The Bear
Summary
Along with the restaurant chaos , Chicago explorations , and personal storylines , The Bearseason 2 soundtrack kick upstairs the successful serial pulling from memorable strain of the 1990s . The Bearseason 2 peck up shortly after the end of the first time of year , as Carmen “ Carmy ” Berzatto ( Jeremy Allen White ) and Sydney Adamu ( Ayo Edebiri ) prepare for the opening move of their young restaurant , The Bear , with the devolve staff from The Beef . As the tension picks up inThe Bearseason 2 , the FX / Hulu TV show ’s euphony selection adapts to the characters ’ Modern subplots and interactions .
The Bearseason 1 ’s soundtrack was already impressive , and season 2 kicks it up a mountain pass as the killer songs preserve to wander in . From the opening scene toThe Bearseason 2 ’s ending , the soundtrack includes plenteousness of 1990s rock hits from bands like Pearl Jam , R.E.M. , Counting Crows , and The Smashing Pumpkins , as well as Old classics from AC / DC , Van Morrison , and Lindsey Buckingham . The Bearseason 2 also amalgamate in New songs by Taylor Swift , Chicago - native ring Wilco , and Christmas classic during a special flashback episode , making for an grand and diverse soundtrack in each episode .
FX and Hulu ’s The Bear time of year 1 terminate by answer some questions about The Original Beef and Mikey ’s past while also bug a raw future for Carmy .
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“ The Show Goes On ”
Bruce Hornsby & The Range
sequence 1 , " The Beef "
The Bear follows Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, as he returns to Chicago to manage his family’s sandwich shop. Amidst personal and professional challenges, he strives to transform both the establishment and himself while navigating relationships with a diverse and gritty team that becomes his chosen family.
“ Handshake Drugs ”
Wilco
“ Transcendental Blues ”
Steve Earle
“ New Noise ”
Refused
“ She Drives Me Crazy ”
Fine Young anthropophagite
Episode 2 , " alimentary paste "
“ Baby , I ’m a Big Star Now ”
Counting crow
“ You Are Not Alone ”
Mavis Staples
“ Strange Currencies ”
R.E.M.
“ Goodbye Girl ”
Squeeze
Episode 3 , " ice-cream sundae "
“ Secret teardrop ”
Martin Rev
“ Twenty Five Miles ”
Edwin Starr
“ Future Perfect ”
The Durutti Column
“ Make You well-chosen ”
Tommy McGee
“ I Like the affair About Me ”
“ Holiday Road ”
Lindsey Buckingham
installment 4 , " Honeydew "
“ I ’ve Been Loving You Too Long ( To Stop Now ) [ Live ] ”
Otis Redding
“ Tezeta ”
Mulatu Astatke
“ Beneath the Surface ”
Bob Bradley & Mia Bradley
“ Welcome ”
Harmonia & Eno ’ 76
“ illegitimate child of Young ”
The Replacements
instalment 5 , " Pop "
“ Total Control ”
The Motels
“ Anytime ”
Neil Finn
“ Pretty in Pink ”
The Psychedelic Furs
“ Tonight Tonight ”
Smashing Pumpkins
“ Before the Next Teardrop Falls ”
Freddy Fender
“ Here Comes the Night [ Live ] ”
Van Morrison
“ Ca n’t Hardly Wait ”
“ It ’s the Most Wonderful Time of the yr ”
Andy Williams
Episode 6 , " Fishes "
“ All Alone on Christmas ”
Darlene Love
Episode 6 , " Forks "
“ Merry Christmas ( I Do n’t need To Fight Tonight ) ”
Ramones
“ get My Mind Set on You ”
George Harrison
“ Still the Night ”
BoDeans
“ Citta vuota ”
Mina
“ The Little White Duck ”
Dorothy Olsen
“ Dominick the Donkey ”
Lou Monte
“ I Want You ”
“ A Marshmallow World ”
Dean Martin
“ Something So incorrect ”
Crowded House
“ When I pass ”
“ The Things We Did Last Summer ”
“ The Christmas Song ”
Weezer
“ Glass Concrete & Stone ”
David Byrne
Episode 7 , " Forks "
“ Diamond Diary ”
Tangerine Dream
“ Love Story ( Taylor ’s Version ) ”
Taylor Swift
“ Lay My Love ”
Brian Eno and John Cale
installment 8 , " Bolognese "
“ Stop Your Sobbing ”
Pretenders
“ The Crane Wife 3 ”
The Decemberists
“ thrust Your Arms Around Me ”
Neil Finn & Eddie Vedder
sequence 8 , Bolognese "
“ The Day the World Went Away ”
Nine Inch Nails
Episode 9 , " Omelette "
“ fall Back ( Live ) ”
Pearl Jam
“ If You need Blood ”
AC / DC
“ Supernova ”
Liza Phair
instalment 10 , " The Bear "
“ Velouria ”
The Pixies
“ Vega - Tables ”
Brian Wilson
“ Spiders ( Kidsmoke ) ”
“ Animal ”
" Hope We Can Again "
“ Half a World Away ”
The Bear Season 2, Episode 1
Episode Title: “Beef”
“ The Show pass On ” by Bruce Hornsby & The Range : This vocal from 1988 playsover the opening chronological succession of the season 2 premiere , tally the establishing shots ofThe Bear ’s Chicago settingand collage of The Beef ’s old decoration being taken down . As the title of the birdsong paint a picture , the picture is a signal of things move onward with the big change ahead .
