Billy wants to keep poking the bear. (“Let’s Find Out Pt. 2”)

Wanda’s Theme (from WandaVision)

  • 21:45 - Eerie high string statement as Randall talks about his experience inside the Hex.

Family Leitmotif (from WandaVision)

  • 24:02 - Synth statement as Randall mentions Wanda’s kids. A brief pause after the first measure resumes after Randall says their names, and then again after he mentions one of them could read minds.

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

  • NOTE: The song’s progress does not match with the time elapsed in the scene since it faded out.

Billy vs. Agatha Leitmotif

  • 39:52 - Slow bell statement after Billy says “We?”
  • 41:38 - Slow bell statement as Billy angrily tells Agatha he doesn’t trust her.

Episode 7: “Death’s Hand in Mine”

Trial Journey Leitmotif

  • 1:34 - Solemn cello statement on closeup of Lilia’s face as she is falling. (“Tricks & Trials”)
  • 3:45 - Brief cello statement (on a different scale degree) after seeing the next trial (the tower). (“Tricks & Trials”)
  • 7:28 - Full crescendoing statement as the sword-filled ceiling begins descending and Billy says “I wish Lilia was here”.
  • 11:13 - Soft vibraphone statement as Lilia explains the history of her divination to Jen. Gets fuller as she continues.
  • 13:16 - Cello statement as Jen talks to Lilia and she prepares to continue the reading while talking to Billy. (Coven Leitmotif Ostinato plays between statements.) (“Magic Castle”)
  • 15:40 - High string statement as Lilia resumes her walk with Jen.
  • 28:37 - Cello statement after Lilia turns the tower upright. (“The Tower (Reversed)”)

Wanda’s Theme (from WandaVision)

  • 3:21 - High string statement as Billy asks Agatha about if Wanda is dead. (“Tricks & Trials”)

Trial Entrance Leitmotif

  • 4:27 - Tremolo string statement + vibes and harp as Agatha and Billy… take a guess. (repeats in several different keys and instrumentations.) (“Magic Castle”)
  • 4:36 - Switches to half speed with flute and bells on the cut to Billy and Agatha in their new outfits, then just bells and instrumentation thins. (“Magic Castle”)
  • 5:20 - Low flute statement as Agatha and Billy sit at the tarot table. (“Magic Castle”)
  • 6:06 - Vibraphone statement on shot of the suspended swords. (“Magic Castle”)

Trial Ticking

  • 5:11 - Ticking begins as soon as the hourglass is flipped and continues throughout the trial scene. (“Magic Castle”)
  • 14:18 - Ticking resumes as the ceiling descends (and continues as Lilia travels dramatically through her life).
  • 17:05 - Ticking resumes after Lilia and Jen enter the trial.
  • 19:18 - Ticking resumes when a sword crashes down.
  • 23:06 - Ticking resumes (in doubletime) after Lilia jumps back to the trial to do her final tarot reading. (“Queen of Cups”)
  • 28:37 - Ticking under Trial Journey leitmotif after Lilia turns the tower upright and everyone falls in slow motion. (“The Tower (Reversed)”)

Lilia Bell Tolls

  • 10:01 - Crescending statement as the Maestra asks Lilia what she sees in the tea leaves.
  • 15:19 - Statement as Lilia tells the Maestra that it’s better to be a hermit and a fraud than a member of a coven.
  • 18:18 - Statement as Lilia explains the tarot spread to Billy.
  • 19:36 - Statement under pulsing as Lilia continues her reading for Billy while swords fall, and while she travels again.
  • 23:06 - Statement under rising strings as Lilia has renewed confidence and begins her reading. Acts as a snare on beats 2 and 4, which is more comfortable and settled.

Trial Growth Ostinato

  • 11:03 - Starts in plucked italian instrument as Lilia explains the history of her divination to Jen (under the Trial Journey Leitmotif). Strings join in as the conversation emotionally intensifies.
  • 23:20 - Strings chug on it after Lilia says she is the Queen of Cups. (“Queen of Cups”)
  • 27:08 - Played by Celeste when the Coven hears The Seven and begins rushing out while Lilia decides to stay behind (under Death Soft Leitmotif). (“The Tower (Reversed)”)

Billy Maximoff Leitmotif (formerly “Teen Leitmotif”)

  • 12:11 - Soft celeste statement as Lilia angrily pins Billy against the wall and he apologizes while reading her mind.
  • 16:06 - Bell statement as Lilia finds Billy’s spellbook.
  • 19:00 - Slow bell + string statement as Lilia performs her reading on Billy.

Coven Leitmotif

  • 13:29 - Harp/bell ostinato statement as Lilia recalls that she was doing a reading for Billy. Repeats between phrases of Lilia Leitmotif. (“Magic Castle”)
  • 22:41 - Cello melody statement as Lilia tells Jen that she is her sister in the craft. (“Queen of Cups”)
  • 24:18 - Full emotional cello statement as Lilia does her reading (the part that labels each coven member). (“Queen of Cups”)
  • 24:34 - Repeats in high strings and bells. (“Queen of Cups”)

Tense Plucking

  • 17:05 - Plays as the ceiling lowers and Lilia and Jen enter the trial (with Trial Ticking and under Mystery/Puzzle Leitmotif).
  • 19:25 - Starts again with ticking and pulsing bass as the swords begin falling during the reading.
  • 23:05 - Ticking resumes on transition back to the trial reading. (“Queen of Cups”)

Mystery/Puzzle Leitmotif

  • 17:13 - Synth bell & string statement as Lilia and Jen enter the trial. Repeats and grows as Lilia begins the reading for Billy (stops when he asks his question).

Salem Seven Leitmotif

  • 21:56 - Electronic bass drum and creaky sound statement as Lilia and Jen look around while the Salem Seven approach and pass by.
  • 27:43 - Resolute statement after Lilia closes the trial exit and waits for the Salem Seven to arrive (Under the Death Soft Leitmotif). (“The Tower (Reversed)”)

Death Intimidating Leitmotif (formerly “Rio Vidal Intimidating Leitmotif”)

  • 25:57 - Powerful low brass statement as Rio is revealed to be Lady Death. (“Queen of Cups”)

Death Soft Leitmotif (formerly “Rio Vidal Soft Leitmotif”)

  • 26:15 - Low string statement as the reading is finished and the ceiling rises while she tells the rest of the coven about Rio. The last card drawn was death, and Lilia is contemplating what this means. (“The Tower (Reversed)”)
  • 27:12 - Violin statement as Lilia rushes everybody out of the trial. She has resolved to sacrifice herself. (“The Tower (Reversed)”)
  • 27:43 - Cello statement over Salem Seven Leitmotif as Lilia monologues while the Salem Seven arrive at the trial. (“The Tower (Reversed)”)

Episode 8: “Follow Me My Friend / To Glory at the End”

Death Soft Leitmotif (formerly “Rio Vidal Soft Leitmotif”)

  • 2:05 - Echoey, grainy synth statement as Death tells Ali that it is time to go. (“Liminal Space”)
  • 5:47 - Soft high synthy statement as Death tells Agatha she has had special treatment and they have an emotional conversation.
  • 6:35 - Lower statements in between string notes as Billy and Jen talk about how Lilia stayed behind Rio’s revealed identity.
  • 9:21 - Emotional mid-string statement as Death reacts to Agatha saying that when she dies, she doesn’t want to see her face.
  • 26:59 - Low string statement as Agatha tries to use her powers against Death. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 34:34 - Haunting bell synth statement plays as Agatha rises and is lowered to her death. Strings accompaniment joins in. (“Flowers”)
  • 36:05 - Strings resume the last 2 measures while Billy and Death look on at Agatha’s grave. (“Flowers”)

Trial Ticking

  • 4:09 - Tense ticking as Agatha runs from the trial in slow motion and runs into Death. Used outside of a trial here to increase tension and impending doom.
  • 15:31 - The first light of the trial goes out (this trial’s timer). (“High Priestess”)
  • 19:10 - A light burns out, reminding Billy and Agatha of the trial’s timed nature. (“One More Breath”)
  • 25:56 - The lights all turn back on and the room begins collapsing as Agatha bangs on the door, begging to be let out. (“A Seed Resown”)
  • 26:59 - Agatha tries to use her powers against Death, who laughs and says she has to come with her. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 27:50 - Resumes as we return to Agatha. (“Fisticuffs”)

Death Intimidating Leitmotif (formerly “Rio Vidal Intimidating Leitmotif”)

  • 4:29 - Low synthy statement as Death appears, interrupting Agatha’s running away and gloats. (Preceded by rhythmic ticking and the percussive hit towards the end to hint at it)
  • 26:44 - Brassy Statement as Death cackles from the roof while lightning strikes. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 28:51 - Brash trombone statement as Death descends from the roof. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 29:02 - Female voice statement as Death approaches Agatha. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 29:09 - Synth statement as Death is interrupted and looks around worriedly. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 32:37 - Deep, slow synth statement as Death gets back up from the blast. (“Kiss of Death”)
  • 35:33 - Soft synth statement as Agatha’s body becomes a garden. (“Flowers”)

Billy Maximoff Leitmotif (formerly “Teen Leitmotif”)

  • 7:58 - String statement as Agatha realizes Death cannot take Billy’s soul unwillingly.
  • 19:43 - String statement after Agatha tells Billy “We’re going to find your brother,” and explains how. (“One More Breath”)
  • 29:21 - Heroic string statement as Billy descends, powered up and in a new costume. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 29:50 - Brass statement as Billy lends Agatha his power. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 31:27 - High soft cello statement (with synth) as Billy gets up from being knocked into the greenhouse. (“Fisticuffs” - recording has no cello)
  • 31:55 - Grave low string statement as Billy runs to Agatha and they discuss that the fight is futile. (“Kiss of Death”)
  • 37:02 - Soft female vocal statement as Billy walks sadly out of Westview. (“Going Through the Motions”)
  • Second statement in a higher key as Billy drives away and arrives home. (“Going Through the Motions”)

Coven Leitmotif

  • 8:35 - Twisted low variation as Agatha creates a plan with Death to betray Billy.
  • 17:27 - Plays in high echoey synth as Jen performs the unbinding ritual. (“High Priestess”)

Sly Agatha Leitmotif

  • 8:57 - Erratic plucked string instrument outlines this as Agatha makes a deal with Death.

