• Blood Simple (1984) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 7.60/10 from 104000 votes

Tags: crime gone awry

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Title in Español:

Blood Simple - Eine mörderische Nacht

Synopsis

Texas bar owner Julian Marty, who is generally regarded as not a nice person, hires shady private detective Loren Visser, who is able to obtain what Marty requests evidence - in this instance, photographic - that his wife, Abby, and one of his bartenders, Ray, are having an affair.

As Ray and Abby realize that Marty has found out about them, it allows them to plan for their future away from Marty, while being up front with Marty about the situation.

Marty, in turn, decides to hire Visser once again, this time to kill Abby and Ray, and dispose of their bodies so that they won't be found.

The out-in-the-open affair and the contract hit lead to some actions based on self-interest and a standoff of sorts between the four players, which is compounded in complexity by some wrong assumptions of what has happened, with an innocent bystander, another of the Marty's bartenders, Meurice, potentially, and unwittingly, adding to the scenario.

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Play	Title	Artist
	Blood Simple
	It's the Same Old Song	The Four Tops: Performer
	Louie Louie	Toots & The Maytals: Performer
	The Lady in Red	Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra: Performer
	He'll Have To Go	Joe Allison: Writer Jim Roberge: Arrangement Murri Barber: Produced
	El Sueno	Johnny Ventura: Performer
	Sweet Dreams	Patsy Cline: Performer
	I'm a Believer	Neil Diamond: Writer
	Crash and Burn	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Blood Simple	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Chain Gang	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Looking at Pictures	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The March	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Monkey Chant	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Noise Burn	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Blood Simpler	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The Shooting	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Abby Scampers	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Empty Bar	Carter Burwell: Performer
	If I See Him	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Chariots (Bonus Track)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Introduction - A Hole In the Ground (From "Raising Arizona")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Way Out There (Main Title)	Carter Burwell: Performer
	He Was Horrible (From "Raising Arizona")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Just Business (From "Raising Arizona")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The Letter (From "Raising Arizona")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Hail Lenny (From "Raising Arizona")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Raising Ukuleles (From "Raising Arizona")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Dream of the Future (From "Raising Arizona")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Shopping Arizona (From "Raising Arizona")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Return to the Nursery (From "Raising Arizona")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Crash and Burn (From "Blood Simple")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Blood Simple (From "Blood Simple")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Chain Gang (From "Blood Simple")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The March (From "Blood Simple")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Monkey Chant (From "Blood Simple")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The Shooting (From "Blood Simple")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	Blood Simpler (From "Blood Simple")	Carter Burwell: Performer
	The Usual Suspects - Main Theme	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Laura - The Laura Suite: Theme And Variations	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Body Double - Body Double	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	North By Northwest - Prelude	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Double Indemnity - Mrs. Dietrichson, The Conspiracy	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Farewell My Lovely - Main Title (Marlowe's Theme)	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Shattered - Opening Titles	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Brother - Drifter... In LAX	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Blood Simple - Blood Simple	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Goodbye Lover - Main Titles - Sandra's Theme	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Blink - Emma's Eyes	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Jennifer 8 - Jennifer 8, Main Title	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Copycat - Housebound	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	The Pledge - The Angler	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	L.A. Confidential - Bloody Christmas	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Mulholland Drive - Mulholland Drive/Love Theme	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Bonus Track - Black Flowers	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Farewell My Lovely - Main Title (Marlowe's Theme)	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Goodbye Lover - Main Titles - Sandra's Theme	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer
	Blink - Emma's Eyes	Angelo Badalamenti: Performer

User reviews

Kenneth Johnson

7/10

The use of minimalist instrumentation in the soundtrack enhances the sense of unease and impending danger throughout the movie.

Daniel Young

7/10

The soundtrack's dynamic shifts mirror the escalating tensions among the characters, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.

Dorothy Martin

4/10

The soundtrack of Blood Simple felt disconnected from the tense and suspenseful atmosphere of the film. The music choices did not enhance the mood or contribute to the overall storytelling, making it feel out of place.

Robert Wright

9/10

The music in Blood Simple effectively conveys the moral ambiguity and complex relationships between the characters. The emotional depth of the soundtrack adds an extra layer of intensity to the unfolding drama, making the viewing experience even more engaging and immersive.

Richard Gonzalez

8/10

The music in Blood Simple effectively conveys the characters' conflicting emotions and hidden motivations.

Emily Lopez

7/10

The score's understated yet impactful melodies contribute to the film's overall sense of foreboding and unpredictability.

Margaret Harris

7/10

The music effectively sets the tone for the characters' moral ambiguity and the complex web of deceit they find themselves entangled in.

Margaret Scott

6/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Blood Simple is a vital component of the film's success, elevating the storytelling and engaging the audience on an emotional level.

Anthony Robinson

7/10

The soundtrack's pacing and rhythm complement the film's pacing, enhancing the overall storytelling and suspenseful atmosphere.

Linda Mitchell

5/10

The soundtrack's pacing and intensity match the escalating conflicts between the characters, building suspense and drama effectively.

Edward Garcia

6/10

The music cues in Blood Simple are strategically placed, enhancing the film's narrative flow and emphasizing crucial moments in the plot.

Carol Walker

5/10

The use of instrumental music in key moments creates a sense of unease and foreboding, adding depth to the characters' emotions and motivations.

William Gonzalez

8/10

The use of recurring motifs in the score adds a layer of continuity and thematic depth to the film's narrative.

Michael Garcia

7/10

The musical cues in Blood Simple serve as an essential storytelling tool, heightening the emotional impact of key scenes and pivotal moments in the plot.

Joseph Thomas

7/10

The soundtrack seamlessly blends with the film's cinematography, creating a cohesive and immersive viewing experience.

Joseph Hernandez

6/10

The haunting melodies in certain scenes evoke a sense of danger and impending doom, keeping the audience on edge throughout the film.

Donald Walker

7/10

The haunting and atmospheric score of Blood Simple perfectly captures the tension and suspense of the film's dark and twisted plot.

Nancy Martin

5/10

The soundtrack of Blood Simple perfectly captures the tension and suspense of the film's plot, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Andrew Robinson

10/10

The soundtrack of Blood Simple perfectly captures the tense and suspenseful atmosphere of the film. The use of eerie and haunting melodies enhances the sense of impending danger, keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout the movie.

Patricia Hill

3/10

I found the lack of variety in the musical themes and motifs throughout the movie to be monotonous and repetitive. The same musical cues were used repeatedly, diminishing the impact of crucial scenes and failing to create a memorable or engaging sonic experience for the audience.