I think what made this scene so powerful, was the fact that all the people Vecna targeted had problems in their lives, whether it was abuse, depression or PTSD. Vecna represents all the demons they have to fight inside but eventually let it win and give up, however in Max’s case she had gone through pain losing billy, abuse from her step father, dealing with alcoholic mother and worse shutting out her friends. However was able to fight the demons she had inside and run back up the hill to the light in her life. This scene in my opinion is telling everyone who struggles with these things to never give up and let your demons win, cause life is precious.
Just want to say I want to thank all the likes for this comment it means so much, as someone who went through a dark stage of depression this scene hit me hard, and I acknowledged it instantly. Your support means the world.
Dear Billy, I don’t know if you can even hear this. Two years ago, I would have said ‘That’s ridiculous, impossible. But that was before I found out about alternation dimensions and monsters, so… I’m just going to stop assuming that I know anything. So much has happened since you left. Your dad was a total mess. He and my mom started getting into fights. Bad fights. I don’t think he could stand being here without you. So he left. And he didn’t leave Mom much. She’s taken an extra job, and we moved to that lovely trailer park off Kerley. Basically, ever since you left, everything’s been a total disaster. And the worst part is, I can’t tell anyone why you’re gone. I can’t tell them that you saved El’s life. That you saved my life. I play that moment back in my head all the time. And sometimes I imagine myself running to you, pulling you away. I imagine that if I had, that you would still be here. And everything would be right again. I imagine that we could’ve become friends. Good friends, like a real brother and sister. And I know that’s stupid. You hated me. I hated you. But I thought that maybe we could try again. But that’s not what happened. I just stood there and I watched. For a while, I tried to be happy. Normal. But I think that maybe a part of me died that day too. And I haven’t told anyone this. I just can’t. But I had to tell you. Before it’s too late. If you can even hear this. I really hope that you can. I’m sorry. I’m so, so sorry, Billy. Love, your shitty little sister, Max
Max's story arc was a great metaphor for someone struggling with depression. You can be surrounded by a hundred people, have the support of friends and loved ones but its sometimes not enough to help you with what is happening in your mind. That scene of her coming close to succumbing to all the pain but finding strength in all the good that was always present but obscured; that is something people with depression deal with everyday. It really can feel like an uphill battle to make it from one day to the next. Be kind to each other because we are all fighting epic battles of survival.
My only critique is that the song was not Loud enough in the scene to really give it the impact it needed but it was a great use of Pop music in TV show
@@amandanelson6142 100%. I thought they were going to kill her, and after the memories start flooding in, the waterworks went full tilt. I sobbed so hard.
I just finished S4 Part 1, and I was completely broken after watching Episode 4. That ending shattered my heart, and I just had to make a cover of the Orchestral Version of "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush. Would you like me to cover other Stranger Things Themes? Let me know!
its not just stranger things, but pruig igoe and prophecies by philip glass, the ost that played at the end of episode 7 would be awesome if you covered it
The best part of the depression symbolism is that her friends and loved ones can only open a pathway. She still has to want to survive and go through it herself.
This was the best scene in the whole show man. It captivated personality, emotion, and a climax. I started crying because I thought max was really gonna die but I'm glad they saved her 🙏
I'm not going to lie... this scene, coupled with the fact that this is one of my favorite songs of all time... added to the fact that Maxine is probably my favorite character on the show... I was in tears during this scene. I literally shouted "YESSS!!!!!!!!!" when she made it out. Probably one of the best scenes in Stranger Things history. EDIT: Max... christ...
This scene is one of my most favorite movie scenes now, I didn't think the series could get much better, season 4 has the same spark season 1 has but better. I'm in awe
But how she escaped from there..when devil was so strong to kill anyone anywhere anytime even without being there but max was right there in front of him and she escaped! Killed my brain cells!
@@3pm479 the explanation I came away with was “pain and despair;” or more importantly… hope and a reason to keep going. The monster (I won’t say what it’s real name is) feeds off of a lot, but in particular these two things. It’s particularly fond of those who have suffered traumatically in the past. Those who may be operating with zero hope and faith. Max escapes because the Kate Bush song essentially gives her reason to have faith again. It gives her hope. These are two things that work against her despair and lack of hope for the world. It reminds her that she can still overcome this trauma. This also works part and parcel with the subject matter of the song, Kate Bush gives her hope beyond the pain she felt, witnessing Billy’s death and never getting that chance to say goodbye. That’s really what ALL of the monster’s victims needed… just a little hope in a dark work world. Something to keep going. Sadly for the three of them… they all gave up and submitted. Max never gave up. That’s not to say the monster will keep going for her, but that song keeps her strong and moving past her pain.
This scene, in my opinion, represents the real essence of ST. A beautiful and harsh allegory of childhood and all events which makes us transform towards adult life. As children, we are scared of the monsters of the outer world, whereas when we start to grow other monsters show up, the monsters inside us. Those which block our development and for sure the most difficult to face. While the Demogorgon symbolized those monsters from the other world, Vecna represents the monsters inside. The one which feeds from our insecurity, the guilt, the depression…most of them from childhood traumas and events. The 4 season, again, in my opinion, represents this stage in life. The one in which if you are strong enough, you will succeed, while if you don’t, you will become a lost soul throughout your life.
Last year it was my favorite song and it will be again after just having finished the fourth episode! That ending though i wish i had friends like them
Stranger Things' music team needs more recognition. All of the song they used since the beginning of the show and in their trailers are just absolutely masterpieces!! I can't fathom how much I love this song🦋🖤
You do realize a LOT of the songs used are just plain old 80's top of the charts bangers, right? They deserve recognition for the opening alone though.
This episode was the first piece of media in recent years to successfully convince me of a death fake-out. The whole time I was like “Ain’t no way she dies here, she’s part of the main cast they can’t kill her off” then when it changes to her running, the environment decimating around her, the memory flashbacks, I genuinely started to worry that this was the end for Max, that she would die just before making it out, and the massive wave of relief I felt when she actually did survive. Props to you Duffer Brothers for the ending that is EP 4
I was the same. It's the first time in a long time that I wasn't sure if they were just going to just pull the trigger on her right there. Not since I saw Frodo dangling off the cliff had I felt anything like panic for a character. This is the highlight of the season for sure.
Same!! I literally started bawling from the relief. The fear and the near loss of hope was insane. The soft instrumental of the song just made it that much more incredible.
This scene in Stranger Things, magnificently filmed, highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with great friends. Who can truly light our way home through the hardest of times.
I recently turned 30...and as someone who battles extreme depression on a daily basis, this whole scene hit me deep inside. Music has saved me time and time again from my darkest moments...I may not have friends to keep me up anymore, but music will always be here. And for that I am grateful. Thank you for this amazing cover
I lost a lot of People too recently things can and will get better. I believe in that stay strong you are not alone even if it feels like it. There is much more to life for you just need to find it.
There's a reason it's become a trope. Friends can be there in your darkest times, whenever you need them, whether you want them or not. They can be someone to listen to you, someone to talk to, someone with a shoulder to cry on. Friends truly can be a light to cut through the darkness and fog around you, just as they both did literally and metaphorically for Max right in this moment.
I also like the subversion that Arcane did -- when Vi told Powder to think of their friendship but all Powder remembered is the guilt and bad memories.
I almost cried during this scene because it wasn't the actual music bringing her back it was the love she had and was given. It reminded her of that love subconsciously. It broke through the pain and darkness she had (and that was around her).
I'm a aspiring writer, and it's scenes like this that ignite my passion, but this scene in particular is just on a whole different level. Max's battle with depression over her brothers death mixing with song about swapping places because she blames herself, wanting to give in to vecna but seeing just how much her friends care giving her the strength to fight that urge, the whole theme of growing up and the the types of monsters we face going from childish monster under our beds to actual inner demons, holy shit this scenes amazing. Best thing Netflix has ever produced, and probably the most emotional I've ever gotten over a show.