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

  • 12:09 - Ominous statement as the coven realizes the road is a circle. (“Do Not Pass Go”)
  • 39:32 - The first interval is hinted at repeatedly as Billy notices items in his room that remind him of the Witches’ Road. (“Going Through the Motions”)
  • 41:21 - Bright brass statement as Billy sees his shoe statues and realizes he created the Witches’ Road. (“Going Through the Motions”)

Mystery/Puzzle Leitmotif

  • 12:51 - Celeste variation (not exact notes) as the coven looks at their shoes and questions what the road being a circle means. (“Do Not Pass Go”)

Tense Plucking

  • 13:13 - Plays as Agatha begins antagonizing Jen and Billy after finding out the Witches’ Road is a circle. (“Do Not Pass Go”)

Trial Journey Leitmotif

  • 14:33 - Played by a mysterious woodwind instrument as the coven analyzes the trial.
  • 15:54 - Played by mysterious, soft synth as Jen talks about how she couldn’t save the other coven members but wants to save them. (“High Priestess”)

Childhood Leitmotif

  • 18:55 - Variation plays in soft synth after Jen disappears, leaving just Billy and Agatha in the trial. Different chords (more dark than hopeful), but the A♭ to G voice movement is there. (“One More Breath”)

Family Leitmotif (from WandaVision)

  • 21:01 - Slow soft filtered piano statement as Billy remembers his final moments in westview (Dialogue from WandaVision plays). Flute joins as Billy breathes along and it continues to build. (“One More Breath”)
  • 22:39 - Full bold string statement as Agatha puts her hands on Billy’s head and they search for a body for Tommy. (“One More Breath”)
  • (Oh my god this music is beautiful)

Agatha’s Theme

  • 23:59 - Soft piano statement after Agatha says, “No, Billy. Sometimes boys die…” (“A Seed Resown”)
  • 30:09 - Bold, brassy fragments build as Agatha begins getting powered up by Billy. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 30:24 - Full, glorious statement as Agatha rises from the ground, empowered by Billy. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 33:52 - Echoey high string statement as Agatha reconsiders her decision to double cross Billy. (“Kiss of Death”)
  • 34:29 - Building string fragments as Agatha walks back to Death and kisses her. (“Kiss of Death”)
  • 36:17 - Soft piano statement as Billy sees Agatha’s brooch on her grave. (“Flowers”)

Agatha’s Theme B-Section

  • 25:39 - Second half plays on soft piano as the flower (from Nicky’s seed) starts growing. (“A Seed Resown”)

Fight With Death Ostinato

  • 27:51 - Violins play as Agatha as she starts a defense against Death. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 28:17 - Cellos play after Death blows away the protection circle. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 30:44 - Frantic high strings and celeste play as Agatha’s traditional fully-powered costume is revealed. (“Fisticuffs”)
  • 31:05 - Bells, followed by low strings play determinedly as Death walks back into the picture. (“Fisticuffs”)

Trial Entrance Leitmotif

  • 40:42 - Bell statement over string ostinato (with constantly shifting key) as Billy realizes that he created the Witches’ Road. (“Going Through the Motions”)

Episode 9: “Maiden Mother Crone”

Agatha’s Theme

  • 2:00 - Slow dulcimer statement over frantic female voices as Agatha runs through the woods in 1750 and begins giving birth. (“Maiden Mother Crone”)
  • 4:53 - Soft and serene female vocal, piano, and string statement that grows as Agatha holds Nicky for the first time. Features Nicky Dulcimer in the background. (“From Birth”)

Death Intimidating Leitmotif (formerly “Rio Vidal Intimidating Leitmotif”)

  • 3:09 - Soft but impending synth/low string statement as Agatha sees Death in the distance. (“Maiden Mother Crone”)
  • 16:16 - Soft female humming statement as Nicky awakes and sees Death holding a torch. (“To Death”)

Death Soft Leitmotif (formerly “Rio Vidal Soft Leitmotif”)

  • 3:23 - Low female vocal statement as Death walks towards Agatha sadly. (“Maiden Mother Crone”)

Nicky’s Dulcimer

*This specific phrase appears several times, but general dulcimer flutters are also used frequently to represent Nicky

  • 4:31, 4:44 - Bell/dulcimer statements as Agatha gives birth to Nicky. (“From Birth”)
  • 4:57, 5:21 - Statements under Agatha’s theme as she holds Nicky. (“From Birth”)
  • 6:41 - Dulcimer flutter as the witch asks Agatha the baby’s name. (“Salem, 1756”)
  • 7:48 - Dulcimer flutter as Nicky sits on a well in a village. (“Salem, 1756”)
  • 8:07 - Rhythmic dulcimer as Nicky grabs something and runs from the witch. (“Salem, 1756”)
  • 10:01 - Echoey dulcimer statements as Nicky talks with Agatha. (“Down the Windy Road”)
  • 11:28 - Dulcimer flutter as Nicky starts singing to snap Agatha out of her emotion. (“Down the Windy Road”)
  • 13:48 - Dark, nervous dulcimer as Agatha chases after Nicky worriedly. (“Hold Your Hand in Mine”)
  • 15:07 - Heartfelt dulcimer as Agatha sings and lays with Nicky. (“Hold Your Hand in Mine”)
  • 24:50 - Dulcimer flutter when Agatha says “The song didn’t mean anything.” She is lying, it means a lot to her because she and Nicky created it together.
  • 31:04 - Statement after Billy says “Nicholas…”, learning that he is why she’s a ghost. (“One Door Opens”)
  • 31:31 - Dulcimer flutter when Agatha puts on her brooch (that has Nicky’s lock of hair in it). (“One Door Opens”)

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

Childhood Leitmotif

  • 11:32 - Soft synth statement over montage of Agatha and Nicky. (“Down the Windy Road”)
  • 16:16 - Soft female choir statement (altered chords) as Nicky goes to Death. (“To Death”)
  • 30:58 - Soft synth statement after Agatha says “Because I can’t face him!” referring to Nicky. (“One Door Opens”)
  • 31:54 - Repeat with strings as Agatha says “It’s when you say things like that… that you remind me of him.” (“One Door Opens”)

Mystery/Puzzle Leitmotif

  • 19:40 - Slow dulcimer statement over tremolo high strings as Agatha begins the first Witches’ Road con.
  • 27:45 - Mystical bell statement as Billy magically lights the candles for the ceremony.
  • 29:47 - Expanded bell statement as Agatha antagonizes Billy while he attempts to banish her.????

Hex Ostinato (from WandaVision)

  • 24:20 - Very soft synth statement while Billy asks Agatha if he made the road (like his mother, Wanda, made the Hex).

Coven Leitmotif

  • 26:14 - Stressed synth bell statement as Jen crawls from the ground after escaping the Witches’ Road. Strings join in a pleasant major statement as she shows relief and flies away.

Billy Maximoff Leitmotif (formerly “Teen Leitmotif”)

  • 27:14 - Tense viola statement as Billy arrives at Agatha’s house. Passes higher and higher.
  • 28:19 - Deep dark statement as Billy draws a chalk pentagram on the door to the road.
  • 29:18 - Dark string statement as Billy begins the banishing spell.

Billy vs. Agatha Leitmotif

  • 29:47 - Bell statement as Agatha antagonizes Billy while he attempts to banish her


Episode 1: “Seekest Thou the Road”

Time

Leitmotif

Description

Soundtrack Link

0:00:13

Ballad of the Witches' Road

Diegetically hummed by “Agnes” while driving to the crime scene.

0:00:30

Ballad of the Witches' Road

Soft piano statement while “Agnes” arrives and gets out of the car.

0:02:30

Murder Mystery

Synth statement as “Agnes” sees the body and analyzes it, reacting uncomfortably.

Jane Doe - 0:11

0:03:15

Agatha's Theme

Soft piano statement when “Agnes” finds her brooch in a puddle.

Jane Doe - 0:57

0:03:43

Murder Mystery

Synth statement as Forensics workers turn the body over as “Agnes” watches.

Jane Doe - 1:22

0:04:54

Ballad of the Witches' Road

True crime version plays during the (parody) opening credits

The Ballad of the Witches' Road (True Crime Version)

0:06:30

Murder Mystery

Synth statement as The librarian tells “Agnes”, “This book wasn’t borrowed, it was stolen.” She walks to the bookcase.

0:10:57

"Agatha All Along" (from WV)

First 3 notes (twice) as Rio teases “Agnes” about whether she’s lived in Westview her whole life.

0:12:57

"Agatha All Along" (from WV)

First 4 notes as “Agnes” begins writing out “DARKHOLD”.

0:13:21

Agatha's Theme

Soft piano statement with warm synth pads as the chief tells “Agnes” to go home.

Nicky - 0:05

0:13:52

Agatha's Theme B-Section

A variation plays on soft piano as “Agnes” unpacks her stuff at the table and walks through the hallway.

Nicky - 0:36

0:14:19

Agatha's Theme

Played again an octave higher with strings chords joining in as “Agnes” stares emotionally in her son’s room.

Nicky - 1:03

0:17:59

Teen

Possible statement with electronic gliss between first and third note as “Agnes” chases Teen.

Let's Find Out Pt. 1 - 1:50

0:20:53

Ballad of the Witches' Road

Synth statement during the interrogation when Teen says he’s after “The Road.”

0:23:21

"Agatha All Along" (from WV)

3 notes in the same shape, as “Agnes” walks into the morgue

All Along - 0:10

0:23:57

"Agatha All Along" (from WV)

3 notes in the same shape, as “Agnes” says “Hair the color of… scarlet.”

