WaterTower Music has announced the release of "I Played The Fool (Main Title Theme)," the official main title theme from the brand-new HBO Original series "Rooster" created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses.
The song is performed by Michael Stipe and Andrew Watt and is available now on all major digital streaming platforms.
"I Played The Fool (Main Title Theme)" brings together two Grammy Award-winning artists for the first time, pairing one of the most sought-after producers and collaborators in modern music, Andrew Watt, with Michael Stipe, the legendary former frontman of the iconic band R.E.M.
"I Played The Fool" marks Stipe's first new song in three years, making the track a highly anticipated return for the acclaimed artist. The track showcases Stipe's unmistakable voice paired with Watt's bold contemporary production, creating a striking and memorable introduction to the series.
Produced and co-performed by Watt, the song also features Travis Barker on drums and Josh Klinghoffer on guitar and piano. Anchored by Barker's driving percussion and Klinghoffer's atmospheric instrumentation, the track delivers a striking and cinematic opening to Rooster.
Stipe said he is thrilled to lend his voice to "Rooster," adding, "As a giant fan of everyone involved, it's a real honor to be included with 'I Played The Fool.'"
Watt adds, "Michael Stipe is a hero of mine. A chance to write a song with him was that of a dream…He is one of the true great songwriters of this lifetime and he did what only he could do on this song. He sets 'Rooster' off to the moon by making you laugh and cry at the same time with the best clapping tv theme song since Friends."
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