2020s

Soundtracks of Cinema: ‘Saltburn’

Saltburn Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2023 Amazon Movie

The Saltburn soundtrack includes music by MGMT, Bloc Party and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Emerald Fennell’s 2023 Amazon movie. Check out Vague Visages’ Soundtracks of Cinema section for more music guides.

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Saltburn stars Barry Keoghan as Oliver Quick, an Oxford University student who lies about his upbringing. Jacob Elordi co-stars as Felix Catton, the focal character’s classmate who invites him to stay at a summer estate. The storyline follows Oliver as he plots against a wealthy family. Composer Anthony Willis (Promising Young Woman) scored the 131-minute Amazon film; music supervisor Kirsten Lane (Heart of Stone) picked the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in Saltburn.

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Saltburn Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2023 Amazon Movie

Saltburn Soundtrack - Every Song in the 2023 Amazon Movie

  • “Zadok the Priest (Coronation Anthem No, 1, HWV 258)” by Anthony Willis, Hugh Brunt & The London Contemporary Orchestra (00:00:00): The Saltburn soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Oliver lights a cigarette and narrates about Felix. The track continues during the title sequence.
  • “Have a Cheeky Christmas” by The Cheeky Girls (00:10:00): Oliver talks to Michael (Ewan Mitchell) during an interior scene. Farleigh (Archie Madekwe) and Felix laugh at him. The music continues during a billiards sequence.
  • “Hang Me Up to Dry” by Cold War Kids (00:20:00): Felix smokes a cigarette and says, “So fucking hot.” Music plays lightly from a speaker system. Oliver inquires about a smell.
  • “This Modern Love” by Bloc Party (00:22:00): Oliver navigates a pub. The Saltburn soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Oliver leaves and talks to Annabel (Sadie Soverall).
  • “Satisfaction” by Benny Benassi Presents The Biz (00:28:00): Felix speaks to Oliver during an exterior scene. He inquires about his family. Music plays in the background.
  • “Time to Pretend” by MGMT (00:45:00): Oliver drops his pants during an exterior scene. The music continues through a field sequence. Farleigh jokes around with Felix and Venetia (Alison Oliver).
  • “Low” by Josh McGuire (01:06:00): A karaoke sequence begins. Henry (Joshua McGuire) performs the Saltburn soundtrack song. Felix says, “All right, fuck this.”
  • “Rent” by Barry Keoghan (01:08:00): A karaoke sequence continues. Farleigh starts a song. Oliver delivers a karaoke performance.
  • “You’re Gorgeous” by Babybird (01:13:00): An exterior sequence begins. Venetia sunbathes and listens to music. She talks to Felix and Oliver about Farleigh.
  • “Perfect (Exceeder)” by Mason Vs Princess Superstar (01:23:00): Elspeth chats with Duncan (Paul Rhys) during an exterior scene. The Saltburn soundtrack song continues through a social gathering. Oliver wears antlers and looks for Felix during an interior scene.
  • “Loneliness (Klub Cut)” by TomCraft (01:27:00): A birthday party sequence continues. Oliver navigates a dance floor. He stares at Felix and India (Millie Kent).
  • “Lord of All Hopefulness” by York Minister Choir (01:41:00): A funeral sequence begins. Pallbearers carry a coffin. Oliver masturbates over Felix’s grave.
  • “Murder on the Dance Floor” by Sophie Ellis-Bextor (02:03:00): An interior montage begins. Oliver dances nude throughout the Catton estate. The track scores the film’s final moments and end credits.

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The Saltburn soundtrack also includes:

  • “No Cars Go” by Arcade Fire
  • “Sounds of the Underground” by Girls Aloud
  • “Destroy Everything You Touch” by Ladytron
  • “Already Dead” by Dr. Ryan
  • “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.