“ Handshake drug ” by Wilco : From Chicago band Wilco , this lead is learn inThe Bearseason 2 , instalment 1 during the redevelopment to the restaurant and whileSugar assure Carmy that the IRS expect them to have all debts be currentand complete before incur a new line permit . The optimistic tune highlights the touch of positiveness even amid the chaos .
“ Transcendental Blues ” by Steve Earle : This tune playswhileRichie is fixing Mikey ’s bill of Fenway Park in the office . It fits with the first installment ’s theme of optimism as the restaurant and the team make changes for the future , but there is also a melancholic feeling as it relates to the memory of Mikey .
“ New Noise ” by Refused : WhenSugar , Carmy , and Sydney all return to the restaurant at night and harmonise that The Bear has to be ready to open in three months , this song dally . “ New Noise ” also plays during the closing credits ofThe Bearseason 2 , sequence 1 .
The Bear Season 2, Episode 2
Episode Title: “Pasta”
“ She push back Me Crazy ” by Fine Young Cannibals : This Sung dynasty plays during the orifice conniption ofThe Bearseason 2 , episode 2 , asSydney and Carmy walk through the grammatical construction and talk of the town about Sydney ’s dad not defend her .
“ Baby , I ’m a Big Star Now ” by Counting line-shooting : After Carmy give Richie the lid that Mikey left in his locker , The Bearseason 2 ’s soundtrack play this birdsong . It continue playing whileTina and Ebra walk into the culinary school day and Carmy and Sydney go to cook at his apartment . It is a song that suggest these character are on their ambitious paths now , trying raw things .
“ You Are Not Alone ” by Mavis Staples : This call playsafter the restaurant ceiling partially collapses on Richie . The 2010 tune continues playing while Ebra is chopping celery , Carmy is cooking dinner party , and Sydney has a meal with her dada at a buffet car . There is a mother wit that the song link up these characters together as they embark on a Modern journey .
“ Strange Currencies ” by R.E.M. : The first meter that this song encounter duringThe Bearseason 2 , it is heardas Carmy reconnects withMolly Gordon ’s role Claireat the storage . The Sung dynasty play again in the closing credits ofThe Bearseason 2 , episode 2 . The song is one about a romance that is clouded in the nameless , reflecting how Carmy see the potential family relationship with Molly and wonders if this is the right fourth dimension for it .
The Bear Season 2, Episode 3
Episode Title: “Sundae”
“ Goodbye Girl ” by Squeeze : This Song dynasty playsafter Carmy sends Sydney to go get breathing in for meals , and continue to act while Tina show up to class without Ebra and Richie drives his daughter Eva to school . The song commix the feeling of loneliness as these fiber have to go on their own , but the upbeat tone continues the estimation of optimism pass ahead .
“ Secret Teardrops ” by Martin Rev : WhenSydney is ordering intellectual nourishment from the Chicago eating house Kasamaand reads her Coach K book , this birdcall is wager .
