The Walking Dead - Season 8 OST - 8.08 - 17: A Light at the End

Season 8 - Episode 8: "How It's Gotta Be"
Scene: Rick and Michonne make it to the sewers, where the rest of the group is hiding; Carl reveals that he was bitten.
The Walking Dead - Season 8 unofficial soundtrack. All music composed by Bear McCreary. Sorry for any unwanted noises (walkers, gunshots, etc.) as they cannot be removed. Credit to Will Weems and Clem.

[@BClaimed]

Here we are again. Another half-season down, another beloved character dead (sort of). First off, apologies for the amateurish editing/"tribute" thing, this isn't the sort of thing I usually do but I figured I'd give it a shot for this one. Secondly, I now have solid plans for FTWD but I'll detail them later. Also, thanks for 7,000 subs and thanks for being patient! I know I've been uploading later than usual but I've been really busy these past few weeks. Hopefully, these latest tracks were worth the wait. The music in these past 8 episodes has been incredible. 809's gonna be rough...

[@popsplays6270]

B. Claimed I loved it

[@blablabl0b]

B. Claimed great edit in the end! love it

[@fosterjosh1]

B. Claimed thanks as always!

[@urosbjelos8415]

Clem Marie Damn, imagine how sad it would be if Clem was the one that's been bitten.Then Lee would have to put HER down.Can't wait for 809

[@ewantu]

YES please do FTWD. There are some really great hidden tracks there.

[@aminri367]

Rick: A fathers job is to protect his son. Carl: it’s just to love.

[@Lilniggatwekeken]

And protecc

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

@@Lilniggatwekeken Exactly, protect is 100% one of those jobs

[@janinerusinovich3040]

Wahhh😢😢

[@fredackerman8622]

man the music box part always hits hard :(((

[@janinerusinovich3040]

Me too😢😢😢

[@skillcosby3095]

Carl started as everyone's least favorite character and for alot of people he became their favorite. His interactions with Negan were fascinating.

[@captainstu]

I wouldn’t say he was “everyone’s least favourite character” it’s just he was so young he lacked the character depth and development to be interesting.

[@boringmonkey6958]

@@captainstu He was definitely a lot of people's least favourite though. He was never my least favourite, even during the first 2/3 seasons where I wasn't a big fan of him and I found him fairly annoying, he was never my least favourite. For his last couple of seasons I was really rooting for him, I absolutely LOVED that he was the first to open fire at the end of 7x16, I was so pumped watching him. Then Season 8 rolled around and despite the fact that his character didn't really make much sense (He goes from bloodthirsty fighter who wants to take Negan and the Saviors down in Season 7 to suddenly thinking fighting isn't the way and that they should try to find peace with the Saviors in the Season 8 premiere... Which was set a day or two after 7x16...), I was really digging Chandler's acting and line delivery. He was really coming into his own... Them bam he's written off.

[@notBrocker]

@@boringmonkey6958 interesting He used to be my favorite because I grew up with him I was the same age each year I saw a news season So as a kid he acted the way I probably would

[@coversofthelost7777]

Even though Carl was my least fave character of all time it still made my jaw drop when i saw the bite! In a way I didn't want him to go...

[@zacharymccants7922]

He was actually one of my three favorite characters in Season 3. The other two being Hershel and Merle.

[@edwardrichtofen3784]

what the FUCK I WAS NOT READY FOR THAT END MONTAGE

[@braydensooialo7375]

How is life doctor? Is Takeo Dempsey and Nikolai still alive?

[@janinerusinovich3040]

😢😢😢

[@tonyathreadgill6252]

I can't stop seeing the look on Rick's face when Carl told him and Michonne he was dyin.

[@pyr1412]

B/c Ricks whole goal of survival was Carl and Judith being safe.

[@Anudorini-Talah]

its the Laury face xD COOOOOOOOORRLLL

[@janinerusinovich3040]

Same😢

[@ethan-os2xy]

03:06 NOW IM COMPLETELY DESTROYED

[@AdeptGamerLad]

Jack Grazer the tribute to Carl, every milestone he took, he will be missed 😔😔

[@StonedCoconut96]

Mah heart, mah soul... T.T

[@AlvariuxGaming]

The Grimes family is dead now. :'(

[@reginamarks2187]

@@AlvariuxGaming No.

