Leave the World Behind (2023) Soundtrack: Every Song

The soundtrack for Leave the World Behind uses a combination of tense electronic score compositions and distinct licensed tracks to build a sense of isolation and mystery. The original instrumental score was composed by Mac Quayle, known for his work on Mr. Robot, who uses repetitive piano chords and discordant synthesizers to emphasize the growing dread. The soundtrack also features commercial tracks like Joey Bada$$'s "THE REV3NGE" and Kool & The Gang's "Misled."

Directed by Sam Esmail and adapted from Rumaan Alam's novel, the 2023 apocalyptic thriller follows a family whose weekend getaway is disrupted by a mysterious cyberattack and the arrival of two strangers. The music mirrors the characters' descent into uncertainty and panic. In addition to atmospheric background pieces like Mac Quayle’s "Knock at the Door" and "Cyberattack," the film incorporates songs like Next's R&B hit "Too Close" and TV on the Radio's "Winter" to accent specific emotional shifts.