Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler is breaking down how “Beautiful Ruins,” ‘s impactful performance in the most recent, fourth season of , came to be. Wexler, whose eponymous Freddy Wexler Company also produces television and film and acts as its own record label and publishing company, has been involved with the show since season two. The 38-year-old created the viral song “Mon Soleil,” which Park performed in the second season.
Wexler’s company also acted as the record label for the latest season’s soundtrack. “My role before season four was really to bring one original song per season to life, which Darren Starr would sort of just seamlessly weave into the storyline,” Wexler tells . “It’s a unique experience to write and produce a song for a diegetic series where the song actually plays such a critical role in the story itself.
” “Beautiful Ruins,” much like “Mon Soleil,” has gained traction amongst fans of the Netflix streaming series. Wexler notes that the song, despite the fact its a ballad, which he says is harder to break through, is actually outperforming “Mon Soleil” in organic growth. “Aside from the song, and aside from Ashley’s performance and voice, I really think a large part of this is a huge part of this is Darren’s vision and writing, and then the director Andy Fleming, his direction,” Wexler says.
“Beautiful Ruins” was recorded during a 36-hour trip to Rome. Wexler credits his wife for the p.