[@prestontunes]

It was so hard... 😭

[@nurbmanjones1709]

Even though I don't agree with killing Carl, this masterpiece just suits his send off perfectly, thank you B Claimed for the soundtrack!

[@danamichaels6936]

the way it was filmed too. With everyone lined up in the tunnel, seated as Rick walks by, heading toward, what they know is going to destroy him entirely. Poor Rick

[@dragos4013]

tnx for the spoiler

[@rxvenxx]

@@dragos4013 bro why are u even here then lol

[@dragos4013]

@@rxvenxx i got it recomended

[@pyr1412]

Dana Michaels don’t think Carl showed them his bite first b/c if he had. Daryl would have 100% told rick and Michonne that Carl’s bitten which woulda ruined the reveal for us,

[@Cobearzz]

The night this episode aired, was the beginning of my mothers downfall. She was in bad health and it progressively got worse everyday after that night. Her favorite character Carl being bit shocked her and well, she went to bed right after seeing that. She didn't make it to see S8E9 in-fact (2/9/2018)..but..this theme..it hurts inside hearing it..because it..marks the day two of my most loved people were going away soon. On a more lighter positive note...this song is beautiful...hold your loved ones close..never let go..NONE of us live forever. This show is just a show, but its heavy for me.

[@redim777]

Fuck you man, you fucking killed me. R.I.P for your mom man, stay strong.

[@Douglas_Aguirre]

sorry for your loss

[@Amir1991H]

I'm sorry for your loss man

[@gulalatas9163]

so sorry for your loss.May God almighty reunite u both in heaven.

[@thtboibeaux2868]

Shane nooooo💔💔💔💔

[@PsychoGaming805]

Definitely one of my favorite soundtracks in the last few seasons! Thanks so much for the upload!

[@Justasimpleniceguy]

The music goes with the scene so much 😭

[@damkylan3]

From the beginning to about 2:30, it sounds a lot like Season 1 music, bringing back that guitar/electric banjo/whatever sound. Then around 3:09, a touch of "Reunited (III)" from the last time the group was reunited only to witness a teenager's death. And then of course, 3:37, a reprise of his original theme...

[@TheAdrianSasuke]

wow exact :D

[@talina6516]

This music that sounds like the one from season 1 sounds a bit like "the hand"

[@damkylan3]

@@glennmartin1471 Beth.

[@FirstNameLastName-df4fg]

I love this, absolutely a beautiful song. At the end you can hear a version of the song from when Lori died. It's a nice tie in but it makes it even more sad.

[@baltasargamingshow3205]

Hello there! At the end is Carl's theme :) it is tied with this as his demise and then his liberation at Season 8.09 - 14: Son. It is a transition between little Carl's theme (you can find it on spotify as Carl theme) and if you can notice that sort of sad lullaby in this song basically expresses the little child we all knew never grew. "Carl, the kid we all loved and hated... will die", so Yeah, it is related to Lori because is still a Carl's momentum XD follow those thems and feel Carl's story and let me know what you think

[@chan8124]

That end montage GOT ME

[@yourlocalnohomopass7236]

chan the entire two episodes surrounding Carl’s death got me, bro :,)

[@Nicha4ever]

That ending destroyed me! Oh damn. That was beautiful!

[@tonyathreadgill6252]

loved this. almost cried. Carl might have been a pain in the ass before when he was small but he's grown into a man now! Stood up to Negan when no one else would besides his father Rick. but Carl is a man now not a little boy. RIP CARL GRIMES You did well in this show. well done!

[@Prince-wi5sp]

Best part of the song starts at 3:36

[@Mode307]

There's "Twinkle Twinkle little stars" vibe on it but sad version 😂

[@ruyflowable]

Destroy my heart

[@andyroobrick-a-brack9355]

Carl's theme...

[@beard556]

they really made this music as painful as possible to listen to

[@Lvdd]

Carl's theme destroyed me, I'm a old sub of this channel and I really love it, thaks B. thanks for this, I love the tribute at the end

[@corazonpiratesenthusiast6817]

3:07 okay umm.. OW.

[@AlvariuxGaming]

This makes it so much harder...

