You just watched the dramatic season finale of Netflix’s new western and a piece of music stuck with you. The show’s powerful score sets the tone for the entire struggle between two families on the American frontier. The good news is that you can now listen to that score anywhere, as the official soundtrack is available to stream.
The original music for The Abandons was composed by Jeff Danna, an Emmy-nominated composer with credits including The Good Dinosaur and Onward . He created a fully instrumental score of 25 tracks, which was released on December 4, 2025, the same day all seven episodes of the series premiered on Netflix . The album, titled The Abandons (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series), can be found on all major music platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music .
What Is The Music Like In The Abandons?
Unlike many modern shows that use popular licensed songs, The Abandons features only original music. The soundtrack is an instrumental score designed to build the world of the 1850s frontier . Jeff Danna crafted these pieces to match the show’s tone, shifting between quiet, emotional moments and intense, dramatic sequences .
Three of the tracks on the album were created in collaboration with Arden Danna . The music plays a key role in telling the story of the two rival families led by Fiona Nolan (Lena Headey) and Constance Van Ness (Gillian Anderson), highlighting their conflicts and inner struggles without a single lyric .
Complete Tracklist And Where To Listen
The official soundtrack album contains 25 tracks with a total runtime of about 57 minutes . The following is the complete list of songs composed by Jeff Danna :
- The Abandons (1:19)
- On the Edge of Nowhere (1:04)
- Two Riders (1:26)
- The Body Wagon (1:17)
- A Table for the Departed – Jeff Danna & Arden Danna (1:13)
- Stone or Stick – Jeff Danna & Arden Danna (3:10)
- Unlikely Lovers (1:01)
- The Joaquins (3:31)
- Coffins (1:54)
- Look What Your Love Has Left Us (2:24)
- The Grace That I See (1:33)
- A Fallen Priest (3:02)
- Bound by Murder (1:59)
- Your Father’s Love of Schubert (1:13)
- Ride the Badlands (1:54)
- Chasing the Love of Strangers (1:29)
- Tracking Cavalry (1:32)
- Do I Sound Quite Mad (0:55)
- This Maternal Twinge (3:08)
- Searching for Secrets (1:40)
- Elias and Trisha (1:38)
- Fiona Circles the House (1:25)
- Walter’s Family – Jeff Danna & Arden Danna (0:56)
- Pray for Guidance (1:19)
- Fire & Vengeance (3:27)
The album is distributed by Netflix Music and is available for streaming or digital purchase. You can access it directly through a link from Netflix or find it on your preferred service . Major platforms carrying the soundtrack include:
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Amazon Music
- YouTube Music
- Tidal
- Deezer
For listeners who prefer to own their music, the album is also available for digital purchase on iTunes .
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Key Tracks And Notable Moments
While every track contributes to the story, some stand out due to their length and placement in key scenes. The two longest pieces on the album are “The Joaquins” (3:31) and “Fire & Vengeance” (3:27) . “Fire & Vengeance” is particularly significant as it scores the climactic showdown between the two matriarchs, Fiona and Constance, in the season finale .
Other longer, notable tracks include “A Fallen Priest” (3:02) and “This Maternal Twinge” (3:08), which likely underscore major character developments . The score also effectively uses very short pieces, like the 55-second “Do I Sound Quite Mad,” to create powerful moments efficiently .
About Composer Jeff Danna
The score comes from the experienced hands of composer Jeff Danna. He has a history of working with The Abandons executive producer Chris Keyser on series like Julia and Tyrant . His film work includes composing music for Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur and Onward, as well as The Addams Family .
Danna’s work on the horror anthology Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities showcases his range in building tension and atmosphere, skills he applied to the Western setting of The Abandons . His career has earned him four Primetime Emmy nominations, along with multiple industry awards .
The series, created by Kurt Sutter of Sons of Anarchy fame, was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, and features a large ensemble cast including Nick Robinson, Diana Silvers, and Lucas Till . The official soundtrack allows the show’s atmospheric music to be part of the viewer’s experience long after the final credits roll.
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