All Along - 0:46

0:24:32

"Agatha All Along" (from WV)

First 3 notes (twice) in violin as Rio says “Case closed then?”

All Along - 1:21

0:24:51

"Agatha All Along" (from WV)

Many more 3-note statements as “Agnes” progresses through her outfits.

All Along - 1:41

0:26:18

"Agatha All Along" (from WV)

Full brassy statements as Agatha finally realizes who she is and escapes.

All Along - 3:07

0:28:52

Agatha's Theme

Mischievous dulcimer statement as Agatha gets her bearings in her house after talking to Herb.

0:29:34

Agatha's Theme B-Section

Mysterious woodwind (duduk?) statement Agatha grabs Señor Scratchy and mourns her lost time.

0:30:51

Rio Vidal Intimidating

Menacing statement as Rio bursts through Agatha’s front door.

Coochie Coochie Coo - 0:00

0:31:17

Rio Vidal Soft

Soft synth statement under dialogue. Rio: “I’ve missed you.” Agatha: “I hate you.”

Coochie Coochie Coo - 0:25

0:31:43

Rio Vidal Intimidating

Low statements as Rio and Agatha fight.

Coochie Coochie Coo - 0:50

0:32:14

Rio Vidal Intimidating

Synthy statements resume as the fight resumes.

Coochie Coochie Coo - 1:23

0:32:25

Rio Vidal Intimidating

High string statement as Rio arises, then low statements resume.

Coochie Coochie Coo - 1:34

0:32:42

Sly Agatha

Dulcimer statement as Agatha tries to convince Rio not to fight her.

Coochie Coochie Coo - 1:51

0:33:52

Rio Vidal Soft

Agatha walks towards Rio and seductively convinces her to spare her. “Come on, you love it. The anticipation.”

Coochie Coochie Coo - 3:01


Episode 2: “Circle Sewn with Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden Gate”

Time

Leitmotif

Description

Soundtrack Link

0:01:22

Agatha's Theme

Playful dulcimer statement as Agatha gets ready to leave her house.

0:02:09

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Mysterious echoey statement as Teen asks Agatha to take him to the Witches’ Road.

0:04:09

Agatha's Theme

Soft piano statement as Agatha examines her brooch while Teen questions her ability to handle the Salem Seven alone.

0:04:35

Coven

Ostinato statement as Agatha decides to leave with Teen and goes to her “car”.

0:04:37

Teen

Ominous female voice statement as Teen tells Agatha his name but his mouth and words are obscured.

0:05:25

Coven

Full pizzicato statement as Agatha realizes her mistake and tells Teen, “You’re driving.” They walk to his car as they talk about covens.

The Coven March - 0:00

0:06:05

Tense Plucking

Statement as Agatha stares angrily at Wanda’s old house and Teen stands awkwardly behind her.

The Coven March - 0:40

0:06:18

Coven

Dulcimer statement over full string ostinato as they leave Westview.

The Coven March - 0:52

0:12:03

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Solemn solo cello statement as Lilia responds to Agatha claiming she’s going to walk the Witches’ Road.

0:18:44

Coven

Ostinato statement as Teen and Agatha leave Jen’s shop to recruit the next member.

0:21:33

Alice Wu-Gulliver

Soft piano statement as Alice hears and reacts to Agatha’s offer to join the coven and walk the Witches’ Road.

0:22:55

Coven

Ostinato statement as Agatha tells Teen to drive faster and they arrive.

0:23:21

Salem Seven

Electronic kick drum statement as Agatha sees a wolf outside her house.

0:28:13

Salem Seven

Statement as Teen holds Señor Scratchy and notices sounds outside.

0:28:22

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

The coven diegetically sings The Ballad of the Witches’ Road.

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road (Sacred Chant Version) - 0:00

0:31:55

Salem Seven

Resumes as Teen closes the windows nervously as the Salem Seven enclose the house. Rhythm continues throughout the scene as the Salem Seven enter the house while the coven opens the Witches’ Road.

Salem's Seven - 0:00

0:35:45

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Solo female voice sings over establishing shot of the Witches’ Road and while the Coven takes their shoes off.

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road (Score Version) - 0:30

0:36:35

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Bold brassy statement as the coven begins walking down the Witches’ Road.

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road (Score Version) - 1:19


Episode 3: “Through Many Miles / Of Tricks and Trials”

Time

Leitmotif

Description

Soundtrack Link

0:01:11

Coven

Ostinato offbeat variation plays in bells as the coven walks down the road.

0:02:53

Coven

Faster and higher version of the same variation as the coven talks about having to undergo trials.

0:04:22

Sly Agatha

Variation plays as Agatha tells each member what they could gain from reaching the end of the road.

0:04:25

Mystery/Puzzle

Music box and strings statement as Agatha tells each member what they could gain from reaching the end of the road.

0:04:55

Coven

Ominous music box ostinato statement as Sharon wanders off the road.

0:05:39

Danger

Statement as Sharon starts sinking into the mud.

0:06:48

Trial Entrance

Wondrous statements as the coven sees, walks to, and talks about the first trials.

0:07:11

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

Low and ominous statement under Trial Entrance Leitmotif while the coven looks at the first trial that has just appeared. Jen: “Was that there before?”

0:08:03

Coven

Ostinato statement while Lilia talks about the moon phases on the first trial’s door.

0:08:40

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

Very pleasant major statement as the coven enters the Desperate Housewives / Big Little Lies themed first trial.

Wine and Die - 0:05

0:09:43

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

Mysterious vibraphone variation as Jen reads the riddle, “The Witches’ Road cordially invites you to the first trial”. It continues as the coven tries to solve the riddle.

0:11:13

Agatha’s Theme

Ominous synth statement as Jen tells Teen about rumors that Agatha traded her son’s life for the Darkhold.

0:12:22

Tense Plucking

Slow statement (not exact) as the timer begins

0:15:02

Trial Journey

Music box statement as the coven notices Sharon’s symptoms.

0:15:40

Trial Journey

Resumes as Jennifer determines the poison from Sharon’s symptoms.

0:18:53

Trial Journey

Vibraphone statement Jennifer coordinates the coven to get the antidote ingredients.

0:19:44

Trial Journey

Repeats as Agatha and Lilia get the petroleum products.

0:20:17

Tense Plucking

Statement as Alice and Teen search the therapy room.

0:24:47

Mystery/Puzzle

Eerie electronic statement as the coven sees the glass breaking.

Sous Vide - 0:33

0:25:09

Danger

Statement as the coven anxiously carries Sharon to the counter after seeing the water leaking in through the window.

Sous Vide - 0:54

0:25:09

Trial Ticking

The coven carries Sharon and makes the antidote as time runs out.

Sous Vide - 0:54

0:25:20

Mystery/Puzzle

Bell statement over Danger ostinato as Jen explains the antidote recipe.

Sous Vide - 1:05

0:25:55

Tense Plucking

Statement after the potion changes color.

Sous Vide - 1:41

0:26:12

Mystery/Puzzle

Bell statement as Billy gets the sous vide to boil the antidote.

Sous Vide - 1:58

0:26:12

Danger

Resumes as Billy gets the sous vide to boil the antidote.

Sous Vide - 1:58

0:29:14

Mystery/Puzzle

String statement after Jen remembers the last ingredient.

Out of the Brew - 1:45

0:30:35

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

Bold brassy statement as water floods into the trial and the coven escapes through the oven.

Out of the Brew - 3:04

Episode 4: “If I Can’t Reach You / Let My Song Teach You”

Time

Leitmotif

Description

Soundtrack Link

0:01:31

Coven

Waltz variation of the main melody plays as Agatha looks at Sharon’s dead body.

0:04:28

Coven

Ominous ostinato plays as the coven argue about their situation.

Three of Pentacles - 0:05

0:05:48

Coven

Statement plays as the coven begins summoning a replacement Green Witch.

Three of Pentacles - 1:25

0:06:40

Coven

Melody statement as the coven puts the final touches on their summoning spell.

Three of Pentacles - 2:17

0:07:14

Rio Vidal Intimidating

Statement while the coven freaks out as Rio claws out of the ground after being summoned.

0:07:43

Rio Vidal Soft

Mischievous statement plays as the coven holds Agatha back when she starts swinging at Rio.

0:09:28

Trial Entrance

Statement as the coven finds the second trial.

0:09:59

Trial Entrance

Returns when the trial reappears on the path after Alice tries to run away.

0:10:08

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

Mysterious statement when Agatha says “I agree, but the Road clearly does not.”

0:10:36

Tense Plucking

Statement as the coven examines the door to the trial.

0:11:13

Trial Growth Ostinato

Synth bell statement (pauses between measures) as the coven checks out their 70’s outfits and discusses starting the trial.

0:13:15

Alice Wu-Gulliver

Soft piano statement as Alice looks at a picture of her mom and tells Lilia her story.

0:13:45

Lilia Bell Tolls

Soft unnerving statement as Lilia gravely warns Alice about something before forgetting.

0:14:13

Rio Vidal Soft

Trippy statement plays as Rio talks to Agatha in the control center. (Alternates between this and the Sly Agatha Leitmotif)

0:14:29

Sly Agatha

Rio and Alice talk in the control room as Agatha tricks Rio into saying her plans through the speaker (alternates between this and the Rio & Agatha Leitmotif)

0:17:38

Tense Plucking

Spiccato low string statement as Lilia endures the curse.

Old Ass Curse - 0:17

0:17:52

Mystery/Puzzle

Exotic portamento string statement as Alice begins the protection spell on Lilia.

Old Ass Curse - 0:32

0:18:31

Tense Plucking

Repeat as Jen endures the curse.

Old Ass Curse - 1:10

0:18:34

Mystery/Puzzle

Higher statement as Alice begins the protection spell on Jen.

Old Ass Curse - 1:13

0:19:35

Mystery/Puzzle

Mysterious ethnic string statement as Alice explains that she didn’t think the curse was real.

Old Ass Curse - 2:14

0:20:01

Alice Wu-Gulliver

Soft piano statement as Alice reveals her curse scar.

