The Landman series has been surprising for its portrayal of the oil world in Texas. But in addition to the story and the characters, it stands out for its music. The soundtrack is an essential part of the series’ identity: it combines cinematic score with country and Americana songs that reflect the character of the territory and its inhabitants.
The composer is Andrew Lockington
The original music for the series is composed by Andrew Lockington. Its sound is based on:
- acoustic and electric guitars
- strings that generate emotional tension
- atmospheric tones
- discrete but present percussions
The score adds depth and accompanies the inner emotions of the characters. With it, the series creates a sense of open space, silence and environmental harshness.
The musical DNA is country and Americana
Landman also uses songs by contemporary country and Americana artists. These songs connect directly to the cultural landscape of Texas.
This musical style provides:
- authenticity
- sense of place
- connection with rural life
- humanity
When these themes play, they are not mere fillers: they help to understand the characters and their emotional world.
Landman: Season 1 track list
Below are the featured songs from the first season – sorted by episode for maximum clarity.
Episode 1
- “La Diabla” – Xavi
- “No Vacancy” – Treaty Oak Revival
- “Debtor’s Blues” – Vincent Neil Emerson
- “Boomtown” – Treaty Oak Revival
Episode 2
- “Bad Medicine” – Whiskey Myers
- “Another Bad Apple” – Ward Davis
- “Make Me Wanna Smoke” – Ella Langley
Episode 3
- “Snakebite” – Brent Cobb
- “The Bird Hunters” – Turnpike Troubadours
Episode 4
- “All It Takes Is Time” – Joshua Ray Walker
- “Pretty Things” – Michael Martin Murphey
Episode 5
- “Sweet Deception” – Kaitlin Butts
- “Rock and a Hard Place” – Bailey Zimmerman
Episode 6
- “Shot Glass” – Cole Swindell
- “West Texas In My Eye” – The Panhandlers
Episode 7
- “Faces” – Turnpike Troubadours
- “Old Songs” – Zach Bryan
Episode 8
- “Color Me Lucky” – Mickey Guyton
- “Heaven Sent” – Catie Offerman
Landman: Season 2 track list
Episode 1
- “Wolf Song” – Andrew Lockington
- “Nothing You Can Do” – Turnpike Troubadours
- “Game I Can’t Win” – Charley Crockett
- “The Devil Plies His Trade” – Turnpike Troubadours
Episode 2
- “Somewhere Down the Line” – Jason Boland & The Stragglers
- “In the Darkness” – Sarah Jarosz
- “Evangeline” – Turnpike Troubadours
Episode 3
- “Dead Man’s Curve” – William Clark Green
- “Everything and More” – Kaitlin Butts
Episode 4
- “Painted Blue” – The Panhandlers
- “I Think I Love Her” – Dylan Gossett
Episode 5
- “Mammas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” – Waylon Jennings
- “The Weary Kind” – Ryan Bingham
Episode 6
- “Work Song” – Hootie & The Blowfish
- “Southbound” – Carrie Underwood
Episode 7
- “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” – Sons of the Pioneers
- “Like a Hurricane” – Neil Young
Episode 8
“Goodbye Old Friend” – The Wilder Blue
“Texas Moon” – Leon Bridges & Khruangbin
