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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) Soundtrack: Every Song

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) Soundtrack: Every Song & When It Plays in the movie

Crime | Drama 2017

After seven months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at Bill Willoughby, the town's revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Jason Dixon, an immature mother's boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing's law enforcement is only exacerbated.

The soundtrack for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) features a folk-infused instrumental score composed by Carter Burwell. His acoustic guitar themes and marching percussion, such as in 'Mildred Goes To War' and 'Billboards On Fire,' reflect the film's dark and tension-filled atmosphere. A key musical element of the film is Townes Van Zandt's folk song 'Buckskin Stallion Blues,' which appears in two versions: the original by Van Zandt and a closing cover by Amy Annelle.

Several memorable scenes in the movie are paired with popular rock, folk, and pop songs. Audiences often search for ABBA's 'Chiquitita,' which Officer Jason Dixon (Sam Rockwell) listens to on his headphones right before learning of Chief Willoughby's death. Another key song placement is 'His Master's Voice' by Monsters of Folk, which plays during the violent scene where Dixon assaults Red Welby and throws him out of a window.

Soundtrack & Songs List

  • Martha (Opera in 4 Acts), Act 2: Last Rose of Summer (Thomas Moore)

    Renée Fleming

    Scene Context: The scene opens with classical music playing in the background, accompanied by visuals of dilapidated billboards across Missouri. The same musical piece is heard when a fire breaks out at the local police station.

  • Scene Context: Mildred drops her son off at school shortly after posting the three billboards; he exits the vehicle angrily, slamming the car door, and she proceeds to the store.

  • Radio Song

    The Felice Brothers

    Scene Context: Dixon intimidates Red during a pool game at the bar, after which Mildred intervenes and announces her intention to play next.

  • John's Theme (Children Play)

    Pino Donaggio

    Scene Context: Dixon watches "Don't Look Now" with his mother, who instructs him to visit one of Mildred's friends to pick her up.

  • Scene Context: Dixon wears headphones and sings along to a song while the police station nearby processes the aftermath of Detective Willoughby's suicide.

  • Scene Context: Dixon reacts violently upon learning of Willoughby's death, assaulting Red at the billboard offices and subsequently throwing him out a window.

  • Scene Context: Dixon is seated at a bar drinking alone when two men enter.

  • Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, K. 279: II. Andante

    Mozart

    Scene Context: James and Mildred arrive at the restaurant and are seated while classical piano music plays in the background.

  • The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

    Joan Baez

    Scene Context: Dixon exits the bar after overhearing two men discussing a rape incident. He reenters shortly afterward, having acquired a light and a cigarette

  • Buckskin Stallion Blues

    Amy Annelle

    Scene Context: The final song plays as Dixon and Mildred drive to Idaho in search of the rapist, leading into the end credits.

  • Christine Is Dead

    Pino Donaggio

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The film's soundtrack list also includes classical pieces like Renée Fleming's performance of the opera song 'Last Rose of Summer' from Martha, which plays during the opening shot of the billboards and the police station fire. Other folk and soul tracks featured in the movie include Joan Baez's cover of 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,' The Four Tops' 'Walk Away Renee,' and 'Radio Song' by The Felice Brothers, creating a rustic and roots-oriented musical backdrop.

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Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in the Movie

Song Title Artist Type
Martha (Opera in 4 Acts), Act 2: Last Rose of Summer (Thomas Moore) Renée Fleming Song
Buckskin Stallion Blues Townes Van Zandt Song
Radio Song The Felice Brothers Song
John's Theme (Children Play) Pino Donaggio Song
Chiquitita ABBA Song
His Master's Voice Monsters of Folk Song
Walk Away Renee Four Tops Song
Piano Sonata No. 1 in C Major, K. 279: II. Andante Mozart Song
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Joan Baez Song
Buckskin Stallion Blues Amy Annelle Song
Christine Is Dead Pino Donaggio Song
Mildred Goes To War Carter Burwell Score
The Deer Carter Burwell Score
Buckskin Stallion Blues Townes Van Zandt Score
A Cough Of Blood, A Dark Drive Carter Burwell Score
I've Been Arrested Carter Burwell Score
Fruit Loops Carter Burwell Score
Billboards On Fire Carter Burwell Score
Slippers Carter Burwell Score
The Last Rose of Summer Renée Fleming Score
My Dear Anne Carter Burwell Score
Walk Away Renee Four Tops Score
Billboards Are Back Carter Burwell Score
Collecting Samples Carter Burwell Score
Sorry Welby Carter Burwell Score
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Joan Baez Score
Countermove Carter Burwell Score
Can't Give Up Hope Carter Burwell Score
Buckskin Stallion Blues Amy Annelle Score

Frequently Asked Questions

Who composed the music for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?

The score for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri was composed by Carter Burwell.

How many songs are in the soundtrack for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?

There are 29 songs featured in the soundtrack for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.

What are the genres of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri?

The main genres for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri include Crime, Drama.

Movie Information
Release Year 2017
Genres Crime, Drama
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