Well said. I completely agree, this is master level storytelling, up to par with lord of the rings, Star Wars, Harry Potter etc. One of my all time favorite shows for sure.
I already cried because of the scene, and now this comment almost made me cry too because it perfectly summed up the emotions and thoughts I had during the scene too :')
She was ready to leave, got all her affairs in order, handed out those letters and had that phenomenal goodbye scene at Billy's headstone. In the end, she chose life. If you ever find yourself running up that hill, there's no guarantee that you'll be as strong as Max. All you can do is try, and it doesn't have to be your best try, you can half-ass the try, it doesn't matter. Even the smallest try is good enough.
@@thedragonsunicorn she lost her brother and gave up on life like she didn't try anymore she was just breathing. She didn't commit suicide but she cut herself from everyone and anything, from we friends etc, and she was very pessimistic
This is one of those rare moments in music history where an extremely gifted artist takes an incredibly powerful torch, and just runs with it... Samuel Kim heard the last 10 seconds of episode four and knew what must be done... Thank you Samuel Kim for your gift and talent - Forever grateful for this absolutely beautiful orchestral version!!
"knew what must be done" Let's not overlook the work ST's music team and specifically Rob Simonsen did as well in that awesome scene! A bit more Cinematic Score but they weaved it well in and out of the original piece while leaving room for the effects sounds.
Us GenX have been happily updating from vinyl to CD, remastered CD, remixed CD and to streaming since the 80's. It's also been covered a bunch of times, used in many shows and movies. So don't worry. Kate has been getting plenty of royalties for the last 37 years. This time it'll be a bumper pay day thanks to Stranger Things, and a new generation will discover just how good she is.
She's a legend. Her albums are unique, all her songs tell a story, her performances were so ahead of its time using mimic or revolutionary effects...so glad a new generation is enjoying her now
This is Max's favourite song because she relates with the lyrics - "make a deal with God and get him to swap our places". This refers to her wanting to swap places with Billy as she feels responsible for his death. Thank you Stranger Things for helping us to rediscover an old classic ❤
I think the writer of this song wants to swap places with them because maybe she deeply loves the person she's talking about and they have changed a lot lately and have been unconsciously hurting her. "You don't wanna hurt me, but see how deep the bullet lies" She wants to understand why they're doing what they're doing, because it's impossible to believe that they would ever really try hurt her or make her feel like that. I also think that a part of her even wants them to see how she's been hurt as a result too and she wants them to see from her perspective. Overall, to me it's about a complicated and messy relationship, which seems to be a result of not talking things through or understanding each other's problems. Maybe it's just the way I see it, maybe it can be interpreted in different ways but idk
I quickly also realized that when I heard the song, that was also my take on the song since I relate to it myself so when I heard her saying it’s her favorite song, I just thought billy 😭😭 I hope we see her happy in the last episode
@@ikeepscreamingbutgodwontan3132 I think your explanation is still accurate, but Kate actually said she wrote it about men vs women and how we can never really understand each other because we absolutely cannot live like the other. If we could strike a deal with God and switch places, though, we'd reach a new level of harmony. I think your interpretation is just as on point, though. It doesn't have to have one interpretation. That's what makes art great. Ultimately the song is about empathy, and empathy applies to so many different situations.
This scene made me UGLY sob. My husband battles with severe depression and idation, and sometimes I feel like Lucas, Dustin, and Steve. While I was so emotional for Max, hoping she will make it out, I was also understanding what my husband feels at the same time. This is so real, and horrifying. Absolutely the best scene Netflix has ever produced.
@Mallory Eilleen..........Well said. I agree with you completely. Not only is it the best scene ever on Netflix, I think it is one of the best scenes in history on any platform. There may have been lots of emotional scenes in the past, but never one where the music married so perfectly with what's being seen on the screen. When the producers chose Kate Bush's song, they jumped from a good scene to an iconic scene just that quickly. You add that to all the personal issues Max was dealing with how unfair it would be for her to die, it swells our emotions. A beautiful song can bring out feelings, I'm sure millions of other people across the country were also "ugly crying."......lol
This scene made me feel something, the flashbacks, the slow mo, the tempo everything... it was a cinematic masterpiece. I cried I was scared to breathe but it made me feel alive for the first time in a long while
Ik the setup is so well executed You know max is 'infected' You know nancy and robin have got the information but have just got to interpret it to dustin Lucas says that Steve shouldn't check on her yet but you know if he doesn't she's dead And dustin doesn't know her favourite song but lucas does pretty great setup with so many moving parts
Everything about this entire scene was so powerful. Hell, even the build up. The feeling when Max realized she would be Vecna’s next victim was so painful! And when Max levitated into the air, I was scared to death, and then her life flashed before her eyes and she was running through that field trying to escape Vecna… all while Running Up That Hill was playing. Cried my fucking eyes out. Stranger Things is beautiful.
I feel like this one is going to have by far the most impact. Esp because of the context it’s used. Music evoking positive memories to overcome grief and sorrow. Combine that with bridging a gap between generations. This episode was a goddam masterpiece.
What really sold it was that Sadie portrayed desperation rather determination. Normally the actors do the whole grit their teeth and kind of look like they are giving 100%. But Sadie took a different direction and portrayed it as someone really pushing beyond their limits and desperate just to survive. It was an amazing performance.
It's remarkable to see the amount of people drawn to this scene, music, the emotion it conveys throughout. It's telling that we're all struggling in some form, be it depression, anxiety, past events in our lives that weigh us down to the point of near collapse. Max pushed everyone away, took on the weight of her regrets alone, nearly drowning her until realizing she wanted to live and let the people in her life that she loved be there for her. I love that music was the only thing able to pierce the curse, as I know that many can relate, in dark times it's sometimes the only thing that can keep your head above water. Powerful scene, the buildup to it and execution was extremely well done, instant emotional pull, and the acting was spot on.
This Episode sends a beautiful message to its viewers and that message anchors on our struggles in this thing called life. We are all humans living different lives dealing with different struggles. Wether it be depression, PTSD, a low self esteem or a death in the family. We all are fighting our own demons and half of us are on the brink of giving up. But like Max we need to understand that this thing called life.. is precious. And if we give up and let these demons win we don’t only let ourselves down but we let the people rooting for us to win down as well. So anybody watching this. Hear me when I say keep going. Keep running up that road. Keep running up that Hill. It’s not gonna be easy but.. it will be worth it in the end. Because in the end you understand the value of life. I love all of you and have a blessed day.
You literally put my thoughts during watich this scene into words, thanks. And same as i cried during watching Max running, i cried while reading this. Whoever you are, I hope you have a good day.
The comment I posted was gonna be used as a commentary with stranger things visuals from episode 4 to compliment the commentary similar to my UA-cam videos. I was gonna post the video on Tiktok and probably other social media platforms. I decided to type it out on here first & seeing the reactions you guys are giving motivates me to make the video. You guys are awesome :,)! I really do mean that. Hearing your responses got me a little bit teary eyed myself. I love y’all man !
This literally made a grown up man cry. Whoever had the idea to complete this powerful scene with Kate Bushs Running up that Hill … was a mastermind! One of the greatest scenes ever made.
