Volker Bertelmann, better known by his stage name Hauschka, composed the music for the three-part HBO thriller Gunpowder. The soundtrack with the recognizable sound from his prepared piano play and the use of alien objects on top of the hammers and strings. The unique melodies he created for the series came to life by using a minimal approach and using the same frequency of the piano as the voice of the conversations. The impact of the scenes are furthermore supported by the use of strings and drums.