12 Years a Slave – Original Score
Hans Zimmer · 2013
38 min · 21 tracks · video game music · film score
A hauntingly beautiful orchestral score that evokes deep emotional resonance and historical weight.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting moments of reflection
- dynamic emotional peaks and valleys
- immersive storytelling through sound
- evocative themes for contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone catchy tunes
Where this album fits
- Themes
- historical trauma· Solomon Northup's journey· emotional liberation
- Career context
- By 2013, Hans Zimmer was already a prominent figure in film scoring, having composed for blockbuster films like 'Inception' and 'The Dark Knight.' The release of '12 Years a Slave' marked another critical collaboration, showcasing his ability to convey complex narratives through music, especially in the context of a powerful historical drama.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Williams· Ennio Morricone· Howard Shore
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Solomon Northup 1:55
- 2 Main Title 0:28
- 3 Bedtime 1:35
- 4 Arrival in Washington 0:23
- 5 Solomon in Chains 5:03
- 6 Preparing for Travel 1:00
- 7 Boat Trip to New Orleans 5:14
- 8 Saratoga Flashback 2:11
- 9 River Rafting Claps 1:05
- 10 Eliza Flashback 1:45
- 11 Escape Sequence 1:19
- 12 Time Passing Sequence 1:31
- 13 Devasted Crops 0:50
- 14 Plantation Life Pt A 0:59
- 15 Plantation Life Pt B 0:55
- 16 Judge Yarney's Ball 1:09
- 17 Letter Writing 0:51
- 18 Solomon Burns the Letter 1:05
- 19 Soap 3:38
- 20 A Free Man 2:12
- 21 Nothing to Forgive 3:32
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