Saw this in my recommended, thought it'd be an "alright" cover, but no this really is unbelievably good, you must be insanely talented to produce something like this! :)
This had to be one of the most stressful scenes I've watched in a long time. Literally everything in this episode was setting it up for Max to die, and even as she was running away, I thought there was still a solid chance of her dying right at the goal line. Excellent storytelling all around
This comment is probably never going to be seen but fuck it This music alone already made a perfect scene even more beautiful when it comes to depression in TV it’s always a mixed bag for me sometimes it’s handled good and others it’s handled terribly but Stranger Things made Max depression feel so real to the point I was sad when she was pulled in the upside down because I honestly thought she was going to die and I was so fucking glad to the point I jumped out my seat out of pure happiness. And this also points in a direction that music can help people in tough spots (in Stranger Things it seems to literally mean that lol) like how you can have a rough day sometimes just putting on some music can make it a bit better idk just how I felt through this scene either way it’s a perfect moment in a great show
Nah man, it was the PERFECT metaphor for battling depression and even anxiety. I dealt with a lot of those waking nightmares battling PPA... this season has been really hard for me to watch actually but I had a couple friends sit with me that understand, and I'm glad I did. Mental health is real.
I’m pretty sure after that SCENE everyone watched the end credits just because wanted to listen to that song… And this version of this song gives me a SADNESS but also a HOPE… is there anyone else who feels the same way?
Sorry, as an ancient one (45), I remember hearing this on the radio around '85 or '86. Still a wonderful song, especially with some of the remixes on YT..like this one
This song was such a fantastic choice for the show. The absolute power it holds with each visual is unmatched. Goosebumps. When I listen to the song I'm instantly transported back to the show and her running and I get lost in my thoughts.
You can't help but just fall in love with these characters. It's one of the shows i can watch forever. I introduced this show to most of my friends and they all instantly fell in love with it and am glad this turned out into such a masterpiece this season.
Honestly the concept, characters, and execution of Stranger Things as a whole is so unique that I know for a fact that when it ends, I'll feel this massive crater in my heart.
Not to mention it's amazing that we get to experience this TODAY, I'm not sure if it'll have the same impact in the future generations bc it's literally a show set in 80s but developed in 2016-2022 and we can FEEL that y'know?
Baby listen to me…. Max escaping Vecna is one of the most powerful scenes in stranger things history!!!! That was an epic display of raw emotion, musical score, & cinematography!!!!!!!! A+ and she should sweep all film awards next season!!! I fu$&en cried like a baby!! Scene had me bawling 😭!!! This score is beautifully done
Beautifully done. This scene is so powerful, I think one of the most powerful scenes in recent TV history. It's also incredible that "Running Up That Hill" is No. 1 on the US and UK charts and speaks to the message of the music.
No doubt about that! The "memories" montage with the song playing while she tries to escape - damn. So well done. I liked when the song played the first time and we saw her in her "own world" with everyone else "doing their stuff" at the high school - she clearly wasn't well after what happened and that scene showed that. But then the ep.4's ending... Amazing!
The amount of people who don't seem to understand that the way the song is being used is about her wishing she had died instead of Billy and wanting to "Make a deal with God" to swap places is sort of surprising. If I had to guess, the hopeful tone of the song has people grabbing onto the more positive interpretation. The reason it's positive though is because it's about accepting your trauma, your guilt. She still wishes she could have swapped places with him, but realizes that it's not worth dwelling on because it hurts those still in her life and isn't something she can change. You can't just make feelings of guilt, shame, or regret magically go away, but you can reframe the way that you view and handle those feelings in the future. In my opinion, that is what was intended to be hopeful about this scene. P.S. It is also mirroring the emotional situation Hopper is going through. He was feeling down on himself, lacking value but began to accept what had occurred before and reframed it so that he could regain his motivation to continue on.
It’s got a double meaning Vecna has power over max, then she hears this song and he no longer has control over her. She doesn’t fear him anymore and she literally starts “running up that hill” away from him.
If interpreted that way, only thing that pisses me off is that her and Billy looking back wasnt that close.He was still a jerk.I’m just saying she shouldn’t have that much guilt over his death
Music is open for interpretation, it means different things to different people. For me, it was not about Billy at all & more about her battling the demon of her depression & when faced with death, how she found her will to live. I found the scene so poignant, the way she fought her way back to the pleading voices of those who loved her. Anyone who has battled depression (or addiction) understands how it drags you to the depths of hell. Such an amazing scene!!🙌
Sadie absolutely killed this scene. It was so emotional, so powerful. And the way this song played while she ran upto the others- chills. This was my favourite episode in this part and also can’t wait for the next part!
I usually never cry in front of shows and movies, but this scene made me shed a tear. Guess the music, Sadie's acting, the emotional impact of the scene and the flashbacks to happy times... I wanna cry just thinking about it. Great cover!
This is absolutely gobsmackingly beautiful Samuel. I made a super sad and emotional piano cover too ... there is thunder in our hearts... "I'm still here... I'M STILL HERE" ... ah Max ... I love this song and I'm so happy Kate Bush is having this epic resurgence!
This is the perfect example of why music is one of the greatest experiences life has to offer. It's amazing how just hearing music old or new in a certain context can create so much emotion.
I needed to put my condolences in here as well... I lost my brother too... he wasn’t the most perfect person, but he did have a good heart... he would check on me now and then to see if I was ok... now he is gone... died of COVID he caught from someone, who will not disclose the actual truth of how he passed on... I miss him dearly. 😔
Honestly, Sadie is absolutely incredible and that entire scene give me goosebumps. Not only a great scene, but possibly one of the best scenes throughout the entirety of ST.
This is hauntingly beautiful! Such a powerful and emotional scene from this epsiode, and this song captures that emotion perfectly. It’s now one of my go to songs when I write my fictional horror stories.❤🖤
Very powerful lyrics, weird how songs like this aren't ever mentioned, literally anywhere. I've seen countless "top 80's countdown" videos and never, ever heard this song. I hope Kate Bush is happy that a younger generation is enjoying her work, it is really a powerful song.
This whole sequence is basically an eff you to those voices in your head that tell you to give up, to stop fighting when you're battling depression or other mental health issues and that's why I love it so much. Sadie Sink did such a good job portraying a character who is going through depression and feeling alone but then decides to fight and live
Amazing depiction of depression. Max(could be anyone) suffers from depression and trying to run up the hill, two before her has succumbed to this illness, but because Max has genuine friends, its these bonds that help her break free from this spell of depression and set herself free.
The first thing I thought after watching that scene was 'SAMUEL KIM HAS TO MAKE A REMAKE OF THIS OR I WILL THROW HANDS". Definitely one of the best, if not THE best scene in stranger things.
This was one of the best scenes EVER. The amazing acting when she was running, and the music, it was so dramatic and had me on the edge of my seat. I can barely put it into words how amazing and impactful this scene was.
I could find myself at this scene as I overcame depression. It reminded me how people were trying to help me to come out, in a way you fight not only for you, but for them too. It was such a beautiful and powerful moment, really loved it!!
I been reading, and I dont think people r realising how good this scene is, it really stands out, it was the only part of the visual story telling that I grasped ahold of. And boy did it deliver ive havnt felt so much for a character as I did with max for awhile. She's a great actress 👏 and good job duffer brothers this is the best season yet👍
I love when shows associate a theme with a character and a scene but Kate Bush and Max/Sadie will always be bonded, cemented in history as an iconic dynamic duo. I love playing this song just as much as Max and ST did
It's crazy that some adults say that child actors/actresses are not good because they're young but this show proofs otherwise, alot of child actors are absolutely amazing especially the stranger things cast Edit: To clear things up, I made this because I've personally seen people hate on Child actors.
I've only cried a handful of times at a show or a movie. This scene... The very end of it... Nothing has gotten to me like that before. Well done to the cast and crew. Just... well done.
I always thought, in the hardest of times, when you're ready to give up and let the darkness take you, something as simple as hearing your favorite song... can save your life
Me and my girlfriend we’re practically holding onto one another when this was happening, screaming “go max! You can make it!” All while Vecna tries to steal her from her friends and the only family she has left. Truly legendary. I salute you, Samuel. You make my life brighter. ❤️
Now that I've finished watching season 4 of "Stranger things" this song hits even harder. I'm obsessed with this song right now, and listening it all the time. This orchestral version is just perfect. I hope Max will wake up from her coma and recover. I love her, she deserves a happy ending. She's an incredibly strong character, fighting with Vecna, struggling through depression and probably other mentall illnesses, after witnessing Billy's death.