Old Ass Curse - 2:40

0:20:52

Trial Growth Ostinato

Synth bell statement as the coven regroups from Billy being thrown. Builds as the coven decides to play the ballad.

Play It Rite - 0:02

0:21:05

Tense Plucking

Fast plucked ethnic string statement as the coven plans how to complete the trial.

Play It Rite - 0:15

0:21:05

Mystery/Puzzle

Electric guitar statement as the coven devises a plan to complete the trial.

Play It Rite - 0:15

0:21:43

Alice Wu-Gulliver

Soft piano statement with string echoes as Agatha explains how Alice’s mom created the song to protect her from the curse.

Play It Rite - 0:53

0:22:10

Trial Growth Ostinato

More tense statement as the curse riles back up and Agatha assigns instrument roles.

Play It Rite - 1:19

0:22:22

Alice Wu-Gulliver

More tense string statement as Agatha begins assigning instrument roles to the coven.

Play It Rite - 1:32

0:22:55

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

The coven diegetically performs the Lorna Wu Version of the ballad.

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road (Cover Version)

0:28:11

Teen

Soft string statement as Jen pours healing water on Teen’s wound.

Three of Swords - 0:56

0:28:57

Teen

Music box statement as Jen suggests moving Teen somewhere comfortable after healing him.

Three of Swords - 1:40

0:32:03

Agatha's Theme

Soft piano statement as Agatha talks to Teen after his recovery.

0:34:54

Rio Vidal Soft

Soft statement as Rio and Agatha privately embrace and talk about Teen.

Rio - 1:00


Episode 5: “Darkest Hour / Wake Thy Power”

Time

Leitmotif

Description

Soundtrack Link

0:01:33

Salem Seven

Statements as the Salem Seven enter the Road as animals and transform.

0:03:27

Salem Seven

Chugging low string statement as the coven runs down the road, with sounds of the Salem Seven surrounding them.

0:03:49

Salem Seven

Rhythm resumes quietly in pizzicato as the coven creates their brooms with the Salem Seven approaching.

Broomhaha - 0:00

0:05:47

Coven

Soaring main melody statement as the coven flies together on their brooms.

Broomhaha - 1:59

0:06:08

Rio Vidal Soft

Brief duduk statement as Agatha looks longingly at Rio while flying.

Broomhaha - 2:19

0:06:44

Trial Entrance

A tense staccato string statement plays as Teen points out the next trial while the coven crashes back down to the Road.

Broomhaha - 2:55

0:06:57

Salem Seven

Tense quick bass drum statements as the coven crashes into a Salem Seven member and books it to the next trial.

Broomhaha - 3:08

0:08:01

Trial Journey

Eerie echoey synth bell statement as the Coven looks explores the trial. (probably a non-leitmotif coincidence).

Spirits Be Known - 0:14

0:08:18

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

Mysterious statement as the coven discusses that the trial is Agatha’s due to the Blood Moon.

Spirits Be Known - 0:33

0:08:33

Trial Journey

Repeat as Rio adds on.

Spirits Be Known - 0:48

0:09:06

Trial Entrance

Eerie synth statement as Teen reads the Ouija Board rules.

0:09:55

Tense Plucking

Slow statement as the coven makes their way to the Ouija board to start the session.

0:10:13

Tense Plucking

Resumes after a brief pause for suspense when the board is shown.

Spirits Be Known - 1:00

0:10:28

Mystery/Puzzle

Mysterious synth and bells statement as Agatha starts the Ouija session. Repeats throughout the session.

Spirits Be Known - 1:15

0:11:10

Trial Entrance

Eerie synth statement as the board answers Agatha’s question asking who they are communing with.

Spirits Be Known - 1:57

0:13:20

Mystery/Puzzle

Ominous low statement as the coven starts the real Ouija session.

0:17:31

Mystery/Puzzle

Eerie choir/synth statement over frantic low strings as Lilia asks the ghost who she is.

Knight of Wands - 0:57

0:18:51

Agatha Harkness (from WV)

Distorted alto flute statement as Agatha begins talking emotionally with her mother’s ghost, who condemns her as evil.

Knight of Wands - 1:48

0:19:58

Alice Wu-Gulliver

Full emotional statement plays as Alice protects Agatha from her mother, but gets her powers drained by Agatha.

Knight of Wands - 2:55

0:20:18

Trial Ticking

Ticking begins when Teen notices the Ouija board moving by itself. At this point, the trial is also running out of time.

Knight of Wands - 3:16

0:20:45

Agatha's Theme

Soft, remorseful piano statement as Agatha stops draining Alice’s power and hears her son’s voice telling her to stop.

Knight of Wands - 3:42

0:22:05

Alice Wu-Gulliver

Haunting celeste statement plays over a shot of Alice’s drained face.

Knight of Wands - 5:03

0:23:56

Wanda's Theme (from WV)

Eerie high string statement as Agatha tells Teen, “You’re so much like your mother.”

Heavy Is the Head... - 0:55

0:24:15

Mystery/Puzzle

Tremolo high string statement over pulsating backgrounds after Agatha calls Teen “pet” and he gets angry with flickering magic.

Heavy Is the Head... - 1:14

0:24:46

Teen

Bold low brass statement plays as Teen uses his powers to control Lilia and Jen.

Heavy Is the Head... - 1:45

Episode 6: “Familiar By Thy Side”

Time

Leitmotif

Description

Soundtrack Link

0:01:27

Childhood

Soft synthy statement as William sings the prayer for his Bar Mitzvah (in key with William).

Rite of Passage - 0:00

0:04:43

Billy Maximoff

Mysterious statement as Lilia asks for William’s right palm.

0:05:19

Childhood

Possible twisted statements as Lilia explains that William’s life line is broken.

0:07:52

Childhood

Statement as William is in the back seat on the drive back home, stressed about the hex. Continues as he finds the sigil in his pocket and looks at the hex.

0:09:40

Billy Maximoff

Full and relieved statement as Billy wakes up and yells Tommy’s name.

Home Sweet Home - 0:14

0:10:28

Billy Maximoff

Very slow eerie plucked statement as Billy lays in the hospital bed and reacts to his new parents.

Home Sweet Home - 01:02

0:11:23

Childhood

Soft and bare synth statement as Mr. Kaplan updates Billy on what the doctors have said.

Home Sweet Home - 1:42

0:11:51

Childhood

Fuller echoey soft electric guitar statement as Billy arrives at the Kaplan home.

Home Sweet Home - 2:12

0:12:20

Billy Maximoff

Brief echoey bell synth statement over warm guitar chords (Childhood Leitmotif) as Billy sees his new body in the mirror after looking at the family photos on the wall.

Home Sweet Home - 2:40

0:12:45

Billy Maximoff

Eerie soft synth statement after the Kaplan family dog barks at Billy and he starts getting anxious hearing his parents’ thoughts.

Home Sweet Home - 3:05

0:14:19

Billy Maximoff

Statement sung by a soft female voice over mysterious chords as Billy looks around William’s room for the first time.

Billy Kaplan - 0:03

0:15:02

Billy Maximoff

Repeats in a higher key with more full and mysterious orchestration.

Billy Kaplan - 0:46

0:19:10

Mystery/Puzzle

Statement as Billy and Eddie discuss the Westview anomaly.

0:20:03

Mystery/Puzzle

Statement on cut to Billy and Eddie in a parking garage waiting for Ralph. Repeats and gets louder as they near him.

0:21:45

Wanda's Theme (from WV)

Eerie high string statement as Randall talks about his experience inside the Hex.

0:24:02

Family (from WV)

Synth statement as Randall mentions Wanda’s kids. A brief pause after the first measure resumes after Randall says their names, and then again after he mentions one of them could read minds.

0:24:52

Mystery/Puzzle

Eerie statement as Randall says what he thinks happened to the twins and talks about Agatha.

0:26:22

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

Lorna Wu’s version plays diegetically in Billy’s room as he thinks about his situation and looks at his sigil.

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road (Lorna Wu Version)

0:26:50

Mystery/Puzzle

Low eerie statement as Billy looks at his sigil and internet searches Agatha Harkness (played in the same key as Lorna Wu’s “The Ballad of the Witches Road” recording playing in the background).

0:27:20

Mystery/Puzzle

Repeats more present with music box as Billy finds more information about Agatha (and the Ballad fades out).

0:27:52

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

After having faded out, Lorna Wu’s version returns at the breakdown as Billy reads that Agatha survived the Witches’ Road.

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road (Lorna Wu Version) - 3:49

0:29:19

Billy Maximoff

Bell synth statement after Billy smiles at Eddie’s text “You’re my 🖤”.

Hooligan! - 0:07

0:29:29

Mystery/Puzzle

Bass variation as Billy begins sneaking into Agatha’s house. (The scale degrees and first interval are different, but the situation and contour are similar enough to be considered a variation).

Hooligan! - 0:17

0:30:27

Billy Maximoff

Low brass staccato statement as Billy flees Agatha’s house.

Hooligan! - 1:15

0:30:39

Mystery/Puzzle

Bell statement (with same interval variation) as Billy asks if Agatha is okay after their fall.

Hooligan! - 1:27

0:30:53

Billy Maximoff

Same variation as Billy runs from Agatha.

Hooligan! - 1:41

0:31:21

Billy Maximoff

Music box statement as Billy explains himself to Agatha.

Let's Find Out Pt. 2 - 0:13

0:31:52

Billy Maximoff

Music box statement repeats.

Let's Find Out Pt. 2 - 0:44

0:32:05

Mystery/Puzzle

Mysterious electric guitar statement (same interval variation) as Agatha asks if Billy wants to keep poking the bear.

Let's Find Out Pt. 2 - 0:56

0:32:22

Billy Maximoff

Music box statement resumes as Agatha returns to her chair.

Let's Find Out Pt. 2 - 1:14

0:33:04

Billy Maximoff

Music box statement continues over a cool beat as Billy tries to tell Agatha his plan.

