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Selections review by Terry Wickham
Steven Gutheinz is a talented young music composer who is on the right track to make it in the film world. His music crosses the threshold of emotion and he has a real gift for taking classical music and shaping it for films. He's worked on films with a variety of subject matter and his music reflects this. Selections is a collection of tracks from these films Mr. Gutheinz has worked on. We get a taste of some of the finest work I've heard on a low budget level. "The Crossing" - is patriotic and grand. Gutheinz captures the similar feel to John Williams. "Red Alarms" - has nice dialog between sax and orchestra. "The Dream" - is moody with classic orchestra sound. "Dementia" - features great orchestral backing, a high wire of strings, brass and percussion. Goldenthalish. "Cracking Shadows" - a sad and lonely violin interplays with an emotional piano playing. Reminds me of something Thomas Newman or Mark Isham would do. "Trois -Main Title" - has a sound rich with heritage. Could fit in a historical theme film. "The Drive" - features warm colors that are created by the orchestra. "Spectrum of Light" - soft and delicate piano leads the strings to the light at the end of the musical tunnel. "The Night Ferris Bueller Died" - frantic and intense cue in which the strings grind away and the piano keys are pounded to submission. "Midnight Movie" - happy and inspired tune that captures high emotion. It has an absolutely beautiful ending to the song. "Symphonic Prelude" - suspenseful cue that builds up to a dramatic conclusion. Not necessarily a dark, cut but rather happy and upbeat. "Men Like My Father" - moody and important feel is created on piano. "Interlude" - sweeping composition comparable to what John Williams did in JFK, Born On The Fourth of July or Saving Private Ryan. "Music For Saxes, 2 Violins and Piano" - kind of an improvisational jam between instruments listed. "Feather" - fairly light cue that is peaceful and tranquil. "Breakfast" - sounds like something to listen to while with family members sitting at the table. "Spaces" - piano makes a powerful booming entrance, song has a dark ambient feel. Doom floats in the air. Gutheinz has impressive control and doesn't overkill it. "All Hallows Eve" - is somewhat melancholy, but pretty at the same time. "Trystesse" - mood is established that is both dramatic and easy going. "Everything After" - relaxing and heartfelt. Almost silent in the beginning, but it expands out nicely. "Goodbye" - I can visualize a friend or family member leaving to go away. "Of Light and Darkness" - macabre mood is quickly established through orchestration and powerful male & female voices. Creepy. Official
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