This episode was insane the way this moved my heart. I was so scared that she wouldn’t make it. Such an amazing moment and what a great season! Can’t wait for the last two episodes
Beautiful scene and music. In this scene Max remember her best memories with her friends (brother? Mother?...) to wake up and decide to survive. For other people (like me) there was no good memories in the past, but there was the potential of best moments in the future, the hope of a better life. And yes the future, my present life, is better than my past.
This particular episode shows about depression problems which teens are suffering from, if they fight or let go of the negative emotions you can survive and music only helps us to remind that there is still good left in us. Thankyou
Your score made this scene so emotional. It's so satisfying to watch Max, who struggles with all things unimaginable for others, break free from Vecna because she wants to keep living, and be more open with her friends. Tears man
This is unbearable for me. When Max gets saved from the trance the soft instrumental version of the song plays and I was thinking if could get a full version of it, that would be great. And now my wish came true. Thankyou Samuel.
when you realize she deep down blamed herself and wanted to end it all, but when she saw that she had friends who cared about her, in fact- loved her and never gave up on her even when she didn't care about herself... hits deep when you've been in that dark place yourself.
That's so amazing. Just think that in 500 years from now people will remember Kate Bush like we mention great composers from the renaissance era. I hope UA-cam will still be alive! 🙏👍
Fighting for survival when I had a devastating stroke in my sleep I fought for 20 hrs before they took me to a hospital. Seeing her fight just blew me away! Netflix you got it! You nailed it! I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
Who's here after S4 Volume 2 finale???
NOOOOOO WHYYYYYYY
Nooooooo😭
“He was not just innocent, Mr Munson he was a Hero”
Mee ! And I’ m crying !
I was breaking down. On multiple occasions. Also that use of the song in the climax was absolutely perfect
me!!! and i'm still in shock
I think what made this scene so powerful, was the fact that all the people Vecna targeted had problems in their lives, whether it was abuse, depression or PTSD. Vecna represents all the demons they have to fight inside but eventually let it win and give up, however in Max’s case she had gone through pain losing billy, abuse from her step father, dealing with alcoholic mother and worse shutting out her friends. However was able to fight the demons she had inside and run back up the hill to the light in her life. This scene in my opinion is telling everyone who struggles with these things to never give up and let your demons win, cause life is precious.
Absolutely perfect comment that summarises my thoughts exactly. Greatly worded. Thanks for writing it up.
Just want to say I want to thank all the likes for this comment it means so much, as someone who went through a dark stage of depression this scene hit me hard, and I acknowledged it instantly. Your support means the world.
@@Icebergshorline hope you are better now ! 🌸 really greatly written comment
Very well said. This scene spoke to the world!
I like this comment a lot
Dear Billy,
I don’t know if you can even hear this. Two years ago, I would have said ‘That’s ridiculous, impossible. But that was before I found out about alternation dimensions and monsters, so… I’m just going to stop assuming that I know anything.
So much has happened since you left. Your dad was a total mess. He and my mom started getting into fights. Bad fights. I don’t think he could stand being here without you. So he left. And he didn’t leave Mom much.
She’s taken an extra job, and we moved to that lovely trailer park off Kerley. Basically, ever since you left, everything’s been a total disaster. And the worst part is, I can’t tell anyone why you’re gone. I can’t tell them that you saved El’s life. That you saved my life. I play that moment back in my head all the time. And sometimes I imagine myself running to you, pulling you away. I imagine that if I had, that you would still be here. And everything would be right again.
I imagine that we could’ve become friends. Good friends, like a real brother and sister. And I know that’s stupid. You hated me. I hated you. But I thought that maybe we could try again. But that’s not what happened.
I just stood there and I watched. For a while, I tried to be happy. Normal. But I think that maybe a part of me died that day too. And I haven’t told anyone this. I just can’t. But I had to tell you. Before it’s too late. If you can even hear this. I really hope that you can.
I’m sorry. I’m so, so sorry, Billy.
Love, your shitty little sister,
Max
bro, can you make a soundtrack as it sounded at minute 1:48 pliiissss
I love that Dacre Montgomery agreed to come back for a cameo in this epic scene.
Billy was a racist !
@@edselgreaves6503 i'm sure hed like to come back more but he's probably hella expensive for a small cameo now lol
did you have to do this to me rn? T~T
Max's story arc was a great metaphor for someone struggling with depression. You can be surrounded by a hundred people, have the support of friends and loved ones but its sometimes not enough to help you with what is happening in your mind. That scene of her coming close to succumbing to all the pain but finding strength in all the good that was always present but obscured; that is something people with depression deal with everyday. It really can feel like an uphill battle to make it from one day to the next. Be kind to each other because we are all fighting epic battles of survival.
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Thank you so so much for your words.
and ultimately realizing you don’t want to die, sometimes once it’s to late. “lucas i don’t wanna die, i’m not ready to go”
Well said
Rest peacefully Chester Bennington
This scene is not just emotional, it also shows how helpless they were actually at that time. Amazing direction and sadie acting.
My only critique is that the song was not Loud enough in the scene to really give it the impact it needed but it was a great use of Pop music in TV show
@@RealBadGaming52 I watched it in the middle of the night with headphones. Def cried 😂
I almost cried
@@amandanelson6142 Same! 🥲
@@amandanelson6142 100%. I thought they were going to kill her, and after the memories start flooding in, the waterworks went full tilt. I sobbed so hard.
I just finished S4 Part 1, and I was completely broken after watching Episode 4.
That ending shattered my heart, and I just had to make a cover of the Orchestral Version of "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush.
Would you like me to cover other Stranger Things Themes? Let me know!
U are incredible for this!!!
its not just stranger things, but pruig igoe and prophecies by philip glass, the ost that played at the end of episode 7 would be awesome if you covered it
Please do a version of Kids or the Upside Down theme.
Were prehistoric planet?
I will need this on Tidal, please be on Tidal.
The best part of the depression symbolism is that her friends and loved ones can only open a pathway. She still has to want to survive and go through it herself.
Underrated comment!
Very aptly said.
This comment deserves more likes
bruh yall make everything so complicated no cap!1 👌😭🤣
@@letsgototheskrr it's not even complicated. Not our fault you can't comprehend a simple symbolism
Sadie Sink’s performance was legendary. She deserves an Emmy for this incredible acting
Sadie
As well as the whole Cast
Lol for running. Why are you soo easily impressed
@@randomcomment5840 I think they mean the whole scene not just running buddy lol.
Sadie
This was the best scene in the whole show man. It captivated personality, emotion, and a climax. I started crying because I thought max was really gonna die but I'm glad they saved her 🙏
Facts!!! Best scene in all the seasons
they love each other and won’t let anyone down😭❤️
I cried too!! Then I kept rewatching it ughhh so good
@@carliemerriweather7760 actress stole the show from 11!
Sadie sinks character arc was amazing this season. They could’ve given her more backstory though 😅
I'm not going to lie... this scene, coupled with the fact that this is one of my favorite songs of all time... added to the fact that Maxine is probably my favorite character on the show... I was in tears during this scene. I literally shouted "YESSS!!!!!!!!!" when she made it out. Probably one of the best scenes in Stranger Things history.
EDIT:
Max... christ...
Not Maxine just Max
i totally agree, everything about this scene was impecable
This scene is one of my most favorite movie scenes now, I didn't think the series could get much better, season 4 has the same spark season 1 has but better. I'm in awe
But how she escaped from there..when devil was so strong to kill anyone anywhere anytime even without being there but max was right there in front of him and she escaped! Killed my brain cells!