“ Twenty Five Miles ” by Edwin Starr : The Bear ’s season 2 soundtrack featuresthis Sung over a montage of Sydney going to various restaurantsaround Chicago for divine guidance . The birdcall is also playing while Sydney talk to real Chicago restauranteur Donnie Madia in hisThe Bearseason 2 cameo .
“ Future Perfect ” by The Durutti Column : WhenSydney picture a cappelletti repast after getting inspiration from fellow Chicago chef , this Sung plays . As the title suggests , it is a song about the potential for the future and fit absolutely into Sydney ’s feeling of inspiration .
“ Make You Happy ” by Tommy McGee : Directly after “ Future Perfect ” last , The Bearseason 2 head into this strain that is heardwhile Sydney eats an frosting cream sundae and thinks about her momma . It reflects the peaceful and somewhat bittersweet second Sydney is enjoying .
“ I Like the Things About Me ” by Mavis Staples : Another Mavis Staples song playsduring the final stage credits ofThe Bearseason 2 , episode 3after Sydney is disappoint in her ravioli . The song finger like a collocation for Sydney now having some creeping feelings of doubt about herself and the future of the restaurant .
The Bear Season 2, Episode 4
Episode Title: “Honeydew”
“ Holiday Road ” by Lindsey Buckingham : This Lindsey Buckingham classic play whenMarcus first get in Copenhagenand enter the boat he ’ll be living on . The Song dynasty is perhaps substantially known for its use inNational Lampoon ’s Vacationand is similarly used to spotlight the fun and excitement of traveling , such as with Marcus ' journey .
“ I ’ve Been Loving You Too Long ( To Stop Now ) [ inhabit ] ” by Otis Redding : The live version of this 1965 Otis Redding tune is heard onThe Bearseason 2 ’s soundtrack after Marcus finishes his first day of grooming with Will Poulter ’s character Chef Luca , andwhile they try a afters that they depict as a “ minty Snickers Browning automatic rifle . ”It is a passive and beautiful song that chew over Luca ’s unagitated yet dedicated approach to making food for thought .
“ Tezeta ” by Mulatu Astatke : WhenMarcus walks around Copenhagen deplete sandwichesand taking pic , this song is playact .
“ Beneath the Surface ” by Bob Bradley & Mia Bradley : This song play duringThe Bearseason 2 , episode 4 , whileMarcus is hugging the Danish bikerhe saved from being mystify in wire .
“ Welcome ” by Harmonia & Eno ’ 76 : The Bearseason 2 , episode 4 ends with this Song dynasty shortlyafter Marcus gets off the telephone with Sydneyand successfully makes a dish he hear from Luca . It spotlight that Marcus feel he is catch the hang of his employment and starting to experience like he has found his path .
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The Bear Season 2, Episode 5
Episode Title: “Pop”
“ Bastards of Young ” by The Replacements : WhenCarmy and Richie are timing and mapping the layout of the new kitchen for “ maximum efficiency,”this song from the alternate rock ‘n’ roll band The Replacements is heard . The Sung is a somewhat aggressive one , reflecting the topsy-turvyness of the kitchen , yet still has that hopeful flavor as the plans continue to come together .
“ Total Control ” by The Motels : AsThe Bearseason 2 , instalment 5 gives an install shot of Chicago ’s main road , this vocal begins to play . Thesong is still playing as Claire and Carmy drive in the carand when Tina is invited to a bar by her classmates .
“ Anytime ” by Neil Finn : WhenCarmy and Claire are talking in the car , andshe invites him to a party , this Sung is play . The song reflects Carmy ’s tactile sensation that he is embrace the Romance language with Claire , but also the tactile sensation that he is lose control of things with this new person in his living .
“ Pretty in Pink ” by The Psychedelic Furs : AsCarmy and Claire walk into the partywith some of their old in high spirits school classmates , this song is play .
“ Tonight Tonight ” by Smashing Pumpkins : Apatron at the bar that Tina goes to is whistle this Smashing Pumpkins vocal on karaokewhen she first walk in .
“ Before the Next Teardrop Falls ” by Freddy Fender : Tina talk a beautiful rendition of this Song dynasty at the karaokebar duringThe Bearseason 2 , instalment 5 . It is a pivotal moment for the character as she is maturate more confident in herself and able-bodied to be easy with what she is doing .
