American Horror Story: Freak Show may be known for its twisted stories and psychotic masked killer clowns, but the current season also boasts an impressive musical resume. There have been some absolutely amazing covers produced this season, and with the voice of Hollywood star Jessica Lange behind them, one would expect them to be fantastic. Lange has made a career with her voice, and the show's creators were wise to use Freak Show as a means to introduce her talent to a new generation.
The covers have been extremely successful at creating buzz about the show so far, and the momentum doesn't seem to be slowing down at all. Lange's latest cover, Lana Del Rey's "Gods and Monsters," is somehow both calming and eerie at the same time.
Originally, the song debuted during this past week's episode of Freak Show, but it wasn't long before a few Tumblr users were able to post the song online. While the embedded video above doesn't actually feature any video, it hardly needs it: while Freak Show's signature twisted visuals would most certainly add something to the experience, the song alone manages to make an impact without any sort of visual aid.
The "Gods and Monsters" cover is only the latest in Freak Show's growing catalog of musical reinterpretations. Previously, Lange also covered David Bowie's hit "Life on Mars," while fellow Freak Show cast member Sarah Paulson performed Fiona Apple's "Criminal." Considering that Paulson plays both halves of a conjoined twin, her cover may have been one of the few times where an actress performs both halves of a duet.
If the covers continue to be of such high quality, it's easy to imagine the performances becoming a tradition on American Horror Story: Freak Show. Considering the talent that the production team has on hand, it'd be a waste to stop recording the songs now. Currently, it's unknown just how many more covers viewers can expect to see this season; with any luck, the remaining songs will be as entrancing and disconcerting as the ones viewers have already seen.
American Horror Story: Freak Show airs Wednesdays at 10 on FX.