[@LanaErenLilo]

Dude it hits you direct in the kokoro

[@LanaErenLilo]

The Magus yea bruh

[@uN1kTt]

corazon pirates enthusiast ye man that part hit me like a bitch😭

[@janinerusinovich3040]

Same

[@animusskz2440]

0:44 Best part, sight to sight

[@joel_rusty]

true

[@maclemaster5966]

I don’t care what anyone says towards the end Carl became a man and done more than people think also he was Judith’s protector

[@aminri367]

“Dad... I love you”

[@douglasadias]

this music... that ending scene, so tense... one of the heaviest scenes I ever saw... it hurts to see Carl gone, but they did a god job in this ending scene

[@uspatriot6415]

4:10 is my final goodbye to the walking dead 😭😭😭😭

[@deg2480]

I can't stop listening to this OST.. It's so intense! When I first heard it, in one of the episodes, I got the damn chills! Hell, I'm still getting chills. Each and everytime I hear this OST. In this season now, there's more love put into the OST's! I'm so happy about that, I think music is one of the most important things to set the mood! Really hope, they're gonna keep this up :)

[@Erich.C]

So Far, This Music Made Me Cry A Lot.

[@Krelgarsh]

Yea , we've been waiting for this sorrowful soundtrack .Killing Carl in the show was a terrible idea in my opininon .. Thank you .

[@vegannegan9652]

And I just started to like him... 😭

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

Agreed.

[@enchantress6663]

Just watched this episode again, it still makes me cry every time. They really shouldn't of killed him off 😢

[@Nicha4ever]

What an intense hour of television! Was waiting on this one! Great work as always, thanks! And also, that editing was on point! It was amazing, especially the shots with Rick and Carl. Loved it!

[@naotenhopoliticodeestimaca7934]

Serious...many people think that TWD is in a downhill spiral bad directing and editing

[@ParadoxicalSerenity]

@@naotenhopoliticodeestimaca7934 now they are going downhill with shitty writing ! Stopped watching it ever since Carl died

[@LightHOwUSE]

Goosebumps... So beautiful feelings, just a little tragedy, but so much hope, philosophy and space...

[@Dynasty-WarriorZ]

There is always an awesome track like that for mid-seasons finales. Thanks for uploading these.

[@haidenjennings9439]

Legendary, this episode definitely delivered on all fronts.

[@AlStarGamer]

RIP Carl Grimes we will miss him WHY THEY KILL HIM OFF, HE DIDNT DO ANYTHING TO DIE, I LOVE CARL

[@AiMusicforall-h2y]

What are you talking about there's meaning to his death

[@AlStarGamer]

Noah Season 5 say what now

[@AiMusicforall-h2y]

AlStarGamer yes remember the beginning of the episode how Carl was talking about how not killing saviors and Negan he's trying to convince Rick to not kill Negan and the saviors and because of Carl's death this will make Rick think of not killing Negan in which episode 9 you're going to see him crying like he did in episode 1 and he will probably say my Mercy prevails over my wrath

[@AlStarGamer]

Noah Season 5 Wow

[@AiMusicforall-h2y]

AlStarGamer my friend said that instead of being bitten he should have been devoured but I said it that would hurt more sense he a main character

[@corazonpiratesenthusiast6817]

This soundtrack will forever haunt me now...

[@shawndust1st42]

I just found out that sounded like Carl’s theme back from season 2 on 3:34 but sounded like darkness in the end, if you listen to the beats then you might understand his first soundtrack in season 2. But yea to be honest, that song makes me want Carl back on the show, but great soundtrack B. Claimed👍❤️ And thank you sm

[@Kossi.]

So sad and depressing Song...you did a great job with Season 8 again,Thank you B.Claimed!!! Greetings from Germany by Kossi ;-)

[@AIDarcade]

Love the tribute at the end 👍

[@ilmondodeldoppiaggio4302]

AIDarcade i know right?😢😭💖

[@JJA1987]

This was the end of the show - Without Rick having his son - ITS A PILE OF SHIT - Chandler didn't deserve whatsoever to be shafted from the show nor was they're any fucking reason to kill off Carl. THERE IS NO WALKING DEAD WITHOUT CARL GRIMES period

[@Sapphiresenthiss]

You said it! And to make it even better, in case you did not, look up the REASON on why they killed him.

[@thefallenshallrise3233]

The way the last keys of the song plays out........just... suspenseful heartbreaking climatic piece of art.

[@sovereign3351]

My mercy prevails over my wrath

[@Sophiave]

2:54 - end destroyed me. Even more so now when I think about 9x05.

