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Carrie's Music Inspiration: Religious Trauma Fuels Haute & Freddy's Hit
14 Oct
Summary
- Religious trauma inspired Haute & Freddy's hit song 'Shy Girl.'
- Mike Flanagan made 'Shy Girl' the musical foundation for his Carrie adaptation.
- Haute & Freddy's music defines the sonic identity of the new Carrie series.
Mike Flanagan's recent adaptation of Carrie features the music of the Los Angeles duo Haute & Freddy, whose song "Shy Girl" served as a profound inspiration. Haute, one of the band's members, revealed that "religious trauma and the journey of being true to yourself" heavily influenced the creation of "Shy Girl." This theme resonated deeply with Flanagan, who stated that the band's music became the show's "musical identity very early" in production.
Flanagan was so captivated by "Shy Girl" that he adjusted the series' narrative, stating, "It made me rewrite episode 8 to get it into the series." He elaborated that the song and the band's album, Big Disgrace, became the "foundation of our musical score." The series prominently features Haute & Freddy's tracks, with even Carrie herself wearing one of their shirts, a detail that highlights the band's integral role in the show's modern retelling of the classic story.
