All instrumentation is by Sheik and the album was mixed and mastered at his Sneaky Studios in Garrison, NY and in Parliament Hill, YouTube·Duncan Sheik Bret Easton Ellis Takes In 'American Psycho' the Musical
Produced and mixed by Duncan Sheik at his Sneaky Studios, the track blends the sleekness of high-end '80s fashion with an "emotionally empty" synth-pop gloss designed to mimic Bateman’s hollow interior. Why It Hits Different American Psycho - London Cast Recording: Killing Spree
🔪 Deep Dive: "Killing Spree" – American Psycho (London Cast Recording) All instrumentation is by Sheik and the album
In a show filled with Huey Lewis and Phil Collins needle-drops, "Killing Spree" stands out as a pure Sheik original that bridges the gap between Bateman’s public "Hardbody" persona and his private psychopathy. It isn't just about the violence; it’s about the frantic, "spinning out" feeling of a man who has everything but feels absolutely nothing. American Psycho - London Cast Recording: Killing Time 2.0 American Psycho - London Cast Recording: Killing Time 2
The track features the original Almeida Theatre cast, including Matt Smith , Susannah Fielding (Evelyn), and Hugh Skinner .
The track is famous for its fourth-wall-breaking moments. Bateman actually breaks away to interact with the crowd, singing lines like "Hey pretty girl/You wanna dance?" to audience members in the front row.