Let's Find Out Pt. 2 - 1:55

0:36:18

Billy Maximoff

Uneasy cello statement as Billy looks at and breaks his sigil.

0:37:58

Billy Maximoff

Cello statement after Agatha says Billy’s name.

0:38:51

Billy Maximoff

Viola statement after Agatha says “Where have I heard that before?”

0:39:07

Billy Maximoff

High string statement as Agatha tells Billy to not feel guilty about his talent.

0:39:52

Billy vs. Agatha

Slow bell statement after Billy says “We?”

0:40:11

Billy Maximoff

Contrabass and synth statement when Agatha laughs after Billy’s powers don’t work.

0:41:16

Billy Maximoff

Brief low brass statement after Billy says “I’m not that nice.”

0:41:38

Billy vs. Agatha

Slow bell statement as Billy angrily tells Agatha he doesn’t trust her.


Episode 7: “Death’s Hand in Mine”

Time

Leitmotif

Description

Soundtrack Link

0:01:34

Trial Journey

Solemn cello statement on closeup of Lilia’s face as she is falling.

Tricks & Trials - 0:19

0:03:21

Wanda's Theme (from WV)

High string statement as Billy asks Agatha about if Wanda is dead.

Tricks & Trials - 2:06

0:03:45

Trial Journey

Brief cello statement (on a different scale degree) after seeing the next trial (the tower).

Tricks & Trials - 2:29

0:04:27

Trial Entrance

Tremolo string statement + vibes and harp as Agatha and Billy… take a guess. (repeats in several different keys and instrumentations.)

Magic Castle - 0:03

0:04:36

Trial Entrance

Switches to half speed with flute and bells on the cut to Billy and Agatha in their new outfits, then just bells and instrumentation thins.

Magic Castle - 0:17

0:05:11

Trial Ticking

Ticking begins as soon as the hourglass is flipped and continues throughout the trial scene.

Magic Castle - 1:48

0:05:20

Trial Entrance

Low flute statement as Agatha and Billy sit at the tarot table.

Magic Castle - 1:55

0:06:06

Trial Entrance

Vibraphone statement on shot of the suspended swords.

Magic Castle - 2:27

0:07:28

Trial Journey

Full crescendoing statement as the sword-filled ceiling begins descending and Billy says “I wish Lilia was here”.

0:10:01

Lilia Bell Tolls

Crescending statement as the Maestra asks Lilia what she sees in the tea leaves.

0:11:03

Trial Growth Ostinato

Starts in plucked italian instrument as Lilia explains the history of her divination to Jen (under the Trial Journey Leitmotif). Strings join in as the conversation emotionally intensifies.

0:11:13

Trial Journey

Soft vibraphone statement as Lilia explains the history of her divination to Jen. Gets fuller as she continues.

0:12:11

Billy Maximoff

Soft celeste statement as Lilia angrily pins Billy against the wall and he apologizes while reading her mind.

0:13:16

Trial Journey

Cello statement as Jen talks to Lilia and she prepares to continue the reading while talking to Billy. (Coven Leitmotif Ostinato plays between statements.)

Magic Castle - 1:11

0:13:29

Coven

Harp/bell ostinato statement as Lilia recalls that she was doing a reading for Billy. Repeats between phrases of Lilia Leitmotif.

Magic Castle - 1:05

0:14:18

Trial Ticking

Ticking resumes as the ceiling descends (and continues as Lilia travels dramatically through her life).

0:15:19

Lilia Bell Tolls

Statement as Lilia tells the Maestra that it’s better to be a hermit and a fraud than a member of a coven.

0:15:40

Trial Journey

High string statement as Lilia resumes her walk with Jen.

0:16:06

Billy Maximoff

Bell statement as Lilia finds Billy’s spellbook.

0:17:05

Trial Ticking

Ticking resumes after Lilia and Jen enter the trial.

0:17:05

Tense Plucking

Plays as the ceiling lowers and Lilia and Jen enter the trial (with Trial Ticking and under Mystery/Puzzle Leitmotif).

0:17:13

Mystery/Puzzle

Synth bell & string statement as Lilia and Jen enter the trial. Repeats and grows as Lilia begins the reading for Billy (stops when he asks his question).

0:18:18

Lilia Bell Tolls

Statement as Lilia explains the tarot spread to Billy.

0:19:00

Billy Maximoff

Slow bell + string statement as Lilia performs her reading on Billy.

0:19:18

Trial Ticking

Ticking resumes when a sword crashes down.

0:19:25

Tense Plucking

Starts again with ticking and pulsing bass as the swords begin falling during the reading.

0:19:36

Lilia Bell Tolls

Statement under pulsing as Lilia continues her reading for Billy while swords fall, and while she travels again.

0:21:56

Salem Seven

Electronic bass drum and creaky sound statement as Lilia and Jen look around while the Salem Seven approach and pass by.

0:22:41

Coven

Cello melody statement as Lilia tells Jen that she is her sister in the craft.

Queen of Cups - 0:07

0:23:05

Tense Plucking

Ticking resumes on transition back to the trial reading.

Queen of Cups - 0:31

0:23:06

Trial Ticking

Ticking resumes (in doubletime) after Lilia jumps back to the trial to do her final tarot reading.

Queen of Cups - 0:32

0:23:06

Lilia Bell Tolls

Statement under rising strings as Lilia has renewed confidence and begins her reading. Acts as a snare on beats 2 and 4, which is more comfortable and settled.

Queen of Cups - 0:32

0:23:20

Trial Growth Ostinato

Strings chug on it after Lilia says she is the Queen of Cups.

Queen of Cups - 0:47

0:24:18

Coven

Full emotional cello statement as Lilia does her reading (the part that labels each coven member).

Queen of Cups - 1:44

0:24:34

Coven

Repeats in high strings and bells.

Queen of Cups - 2:00

0:25:57

Death Intimidating

Powerful low brass statement as Rio is revealed to be Lady Death.

Queen of Cups - 3:23

0:26:15

Death Soft

Low string statement as the reading is finished and the ceiling rises while she tells the rest of the coven about Rio. The last card drawn was death, and Lilia is contemplating what this means.

The Tower (Reversed) - 0:05

0:27:08

Trial Growth Ostinato

Played by Celeste when the Coven hears The Seven and begins rushing out while Lilia decides to stay behind (under Death Soft Leitmotif).

The Tower (Reversed) - 0:58

0:27:12

Death Soft

Violin statement as Lilia rushes everybody out of the trial. She has resolved to sacrifice herself.

The Tower (Reversed) - 1:03

0:27:43

Salem Seven

Resolute statement after Lilia closes the trial exit and waits for the Salem Seven to arrive (Under the Death Soft Leitmotif).

The Tower (Reversed) - 1:34

0:27:43

Death Soft

Cello statement over Salem Seven Leitmotif as Lilia monologues while the Salem Seven arrive at the trial.

The Tower (Reversed) - 1:34

0:28:37

Trial Journey

Cello statement after Lilia turns the tower upright.

The Tower (Reversed) - 2:27

0:28:37

Trial Ticking

Ticking under Trial Journey leitmotif after Lilia turns the tower upright and everyone falls in slow motion.

The Tower (Reversed) - 2:26


Episode 8: “Follow Me My Friend / To Glory at the End”

Time

Leitmotif

Description

Soundtrack Link

0:02:05

Death Soft

Echoey, grainy synth statement as Death tells Ali that it is time to go.

Liminal Space - 0:48

0:04:09

Trial Ticking

Tense ticking as Agatha runs from the trial in slow motion and runs into Death. Used outside of a trial here to increase tension and impending doom.

0:04:29

Death Intimidating

Low synthy statement as Death appears, interrupting Agatha’s running away and gloats. (Preceded by rhythmic ticking and the percussive hit towards the end to hint at it)

0:05:47

Death Soft

Soft high synthy statement as Death tells Agatha she has had special treatment and they have an emotional conversation.

0:06:35

Death Soft

Lower statements in between string notes as Billy and Jen talk about how Lilia stayed behind Rio’s revealed identity.

0:07:58

Billy Maximoff

String statement as Agatha realizes Death cannot take Billy’s soul unwillingly.

0:08:35

Coven

Twisted low variation as Agatha creates a plan with Death to betray Billy.

0:08:57

Sly Agatha

Erratic plucked string instrument outlines this as Agatha makes a deal with Death.

0:09:21

Death Soft

Emotional mid-string statement as Death reacts to Agatha saying that when she dies, she doesn’t want to see her face.

0:12:09

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

Ominous statement as the coven realizes the road is a circle.

Do Not Pass Go - 0:12

0:12:51

Mystery/Puzzle

Celeste variation (not exact notes) as the coven looks at their shoes and questions what the road being a circle means.

Do Not Pass Go - 0:53

0:13:13

Tense Plucking

Plays as Agatha begins antagonizing Jen and Billy after finding out the Witches’ Road is a circle.

Do Not Pass Go - 1:16

0:14:33

Trial Journey

Played by a mysterious woodwind instrument as the coven analyzes the trial.

0:15:31

Trial Ticking

The first light of the trial goes out (this trial’s timer).

High Priestess - 0:00

0:15:54

Trial Journey

Played by mysterious, soft synth as Jen talks about how she couldn’t save the other coven members but wants to save them.

High Priestess - 0:24

0:17:27

Coven

Plays in high echoey synth as Jen performs the unbinding ritual.

High Priestess - 1:55

0:18:55

Childhood

Variation plays in soft synth after Jen disappears, leaving just Billy and Agatha in the trial. Different chords (more dark than hopeful), but the A♭ to G voice movement is there.

One More Breath - 0:07

0:19:10

Trial Ticking

A light burns out, reminding Billy and Agatha of the trial’s timed nature.

One More Breath - 0:22

0:19:43

Billy Maximoff

String statement after Agatha tells Billy “We’re going to find your brother,” and explains how.

One More Breath - 0:55

0:21:01

Family (from WV)

Slow soft filtered piano statement as Billy remembers his final moments in westview (Dialogue from WandaVision plays). Flute joins as Billy breathes along and it continues to build.