@@3pm479 the explanation I came away with was “pain and despair;” or more importantly… hope and a reason to keep going.
The monster (I won’t say what it’s real name is) feeds off of a lot, but in particular these two things. It’s particularly fond of those who have suffered traumatically in the past. Those who may be operating with zero hope and faith. Max escapes because the Kate Bush song essentially gives her reason to have faith again. It gives her hope. These are two things that work against her despair and lack of hope for the world. It reminds her that she can still overcome this trauma. This also works part and parcel with the subject matter of the song, Kate Bush gives her hope beyond the pain she felt, witnessing Billy’s death and never getting that chance to say goodbye. That’s really what ALL of the monster’s victims needed… just a little hope in a dark work world. Something to keep going. Sadly for the three of them… they all gave up and submitted. Max never gave up. That’s not to say the monster will keep going for her, but that song keeps her strong and moving past her pain.
This scene, in my opinion, represents the real essence of ST. A beautiful and harsh allegory of childhood and all events which makes us transform towards adult life. As children, we are scared of the monsters of the outer world, whereas when we start to grow other monsters show up, the monsters inside us. Those which block our development and for sure the most difficult to face. While the Demogorgon symbolized those monsters from the other world, Vecna represents the monsters inside. The one which feeds from our insecurity, the guilt, the depression…most of them from childhood traumas and events. The 4 season, again, in my opinion, represents this stage in life. The one in which if you are strong enough, you will succeed, while if you don’t, you will become a lost soul throughout your life.
It's the modern day buffy set in the 80s
There should be more black characters in kimetsu no yaiba
@@thiagodossantoscosta6688 there are 0 black character in kimetsu no yaiba what are u saying...and please stay away from anime
100%
Thisss is so truee✨
I love how ”Running up that Hill” is now the most played song on iTunes because of this episode
it's not like Kate Bush is famous especially with this song 🤦🏼♀️🤣
@@kakuzu62 It hasn't been famous for a long time. Right after season 4 it became really popular again.
Me not knowing it existed & I love it now …
@@kakuzu62 True but most teens nowadays know it because of ST.
Last year it was my favorite song and it will be again after just having finished the fourth episode! That ending though i wish i had friends like them
Stranger Things' music team needs more recognition. All of the song they used since the beginning of the show and in their trailers are just absolutely masterpieces!!
I can't fathom how much I love this song🦋🖤
NARUTARD?
Couldn't agree more.. The themes and OSTs have been nothing but genius
They need to add some Soundgarden songs
Yeah, they need more recognition for knowing a bunch a songs that anyone with an ounce of musical savvy already knows about. Strewth!!
You do realize a LOT of the songs used are just plain old 80's top of the charts bangers, right? They deserve recognition for the opening alone though.
This scene was the major emotional highlight from Season 04 and gosh it was so well done !!
Again a banger sameul keep the good work up !!
I didn't like how season 4 turned out, but I will admit, this scene made me cry, and it did again listening to this.
@@JonathanMuncherian it’s not over yet…..
@@skin1582 I know
@@JonathanMuncherian what didn't you like?
it's already better than season 3 for me personally
@@Simon25-17 It's the best season by far
This episode was the first piece of media in recent years to successfully convince me of a death fake-out. The whole time I was like “Ain’t no way she dies here, she’s part of the main cast they can’t kill her off” then when it changes to her running, the environment decimating around her, the memory flashbacks, I genuinely started to worry that this was the end for Max, that she would die just before making it out, and the massive wave of relief I felt when she actually did survive. Props to you Duffer Brothers for the ending that is EP 4
I was the same. It's the first time in a long time that I wasn't sure if they were just going to just pull the trigger on her right there. Not since I saw Frodo dangling off the cliff had I felt anything like panic for a character. This is the highlight of the season for sure.
it was definitely nerve inducing although the show hasn't really killed off any main characters to my memory yet so idk
First time in a long time I really felt tension from a show or movie. Other times I’d know it was a tense scene but I haven’t had that feeling.
I was the opposite, I thought she’d die until the music started playing. Music’s how they saved will too
Same!! I literally started bawling from the relief. The fear and the near loss of hope was insane. The soft instrumental of the song just made it that much more incredible.
This scene in Stranger Things, magnificently filmed, highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with great friends. Who can truly light our way home through the hardest of times.
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Screw Your speeches My friend make It worse
Totally... But not only friends. Family who love you unconditionally too. 💜🤍
I recently turned 30...and as someone who battles extreme depression on a daily basis, this whole scene hit me deep inside. Music has saved me time and time again from my darkest moments...I may not have friends to keep me up anymore, but music will always be here. And for that I am grateful. Thank you for this amazing cover
Chroma Skelefox Wow this is such a beautiful message... Every life matters and so does yours. Fighting ! 🤗
I lost a lot of People too recently things can and will get better. I believe in that stay strong you are not alone even if it feels like it. There is much more to life for you just need to find it.
rooting for you ❤️
I am here...be my friend...
You are not alone, friend ❤️
People like to mock that old idiom " the power of friendship" but those memories can pull you back from the brink.
There's a reason it's become a trope. Friends can be there in your darkest times, whenever you need them, whether you want them or not. They can be someone to listen to you, someone to talk to, someone with a shoulder to cry on. Friends truly can be a light to cut through the darkness and fog around you, just as they both did literally and metaphorically for Max right in this moment.
@@Gestrid Well said my friend.
this be the best usage of that trope tho
I also like the subversion that Arcane did -- when Vi told Powder to think of their friendship but all Powder remembered is the guilt and bad memories.
@@Gestrid what kinda friends you got bro, share some☠️
I almost cried during this scene because it wasn't the actual music bringing her back it was the love she had and was given. It reminded her of that love subconsciously. It broke through the pain and darkness she had (and that was around her).
Nice !!! I agree totally
Indeed, it basically showed her that she still has things to live for, and it made her finally forgive herself
Exactly! That was the true power of music acting as a conduit for all of those positive emotions
The music opened a door, the memories of her friends have the strength to run through it.
I felt the same when I watched this scene❤
I'm a aspiring writer, and it's scenes like this that ignite my passion, but this scene in particular is just on a whole different level. Max's battle with depression over her brothers death mixing with song about swapping places because she blames herself, wanting to give in to vecna but seeing just how much her friends care giving her the strength to fight that urge, the whole theme of growing up and the the types of monsters we face going from childish monster under our beds to actual inner demons, holy shit this scenes amazing. Best thing Netflix has ever produced, and probably the most emotional I've ever gotten over a show.
fantastic comment. I hope you make it far with writing as i'm sure you will
@@yewajew1325 thank you
Hope to see your books one day, a great story will always prevail!
Well said. I completely agree, this is master level storytelling, up to par with lord of the rings, Star Wars, Harry Potter etc. One of my all time favorite shows for sure.
I already cried because of the scene, and now this comment almost made me cry too because it perfectly summed up the emotions and thoughts I had during the scene too :')
She was ready to leave, got all her affairs in order, handed out those letters and had that phenomenal goodbye scene at Billy's headstone. In the end, she chose life. If you ever find yourself running up that hill, there's no guarantee that you'll be as strong as Max. All you can do is try, and it doesn't have to be your best try, you can half-ass the try, it doesn't matter. Even the smallest try is good enough.
Well said
Just don't give up.. No matter what. Life is worth it
never seen the show, was max suicidal?
@@thedragonsunicorn she lost her brother and gave up on life like she didn't try anymore she was just breathing. She didn't commit suicide but she cut herself from everyone and anything, from we friends etc, and she was very pessimistic
@@thewalkingaddixon8200 thank you for the context. all of these comments make more sense now!
