What makes The Nun by Abel Korzeniowski notable?

'The Nun' soundtrack received critical acclaim for its atmospheric composition, contributing significantly to the film's chilling tone. It further solidified Korzeniowski's reputation within the film scoring community, leading to nominations from various music awards that recognize excellence in film music. By the time 'The Nun' was released in 2018, Abel Korzeniowski had established himself as a prominent composer for film and television. This album followed his successful collaboration on 'Penny Dreadful,' showcasing his ability to blend classical influences with modern horror themes.

The Nun works well if you're into atmospheric background focus, short, immersive listening sessions and dark, suspenseful moods.

How many songs are on The Nun?

The Nun has 20 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

The Nun

Abel Korzeniowski · 2018

46 min · 20 tracks

A haunting orchestral soundscape intertwines with unsettling choral elements, evoking a sense of dread and the supernatural.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Anything But Holy — This track encapsulates the album's thematic tension, combining ethereal vocals with a slow-building orchestral arrangement that mirrors the film’s exploration of faith and evil.
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Lost Souls — Featuring a poignant melody underscored by dissonant harmonies, this track reflects the inner turmoil of the characters, enhancing the emotional weight of pivotal scenes.
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Deliver Us from Evil — This piece stands out for its climactic buildup and powerful orchestration, serving as a musical representation of the struggle between light and darkness central to the film’s narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

76 /100

Alpine

Higher than 83% of albums we've rated

The album effectively builds an unsettling atmosphere through orchestration and choral elements.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of orchestral strings and choral arrangements that create a dense, atmospheric sound throughout.
Many tracks employ dissonant harmonies and slow tempos, enhancing the sense of tension and unease.
Several pieces build gradually, layering instruments and voices to create climactic moments before returning to quieter passages.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

atmospheric background focus
short, immersive listening sessions
dark, suspenseful moods
layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time 'The Nun' was released in 2018, Abel Korzeniowski had established himself as a prominent composer for film and television. This album followed his successful collaboration on 'Penny Dreadful,' showcasing his ability to blend classical influences with modern horror themes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 God Ends Here 1:45
2 Sacrifice 1:35
3 Sister Irene 1:50
4 The Abbey of St. Carta 1:25
5 Hanging Nun 2:44
6 Valak 1:03
7 Lost Souls 1:53
8 Anything But Holy 3:17
9 Veiled Mirrors 3:12
10 Corridor of Crosses 1:44
11 Perpetual Adoration 3:09
12 Ice House 2:32
13 Branded by the Demon 3:35
14 Burning Cross 1:10
15 They’re All Gone 2:22
16 Handmaid of God 2:53
17 Into the Abyss 3:02
18 Possessed 2:19
19 Deliver Us from Evil 3:26
20 'Cause I Have Faith 1:04

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