One More Breath - 2:14

0:22:39

Family (from WV)

Full bold string statement as Agatha puts her hands on Billy’s head and they search for a body for Tommy. (Oh my god this music is beautiful)

One More Breath - 3:51

0:23:59

Agatha's Theme

Soft piano statement after Agatha says, “No, Billy. Sometimes boys die…”

A Seed Resown - 0:04

0:25:39

Agatha's Theme B-Section

Second half plays on soft piano as the flower (from Nicky’s seed) starts growing.

A Seed Resown - 1:44

0:25:56

Trial Ticking

The lights all turn back on and the room begins collapsing as Agatha bangs on the door, begging to be let out.

A Seed Resown - 2:02

0:26:44

Death Intimidating

Brassy Statement as Death cackles from the roof while lightning strikes.

Fisticuffs - 0:22

0:26:59

Death Soft

Low string statement as Agatha tries to use her powers against Death.

Fisticuffs - 0:37

0:26:59

Trial Ticking

Agatha tries to use her powers against Death, who laughs and says she has to come with her.

Fisticuffs - 0:37

0:27:50

Trial Ticking

Resumes as we return to Agatha.

Fisticuffs - 1:28

0:27:51

Fight With Death

Violins play as Agatha as she starts a defense against Death.

Fisticuffs - 1:30

0:28:17

Fight With Death

Cellos play after Death blows away the protection circle.

Fisticuffs - 1:56

0:28:51

Death Intimidating

Brash trombone statement as Death descends from the roof.

Fisticuffs - 2:29

0:29:02

Death Intimidating

Female voice statement as Death approaches Agatha.

Fisticuffs - 2:40

0:29:09

Death Intimidating

Synth statement as Death is interrupted and looks around worriedly.

Fisticuffs - 2:48

0:29:21

Billy Maximoff

Heroic string statement as Billy descends, powered up and in a new costume.

Fisticuffs - 3:00

0:29:50

Billy Maximoff

Brass statement as Billy lends Agatha his power.

Fisticuffs - 3:28

0:30:09

Agatha's Theme

Bold, brassy fragments build as Agatha begins getting powered up by Billy.

Fisticuffs - 3:48

0:30:24

Agatha's Theme

Full, glorious statement as Agatha rises from the ground, empowered by Billy.

Fisticuffs - 4:03

0:30:44

Fight With Death

Frantic high strings and celeste play as Agatha’s traditional fully-powered costume is revealed.

Fisticuffs - 4:23

0:31:05

Fight With Death

Bells, followed by low strings play determinedly as Death walks back into the picture.

Fisticuffs - 4:44

0:31:27

Billy Maximoff

High soft cello statement (with synth) as Billy gets up from being knocked into the greenhouse.

Fisticuffs - 5:05

0:31:55

Billy Maximoff

Grave low string statement as Billy runs to Agatha and they discuss that the fight is futile.

Kiss of Death - 0:00

0:32:37

Death Intimidating

Deep, slow synth statement as Death gets back up from the blast.

Kiss of Death - 0:43

0:33:52

Agatha's Theme

Echoey high string statement as Agatha reconsiders her decision to double cross Billy.

Kiss of Death - 1:58

0:34:29

Agatha's Theme

Building string fragments as Agatha walks back to Death and kisses her.

Kiss of Death - 2:14

0:34:34

Death Soft

Haunting bell synth statement plays as Agatha rises and is lowered to her death. Strings accompaniment joins in.

Flowers - 0:11

0:35:33

Death Intimidating

Soft synth statement as Agatha’s body becomes a garden.

Flowers - 1:10

0:36:05

Death Soft

Strings resume the last 2 measures while Billy and Death look on at Agatha’s grave.

Flowers - 1:42

0:36:17

Agatha's Theme

Soft piano statement as Billy sees Agatha’s brooch on her grave.

Flowers - 1:54

0:37:02

Billy Maximoff

Soft female vocal statement as Billy walks sadly out of Westview.

Going Through the Motions - 0:00

0:37:56

Billy Maximoff

Second statement in a higher key as Billy drives away and arrives home.

Going Through the Motions - 0:54

0:39:32

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

The first interval is hinted at repeatedly as Billy notices items in his room that remind him of the Witches’ Road.

Going Through the Motions - 2:30

0:40:42

Trial Entrance

Bell statement over string ostinato (with constantly shifting key) as Billy realizes that he created the Witches’ Road.

Going Through the Motions - 3:40

0:41:21

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road

Bright brass statement as Billy sees his shoe statues and realizes he created the Witches’ Road.

Going Through the Motions - 4:20


Episode 9: “Maiden Mother Crone”

Time

Leitmotif

Description

Soundtrack Link

0:02:00

Agatha's Theme

Slow dulcimer statement over frantic female voices as Agatha runs through the woods in 1750 and begins giving birth.

Maiden Mother Crone - 0:31

0:03:09

Death Intimidating

Soft but impending synth/low string statement as Agatha sees Death in the distance.

Maiden Mother Crone - 1:40

0:03:23

Death Soft

Low female vocal statement as Death walks towards Agatha sadly.

Maiden Mother Crone - 1:54

0:04:31

Nicky Dulcimer

Bell/dulcimer statements as Agatha gives birth to Nicky.

From Birth - 0:09

0:04:44

0:04:53

Agatha's Theme

Soft and serene female vocal, piano, and string statement that grows as Agatha holds Nicky for the first time. Features Nicky Dulcimer in the background.

From Birth - 0:31

0:04:57

Nicky Dulcimer

Statements under Agatha’s theme as she holds Nicky.

From Birth - 0:36

0:05:21

0:06:41

Nicky Dulcimer

Dulcimer flutter as the witch asks Agatha the baby’s name.

Salem, 1756 - 0:06

0:07:48

Nicky Dulcimer

Dulcimer flutter as Nicky sits on a well in a village.

Salem, 1756 - 1:14

0:08:07

Nicky Dulcimer

Rhythmic dulcimer as Nicky grabs something and runs from the witch.

Salem, 1756 - 1:31

0:09:17

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Nicky diegetically hums the first version of the ballad while walking and Agatha helps him put lyrics to it.

0:10:01

Nicky Dulcimer

Echoey dulcimer statements as Nicky talks with Agatha.

Down the Windy Road - 0:07

0:11:28

Nicky Dulcimer

Dulcimer flutter as Nicky starts singing to snap Agatha out of her emotion.

Down the Windy Road - 1:35

0:11:30

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Nicky and Agatha develop the ballad more in dialogue (diegetically) over a montage of him and Agatha bonding.

0:11:32

Childhood Leitmotif

Soft synth statement over montage of Agatha and Nicky (while they sing the ballad).

Down the Windy Road - 1:38

0:12:39

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Nicky performs the Ballad diegetically at a tavern.

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road (Nicky’s Version) - 0:28

0:13:48

Nicky Dulcimer

Dark, nervous dulcimer as Agatha chases after Nicky worriedly.

Hold Your Hand in Mine - 0:24

0:14:35

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Agatha sings the Ballad diegetically to cheer Nicky up.

0:15:07

Nicky Dulcimer

Heartfelt dulcimer as Agatha sings and lays with Nicky.

Hold Your Hand in Mine - 1:41

0:16:16

Death Intimidating

Soft female humming statement as Nicky awakes and sees Death holding a torch.

To Death - 0:09

0:16:16

Childhood Leitmotif

Soft female choir statement (altered chords) as Nicky goes to Death.

To Death - 0:09

0:17:59

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Agatha sings the Ballad diegetically to Nicky’s grave.

0:19:40

Mystery/Puzzle

Slow dulcimer statement over tremolo high strings as Agatha begins the first Witches’ Road con.

0:20:04

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Agatha gathers covens and performs the Witches’ Road con in a montage through time (partially diegetic).

The Ballad of the Witches’ Road (Agatha Through Time Version)

0:24:20

Hex Ostinato (from WV)

Very soft synth statement while Billy asks Agatha if he made the road (like his mother, Wanda, made the Hex).

0:24:50

Nicky Dulcimer

Dulcimer flutter when Agatha says “The song didn’t mean anything.” She is lying, it means a lot to her because she and Nicky created it together.

0:26:14

Coven

Stressed synth bell statement as Jen crawls from the ground after escaping the Witches’ Road. Strings join in a pleasant major statement as she shows relief and flies away.

0:27:14

Billy Maximoff

Tense viola statement as Billy arrives at Agatha’s house. Passes higher and higher.

0:27:39

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Cello statement as Billy looks at the Road entrance still in Agatha’s Basement. Interrupted by Agatha.

0:27:45

Mystery/Puzzle

Mystical bell statement as Billy magically lights the candles for the ceremony.

0:28:19

Billy Maximoff

Deep dark statement as Billy draws a chalk pentagram on the door to the road.

0:29:18

Billy Maximoff

Dark string statement as Billy begins the banishing spell.

0:29:47

Mystery/Puzzle

Expanded bell statement as Agatha antagonizes Billy while he attempts to banish her.

0:29:47

Billy vs. Agatha

Bell statement as Agatha antagonizes Billy while he attempts to banish her

0:30:58

Childhood Leitmotif

Soft synth statement after Agatha says “Because I can’t face him!” referring to Nicky.

One Door Opens - 0:12

0:31:04

Nicky Dulcimer

Statement after Billy says “Nicholas…”, learning that he is why she’s a ghost.

One Door Opens - 0:17

0:31:31

Nicky Dulcimer

Dulcimer flutter when Agatha puts on her brooch (that has Nicky’s lock of hair in it).

One Door Opens - 0:44

0:31:54

Childhood Leitmotif

Repeat with strings as Agatha says “It’s when you say things like that… that you remind me of him.”