[@maxwelldelta]

😭

[@achillepaulagira2549]

He survived tho...

[@mgsRyder]

Thank you, after i got over what happened i thought right away i wanted you to work on this!

[@jessesmith-garcia5313]

This song is perfect for a character that shouldn't have died in the first place!

[@Niac022]

Thank you for doing this. Everything about it makes me so happy and sad. I can't say thank you enough for the work you've done here and I love the little tribute you did. :)

[@jessesmith-garcia5313]

This song congers up thoughts of soldiering forward...with a sad and tragic end in sight, totally devastating!

[@RochakSuchak]

this sound has something💔

[@solarhailey]

I miss Carl more than anything :(

[@danymariner1964]

3:37...This part produces so many feelings in me that most of it makes me think that we will always be our parents' children, even if we are already adults. This part reminds me of when Lori on her deathbed told Carl that he was always going to be his baby and that it would always be the best thing he could have done, a few months ago my maternal grandmother passed away and a few hours before she left she told me that I would always be her child, my grandmother took care of me as much as my mother did at the time and for me she was another mother This part of this song makes me squeal because it reminds me of my grandmother, especially because I think it's something like what Lori said to Carl before she died, we'll always be kids forever.our parents or grandparents, it's something that I think they see in us and I think this part of that song reflects that😢

[@radrillest]

This is when the show died.

[@captainstu]

Honestly Carl carried this show along with Daryl, Carol and Rick. With Carl gone the show lost a part of itself it would never get back. He should never of been killed off.

[@colbysexual5534]

Finally, been waiting for this one! I'm still so sad and angry that they killed off Carl like this. I understood Glenn's despite the fact he was my favorite character for nearly 5 years. But Carl's felt so wrong to me. Chandler and his character deserves so much better honestly. This soundtrack made it 10x more heartbreaking. I know for a fact already I'm gonna cry my ass off during the mid season premiere. 💔 Oh and I WASN'T READY FOR THAT MONTAGE NEAR THE END GDI MY HEART 😭💔

[@mikaelarenwick8052]

You did such a great job with the tribute, I literally got even more emotional watching it like this music gives me chills as it is and you're tribute was top notch, literally welled up with tears. thank you so much for posting these though, i look forward to 8B :)

[@hayleygarcia8497]

B. Claimed you broke me at 3:07! 😭😭

[@Bazooka.trooper]

3:34 Carl's theme, I love it

[@Getstr8cash]

Also played on Shane’s death episode end credits 2x12

[@jessesmith-garcia5313]

The show is almost over and I can't help wonder what might have been...If only Carl had lived.

[@farehs]

Here after tonight's episode, what a ride....

[@ParadoxicalSerenity]

When I heard it ,goosebumps were running wild all over my body ! Such a captivating piece of music

[@OrionInception]

Thanks for posting this. Sorrow and beauty all in one score. Without a doubt the saddest moment in Walking Dead history. 😢

[@urosbjelos8415]

They're just gonna keep dying like that, won't they? Fuck.

[@patgogan7324]

That's the title of the show why the F are people still surprised by this? Lol

[@urosbjelos8415]

Pat Gogan yeah, but in the last 2 seasons really good characters died, and barely any good ones were introduced.I'm glad Scott Gimple got replaced as a showrunner, otherwise good characters would keep dying purely for the shock factor

[@joshua123838]

Once I heard that one part of the track from "Destruction" you uploaded that's also at the end of this I had a feeling something bad was gonna happen to Carl, I recognized the theme from the soundtrack Bear McCreary released before this season started and from earlier episodes in scenes with Carl

[@ofilipesilva]

2:50 “That's how it happened”

[@OkamiGaukur]

Amazingly fantastic work as always cap'n!

[@Butros1]

I cried at this episode , what a show

[@michalkropkatxt]

killing off carl was one of the worst decisions ever made in the show's run, but I gotta give credit where it's due, this track was a good one and it was a good send-off.

[@whooaaaa]

The Soundtrack is so ON POINT and even though I didnt like Carl the last Seasons this gave me chills... Want that song on my funeral

[@jessesmith-garcia5313]

I hear this song in my head whenever I go on long walks, for me it's a nice song to walk to.

[@neganlucile908]

2:58 when he lifts the bandage

[@leoGamingTH]

You are the best, man ... thank you for your work, as always !

