How did Dexter make a TV audience sympathize with a serial killer? No question, it took an ingenious premise, great writing, great direction…and a stellar ensemble cast headed by lead actor Michael C. Hall. But long-time viewers of the show know there was another “character” that played a huge role in the series: the soundtrack.

 

From Rolfe Kent’s unforgettable title theme to the well-chosen Latin-tinged tunes that fit the Miami setting to composer Daniel Licht’s brilliant themes, the score of Dexter commented on the action even as it amplified its emotional power. Special mention must be made of the late Licht’s work, which employed Latin and electronic elements to portray Dexter’s warm and cold sides; among the favorites here are “Astor’s Birthday Party” and the haunting “Blood Theme” that played over the credits in every episode.

 

In 2007, the Milan label put out a CD and a truncated single-LP soundtrack album containing music from the first season; now, we at Real Gone Music are offering all of the music that appeared on the CD in an expanded double-LP edition. Don’t miss Michael C. Hall’s spoken word pieces, either…perversely pleasurable listening!

 

A1. Dexter Main Title - Rolfe Kent

A2. “Tonight’s the Night” - Michael C. Hall

A3. Conoci La Paz - Beny More

A4. Uruapan Breaks - Kinky

A5. Flores Para Ti - Raw Artistic Soul feat. Rafael Cortez

B1. “Blood” - Michael C. Hall

B2. Con Mi Guaguanco - Ray Armando

B3. Perfidia - Mambo All Stars

B4. “Sometimes I Wonder” - Michael C. Hall

B5. Born Free - Andy Williams

C1. Dexter Main Title - Kinky

C2. Escalation - Daniel Licht

C3. Shipyard - Daniel Licht

C4. Deborah Loves Rudy/The House - Daniel Licht

C5. I Can’t Kill - Daniel Licht

C6. Voodoo Jailtime - Daniel Licht

C7. New Legs - Daniel Licht

C8. Photo Albums - Daniel Licht

D1. Courting the Night - Daniel Licht

D2. Hide Your Tears - Daniel Licht

D3. Wink - Daniel Licht

D4. Astor’s Birthday Party - Daniel Licht

D5. Epilogue/Bloodroom - Daniel Licht

D6. Blood Theme - Daniel Licht