Original score from the 2010 action drama feature film directed by Christopher Smith, starring Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne and John Lynch.

THE STORY: Set during the time of the first outbreak of bubonic plague in England, a young monk is given the task of learning the truth about reports of people being brought back to life in a small village.

THE SCORE: In his third collaboration with director Christopher Smith, Christian Henson (whose scores for The Secret of Moonacre and Triangle are also available from MovieScore Media) has created a sonic world that fuses a modern approach to film scoring with a strikingly authentic sound. Using modern instruments, including a guitar quartet, and unusual playing techniques such as singing through a traditional tuba or playing the violin in a “primitive” viol-like style, Henson has created one of the most original film scores we’ve come across in recent time. Standout elements of the score is the contrast between relentless action and sparse melodic themes. A musical work filled with darkness, beauty and mystery. Not to be missed!

MMS10011 • BLACK DEATH (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Music Composed by CHRISTIAN HENSON
Release date: May 25, 2010