One Door Opens - 0:56

0:33:10

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Female vocal statement after Billy closes the door to the Road’s entrance and leaves a memorial to the fallen Coven members. (similar to “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road - Score Version”)

One Door Opens - 2:24

0:33:57

The Ballad of the Witches' Road

Bold brass statement as Billy and Agatha exit. (echoing “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road - Score Version”)

One Door Opens - 3:11


Leitmotif Frequency

Thematic Element

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Teen/Billy Maximoff Leitmotif

1

1

0

2

1

20

3

8

3

39

4.33

Ballad of the Witches' Road

4

5

4

2

1

2

0

3

9

30

3.33

Mystery/Puzzle Leitmotif

0

0

5

4

4

8

1

1

3

26

2.89

Coven Leitmotif

0

5

4

4

1

0

4

2

1

21

2.33

Rio Vidal/Death Soft Leitmotif

2

0

0

3

1

0

3

7

1

17

1.89

Agatha's Theme

4

2

1

1

1

0

0

6

2

17

1.89

Trial Journey Leitmotif

0

0

4

0

2

0

7

2

0

15

1.67

Rio Vidal/Death Intimidating Leitmotif

4

0

0

1

0

0

1

7

2

15

1.67

Tense Plucking

0

1

3

4

2

0

3

1

0

14

1.56

Trial Ticking

0

0

1

0

1

0

6

6

0

14

1.56

Nicky Dulcimer

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

12

12

1.33

Childhood Leitmotif

0

0

0

0

0

5

0

1

4

10

1.11

Salem Seven Leitmotif

0

3

0

0

4

0

2

0

0

9

1.00

Trial Entrance Leitmotif

0

0

1

2

3

0

1

1

0

8

0.89

Agatha All Along (WandaVision)

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

7

0.78

Alice Wu-Gulliver Leitmotif

0

1

0

4

2

0

0

0

0

7

0.78

Trial Growth Ostinato

0

0

0

3

0

0

3

0

0

6

0.67

Lilia Bell Tolls

0

0

0

1

0

0

5

0

0

6

0.67

Sly Agatha Leitmotif

1

0

1

1

0

0

0

1

0

4

0.44

Fight With Death Ostinato

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

0

4

0.44

Murder Mystery Leitmotif

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

0.33

Wanda's Theme (WandaVision)

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

0

0

3

0.33

Agatha's Theme B-Section

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

3

0.33

Family Leitmotif (WandaVision)

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

2

0

3

0.33

Billy vs. Agatha Leitmotif

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

1

3

0.33

Danger Ostinato

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0.22

Agatha Harkness Leitmotif (WandaVision)

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

0.11

Hex Ostinato (WandaVision)

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0.11


Original Leitmotif Analysis

(Ordered by decreasing number of appearances)

Teen/Billy Maximoff Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

1

1

0

2

1

20

3

8

3

39

4.33

Meaning: This leitmotif is used in connection with Teen as he (and the audience) discovers his identity. It’s introduced softly, but powerful low brass statements are used as well as Billy’s dark side is revealed. The leitmotif gets significant use in episode 6. It is written with a similar structure to Wanda’s Theme (3 notes repeated and then developed) because she is his mother. Due to the 3 distinctive starting notes, it is very easy to quickly state this leitmotif, which is what allows the number of appearances in episode 6 to be so high.

Notable examples:


“The Ballad of the Witches’ Road”

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

4

5

4

2

1

2

0

3

9

30

3.33

Meaning: The Ballad of the Witches’ Road is a song written by Robert and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, which is also diegetic to the characters of Agatha All Along. It is sung/played in several styles by several artists and is a sort of folk song about a mystical road. It is used very frequently in the score in moments to evoke thoughts about the road or to show the power of the road making decisions in magical ways. The road is later revealed to be fake (created with chaos magic by Billy) and the song is revealed to be created by Agatha and her son as a con to lure witches, hence making the propeller of the story Agatha all along.

Notable examples:

Mystery/Puzzle Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

5

4

4

8

1

1

3

26

2.89

Meaning: This leitmotif is a general leitmotif that is associated with the various mysteries and puzzles of the show, including the individual trials, the road itself, and Billy’s identity (and others!). It is used in conjunction with the observation and solving of these mysteries/puzzles. Some scale degrees vary, but the general shape is mostly similar.

Notable examples:

  • Old Ass Curse” - 0:32 (E4): Alice casts a protection spell on Lilia.
  • Old Ass Curse” - 2:14 (E4): Alice confesses she didn’t know the curse was real.
  • Spirits Be Known” - 1:15 (E5): The coven begins an Ouija session.
  • Heavy Is the Head…” - 1:14 (E5): Agatha teases an angry Teen about his identity.
  • 0:26:50 in E6: Really cool statement under Lorna Wu’s Ballad as Billy researches.
  • Hooligan!” - 0:17 (E6): Billy arrives at Agatha’s house and sneaks in.
  • Bass variation that uses 1 2 ♭3 ♯4 instead of ♯4 5 ♭6 7
  • Intervals change from [m2 - m2 - Aug2] to [M2 - m2 - Aug2]

Coven Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

5

4

4

1

0

4

2

1

21

2.33

Meaning: This leitmotif is used in connection with the coven that Agatha and Billy form, especially when they are working together or developing their relationships. It is occasionally used to emphasize Lilia and Jen individually as well because they do not have dedicated leitmotifs. The full leitmotif starts with an ostinato that continues under while the melody plays, but these elements are also frequently used separately. The leitmotif’s structure and instrumentation provides a witchy and comedic tone that reflects the Coven’s bond.

Notable examples:

  • The Coven March” (E2): Agatha and Teen embark to find the rest of their coven.
  • Three of Pentacles” - 0:05 (E4): The coven argues about the road.
  • Broomhaha” - 1:59 (E5): The coven soars on broomsticks.
  • Queen of Cups” - 1:44 (E7): Lilia performs her reading (about herself and the coven).
  • High Priestess” - 1:55 (E8): Jen breaks her binding from Agatha.

Rio Vidal/Death Soft Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

2

0

0

3

1

0

3

7

1

17

1.89

Meaning: This leitmotif is used in connection with Rio/Death in her softer moments. This often comes in the form of romantic moments with Agatha, or occasionally related to the concept of a peaceful death. Sometimes it is abbreviated to just the first 4 notes or first 2 measures. Of note is the prominent glissandi, which link this leitmotif to her other leitmotif.

Notable examples:

  • Coochie Coochie Coo” - 3:01 (E1): Rio and Agatha flirt on screen for the first time.
  • Rio” - 1:00 (E4): Rio and Agatha embrace and discuss Teen.
  • The Tower (Reversed)” - 0:05 (E7): Lilia prepares to sacrifice herself.
  • Flowers” - 0:11 (E8): Agatha dies and is turned into a bed of flowers.
  • Maiden Mother Crone” - 1:54 (E9): Rio appears to take Nicky after his birth.

Agatha’s Theme

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

4

2

1

1

1

0

0

6

2

17

1.89

Meaning: This leitmotif is used in connection with Agatha, particularly in moments with significant focus on her emotions or identity. It replaces her leitmotif from WandaVision, which has a more villainous connotation (while this leitmotif is more ambiguous and mischievous than sinister). It is often played in soft piano for emotional moments. The first 4 notes have a similar contour to the Dies Irae chant.

Notable examples:

  • Agatha’s Theme” (Episodes 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, & 9): End Credits
  • Nicky” - 0:05 (E1): Agnes arrives home from work and looks at her son’s empty room.
  • Knight of Wands” - 3:42 (E5): Agatha shows regret over accidentally killing Alice.
  • Fisticuffs” - 3:48 (E8): Agatha gets powered up by Billy and changes costume.
  • From Birth” - 0:31 (E9): Agatha holds Nicky for the first time after birthing him.

Trial Journey Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

4

0

2

0

7

2

0

15

1.67

Meaning: This leitmotif is a general leitmotif typically used in connection with the member of the coven that a trial is directed towards, and their journey in the trial. It is especially prominent in episode 7, accompanying Lilia on her journey to acceptance. It gives a very mysterious feeling due to its uncommon mixture of notes (♭6, ♮3, and ♭2, perhaps Phrygian with a ♮3?). Used in a similar way to the Trial Growth ostinato.

Notable examples:

  • Spirits Be Known” - 0:14 (E5): The coven enters Agatha’s trial and looks around.
  • Tricks & Trials” - 0:19 (E7): The episode starts with Lilia falling.
  • Magic Castle” - 1:11 (E7): Lilia gets hyped up to complete the reading for Billy.
  • The Tower (Reversed)” 2:27 - Lilia turns the tower upside down and falls.
  • High Priestess” - 0:24 (E8) - Jen talks about how she wants to save Billy and Agatha.

Rio Vidal Intimidating Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

4

0

0

1

0

0

1

7

2

15

1.67

Meaning: This leitmotif is used in connection with Rio/Death in her intimidating moments. It often appears in fight scenes, or other bold situations, and is usually played by low brass and/or low, grainy synths. It involves glisses heavily (like the soft leitmotif). It is often also accompanied by a scurrying string ostinato and electronic percussion. Occasionally, it is used in softer moments with strings or female voice to be more eerie.

Notable examples:

  • Coochie Coochie Coo” (E1): Rio bursts through Agatha’s front door.
  • Queen of Cups” (E7): Rio is revealed to be Death.
  • Fisticuffs” - 2:29 (E8): Death descends from the rooftop and approaches Agatha to fight.
  • Kiss of Death” - 0:43 (E8): Death recovers from a blast and gravely approaches Billy and Agatha.
  • To Death” - 0:09 (E9): Death appears and collects Nicky.

Tense Plucking

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

3

4

2

0

3

1

0

14

1.56

Meaning: More of a thematic element than a leitmotif, this motif appears throughout the show in moments of tension. Its consistent appearance creates a musical throughline for the show. The tension is enhanced by the plucks starting unison and half of the players drifting slowly upwards by a half step to create microtonal dissonance before landing on the already dissonant minor second interval. Often played with the Mystery/Puzzle Leitmotif.