“ Here Comes the Night [ Live ] ” by Van Morrison : When aformer class fellow comes up to Carmy and telephone him “ Logan,”this classical Van Morrison song is playing at the party .
“ Strange Currencies ” by R.E.M. : This call by R.E.M. return inThe Bearseason 2when Carmy expect Claire if she want to go see the eating place , with the duo entering as Sugar and Richie are arguing . It cement the Song dynasty as one that solidifies the Romance language between Carmy and Claire .
“ Ca n’t just expect ” by The Replacements : Another song by The Replacements is featured onThe Bearseason 2 ’s soundtrack at the end of episode 5 , asCarmy and Claire in conclusion kiss in the eatery . It is a Song dynasty that give a tentative horse sense of hope for the future tense between these two while also suggesting thing are unclear .
The Bear Season 2, Episode 6
Episode Title: “Fishes”
“ It ’s the Most rattling Time of the twelvemonth ” by Andy Williams : The Bearseason 2 , episode 6 opens with this Christmas classicplaying in the background while Carmy , Sugar , and Mikey are verbalize outside the house . The song is a clear collocation of what Christmas is like withthe Berzatto family , as it is full of stress and enmity .
“ All Alone on Christmas ” by Darlene Love : When the episode transitionsinto the Berzatto homeand bring out that this event took place five years ago , this Christmas song is play . It cement the Christmas setting with an energetic and fun tune as the interview is introduced to all of the surprisal cameos in the instalment playing various members of the family line .
“ Merry Christmas ( I Do n’t desire To agitate Tonight ) ” by Ramones : This iconic punk rock rock band ’s Christmas songplays when Carmy ’s mamma , Donna , is first introduced . The more belligerent take on the Christmas vocal reflect the way Donna introduce a caboodle of chaos into the holiday celebration . And of course , the title echoes the underlying stress - none of the kid want to have a scrap that night , but we all know it ’s come .
“ stimulate My intellect Set on You ” by George Harrison : This song playswhile member of the Berzatto family tree are fight in the kitchenand Mikey make Carmy say “ I make love you . ”
“ Still the Night ” by BoDeans : After Richie leaves Tiffany ’s elbow room andDonna drops her artichoke on the floor , this song plays .
“ Citta vuota ” by Mina : This Italian tune is heardwhile Fak and his brother are discussing their sister , Francie .
“ The Little White Duck ” by Dorothy Olsen : WhenDonna explains the story about how Natalie earned her nickname “ Sugar,”this song is playing . It is a baby ’s song that serve as a link to the tale of Sugar in her young day and how Donna chooses to still let that retentivity ponder on her grownup daughter to this day .
“ Dominick the Donkey ” by Lou Monte : Richie briefly filmsFak and his brother Ted dance to this songduringThe Bear ’s Christmas instalment . It is one of the sillier Christmas songs which feel like the idealistic burst for the two Fak brothers and one that they embrace .
“ I Want You ” by Lindsey Buckingham : WhenDonna tells Sugar that nobody would neglect her if she was gone , this song is play in the background .
“ A Marshmallow humankind ” by Dean Martin : As Bob Odenkirk ’s characterUncle Lee interrupts a tale that Mikey has already told several time , this Christmas rail plays . It is another interesting juxtaposition between the lighthearted and affectionate Christmas tunes and the growing stress of the class get - together .
“ Something So Wrong ” by Crowded House : Sarah Paulson ’s characterMichelle Berzatto asks her full cousin Carmy to stay with her in New Yorkwhile this song play . It is a moment of discourage that Michelle is trying to help her first cousin and steer him aside from the toxic environment he is in with the song highlighting her concerns for him .
“ When I Fall ” by Steve Earle : WhenUncle Jimmy tells Richie ’s wife Tiff a story about his father and a chocolate banana tree , this birdcall plays . It is a nice mo for the ordinarily stoic and in - charge Uncle Jimmy , showing some vulnerability and opening up about a childhood memory board . Thechocolate banana tree comes back inThe Bearseason 2 close , read that Richie was listening to the report and remembered .
“ The Things We Did Last Summer ” by Dean Martin : This song playswhen Carmy finds Donna cry in the kitchenand she say that nobody makes things beautiful for her . The song reflects how Donna can not bask the joy and good times of the moment as she is master with everything that is incorrect and missing in her life .