This is one of those rare moments in music history where an extremely gifted artist takes an incredibly powerful torch,
and just runs with it... Samuel Kim heard the last 10 seconds of episode four and knew what must be done...
Thank you Samuel Kim for your gift and talent - Forever grateful for this absolutely beautiful orchestral version!!
I didn’t know about this song before,it’s a masterpiece I love it.
"knew what must be done"
Let's not overlook the work ST's music team and specifically Rob Simonsen did as well in that awesome scene! A bit more Cinematic Score but they weaved it well in and out of the original piece while leaving room for the effects sounds.
The show always makes the best song choices. Running Up That Hill, Every Breath You Take, Neverending Story etc
You should cover these two as well
Its because the songs they choose are 80s songs
Should I Stay or Should I Go, that's a pretty main one too lol
@@PapaGohnLoved that one
never seen the show is it all british music
@@davidgraham5242 No it's a good mix of iconic classics from UK and USA
Would you be interested in a Stranger Things Main Theme x Running Up That Hill x Kids EPIC MASHUP?
YESS
Yes. Also, Samuel thank you for the amazing covers.
No.1 on itunes
YESS
yes
Would you be interested in a version without vocals and just fully Orchestral???
Yes but you should put this one on Spotify first :)
For myself, yes. Any work from you is added in my lists...
Hell yeah! Love your orchestral remixes
Of course bro, do it!
Yeeeeesss
Kate Bush wrote, sang, and produced “Running up that Hill”, I hope she’s making bank again for such an epic song.
I saw an article that reported her song views going up 8000% since the show released the fourth season
Us GenX have been happily updating from vinyl to CD, remastered CD, remixed CD and to streaming since the 80's.
It's also been covered a bunch of times, used in many shows and movies.
So don't worry. Kate has been getting plenty of royalties for the last 37 years. This time it'll be a bumper pay day thanks to Stranger Things, and a new generation will discover just how good she is.
She's a legend. Her albums are unique, all her songs tell a story, her performances were so ahead of its time using mimic or revolutionary effects...so glad a new generation is enjoying her now
Wait but wasn't the song made by Placebo?
I thought this was the cover or did my turtle lie to me?
@@blackprimrose7541 Placebo was just one of many covers. You're turtle is full of deception. 😂
This is Max's favourite song because she relates with the lyrics - "make a deal with God and get him to swap our places". This refers to her wanting to swap places with Billy as she feels responsible for his death. Thank you Stranger Things for helping us to rediscover an old classic ❤
Well said
It also applies to Lucas. He'd do anything to switch places with Max so she could stop being in such pain.
I think the writer of this song wants to swap places with them because maybe she deeply loves the person she's talking about and they have changed a lot lately and have been unconsciously hurting her. "You don't wanna hurt me, but see how deep the bullet lies" She wants to understand why they're doing what they're doing, because it's impossible to believe that they would ever really try hurt her or make her feel like that. I also think that a part of her even wants them to see how she's been hurt as a result too and she wants them to see from her perspective. Overall, to me it's about a complicated and messy relationship, which seems to be a result of not talking things through or understanding each other's problems. Maybe it's just the way I see it, maybe it can be interpreted in different ways but idk
I quickly also realized that when I heard the song, that was also my take on the song since I relate to it myself so when I heard her saying it’s her favorite song, I just thought billy 😭😭 I hope we see her happy in the last episode
@@ikeepscreamingbutgodwontan3132 I think your explanation is still accurate, but Kate actually said she wrote it about men vs women and how we can never really understand each other because we absolutely cannot live like the other. If we could strike a deal with God and switch places, though, we'd reach a new level of harmony.
I think your interpretation is just as on point, though. It doesn't have to have one interpretation. That's what makes art great. Ultimately the song is about empathy, and empathy applies to so many different situations.
The entire scene, Max's acting, the music, the symbolism behind all this. This will be known as one of the best scenes in TV history
CALLED IT!!! Bro, HOW are you THIS fast???
Update: Just watched, it's GLORIOUS!!! Jeremy and SORAH sound too good!
I just am
I just am
He’s been running up a lot of hills…
Hands down the best scene in the show, those flashbacks were amazing
This scene made me UGLY sob. My husband battles with severe depression and idation, and sometimes I feel like Lucas, Dustin, and Steve. While I was so emotional for Max, hoping she will make it out, I was also understanding what my husband feels at the same time. This is so real, and horrifying. Absolutely the best scene Netflix has ever produced.
@Mallory Eilleen..........Well said. I agree with you completely. Not only is it the best scene ever on Netflix, I think it is one of the best scenes in history on any platform. There may have been lots of emotional scenes in the past, but never one where the music married so perfectly with what's being seen on the screen. When the producers chose Kate Bush's song, they jumped from a good scene to an iconic scene just that quickly. You add that to all the personal issues Max was dealing with how unfair it would be for her to die, it swells our emotions. A beautiful song can bring out feelings, I'm sure millions of other people across the country were also "ugly crying."......lol
This scene made me feel something, the flashbacks, the slow mo, the tempo everything... it was a cinematic masterpiece. I cried I was scared to breathe but it made me feel alive for the first time in a long while
This was by far one of the most intense scenes of Stranger Things.
Absolutely agree 👍🏻
Ik the setup is so well executed
You know max is 'infected'
You know nancy and robin have got the information but have just got to interpret it to dustin
Lucas says that Steve shouldn't check on her yet but you know if he doesn't she's dead
And dustin doesn't know her favourite song but lucas does pretty great setup with so many moving parts
One of my favorite Netflix scenes of all Time
There's going to be so much more.
Everything about this entire scene was so powerful. Hell, even the build up. The feeling when Max realized she would be Vecna’s next victim was so painful! And when Max levitated into the air, I was scared to death, and then her life flashed before her eyes and she was running through that field trying to escape Vecna… all while Running Up That Hill was playing. Cried my fucking eyes out. Stranger Things is beautiful.
That episode was the BEST EPISODE out of the WHOLE Stranger Things franchise. Sadie Sink’s acting is truly unreal.
Only Stranger Thing can make a new 80s song hit each season...
meet jojo
I feel like this one is going to have by far the most impact. Esp because of the context it’s used. Music evoking positive memories to overcome grief and sorrow. Combine that with bridging a gap between generations. This episode was a goddam masterpiece.
@@pulkitandaarush Anime? I watched it
@@linacaromina well then you know how hard 80's music from jojo bops
I also loved Peter Gabriel’s cover of Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ in season 1 in the Dam scene.
this scene was so incredible, sadie sink is such and incredible young actress who has a very bright future in the film/tv industry.
What really sold it was that Sadie portrayed desperation rather determination. Normally the actors do the whole grit their teeth and kind of look like they are giving 100%. But Sadie took a different direction and portrayed it as someone really pushing beyond their limits and desperate just to survive. It was an amazing performance.
@@mmogaddict I didn't even realize until you said that! That's one of the key factors, I think, in what makes this scene a cinematic masterpiece.
Crazy how they made us fall in love with this character in this scene just to nearly take her away in the final episode.. masterclass writing bro ngl
It's remarkable to see the amount of people drawn to this scene, music, the emotion it conveys throughout. It's telling that we're all struggling in some form, be it depression, anxiety, past events in our lives that weigh us down to the point of near collapse. Max pushed everyone away, took on the weight of her regrets alone, nearly drowning her until realizing she wanted to live and let the people in her life that she loved be there for her. I love that music was the only thing able to pierce the curse, as I know that many can relate, in dark times it's sometimes the only thing that can keep your head above water. Powerful scene, the buildup to it and execution was extremely well done, instant emotional pull, and the acting was spot on.
