Quick Facts
| Title | Normal People |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Based On | Normal People by Sally Rooney |
| Network | Hulu (BBC Three co-production) |
| Release Date | April 29, 2020 (United States) |
| Starring | Daisy Edgar-Jones, Paul Mescal |
| Seasons | 1 (limited series, 12 episodes) |
Normal People Soundtrack: Sally Rooney’s biggest sell-out is the novel Normal People. The story is set in rural Ireland and then Dublin, with the series following Connell and Marian, who fall in love over several years and meet at school before external attractions prevail.
Release date: April 29, 2020 (United States)
Genres: Drama, Romance
Official Synopsis: Follows Marianne and Connell, from different backgrounds but in the same small town in Ireland, as they weave in and out of each other’s romantic lives.
Normal People Soundtrack
Like other acclaimed teen and young-adult romances, Hulu’s Normal People leans heavily on its soundtrack to underscore the emotional intimacy between its two leads, Connell and Marianne.
The entire series is not about talent, and it is not limited to just on-screen. It is also in the perfectly curated soundtrack.
- Warped Window– Anna Mieke: The song was released in 2019 from the album Idle Mind by artist Anna Mieke. You can listen to this song on Spotify.
- Did It To Myself – Orla Gartland: The song by Orla Gartland was released in 2019 and later appeared on her Freckle Season EP (2020). The song genre is Alternative/Indie, Pop.
- Hide and Seek – Imogen Heap: The song was released in 2005 on the album Speak for Yourself by artist Imogen Heap.
- Horn – Nick Drake: This song was released in 1972 on the album Pink Moon.
- Angeles – Elliott Smith: This song is from 1997 and is part of the album Either/Or by artist Elliott Smith.
- Hey Now (Arty Remix) – London Grammar
- Only You – Yazoo: The song was released in 1982 on artist Yazoo’s album Upstairs at Eric’s
- Locked In – The Lock-In: This is part of the album The Lock-In by the artist The Lock-In.
- Drop – Hope Sandoval and the Warm Inventions: Hope Sandoval’s Song and Warm Invention was released by Bavarian Fruit Bread Album in 2001.
- Undertow – Lisa Hannigan: This song was released in 2016 by the album At Swim.
- La Lune – Billie Marten is part of the album Writing of Blues and Yellows, released in 2016 by artist Billie Marten.
- Skate – Tycho, Saint Sinner: Skate song by Tycho.
- Make You Feel My Love – One Brun: Make You Feel My Love Song by artist Ane Brun in 2017. It is part of the album Leave Me Breathless.
- Too Much – Carly Rae Jepsen: Too Much by Carly Rae Jepsen’s song and genre pop song on the album Dedicated in 2019.
- We Played Some Open Chords And Rejoiced, for the Earth Had Circled the Sun Yet Another Year’ – A Winged Victory for the Sullen
- Metroma – The Sei: sei’s song was released in 2018 by artist The Sei. The genre of the song is dance/electronic.
- Dandelion – Jealous of the Birds: The song was released in 2016 by Parma Violets on the album Artist: Jealous of the Birds.
- Rare – Selena Gomez: The song was released on the 2020 album Rare by artist Selena Gomez, receiving the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Soundtrack Song.
- 99 Luftballons – Nena: This song of Nena was released in 1983 by the artist Nena
- Berlin – RY X: RY X’s song was released by Don in 2016
- Scene Suspended – Jon Hopkins: The song John Hopkins was released in 2020 on the album Scene Suspended, composed by John Hopkins.
- Everything I Am Is Yours – Villagers: The song was released in 2015 on the album Darling Arithmetic (Bonus Track Version).
- Strange Weather – Anna Calvi, David Byrne: Anna Calvi’s song was released by artist Anna Calvi in 2013.
- Dogwood Blossom – Fionn Regan: Fionn Regan’s Song was released in 2011 by artist Fionn Regan from the album 100 Acres of Sycamore.
- Sometimes – Goldmund: The song was released in 2015 by artist Keith Kenniff and is part of the album Sometimes
- If You Stuff It All Down Deep Inside – Department of Forever: It is part of the album Flickering Light, released in 2020 by the artist Department of Forever.
- Hate Dah – Super Silly: Released by Long Mile Road Album in 2019.
