Was the diagetic music in The Expanse specifically written for the show?

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I'm referring to the music that the characters are listening to within the show, not the music that accompanies the scenes.

To me, this music sounds more futuristic or something that has been written to fit within the setting of the show.

Some examples:

S3:E7 – Where Manéo is seen slingshotting around the planets and finally into the ring.

S5:E2/3 – Where Drummers crew are celebrating around the table.

https://www.tunefind.com/show/the-expanse/season-3/63810#songs — Valorum, Dec 21 '20 at 11:04
@Valorum - thanks for the edit and I've learnt a new word :) — Yellaks, Dec 21 '20 at 11:49
Not only that, but I've corrected a significant mistake because "actual music" is another (film school) word for "diagetic music", which I only learned today. — Valorum, Dec 21 '20 at 11:54

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 21 '20 at 11:11

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The first song you're referring to (where he slingshots around the ring) is Highway Star by Deep Purple, written in 1972.

That being said, that particular arrangement was written by Cory Todd and was specifically for the show.

answered Dec 21 '20 at 11:11

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Now I know why it sounded familiar. (Just now binge watching expanse) – KorvinStarmast Feb 15 '22 at 22:18

Was the diagetic music in The Expanse specifically written for the show?

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