[@prestontunes]

03:07 goose bumps 😭😭😭

[@loganentertainment1814]

I kind of expected a better reaction from Rick when he saw that Carol was Bitten.

[@playsfordays9058]

One year ago we lost him R.I.P CARL

[@sand3564]

Yes! Thank you for posting this

[@arjungill656]

Rick leaving in s9 wasn't that disappointing for me but Carl shouldn't have died this early on imo. I think he would have been great in s9 and 10. But this episode was done perfectly and probably the best episode in s8 imo.

[@matrixate]

Watched every minute of this wonderful series...through good times and bad. I survived death, earned two degrees, had 3 girlfriends, and now surviving a pandemic....this song tells my story.

[@mick6y_]

Ahhh thank you! I’ve been waiting patiently for this song. :)

[@jennymartinez9737]

XxKaylaxX X do you know the name of it

[@AlvariuxGaming]

Even though this was a terrible decision from Gimple, I still love the show.

[@idkwhy15yearoldmemadethis66]

I cant beleive I've been widowed so long time

[@tleat]

Thank you so much for adding these. I listen to the playlists as I work and write nearly every day.

[@alexanderfossbrnd8287]

This is my favorite song!!

[@TheShadowless]

3:37 That hits me so hard on the emotional level Jesus Christ!

[@georgekarakoulas1412]

Thank you this masterpiece! A light in the end.....!!!! In the end...

[@Dunny2k]

Amazing!

[@weirdo4774]

3:07 NO NO CRYING HELP NOOOOO

[@katkourlove1405]

such an amazing melody :) I could listen here every day

[@danielbriza1279]

The best audio version by far!

[@kararara-]

It's so frustating because I'm still against Carl's death but the scene is real well made and the OST is one of my favorite from all the series T-T

[@lessermook7608]

Didn't know McCreary was capable of this kind of vibe. The montage, the reveal, the hopelessness. The music. Cinema.

[@Jesse-gx7mn]

Another good song to listen to after having survived another day in this world.....🤔

[@kenanbajric45]

Best soundtrack of S 8 so far. The 3:08 to 3:34 killed me.

[@ruyflowable]

Kenan Bajric me too man... Me too...

[@callumoshea6352]

What’s the song

[@abedtravolta9803]

what a music trembling me shaking me so sad

[@abedtravolta9803]

after 4 years i still have it as mobile ring - harshness so harchness

[@ross119]

He was such a great character

[@JasonWwe]

This gave me chills.

[@CHRONICLEKAI]

RIP CARL 😢

[@Gnosis4you]

0:44 that epic Lead-Guitar Sound.....!

[@Tjrmalveillant]

I’ll never forget AMC about this

[@santiago.vadillo]

superb work man.

[@PearStalker]

I am so upset still. Thank you for uploading these, you are amazing

[@gulalatas9163]

you call this an amateurish work?i ll pull your ears for not giving yourself credit.this is awesome as usuall

[@TJunioR97]

Killing Carl was a shit decision. The result of bad writing, a ratings grab and a desperate attempt to keep their "anyone can die" quota going. You don't build up a storyline character and take him out/use him like you would a plot character. He still had story to tell and they murdered it. "Now it won't be like the comics!" It was and always will be similar but never the same. It's like a train going to the same destination just with different people on it. "It's more realistic!" You people wanna watch reality then go outside, sit on a bench and watch some people. I wanna watch a show where I get the good, the bad AND be entertained. Lately there's so much happening in this show that pisses me off but I swallowed it in hopes of a bittersweet ending with Carl. Not happening now. Rick's adopted daughter or not, Judith could never fill the hole Carl left. Why? Cause she's not Carl. With all that said I have been (somewhat) pleased with the latest episodes despite Carl being gone. That's always gonna be there. I just want the war to finally end. AND FUCK THE THOUGHT OF HENRY BEING CARL 2.0

[@JJA1987]

Having Chandler shafted from the show was also horseshit - He was screwed over when he was told he was gonna be on the show for 3 more years following season 8 and they do this to him. SCUM HOLLYWOOD at its finest

[@sc00p32]

@@JJA1987 actually it’s not Hollywood, it’s Scott Gimple and AMC

[@RochakSuchak]

His death was a shock, but this track made it most emotional scene of the show.

[@cookie572]

This song was so eerie

[@logomaneye]

Best show in one life time