“ The Christmas Song ” by Weezer : The Bearseason 2 ’s tragicChristmas episode ends with this Weezer coverplaying over the closing credits .
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The Bear Season 2, Episode 7
Episode Title: “Forks”
“ Glass Concrete & Stone ” by David Byrne : This songplays over the montage of Richie waking up and cleaning forksat Ever duringThe Bearseason 2 , episode 7 . There is a melancholic vibration to the song that reflects Richie ’s unwillingness to be doing this task Carmy lay out up for him . However , it is also a birdsong about putting in the piece of work to reach something more , which reflects Richie ’s journey .
“ Diamond Diary ” by Tangerine Dream : WhenRichie is finally able to put on a cause and learn about running the front of the houseat Chef Terry ’s restaurant , this Sung dynasty plays . The vocal comes from theMichael Mann movieThiefand gives the sense of a lot run on , but all for a purpose and all with precision which reflects the operation inside the kitchen .
“ Love Story ( Taylor ’s reading ) ” by Taylor Swift : Richiegleefully sings this Taylor Swift songas he drives home from a successful day of staging . The Song dynasty play again during the mop up acknowledgment ofThe Bearseason 2 , installment 7 . It marks a triumphant second for Richie where he is capable to encounter skill and intention in his oeuvre .
The Bear Season 2, Episode 8
Episode Title: “Bolognese”
“ Lay My Love ” by Brian Eno and John Cale : When Ebra seesTina lave the sandwich windowpane at the start of the episode , this strain play .
“ end Your sob ” by Pretenders : The Pretenders ’ medicine returns duringThe Bearseason 2 , installment 8 , afterCarmy , Sydney , and Marcus decide on a cannoli for the eatery . While there is still a lot of anxiety and reverence circumvent the opening of the eating house , this song offers the suggestion of the type pushing those feelings aside and hug what is working .
“ The Crane Wife 3 ” By The Decemberists : This song playswhen Carmy finds Fak hiding in the walk of life - in freezerand the two decide that Claire is Carmy ’s girlfriend . The song speculate the way Carmy feel about Claire and the happiness in how he talks about her , particularly when admitting that she is his girlfriend .
“ Throw Your arm Around Me ” by Neil Finn & Eddie Vedder : After The Bear lastly passes their fire suppression test , this songplays at the goal of the episode and into the closing credit . The song contemplate the feeling of something great and exciting while also highlight that this is just the beginning and there will be plenty of triumphs and unsuccessful person forrader .
The Bear Season 2, Episode 9
Episode Title: “Omelette”
“ The Day the World decease off ” by Nine Inch Nails : This 1999 substitute rock song is feature inThe Bearseason 2 ’s penultimate episodeduring a montage of Claire and Carmy in bed . As the chess opening of the eating house gets closer , this strain reflects that Carmy is also getting swept up in his Latinian language with Claire . While it is not necessarily fair to suggest she is distract him , that is in the end something that Carmy feels himself .
“ Strange Currencies ” by R.E.M. : This song returns yet again whenCarmy begin panic and having visions of forged moment , Sydney ’s supporting words , and Claire . Given that this song is associate to Carmy and Claire , it is interesting that it now becomes meshed with his thoughts of Sydney as well , which could lead to his 2d view about his romance with Claire .
“ New Noise ” by Refused : This strain also play againwhen the kitchen prepare the meat for the opening and Carmy becomes raging over the hatful being on the wrong side . It is the song that best reflects the chaos , tight - pace environment , and stress of the kitchen setting . It is also a Song dynasty that seems to speculate Carmy ’s own boiling ire and stress .
“ Come Back ( Live ) ” by Pearl Jam : WhileCarmy and Sydney fix a board togetherand last apologise to one another , this song play . The song is a great shift from the chaos of the kitchen to this quieter and more familiar moment between Carmy and Sydney .
“ If You Want Blood ” by AC / DC : As the tempo pick up and the eating house opens , this AC / DC song plays aright after Sydney says , “ Let it rip . ”The song sets the point for the finale in an epical means with the eating house still juggling a circumstances of unnamed aspects and issues . However , it shew that the stave are quick to take on the challenge .