- Dear SJ – Alex Gough: The song by Alex Gough was released in 2021 on the Bonus Features album (Live at the Clinic 2020).
- Never Ending Circles – CHVRCHES: It is part of the album Every Open Eye by artist CHVRCHES, released in 2015, and the song genre is Children’s Music, Alternative/Indie, Dance/Electronic, Pop, and Rock.
- Maybe– SOAK: This artist is part of the album Grim Town, released in 2019 by SOAK.
- Gimme Life– TNAN, Viktoria Liv: This song was released in 2019 by the album Gimme Life
- I Know’ – August Roads: It is part of the album Highs and Lows, released in 2019
- I Never Got Off The Bus – Tebi Rex, Local Boy: It is part of the album The Young Will Eat the Old, released in 2019.
- Alone – 7th Obi: This song was released in 2019 by the album Alone
- Deep Blue – Mango X MathMan: The song by Mango X MathMan was released in 2019 on the Casual Work album.
- You and I – Caribou: The song was released in 2021 by artist Dan Snaith and is part of the album Suddenly Remixes.
- Tell Me So – Herb Johnson: The song was released in 2006 by artist Herb Johnson and is part of the album Remember Me.
- Highs and Lows – August Roads: The song was released in 2019 by artist August Roads and is part of the album Highs And Lows.
- Dance 4 Sorrow – Francis Lung: The song was released in 2016 by artist Francis Lung and is part of the album Mother’s Son, Vol. 2.
- Go Wild – Friedberg: The song was released in 2016 by artist Francis Lung and is part of the album Go Wild.
- Nikes – Frank Ocean: The song was released in 2016 by artist Frank Ocean and is part of the album Blonde.
- Hazeldene – Royal Yellow: The song was released in 2018 by artist Royal Yellow and is part of the album Hazeldene.
- I’m Happy Without You – Ann Byers: The song was released in 2000 by artist Ann Byers and is part of the album The Northern Soul of Philadelphia.
- Smoke– Gia Margaret: The song was released by Gia Margaretby artist Francis Lung and is part of the album There’s Always Glimmer.
- It’s Alright – delish, Strange Boy: The song was released in 2020 by artist Delush and is part of the album The Journey to Zero.
- It’s Okay With Me – Broadway Express: The song was released in 2020 by artist Delush and is part of the album The Journey to Zero.
- Love Will Tear Us Apart – Nerina Pallot: The song was released in 2020 by artist Broadway Express and is part of The Evolution of Music album.
- Groovy Train – The Farm: The song was released in 1991 by artist The Farm and is part of the album Spartacus.
- Good Times – Ellie Mae Rose: The song was released in 2018 by artist Ellie Mae Rose and is part of the album Good Times.
- Breathe – CamelPhat, Christoph, Jem Cooke: The song was released in 2020 by artist Cristoph, CamelPhat, and is part of the album Dark Matter.
- The Subterranean Heart – Mount Alaska: The song was released in 2019 by artist Mount Alaska and is part of the album Wave Atlas: Season One.
- No Such Thing – Yumi And The Weather: The song was released in 2018 by artist Yumi and the Weather and is part of the Yumi And The Weather album.
- Can’t Move One– Wild Youth: The song was released in 2019 by artist Wild Youth and is part of the album The Last Goodbye – EP.
- Cannibal Tree – Yankee
- Old Bear – Cloth
- Klangfall’ (piano version) – Joep Beving
You can listen to the complete Normal People soundtrack below:
Source of Normal People Soundtrack: Vulture
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Normal People based on a book?
Yes. The Hulu/BBC Three limited series is based on Sally Rooney’s acclaimed 2018 novel of the same name.
Who stars in Normal People?
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal star as Marianne and Connell, the two leads whose relationship spans several years from secondary school in rural Ireland into their university years in Dublin.
Is there an official Normal People soundtrack playlist?
Yes. Hulu released an official Spotify playlist featuring the songs used throughout the series, mixing Irish indie-folk artists like Anna Mieke and Orla Gartland with established acts such as Imogen Heap, Nick Drake, and CHVRCHES.
Who sings “Warped Window” in Normal People?
“Warped Window” is performed by Irish singer-songwriter Anna Mieke, from her 2019 debut album Idle Mind.
Where can I watch Normal People?
Normal People streams on Hulu in the United States and on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.
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