This Episode sends a beautiful message to its viewers and that message anchors on our struggles in this thing called life. We are all humans living different lives dealing with different struggles. Wether it be depression, PTSD, a low self esteem or a death in the family. We all are fighting our own demons and half of us are on the brink of giving up. But like Max we need to understand that this thing called life.. is precious. And if we give up and let these demons win we don’t only let ourselves down but we let the people rooting for us to win down as well. So anybody watching this. Hear me when I say keep going. Keep running up that road. Keep running up that Hill. It’s not gonna be easy but.. it will be worth it in the end. Because in the end you understand the value of life. I love all of you and have a blessed day.
Bro, you actually had me crying to this.
Thanks man
You literally put my thoughts during watich this scene into words, thanks. And same as i cried during watching Max running, i cried while reading this. Whoever you are, I hope you have a good day.
beautifully written !
❤️👏👏👏
The comment I posted was gonna be used as a commentary with stranger things visuals from episode 4 to compliment the commentary similar to my UA-cam videos. I was gonna post the video on Tiktok and probably other social media platforms. I decided to type it out on here first & seeing the reactions you guys are giving motivates me to make the video. You guys are awesome :,)! I really do mean that. Hearing your responses got me a little bit teary eyed myself. I love y’all man !
This literally made a grown up man cry. Whoever had the idea to complete this powerful scene with Kate Bushs Running up that Hill … was a mastermind! One of the greatest scenes ever made.
Saw this in my recommended, thought it'd be an "alright" cover, but no this really is unbelievably good, you must be insanely talented to produce something like this! :)
This man is fast as hell to produce a very high quality content x) subscribe and you will see hehe
You better subscribe to this channel
you definitely should subscribe, he does amazing covers
Ah i see you’re new here lol
Welcome
This had to be one of the most stressful scenes I've watched in a long time. Literally everything in this episode was setting it up for Max to die, and even as she was running away, I thought there was still a solid chance of her dying right at the goal line. Excellent storytelling all around
This comment is probably never going to be seen but fuck it
This music alone already made a perfect scene even more beautiful when it comes to depression in TV it’s always a mixed bag for me sometimes it’s handled good and others it’s handled terribly but Stranger Things made Max depression feel so real to the point I was sad when she was pulled in the upside down because I honestly thought she was going to die and I was so fucking glad to the point I jumped out my seat out of pure happiness. And this also points in a direction that music can help people in tough spots (in Stranger Things it seems to literally mean that lol) like how you can have a rough day sometimes just putting on some music can make it a bit better idk just how I felt through this scene either way it’s a perfect moment in a great show
Its simply beautifull.
Nah man, it was the PERFECT metaphor for battling depression and even anxiety. I dealt with a lot of those waking nightmares battling PPA... this season has been really hard for me to watch actually but I had a couple friends sit with me that understand, and I'm glad I did. Mental health is real.
I see you
I’m pretty sure after that SCENE everyone watched the end credits just because wanted to listen to that song… And this version of this song gives me a SADNESS but also a HOPE… is there anyone else who feels the same way?
Definitely did that.
I definitely did. Just turned up the volume and listened all up in my feels
Not only in this episode, but I watch the credits everytime. But this one I definitely enjoyed the most.
Sorry, as an ancient one (45), I remember hearing this on the radio around '85 or '86. Still a wonderful song, especially with some of the remixes on YT..like this one
FACTS bro
This song was such a fantastic choice for the show. The absolute power it holds with each visual is unmatched. Goosebumps. When I listen to the song I'm instantly transported back to the show and her running and I get lost in my thoughts.
honestly i think season 4 is the best season. the feel and tone and symbolism is really good
You can't help but just fall in love with these characters. It's one of the shows i can watch forever. I introduced this show to most of my friends and they all instantly fell in love with it and am glad this turned out into such a masterpiece this season.
Honestly the concept, characters, and execution of Stranger Things as a whole is so unique that I know for a fact that when it ends, I'll feel this massive crater in my heart.
Couldn’t agree more
Not to mention it's amazing that we get to experience this TODAY, I'm not sure if it'll have the same impact in the future generations bc it's literally a show set in 80s but developed in 2016-2022 and we can FEEL that y'know?
Baby listen to me…. Max escaping Vecna is one of the most powerful scenes in stranger things history!!!! That was an epic display of raw emotion, musical score, & cinematography!!!!!!!! A+ and she should sweep all film awards next season!!! I fu$&en cried like a baby!! Scene had me bawling 😭!!! This score is beautifully done
When she saw how worthy her life was and finally fought back was one of the best uses of "power of friendship" put to cinema!!
Beautifully done. This scene is so powerful, I think one of the most powerful scenes in recent TV history. It's also incredible that "Running Up That Hill" is No. 1 on the US and UK charts and speaks to the message of the music.
This scene will go down in television history. Just incredible!
No doubt about that! The "memories" montage with the song playing while she tries to escape - damn. So well done.
I liked when the song played the first time and we saw her in her "own world" with everyone else "doing their stuff" at the high school - she clearly wasn't well after what happened and that scene showed that.
But then the ep.4's ending... Amazing!
The amount of people who don't seem to understand that the way the song is being used is about her wishing she had died instead of Billy and wanting to "Make a deal with God" to swap places is sort of surprising. If I had to guess, the hopeful tone of the song has people grabbing onto the more positive interpretation.
The reason it's positive though is because it's about accepting your trauma, your guilt. She still wishes she could have swapped places with him, but realizes that it's not worth dwelling on because it hurts those still in her life and isn't something she can change. You can't just make feelings of guilt, shame, or regret magically go away, but you can reframe the way that you view and handle those feelings in the future.
In my opinion, that is what was intended to be hopeful about this scene.
P.S. It is also mirroring the emotional situation Hopper is going through. He was feeling down on himself, lacking value but began to accept what had occurred before and reframed it so that he could regain his motivation to continue on.
It’s got a double meaning
Vecna has power over max, then she hears this song and he no longer has control over her. She doesn’t fear him anymore and she literally starts “running up that hill” away from him.
nice interpretation
Love this interpretation almost as much as I love the song and scene!
If interpreted that way, only thing that pisses me off is that her and Billy looking back wasnt that close.He was still a jerk.I’m just saying she shouldn’t have that much guilt over his death
Music is open for interpretation, it means different things to different people. For me, it was not about Billy at all & more about her battling the demon of her depression & when faced with death, how she found her will to live. I found the scene so poignant, the way she fought her way back to the pleading voices of those who loved her. Anyone who has battled depression (or addiction) understands how it drags you to the depths of hell. Such an amazing scene!!🙌
This is still one of, if not the most epic scene in Stranger Things.
Agree
Sadie absolutely killed this scene. It was so emotional, so powerful. And the way this song played while she ran upto the others- chills.
This was my favourite episode in this part and also can’t wait for the next part!
I usually never cry in front of shows and movies, but this scene made me shed a tear. Guess the music, Sadie's acting, the emotional impact of the scene and the flashbacks to happy times... I wanna cry just thinking about it.
Great cover!
This is absolutely gobsmackingly beautiful Samuel. I made a super sad and emotional piano cover too ... there is thunder in our hearts... "I'm still here... I'M STILL HERE" ... ah Max ... I love this song and I'm so happy Kate Bush is having this epic resurgence!
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This is the perfect example of why music is one of the greatest experiences life has to offer. It's amazing how just hearing music old or new in a certain context can create so much emotion.
Hits hard. As someone who has lost a brother. I bawled real hard. Long after the episode was over
My uncle passed several years ago, my mother nearly cried at that part, it reminded her of her and her brother (my uncle) he passed from cancer.
I lost my brother last October. I hope you're doing okay.
Sending love to all of you
I needed to put my condolences in here as well... I lost my brother too... he wasn’t the most perfect person, but he did have a good heart... he would check on me now and then to see if I was ok... now he is gone... died of COVID he caught from someone, who will not disclose the actual truth of how he passed on... I miss him dearly. 😔
This brings tears to my eyes 😭 all I think of "I don't want to die, I'm not ready!"
