Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Daredevil: Born Again
Daredevil: Born Againepisode 8 might be one of the most memorable in the series after it included one of the bestMCUneedle drops since “Like a Prayer” inDeadpool & Wolverine. With just one episode remaining inDaredevil: Born Againseason 1, it is safe to say that Daredevil’s latest solo outing has struck the right chord with MCU fans. The series started strong and remained consistent despite some criticisms being leveled at such decisions askilling off Muse inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 7 before the compelling new villain got much of a chance to establish himself.
Nevertheless,Daredevil: Born Againepisode 8was a return to form. Daredevil, Kingpin, and Bullseye fully embrace the roles for which they are so beloved, with tensions bubbling over by the conclusion. Matt Murdock has become completely disillusioned by the system and how it fails innocent people yet props up villains like his nemesis, Kingpin. Taking matters into his own hands, Daredevil attempts to get to the bottom of Foggy’s death and the mastermind behind the assassination. This led to a near-confrontation at a formal event, where an escaped Bullseye proceeds to wreak havoc.
Daredevil: Born Again Episode 8’s Ending Song Is “Storm Cloud Rising”
Sung By The Florida Mass Choir
In the final shots ofDaredevil: Born Again,episode 8, Matt Murdock halts Bullseye’s assassination attempt on Kingpin by leaping in front of the bullet, saving his arch-nemesis’s life. The ensuing chaos plays out in slow motion, but the impact of the moment is punctuated as Matt’s body hits the floor. As soon as it does,Daredevil: Born Againepisode 8’s needle drop hits with “Storm Cloud Rising” by the Florida Mass Choirwith the line “I see the lightning flash, I see the lightning flashing.”
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TheDaredevil: Born Againepisode 8credits list this song as “Storm Cloud Rising, Let’s Go Home.” The gospel song is mostly composed of repeated lyrics, including the aforementioned, “I wanna see Jesus,” and “I’m going home.“The religious connotations are linked to Matt Murdock’s own faith, while the declaration of wishing to see Jesus is likely linked to Matt Murdock being close to death, with the final shot showing him bleeding out on the ground. This certainly doesn’t mean that Matt is about to die, but the needle drop is easily one of the MCU’s most memorable.
Why “Storm Cloud Rising” Is Such A Great MCU Needle Drop
The Choral Track Now Sits Alongside Other Iconic Needle Drops In The MCU
Daredevil: Born Againhas just provided the latest in a long line of stellarneedle drops in the MCU.The MCU has a proven track record when it comes to dropping pre-existing tracks at opportune moments, dating as far back as the MCU’s inaugural movie, 2008’sIron Man. Among the most iconic and recognizable are:
The needle drop is also an effective tool as it cuts through the typically instrumental soundtrack to which the audience is accustomed.
The “Storm Cloud Rising” needle drop is most evocative of one of the MCU’s most recent, however. Namely, the choir cover of Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” inDeadpool & Wolverine.The use of choral music certainly intensifies the impact of the moment, adding a layer of spirituality to an already powerful scene.
Deadpool & Wolverine’s “Like a Prayer” cover is a popular song for online creators to play over other emotive MCU moments like the Battle of Earth inAvengers: Endgame.
The needle drop is also an effective tool as it cuts through the typically instrumental soundtrack to which the audience is accustomed.The impact of Matt Murdock’s injury inDaredevil: Born Againepisode 8 is intensified by the track, even if it won’t lead to his death (Daredevil: Born Againseason 2 is confirmed, after all). It’s hard to deny that “Storm Cloud Rising” will be one of the most memorable needle drops in the MCU.
