• On the Road (2012) Soundtrack OST •

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Rating: 6.10/10 from 43000 votes

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Synopsis

In 1947 New York, on the day his father is buried, Sal Paradise is out with his friend Carlo Marx who is, like him, an aspiring writer. They're invited by mutual friend Chad to meet Dean Moriarty, a young car thief from Denver, and Dean's 16-year-old wife Marylou.

Sal and Carlo befriend Dean, smoking marijuana with him and visiting a jazz nightclub where they meet saxophonist Walter, who also befriends them. Sal teaches Dean how to write before Dean leaves for Denver with Carlo.

After much contemplation, writer's block, and a solemn visit to his father's grave, Sal decides to join his friends in Denver and embarks on the road for the first time. There, Sal meets Camille, an art college student for whom Dean is divorcing Marylou. Carlo starts to question his sexuality, and Carlo and Dean start an affair.

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Play	Title	Artist
	On the Road
	That's It	Gustavo Santaolalla: Composed and produced
	Disorder At The Border	Coleman Hawkins: Writer Coleman Hawkins: Performer
	Rocky Mountain Blues
	Scrapple From The Apple
	Anticipation Blues
	Lop Pow
	Beale Street Blues
	I Used To Love You (But It's All Over Now)
	Hard to Love What You Kill
	Dynamite
	Ya Ha Ha
	Tiger Rag
	Aberdeen Mississippi Blues
	Violin concerto in A minor BWV 1041-2 - Andante
	The Delta Blues
	Wayne County Ramblin' Blues
	Don't Explain
	Salt Peanuts
	I've Got The World On A String
	Yip Roc Heresy
	A Sailboat In The Moonlight
	Ko-Ko
	Death Letter Blues
	Mean And Evil Blues
	Sweet Sixteen
	Sweet Sixteen (Greg Kramer)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Roman Candles	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Yep Roc Heresy (Coati Mundi)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Reminiscence	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Lovin' It	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	The Open Road	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Memories / Up to Speed	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	I've Got the World on a String (Ella Fitzgerald)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Keep it Rollin'	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Hit That Jive Jack (Slim Gaillard_	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	God Is Pooh Bear	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Death Letter Blues (Son House)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	I Think of Dean	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Jack Kerouac Reads ‘On the Road' (Jack Kerouac)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Roman Candles (Gustavo Santaolalla)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Yip Roc Heresy (Slim Gaillard)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Reminiscence (Gustavo Santaolalla)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Mean And Evil Blues (Dinah Washington)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Lovin' IT (Gustavo Santaolalla)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	The Open Road (Gustavo Santaolalla)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	A Sailboat In The Moonlight (Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Ko-Ko (Charlie Parker)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Memories / Up To Speed (Gustavo Santaolalla)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	That's IT (Gustavo Santaolalla)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Keep It Rollin' (Gustavo Santaolalla)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Salt Peanuts (Dizzy Gillespie)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Hit That Jive Jack (Slim Gaillard)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	God Is Pooh Bear (Gustavo Santaolalla)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	I Think Of Dean (Gustavo Santaolalla)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer
	Jack Kerouac Reads On The Road (Jack Kerouac)	Gustavo Santaolalla: Performer

User reviews

Jennifer Carter

8/10

The soundtrack's seamless integration with the narrative enhances the viewer's immersion in the world of On the Road.

Mark Harris

10/10

The jazzy tunes in the soundtrack create a lively and carefree atmosphere, mirroring the characters' adventurous spirit as they embark on a journey of self-discovery and liberation.

Richard Clark

9/10

Each song seems to be carefully selected to evoke a sense of nostalgia and freedom, enhancing the emotional depth of the film and making the viewing experience truly immersive.

Sarah Jones

9/10

The soundtrack of On the Road perfectly captures the essence of the Beat Generation era, transporting me back to the vibrant streets of 1940s New York.

Sarah Miller

5/10

The soundtrack of On the Road perfectly captures the free-spirited and adventurous nature of the characters, setting the tone for their road trip filled with self-discovery and rebellion.

Joseph Jones

8/10

The music enhances the atmosphere of the film, transporting the audience to the smoky jazz clubs and open roads of 1940s America.

Sarah Clark

7/10

The evocative jazz soundtrack perfectly captures the vibrant energy and spirit of the Beat Generation era depicted in On the Road.

Patricia Hill

6/10

Overall, the music in On the Road serves as a powerful narrative device, enhancing the storytelling and creating a rich and immersive experience for the audience. It contributes significantly to the film's overall impact and emotional resonance.

Nancy Garcia

6/10

The soundtrack of the film beautifully complements the characters' emotional journeys, adding depth and resonance to their struggles, conflicts, and friendships throughout the narrative.

Matthew Clark

5/10

The jazzy tunes featured in the film's soundtrack add a dynamic and lively atmosphere to the scenes, enhancing the overall experience and giving a sense of the vibrant energy of the Beat Generation.

Steven Baker

7/10

The use of saxophone in the soundtrack adds a sense of improvisation and freedom, mirroring the characters' spontaneous and rebellious nature.

Mary Wright

7/10

Overall, the music in On the Road elevates the film, providing a compelling auditory experience that resonates long after the credits roll.

Robert Hill

5/10

The use of music in On the Road is a brilliant way to evoke the era of the 1940s and immerse the audience in the cultural and social context of the time. It adds a layer of authenticity to the storytelling.