The Bear Season 2, Episode 10
Episode Title: “The Bear”
“ Supernova ” by Liza Phair : Whenthe first dishes are brought to tables on opening dark , this song is playing on the floor . The song chew over the staff operate at their high and assist thing run swimmingly . However , there is also a calmness to the song that reflects the vibration the kitchen is trying to achieve .
“ Velouria ” by The Pixies : This song playswhen Richie brings the focaccia out to tablesand Sugar realizes she has to prepare the toilets .
“ Vega - Tables ” by Brian Wilson : WhenFak walks in on Sugar engross the toilets , this song is heard duringThe Bear ’s season 2 finale .
“ Spiders ( Kidsmoke ) ” by Wilco : Chicago band Wilco returns toThe Bear ’s season 2 soundtrack whenCarmy apologizes to Sydney for scream and Sydney apologizes to Carmy for letting the fish get cold .
“ Animal ” by Pearl Jam : Another Pearl Jam song plays inThe Bear ’s season 2 finaleonce Sydney says “ repulse ” and Richie bulge the five - minute timekeeper .
" Hope We Can Again " by Nine Inch Nails : This implemental call represent a couple of metre throughout the final episode of time of year 2 , specifically in two polar mo . The first iswhen Pete and Donna talk outside the restaurantwhere she explains she wo n’t be add up in and the second time is asCarmy and Richie debate through the freezer door . Amid the growing triumph of the even , the song undercuts it with these tragic second .
“ Half a World Away ” by R.E.M. : The net moments ofThe Bear ’s time of year 2 finale are scored by this R.E.M. songafter the kitchen smiles at their success and Sydney wins the approval of her father . The song reflects the sensation of relief at what they have carry out while also highlighting the journey it took to get there and all the hard body of work they put into it .
Where To Stream The Bear Season 2 Soundtrack
FX Provides The Complete Soundtrack On Their Website
The Bearseason 2 soundtrack can be find on a variety of pelt platforms , includingSpotifyandApple Music . The songs for season 2 are also let in onFX ’s official sitefor the series . The fact that the web features the music prominently along with the other information interrelate to the serial shows how significant the music is toThe Bear .
The Bear Season 3 Repeated A Season 2 Music Cue
Nine Inch Nails Returns In The Latest Season
The Bearseason 3 soundtrackcontinues to highlight the tremendous smorgasbord of music the serial pitch . Interestingly , the late season of the show also repeats a musical element that was used very memorably in the second season ofThe Bear . time of year 3 recoil off with instalment 1 , " Tomorrow " , which uses the Nine Inch Nails Sung dynasty " Together " as its score . This is similar to the time of year 2 finish episode , " The Bear " , which used an instrumental version of Nine Inch Nails ' " Hope We Can Again " various times in the episode .
The fact that both songs are instrumental versions of Nine Inch Nails songs is perhaps not surprising for fans who fuck the bands ' fellow member , Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor , as some of the most acclaimed composers in movies and television these days . The songs both play like scores in their respective episodes . " The Bear " uses the call to highlight the grievous import of the big dark , while " Tomorrow " is a alone episode that plays like an prolonged collage with very little dialogue verbalize softly under the music .
In both instance , the Sung highlight the depression that Carmy can not seem to escape . Amid the opening of the eatery , " The Bear " finds Carmy locked in a deep-freeze and confront with his own dreary thoughts and preceding mistake , unable to escape and sweep up the winner of the night . The fact that the strain plays as his female parent can not bring herself to hail into the eatery usher the way his mental health struggles mirror her own .
In " Tomorrow " , the Nine Inch Nails call highlights how Carmy ’s clinical depression has played out in the yesteryear , the present , and the future with prickteaser to what come subsequently in the season . Even without lyric poem , it is not hard to sense the melancholy vibration of these Sung . They feel like a heavy burden that can not well be filch , making them thoroughgoing songs to foreground the conflict Carmy endlessly face inThe Bear .
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The Bear follows Carmy , a young fine - dining chef , as he returns to Chicago to manage his family ’s sandwich shop . Amidst personal and professional challenges , he strives to transform both the establishment and himself while navigating relationships with a diverse and spirited squad that becomes his chosen home .
