# How Wolverine's Dark Folk Soundtrack Came to Life > David Fleming crafts 'dark folk' soundtrack for Marvel's Wolverine game. - Title: How Wolverine's Dark Folk Soundtrack Came to Life · NME - Summary: David Fleming crafts 'dark folk' soundtrack for Marvel's Wolverine game. Composer David Fleming created a dark folk soundtrack for Marvel's Wolverine game… - Keywords: wolverine, marvel, dark folk, soundtrack, david fleming, insomniac games, marvel's wolverine, joe, music, culture, Wolverine's, Dark - Source: NME — https://nme.com/features/gaming-features/marvel-wolverine-game-soundtrack-interview-david-fleming-widows-bay-3973634 - Published: 2026-10-21T14:15:13+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: wolverine, marvel, dark folk, soundtrack, david fleming, insomniac games, marvel's wolverine, joe, music, culture ## Wolverine's violent nature Marvel's Wolverine is a violent game where players hack through henchmen, Sentinels, and cybernetic soldiers. > I love the feral nature of Wolverine as much as everyone but I also understand that his rage comes from his pain. ## Wolverine's emotional depth The game shows Wolverine's softer side through horror-infused side quests and romantic connections with Jean Grey. > There's this conflict between his brutal animalistic side and something much more human and vulnerable. ## David Fleming's background Composer David Fleming has worked on Widow's Bay, The Last of Us, James Gunn's Superman, and Blue Planet 2. > He helped soundtrack HBO's The Last Of Us adaptation alongside game composer Gustavo Santaolalla. ## Wolverine's unique character Wolverine is not a typical superhero; he has a conflict between his lone wolf nature and his desire to help people. > He doesn't hide behind an alter ego, but there is this conflict between this lone wolf character and somebody who feels compelled to help people. ## Insomniac's vision Game developers Insomniac wanted to capture Wolverine's full character, not just his 'badass' persona. > They wanted to capture the full scope of his character, rather than just 'Wolverine The Badass'. ## Dark folk inspiration Fleming created a whiskey-soaked soundtrack inspired by Johnny Cash and Clint Eastwood films. > I wanted to capture this, sort of, dark folk sound. ## Joshua Tree recordings Fleming recorded early sessions in Joshua Tree desert with acoustic guitar and whiskey. > I needed the grit of a guitar. ## Jean Grey's role Jean Grey, a mutant with telekinetic abilities, bonds with Wolverine through shared trauma and loneliness. > There's a lot of loneliness to Jean, but there's also a lot of power too. ## Jean's music Lara Somogyi's harp and Yvette Young's guitar create haunting electronic sounds for Jean Grey's sections. > The sound just came from thinking about what her character's experience must be like every day. ## Wolverine's softer side Songs like 'Twin Flame' blend dark folk and frantic electronics to explore Wolverine's melancholy. > They're both reluctant superheroes. They've gone through so much loss, they've both learned to push people away. ## Gustavo Santaolalla's influence A conversation with Gustavo Santaolalla about The Last of Us shaped Fleming's approach to scoring. > We were talking about The Motorcycle Diaries and Brokeback Mountain. ## Wolverine's soundtrack release The soundtrack is available to stream now after two years of development. > It was a dream project. ## Key takeaway Composer David Fleming created a dark folk soundtrack for Marvel's Wolverine game that blends Wolverine's violent and vulnerable sides.