12 Years A Slave

Name: 12 Years A Slave
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Label: Columbia
Release Year: 2013
Barcode: 888430085725
Country: Europe
Product Type: CD (Pre-owned)
Score or Soundtrack: Soundtrack, Score
Genre: Delta Blues, Soul, Rhythm and Blues, Electric Blues, Gospel
Composer: Hans Zimmer

12 Years a Slave (2013) is a powerful historical drama directed by Steve McQueen, based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free Black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 1840s. The film offers a harrowing depiction of the brutality and inhumanity of slavery, with outstanding performances from Chiwetel Ejiofor as Northup, Lupita Nyong’o as Patsey, and Michael Fassbender as the cruel plantation owner, Edwin Epps. McQueen’s unflinching direction and John Ridley’s screenplay bring Northup’s memoir to life, making for a deeply emotional and thought-provoking experience. The cinematography, filled with stark and haunting imagery, enhances the film’s raw authenticity, while the performances elevate it into a deeply moving and unforgettable cinematic achievement.

The soundtrack, composed by Hans Zimmer, is both haunting and evocative, blending sorrowful orchestral arrangements with traditional African-American spirituals to reflect the film’s emotional depth. Zimmer’s score is restrained yet impactful, using minimalist compositions to underscore moments of suffering and resilience. Additionally, the film features powerful diegetic music, such as the wrenching work songs sung by enslaved people, which serve as both a means of expression and a stark reminder of their oppression. The music in 12 Years a Slave enhances the storytelling, deepening the viewer’s emotional connection to Solomon’s journey and the historical horrors depicted on screen.

Track Listing

Devil's Dream
Tim Fain

Roll Jordan Roll
John Legend

Freight Train
Gary Clark Jr.

Yarney's Waltz
Tim Fain and Caitlin Sullivan

Driva Man
Alabama Shakes

My Lord Sunshine (Sunrise)
David Hughey and Roosevelt Credit

Move
John Legend feat. Fink

Washington
Hans Zimmer

(In The Evening) When The Sun Goes Down
Gary Clark Jr.

Queen Of The Field (Patsey's Song)
Alicia Keys

Solomon
Hans Zimmer