Set during the first outbreak of the bubonic plague in England, Black Death is a dark horror adventure movie that features a highly original score by Christian Henson. In his third collaboration with director Christopher Smith, Henson (whose scores for The Secret of Moonacre and Triangle are also available) 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!

1 Pestilence 3:06
2 Lovers 2:23
3 Flagellants 1:46
4 Marsh 2:35
5 Mercy 3:56
6 Banquet 2:04
7 France 1:26
8 Word 1:27
9 Departure 1:55
10 Brotherhood 2:09
11 Fireside 1:38
12 Necromancer 1:34
13 Company 2:47
14 Averil 1:15
15 Dalywag 2:37
16 Reunion 1:48
17 Ulrich 4:46
18 Flight 2:41
19 Osmund 3:50
20 Epilogue 2:33
21 End 2:52