It's a bittersweet song because it's not just anyone's favorite, it's hers. "If only I could make a deal with God to swap our places"
That shit *hits*
Man, the music department at Stranger Things is just a master at recontextualizing old 80s songs into something more. Awesome cover
Honestly, Sadie is absolutely incredible and that entire scene give me goosebumps. Not only a great scene, but possibly one of the best scenes throughout the entirety of ST.
I'll go further. It's actually one of the greatest scenes in television history
This is hauntingly beautiful! Such a powerful and emotional scene from this epsiode, and this song captures that emotion perfectly. It’s now one of my go to songs when I write my fictional horror stories.❤🖤
Very powerful lyrics, weird how songs like this aren't ever mentioned, literally anywhere. I've seen countless "top 80's countdown" videos and never, ever heard this song. I hope Kate Bush is happy that a younger generation is enjoying her work, it is really a powerful song.
This whole sequence is basically an eff you to those voices in your head that tell you to give up, to stop fighting when you're battling depression or other mental health issues and that's why I love it so much. Sadie Sink did such a good job portraying a character who is going through depression and feeling alone but then decides to fight and live
Amazing depiction of depression. Max(could be anyone) suffers from depression and trying to run up the hill, two before her has succumbed to this illness, but because Max has genuine friends, its these bonds that help her break free from this spell of depression and set herself free.
Oh my god! am I dreaming!!!??? THIS HAS COMPLETED MY LIFE AAAHHHHH THIS SCENE AND SONG AAHHHHHH 🥹🥹🥹
Me too ahhhhhhhhh
Aughhhhhh 😢
"AAAAHHHH"-Murray
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
The first thing I thought after watching that scene was 'SAMUEL KIM HAS TO MAKE A REMAKE OF THIS OR I WILL THROW HANDS".
Definitely one of the best, if not THE best scene in stranger things.
This was one of the best scenes EVER. The amazing acting when she was running, and the music, it was so dramatic and had me on the edge of my seat. I can barely put it into words how amazing and impactful this scene was.
I can’t stop listening to this, that cello is so beautiful and fits the composition perfectly
I feel like this has become Stranger Things’ new official theme song 😂
@Evermore Hell yeah dude!
@Ferenc Kovács ;))
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@Evermore
Really Aged like Fine Wine Because
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They used it in the final battle and yes it was epic AF
Like the susie song from season 3
I could find myself at this scene as I overcame depression. It reminded me how people were trying to help me to come out, in a way you fight not only for you, but for them too. It was such a beautiful and powerful moment, really loved it!!
Incredible ending for an incredible episode.
I been reading, and I dont think people r realising how good this scene is, it really stands out, it was the only part of the visual story telling that I grasped ahold of. And boy did it deliver ive havnt felt so much for a character as I did with max for awhile. She's a great actress 👏 and good job duffer brothers this is the best season yet👍
Such a great scene, I was literally on the edge of my seat. "No way they kill off Max. Not after that type of character growth... No way."
I have listened to this about a dozen times today, no joke. Love this so much.
Really needs to be put on Spotify
I love when shows associate a theme with a character and a scene but Kate Bush and Max/Sadie will always be bonded, cemented in history as an iconic dynamic duo. I love playing this song just as much as Max and ST did
It's crazy that some adults say that child actors/actresses are not good because they're young but this show proofs otherwise, alot of child actors are absolutely amazing especially the stranger things cast
Edit: To clear things up, I made this because I've personally seen people hate on Child actors.
Who even says that lol
She’s a phenomenal actress even when she was a child but in this season she is an adult. She’s 20 now and probably 18/19 shooting it
I’ve never heard anyone say that
I’ve watched this whole show with my parents they love this series and cast🔥
@@Ashley-km4qi she is 20 really??
When this scene ended and the black screen came up, I was anxious the entire time and I literally GASPED... such a well done scene
I've only cried a handful of times at a show or a movie. This scene... The very end of it... Nothing has gotten to me like that before. Well done to the cast and crew. Just... well done.
That scene and everything about it for max's character was so breathtaking...I had a good feeling you would honor it with a cover.
I always thought, in the hardest of times, when you're ready to give up and let the darkness take you, something as simple as hearing your favorite song... can save your life
That bit at 1:51 is so effin good… ive heared it numerous times throughout the series and it’s easily one of the most memorable sound from ST
Now everytime I find myself in a dark place, I will always remember this scene.. if Max can escape it, I can too! Such a powerful metaphor
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That's the idea... When we got sad, we can do at least something to shrink the bad feeling
Me and my girlfriend we’re practically holding onto one another when this was happening, screaming “go max! You can make it!” All while Vecna tries to steal her from her friends and the only family she has left. Truly legendary. I salute you, Samuel. You make my life brighter. ❤️
Now that I've finished watching season 4 of "Stranger things" this song hits even harder. I'm obsessed with this song right now, and listening it all the time. This orchestral version is just perfect.
I hope Max will wake up from her coma and recover. I love her, she deserves a happy ending. She's an incredibly strong character, fighting with Vecna, struggling through depression and probably other mentall illnesses, after witnessing Billy's death.
This episode was insane the way this moved my heart. I was so scared that she wouldn’t make it. Such an amazing moment and what a great season! Can’t wait for the last two episodes
This scene is honestly even better than the scene when Hopper and Joyce rescued Will in season one.
still a very emotional scene though.
There are very few things better than stranger things season 1 in your current 2020's timeline, and they do not come from a TV show.
Beautiful scene and music. In this scene Max remember her best memories with her friends (brother? Mother?...) to wake up and decide to survive. For other people (like me) there was no good memories in the past, but there was the potential of best moments in the future, the hope of a better life. And yes the future, my present life, is better than my past.
I swear! This is gonna give me some freaking goosebumps again! Like Kim's remixes always do.
IMO Kate Bush was Decades ahead of her time, her music feels so much like modern indie or Alt pop
This particular episode shows about depression problems which teens are suffering from, if they fight or let go of the negative emotions you can survive and music only helps us to remind that there is still good left in us. Thankyou
This just proves that a song can save your life.
A Samuel Kim cover of running up that hill
I MUST be in heaven
Roger roger
Roger roger
Roger roger
Roger roger
Your score made this scene so emotional. It's so satisfying to watch Max, who struggles with all things unimaginable for others, break free from Vecna because she wants to keep living, and be more open with her friends. Tears man
This is unbearable for me. When Max gets saved from the trance the soft instrumental version of the song plays and I was thinking if could get a full version of it, that would be great. And now my wish came true.
Thankyou Samuel.
kinda wish it was in the same key tho but this works!
Same I loved how it just faded away as they all had their heads down and the soft instrumentals set in
when you realize she deep down blamed herself and wanted to end it all, but when she saw that she had friends who cared about her, in fact- loved her and never gave up on her even when she didn't care about herself... hits deep when you've been in that dark place yourself.
This version touched my soul. I'm absolutely sobbing
That's so amazing. Just think that in 500 years from now people will remember Kate Bush like we mention great composers from the renaissance era. I hope UA-cam will still be alive! 🙏👍
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@Willem Dafoe thank you green goblin
@Willem Dafoe LOL, I don't think so... But lol
@Willem Dafoe why humans would be frogs?
@@chosenuntot obviously because some guy in the future fucked a frog and made frog people
Seriously the best show of all time hands down! I absolutely fell in love with this song during this scene. Emotional in every perfect way.
Fighting for survival when I had a devastating stroke in my sleep I fought for 20 hrs before they took me to a hospital. Seeing her fight just blew me away! Netflix you got it! You nailed it! I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
This scene really, really hit me right in the feels. The montage of her memories...