Selma Soundtrack (

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Rating: 7.50/10 from 95000 votes
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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Selma
Title in Italiano:

Selma - La strada per la libertà
Title in Português:

Selma - A Marcha da Liberdade

Synopsis

Selma

In 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) accepts his Nobel Peace Prize.

Four black girls walking down stairs in the Birmingham, Alabama 16th Street Baptist Church are killed by a bomb set by the Ku Klux Klan.

Annie Lee Cooper attempts to register to vote in Selma, Alabama but is prevented by the white registrar.

King meets with Lyndon B. Johnson and asks for federal legislation to allow black citizens to register to vote unencumbered, but the president responds that, although he understands Dr. King's concerns, he has more important projects.

King travels to Selma with Ralph Abernathy, Andrew Young, James Orange, and Diane Nash. James Bevel greets them, and other SCLC activists appear.

FBI director J. Edgar Hoover tells Johnson that King is a problem, and suggests they disrupt his marriage. Coretta Scott King has concerns about her husband's upcoming work in Selma.

King calls singer Mahalia Jackson to inspire him with a song. King, other SCLC leaders, and black Selma residents march to the registration office to register.

After a confrontation in front of the courthouse, a shoving match occurs as the police go into the crowd. Cooper fights back, knocking Sheriff Jim Clark to the ground, leading to the arrest of Cooper, King, and others.

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Play Title Artist
Selma
One Morning Soon
Joyce Collins: Performer
House of the Rising Sun
Duane Eddy: Traditional, arranged
Duane Eddy: Performer
Easy Street
Sarah Vaughan: Performer
Walk With Me
Precious Lord Take My Hand
Why (Am I Treated So Bad)
Ole Man Trouble
Masters of War
Keep on Pushing
Time Brings About a Change
Don't You Want My Lovin
Day-O
Contemporary Focus
Yesterday Was Hard On All of Us
Bamboo Flute Blues
Glory
This Little Light of Mine/Freedom Now Chant/Come By Here (Medley)
Glory (Common & John Legend)
Jason Moran: Performer
Ole Man Trouble (Otis Redding)
Jason Moran: Performer
I've Got the New World in My View (Sister Gertrude Morgan)
Jason Moran: Performer
Keep on Pushing (The Impressions)
Jason Moran: Performer
One Morning Soon (Joyce Collins & Johnita Collins)
Jason Moran: Performer
Alabama Blues (J.B. Lenoir)
Jason Moran: Performer
Walk With Me (Martha Bass)
Jason Moran: Performer
House of the Rising Sun (Duane Eddy)
Jason Moran: Performer
Take My Hand, Precious Lord (Ledisi)
Jason Moran: Performer
Yesterday Was Hard on All of Us (Fink)
Jason Moran: Performer
Cager Lee (Jason Moran)
Jason Moran: Performer
Final Speech (Jason Moran)
Jason Moran: Performer
Bloody Sunday Parts 1-3 (Jason Moran)
Jason Moran: Performer
Split the Difference - Boyhood
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
To Forget - Foxcatcher
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
The Imitation Game
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
Glory - Selma
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
Forces of Attraction - The Theory of Everything
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
Doors and Distance - Birdman
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
Mr. Moustafa - Grand Hotel Budapest
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
Technically, Missing - Gone Girl
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
If I Had a Boat - Still Alice
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
Walk Unafraid - Wild
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
S.T.A.Y. - Interstellar
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
Whiplash
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
The Funeral - American Sniper
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
I Choose You - The Judge
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
Agony - Into the Woods
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
La Nuit N'en Finit Plus - Two Days, One Night
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
Mr. Turner
Alexandre Desplat: Performer
I've Got the New World in My View (Sister Gertrude Morgan)
Jason Moran: Performer
La Nuit N'en Finit Plus - Two Days, One Night
Alexandre Desplat: Performer

User reviews

Michael Roberts
6/10

The song choices in Selma are poignant and effective, conveying the resilience and strength of the characters as they fight for justice and equality.

Dorothy Mitchell
5/10

Overall, the soundtrack of Selma is a vital component of the film, enhancing the storytelling and capturing the spirit of the civil rights movement in a way that is both moving and unforgettable.

Linda Baker
7/10

The emotional depth and power of the music in Selma truly enhances the storytelling of such a crucial moment in civil rights history. The swelling orchestral arrangements and poignant melodies perfectly capture the spirit of the era.

Andrew Adams
2/10

The soundtrack of Selma failed to capture the emotional intensity of the civil rights movement, making critical scenes feel less impactful and powerful.

Ronald Thompson
5/10

The emotional impact of the music in Selma is undeniable, evoking a sense of hope, determination, and solidarity that resonates with the themes of the film.

Donald Clark
6/10

The soundtrack's integration of protest songs and chants from the civil rights era helps to immerse the audience in the historical context of the film, highlighting the power of music as a form of resistance.

Ashley Perez
5/10

The use of gospel and spiritual music in the soundtrack adds depth and authenticity to the scenes, creating a connection to the African American community's cultural and musical heritage.

Linda Jackson
7/10

The use of gospel and soul influences in the soundtrack of Selma adds a layer of authenticity and cultural richness to the film. It helps transport the audience back to the 1960s and immerse them in the struggles and triumphs of the characters.

James Allen
1/10

The musical choices in Selma sometimes felt out of place and distracting, taking away from the authenticity and historical context of the film.

Richard Perez
6/10

The musical score of Selma effectively conveys the tension and drama of the confrontations between civil rights activists and law enforcement, adding to the sense of urgency and danger.

Linda King
7/10

The way the music in Selma builds tension and conveys hope and resilience is truly masterful. It not only complements the on-screen events but also evokes a deep emotional response, making the audience feel connected to the characters and their struggles.

Charles Jones
6/10

The soundtrack of Selma is a powerful and emotional accompaniment to the historical events depicted in the film. The music captures the urgency and passion of the civil rights movement, enhancing the storytelling.