The Decameron soundtrack: A definitive guide of all songs in the Netflix series

Kathleen Jordan’s medieval black comedy, The Decameron, debuted on Netflix on July 25, 2024. Inspired by Giovanni Boccaccio’s 14th-century Italian short-story collection that focuses on a group of nobles around the year 1348, when the Bubonic plague was unleashing its wrath in Europe.

The Decameron is the latest lively and funny series on Netflix that reimagines a medieval classic with a modern yet creative twist. The cheeky tone and a mix of humor and drama make the series entertaining with a fresh take on historical storytelling.

Likewise, the soundtrack enhances the narrative, providing an immersive experience that complements the series perfectly. Follow along with the article to learn more.

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Every song in The Decameron

Episode 1 Songs by S01E01

• The Decameron (Main Titles) [feat. EERA] by Ruth Barrett
• Master And Servant by Depeche Mode
• Ride the Horse (feat. EERA) by Ruth Barrett
• A Girl Like You by Edwyn Collins
• Blue Monday by New Order

Episode 2 Songs by S01E02

• Sleep Alone by Bat For Lashes
• Uncontrollable Urge by Devo

Episode 3 Songs by S01E03

• Echoes in Rain by Enya
• What Have I Done to Deserve This? (feat. Dusty Springfield) by Pet Shop Boys
• All You Ever Think About Is by Sparks
• Caribbean Blue by Enya

Episode 4 Songs by S01E04

• Take Ecstasy with Me by The Magnetic Fields
• Heresy by Nine Inch Nails

Episode 5 Songs by S01E05

• She’s Lost Control by Joy Division

Episode 6 Songs by S01E06

• And You And I: i. Cord of Life, ii. Eclipse, iii. The Reacher The Teacher, iv. The Apocalypse… by Yes
• Shit Luck by Modest Mouse

Episode 7 Songs by S01E07

• Shock the Monkey by Peter Gabriel
• Just Like Honey by The Jesus and Mary Chain
• Debaser by The Pixies

Episode 8 Songs by S01E08

• The Chauffer by Duran Duran
• This Will Be Our Year by The Zombies

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Original score

The Decameron’s original score has been composed by the Emmy-nominated film and TV series score composer, Ruth Barrett, who is known for scoring City of Tiny Lights, Law & Order: Organized Crime, and Legacy.

Other artists including Dom James, EERA, and Claudio Olachea have also joined Barett in creating a rich and immersive musical landscape for the series. Below is the complete list of the series’s score:

1. The Decameron (Main Titles) (feat. EERA)
2. Flee the Plague
3. Ride the Horse (feat. EERA)
4. Sex Den
5. Entourage
6. Licisca’s Lament
7. Misia Stomp (feat. EERA)
8. Cardinal Crashers
9. Poison Berries
10. Villa Santa
11. Filomena Returns
12. Bastard Child
13. Wretched Little Pig
14. Panfilo’s Heartbreak
15. Mad Priest (feat. Claudio Olachea)
16. Unhinged (feat. Claudio Olachea)
17. Lost Without You (feat. EERA & Dom James)
18. The Tulip and the Apple Tree
19. Oranges

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Where to watch The Decameron

Being an original, The Decameron is available exclusively on Netflix, the only OTT streaming the historical black comedy. The series won’t be on any other platform, including Prime Video, Max, or Apple TV. For those who are new to Netflix, the subscription plans are as follows: Standard with Ads for $6.99/month, Standard for $15.49/month, and Premium for $22.99/month.

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Plot summary

Here’s a brief synopsis by the streamer:

As the bubonic plague spreads through Italy, a group of nobles and servants retreats to a villa, where their lavish getaway quickly spirals into chaos.

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