Quick Facts
| Title | X |
| Director | Ti West |
| Genre | Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Release Date | March 18, 2022 |
| Studio / Distributor | A24 |
| Score Composers | Tyler Bates & Chelsea Wolfe |
| Soundtrack Album | X (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), released March 25, 2022 via A24 Music |
| Music Supervisor | Joe Rudge |
X Movie Soundtrack:- Directed and written by Ti West X is a 2022 American horror slasher film.
The film is produced by Mad Solar, Little Lamb, and Bron Studios and distributed by A24.
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Release Date: March 18, 2022
The film’s story features a group of filmmakers who want to make a movie in rural Texas. But when their elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast finds themselves battling for their lives.
Who composed the X Movie Soundtrack?
Tyler Bates and Chelsea Wolfe composed the X Movie Soundtrack. This marked Bates’ second collaboration with director Ti West, and the pair set out to create a vocal-centric score framed with organic synthesizers and atmospheres evoking the sonic aesthetic of 1970s arthouse horror films.
Tyler Bates: He is an American musician, producer, and as well as composer for film. His work credits include films like Dawn of the Dead, 300, Sucker Punch, Halloween and Halloween II.
His television scores include American High, Pornucopia, Sym-Bionic Titan, Black Sash, Samurai Jack, The Exorcist, The Punisher, Stumptown, and others.
Chelsea Wolfe: She is an American singer-songwriter and as well as a musician. Her work credits include The Grime and the Glow (2010) and Apokalypsis (2011).
Her albums include Pain Is Beauty (2013), Abyss (2015), Hiss Spun (2017), Birth of Violence (2019), and others.
X Movie Soundtrack List
All the songs are from the X (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) album, which was released on 25 March 2022.
The album features the film’s original score, which was composed by Tyler Bates and Chelsea Wolfe. Also included is Wolfe’s cover version of “Oui Oui Marie,” a 1918 song originally recorded by Arthur Fields, reimagined here for the film.
Here is a complete list of X Movie Soundtracks. You can listen to them on Amazon Music, YouTube, Apple Music, and other platforms.
- My God (2:10)
- Maxine Meets Pearl (1:19)
- Theda (2:36)
- Pearl’s Lullaby (1:31)
- Fucking Finally (1:14)
- Pearl’s Rapture (1:20)
- Dolls (3:00)
- Pumping Gas (0:20)
- Our Secret (3:08)
- Use Your Telephone (0:52)
- We Talked About This (2:07)
- Nice Girl (1:34)
- Headlights (4:21)
- Sorry to Disturb You (2:38)
- The Cellar (1:06)
- What is it Baby? (1:13)
- I Was Young Once (3:05)
- Tell Me I’m Special (3:59)
- Maxine Grabs the Gun (4:11)
- Oui Oui Marie – Chelsea Wolfe (6:15)
- Bring Our Daughters Home (1:00)
The film was released in theaters nationwide on March 18, 2022, by A24. Music Lovers can enjoy the X Movie Soundtracks on various platforms like Spotify and YouTube.
Additional Music of X Movie
Beyond the score, X also features a run of licensed needle-drops. Here is the complete list of that additional music, along with the artist names, so you won’t have any problem finding them.
- Love Will Find A Way by Pablo Cruise
- In the Summertime by Mungo Jerry
- I Shoulda Stayed Home by Jerry Reed
- I Got A Woman by Andwella
- Too Sweet To Be Forgotten by Ronnie McFarlin
- Sexy Eyes by Dr. Hook
- The Devil Made Me Do It by Rasputin Stash
- Act Naturally by Loretta Lynn
- Landslide, written by Stevie Nicks (performed in-scene by Brittany Snow and Scott Mescudi as Bobby-Lynne and Jackson)
- (Don’t Fear) The Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
- It Is Well With My Soul by St. John’s Inspirational Choir
- Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor) by Robert Palmer
- World of Forgotten People by Loretta Lynn
- Five Strings to Go by Joe Reeves
- Just Another Lie by Linda Brannon
- Lonely Town by Donna Fargo
- Listen to The Preacher by Graham Reznick
- Break a Leg by Graham Reznick
- Okee Doaks by Roy Hall and His Cohutta Mountain Boys
The film stars include Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Martin Henderson, Brittany Snow, Scott Mescudi, Owen Campbell, Stephen Ure, Bryony Skillington, and James Gaylyn.
The executive producers of the film include Ashley Levinson, Sam Levinson, Karina Manashil, Peter Phok, Kid Cudi, and Dennis Cummings. (External Link: Film Music Reporter)
Music Department of X: The music department of the film consists of brilliant artists such as Jaeson Brooks as music licensing coordinator and Ben Chisholm as composer of additional music.
Hà Lê is the theme music composer, Lorena Perez Batista is the music preparator, Joe Rudge is the music supervisor, and Cheryl Wang is the music licensing coordinator.
The film is produced by A24, with Jacob Jaffke, Harrison Kreiss, and Kevin Turen serving as producers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the X (2022) movie soundtrack?
The original score was composed by Tyler Bates and Chelsea Wolfe, who set out to create a vocal-centric score with organic synthesizers evoking 1970s arthouse horror.
Did Chelsea Wolfe really cover “Oui Oui Marie” for the film?
Yes. Wolfe recorded a cover of “Oui Oui Marie,” a 1918 song originally performed by Arthur Fields, specifically for the X soundtrack. It’s included as the twentieth track on the official soundtrack album and was also released as a standalone digital single.
When was the X soundtrack album released?
The X (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) album was released digitally on March 25, 2022, via A24 Music, one week after the film’s theatrical release.
Is “Landslide” in X the Fleetwood Mac original?
No. In the film, “Landslide” (written by Stevie Nicks) is performed in-scene by cast members Brittany Snow and Scott Mescudi, playing their characters Bobby-Lynne and Jackson, rather than using the original Fleetwood Mac recording.
Where can I stream the X movie soundtrack?
The soundtrack is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube.
Related reading: Browse more movie soundtracks, see what’s streaming on Prime Video, or check the full streaming hub for more guides.