Notable examples:

  • The Coven March” - 0:40 (E2): Agatha angrily looks at Wanda’s old house while Teen stands awkwardly behind her.
  • Sous Vide” - 1:41 (E3): The potion changes color and the coven reacts.
  • Old Ass Curse” - 0:17 Lilia starts enduring the curse (repeats when Jen does).
  • Do Not Pass Go” - 1:16 (E8): The coven argues after discovering the road is a circle.

Trial Ticking

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

1

0

1

0

6

6

0

14

1.56

Meaning: More of a thematic element than a leitmotif, ticking appears throughout the show, mostly associated with the stakes of each trial (and their time-limited nature). Often begins when the trial’s timer begins. Sometimes more generally associated with time. Not always created by a clock, and sometimes digitally altered.

Notable examples:

  • Sous Vide” - 0:54 (E3): The coven carries Sharon into the kitchen as the house floods.
  • Knight of Wands” - 3:16 (E5): Teen notices time is running out and sees the ouija board.
  • Magic Castle” - 1:48 (E7): The hourglass flips and the trial starts.
  • Queen of Cups” - 0:32 (E7): Lilia begins her final tarot reading.
  • Do Not Pass Go” - 1:16 (E8): The coven argues after discovering the road is a circle.
  • High Priestess” (E9): The trial’s first light goes off (the lights are the timer).
  • One More Breath” - 0:22 (E8): After Billy and Agatha sit, another light turns off.
  • Fisticuffs” - 0:37 (E8): Agatha tries to use her powers on Death and fails.

Nicky’s Dulcimer

*This specific phrase appears several times, but general dulcimer flutters are also used frequently to represent Nicky

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

12

12

1.33

Meaning: Used exclusively in episode 9 (the only one where Nicky is really shown), dulcimer is used to represent Nicky and his innocence. Sometimes it follows a certain shape, other times it uses miscellaneous fluttery patterns.

Notable examples:

Childhood Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

0

0

0

5

0

1

4

10

1.11

Meaning: This chordal leitmotif is used to highlight moments of childhood innocence, parenting pride, and maturation. It is primarily used in connection with Billy and Nicky, both of whom Agatha carries a soft, maternal spot in her heart for. Though Billy’s usages are at first without Agatha, they are later used to show how he sees her in a parental light, and how Agatha sees Nicky in Billy.

Notable examples:

Salem Seven Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

3

0

0

4

0

2

0

0

9

1.00

Meaning: This leitmotif is used in connection with the Salem Seven and their goal of finding and killing Agatha. Its application is fairly obvious, but there are some creative ways in which it is applied. It is mostly a rhythmic ostinato which is (cleverly) 7 beats long. Because it is rhythmic under everything else, it can be mixed with other material or hinted at easily.

Notable examples:

  • Salem’s Seven” (E2): The Salem Seven enclose and enter Agatha’s house.
  • Broomhaha” - 3:08 (E5): The Salem Seven catch up to the coven, who enter the trial just in time.
  • The Tower (Reversed)” - 1:34 (E7): Lilia seals the exit and waits for the Salem Seven to arrive.

Trial Entrance Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

1

2

3

0

1

1

0

8

0.89

Meaning: This leitmotif is used every time the coven finds and/or enters a trial. The only exception is in episode 8, though it is later used as Billy realizes that he created the Witches’ Road with his powers.

Notable examples:

  • Broomhaha” - 2:55 (E5): Billy points out the trial as the coven loses control of their broomsticks.
  • Magic Castle” - 0:03 (E7): Agatha and Billy enter the tarot trial and examine their outfits.
  • Going Through the Motions” - 3:40 (E8): Billy realizes that he created the road.

Alice Wu-Gulliver Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

0

4

2

0

0

0

0

7

0.78

Meaning: This leitmotif is used in connection with Alice Wu-Gulliver, especially in moments concerning her relationship with her mother or her personal journey. It uses the harmonic minor scale, which makes the second measure’s ♭3 give a bittersweet yearning quality after the first measure implies a major scale.

Notable examples:

  • Play It Rite” - 0:53 (E4): Agatha explains to Alice that her mother’s version of the ballad is a protection spell.
  • Knight of Wands” - 2:55 (E5): Alice uses her protection magic (for the first time in the show) on Agatha, who then drains her power and kills her.

Trial Growth Ostinato (AKA “Fate Motif”)

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

0

3

0

0

3

0

0

6

0.67

Meaning: This ostinato is a more general thematic material (“utility motif”) that occupies a similar role to the Trial Journey Leitmotif. In episode 7, it is strongly connected to Lilia as she undergoes her trial. It is also used a few times in episode 4 unconnected to Lilia, however, as the coven enters Alice’s trial, and as the coven discusses the setup of the ballad cover.

Notable examples:

  • Play It Rite” - 1:19 (E4): Agatha assigns instruments to the coven as the curse grows.
  • Queen of Cups” - 0:47 (E7): Lilia states she is the Queen of Cups during her reading.
  • The Tower (Reversed)” - 0:58 (E7): The coven begins leaving the trial as the Salem Seven approach. Lilia decides to stay behind.

Lilia Bell Tolls

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

0

1

0

0

5

0

0

6

0.67

Meaning: These bell tolls are associated with Lilia and her “time travelling” journey. They are briefly hinted at in episode 4 in one of Lilia’s “kooky” moments, but are only fully used within her journey in episode 7, particularly in scenes where she is about to travel.

Notable examples:

  • Queen of Cups” - 0:32 (E7): Lilia begins her final tarot reading.

Sly Agatha Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

1

0

1

1

0

0

0

1

0

4

0.44

Meaning: This leitmotif is used in connection with Agatha in her more cunning and manipulative moments, especially when she is negotiating or trying to convince. The chromatic motion from the ♭3 to the 2 and the usage of harmonic minor in the 4th measure add some slinkiness to it.

Notable examples:

Fight With Death Ostinato

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

4

0

4

0.44

Meaning: Used exclusively in the final fight of episode 8, this ostinato accompanies scenes where Agatha and Billy (attempt to) fight Death. It is used frequently enough with some variation and space between statements that I consider it worthy of mention.

Notable examples:

  • Fisticuffs” - 1:30 (E8): Agatha begins the defense against Death.
  • Fisticuffs” - 4:23 (E8): Agatha is fully powered up by Billy and ready to fight Death.

Murder Mystery Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

0.33

Meaning: Used exclusively in the beginning of episode 1, this leitmotif accompanies scenes about Agnes’ murder mystery. Has a similar melodic contour to the Dies Irae chant.

Notable examples:

  • Jane Doe” - 0:11 (E1): Agnes sees the body at the crime scene.

Agatha’s Theme B-Section

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

3

0.33

Meaning: Rarely used in the show, the B-Section of Agatha’s theme as it appears in the credits.

Notable examples:

  • Nicky” - 0:36 (E1): Agnes unpacks her stuff at home and walks through her hallway.
  • A Seed Resown” - 1:44 (E8): A flower grows from the seed found in Agatha’s locket.

Billy vs. Agatha Leitmotif

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

1

3

0.33

Meaning: This leitmotif is used during 3 moments of conflict between Billy and Agatha, especially as Billy threatens Agatha.

Notable examples:

  • 0:39:52 (E6): Billy tells Agatha he doesn’t need her anymore.
  • 0:29:47 (E9): Billy attempts to banish Agatha.

Danger Ostinato

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

3

0

0

0

0

0

0

3

0.33

Meaning: Used exclusively in episode 3 in moments of danger, usually with Sharon. Chromatic!

Notable examples:

  • Sous Vide” - 0:54 (E3): The coven carries an unconscious Sharon to the kitchen as water floods in.

Returning Leitmotif Analysis

(Ordered by decreasing number of appearances)

“Agatha All Along” (from WandaVision)

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

7

0.78

Meaning: This started as a song by Robert and Kristen Anderson-Lopez from episode 7 of WandaVision, which was used to reveal that Agatha Harkness was the catalyst for certain events of the show. The song is the namesake for this show, and is used exclusively in the score of the first episode to build towards Agatha escaping the spell that Wanda trapped her in at the end of WandaVision. The first three notes are used especially often in moments that make “Agnes” question what is happening. This all leads to a climactic statement when Agatha escapes.

Notable examples:

Wanda’s Theme (from WandaVision)

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

0

0

3

0.33

Meaning: This leitmotif was used in WandaVision to represent Wanda Maximoff, AKA The Scarlet Witch. In Agatha All Along, it is revealed that Teen/Billy is a reincarnation of her son, and her leitmotif is used in scenes where he learns about her.

Notable examples:

Love/Family Leitmotif (from WandaVision)

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

2

0

3

0.33

Meaning: This leitmotif was used in WandaVision to represent the family that Wanda Maximoff created. It is officially known as the “Wanda & Vision Love Theme”, but I believe it is more fittingly labeled as a “Family Leitmotif” due to its usage for Wanda’s love of her children as well as Vision. It is used in Agatha All Along in moments when Billy is learning about his family, specifically his brother.

Notable examples:

Agatha Harkness Leitmotif (from WandaVision)

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

0.11

Meaning: This leitmotif was used in WandaVision to represent Agatha Harkness and her villainous actions. While Agatha is given a new theme in this show, the previous leitmotif returns in episode 5 when the ghost of Agatha’s mother describes how she was born evil. The musical choice harkens back to her villainous deeds from WandaVision.

Notable examples:

  • Salem” - 0:09 (WandaVision E8)
  • Witchnapped“- 0:21 (WandaVision E8)
  • Knight of Wands” - 1:48 (Agatha All Along E5): Agatha talks with her mother’s ghost, who condemns her as born evil.

Hex Ostinato (from WandaVision)

Appearances per Episode

Total

Average

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0.11

Meaning: This ostinato was used in WandaVision to accompany scenes about the Westview hex and the mystery surrounding it. It is reprised very quietly in episode 9 of Agatha All Along when Billy and Agatha discuss how Billy created the Witches’ Road (his own hex).

Notable examples:

  • Mission Failure” - 1:21 (WandaVision E4)
  • 0:24:20 - Agatha All Along E9: Billy and Agatha discuss how he created the road.

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