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.
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
*This specific phrase appears several times, but general dulcimer flutters are also used frequently to represent Nicky
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 | |
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 |
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. | |
0:36:35 | The Ballad of the Witches' Road | Bold brassy statement as the coven begins walking down the Witches’ Road. |
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 |
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. | |
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 |
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 |
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. | |
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. | |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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. | |
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 |
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 |
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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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