The soundtrack of the HBO series is known for its evocative use of classical and contemporary music:
Within the series, the characters frequently refer to a "piece" as a produced segment for their show, News Night : The Newsroom
: In the episode "Contempt," a montage features an arrangement of Schubert's "Ave Maria" (though the pianist is technically reading Gounod's setting on-screen). The soundtrack of the HBO series is known
: An analysis of the show's commitment to journalistic integrity and "truth, honesty, and equality". 3. Fictional News Segments Fictional News Segments : This American folk song
: This American folk song is used as a central emotional piece in the penultimate episode of the series, often cited by fans and critics as a high point of the show. 2. Notable Opinion Pieces
: Composed by Thomas Newman , the opening theme is a brass-heavy, aspirational orchestral piece that sets the show's idealistic tone.