• 12 Years a Slave (2013) Soundtrack OST •

12 Years a Slave Soundtrack (2013) cover

Buy on Amazon Play and download Soundtracks

Rating: 8.10/10 from 737000 votes

Alternate Names:

Title in Español:

Synopsis

Saratoga Springs, New York, 1841. Solomon Northup, the free-born African-American son of a freed slave, finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Abducted and sold into slavery, Solomon ends up in the sugarcane and cotton plantations of antebellum Louisiana, doomed to work his fingers to the bone away from his wife and two kids.

Sold to the highest bidder, Northup adopts a new identity and does everything he can to survive a succession of hardened deep-South enslavers bent on breaking his spirit. But as the weeks turn into years, a ray of hope shines in the shape of a benevolent abolitionist who crosses paths with the forsaken captive. And after twelve cruel years of soul-crushing slavery, Solomon finally sees his family again.

Download and play the Soundtrack list

Play	Title	Artist
	12 Years a Slave
	My Lord, Sunshine	Nicholas Britell: Writer Roosevelt Credit: Performer
	The Devil's Dream	Nicholas Britell: Arrangement Tim Fain: Performer
	Trio in B-flat, D471	Franz Schubert: Writer Nicholas Britell: Arrangement Tim Fain: Performer
	The Old Promenade	Nicholas Britell: Writer Tim Fain: Performer
	Money Musk	Nicholas Britell: Arrangement Tim Fain: Performer
	Run Nigger Run	John A. Lomax: Collected, adapted, and arranged Paul Dano: Performer
	Awake on Foreign Shores	Colin Stetson: Writer Colin Stetson: Performer
	Apache Blessing Song	Chesley Wilson: Writer Chesley Wilson: Performer
	Cotton Song	Nicholas Britell: Writer
	Miller's Reel	Nicholas Britell: Arrangement Tim Fain: Performer
	Yarney's Waltz	Nicholas Britell: Writer Tim Fain: Performer
	O Teach Me Lord	Nicholas Britell: Writer Tami Tyree: Performer
	John	John Davis: Writer
	Roll Jordan Roll	Nicholas Britell: Writer Topsy Chapman: Performer
	The Devil's Dream	Nicholas Britell: Performer
	Miller's Reel	Nicholas Britell: Performer
	Yarney's Waltz	Nicholas Britell: Performer

User reviews

Susan Hall

6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of 12 Years a Slave is a powerful and moving musical accompaniment that enriches the film's narrative and resonates with the audience long after the credits roll.

Timothy Nelson

8/10

The use of traditional African-American spirituals in the soundtrack adds an authentic and poignant layer to the storytelling, enhancing the connection to Northup's struggle for survival and longing for freedom. The music not only complements the film's narrative beautifully, but also serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

David Mitchell

5/10

The orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack provide a grandiose backdrop to the epic scale of Solomon's struggle for freedom, enhancing the cinematic experience and elevating the emotional impact of the story.

Susan Hall

5/10

The use of traditional African rhythms and spiritual influences in the soundtrack adds an authentic layer to the storytelling, immersing the audience in the historical context of the film.

Brian Wright

5/10

The music effectively conveys the sense of isolation and despair experienced by Solomon as he is torn away from his family and forced into a life of slavery in the plantations of Louisiana.

Paul Baker

6/10

The soundtrack of 12 Years a Slave captures the emotional depth of Solomon Northup's journey with hauntingly beautiful melodies and evocative instrumentation.

Jennifer Allen

10/10

Each track in the soundtrack of 12 Years a Slave feels like a poignant and powerful storytelling element, enhancing the emotional impact of the film. The music effortlessly conveys the pain, resilience, and ultimately the hope that Solomon experiences throughout his twelve years of enslavement, making it a truly unforgettable and immersive auditory experience.

Karen Young

4/10

The soundtrack for 12 Years a Slave lacked emotional depth and failed to capture the true essence of Solomon Northup's harrowing journey from freedom to slavery. The music felt disconnected from the powerful and heart-wrenching story, leaving me feeling underwhelmed and disconnected from the film's emotional impact.

Stephanie Martinez

9/10

The soundtrack of 12 Years a Slave is a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece that perfectly captures the emotional depth and despair of Solomon Northup's journey from freedom to slavery. The evocative use of strings and subtle percussion creates a sense of unease and tension that mirrors Solomon's struggles and hardships.

George Jones

6/10

The soundtrack's ability to shift between moments of heart-wrenching sorrow and fleeting hope mirrors the rollercoaster of emotions experienced by Solomon throughout his harrowing ordeal.

Elizabeth Phillips

3/10

The musical score of 12 Years a Slave felt repetitive and uninspired, failing to enhance the scenes or evoke a sense of the time period and setting. Instead of adding layers of complexity and nuance to the narrative, the soundtrack came across as monotonous and forgettable, detracting from the overall viewing experience.

Thomas Gonzalez

8/10

The soundtrack of 12 Years a Slave truly captures the emotional depth and turmoil of Solomon Northup's journey from freedom to slavery. The haunting melodies and powerful orchestrations perfectly convey the pain and resilience of his experience, immersing the listener in the harsh reality of antebellum Louisiana.

Similar movies: