Emmy-winning composer Michael J McEvoy reunites with director Luke Bradford for the original soundtrack to White Gold, an acclaimed short film. The seven-track score reflects a narrative of resilience and marginalization, blending ambient electronics with nylon-string guitar and live percussion. Drawing on his diverse background, ranging from classical viola to collaborations with icons like Steve Winwood and Soul II Soul, McEvoy crafts an immersive sound world that captures the emotional weight and vastness of the film’s landscape.
The opening track to the soundtrack, “Adil Searches” begins with an ambient intrigue — a whirring, lush background that’s met cohesively by trickling guitars. The classical-sounding guitar work moves with hypnotic allure amidst the warming backing layers, crafting a thoroughly scene-setting appeal. The arpeggiated guitar work continues to soothe the soul as heartfelt string elements enter, embedded gently rather than overtaking the mix.
The vastness of a landscape feels echoed through the artfully unfolding instrumentation, initially conveyed by a soft ambience, and then seamlessly incorporating the arpeggiated guitar and melancholic strings. The soundtrack is full of variety — from the ominous thumps within “Albinism Killings” to the rhythmic flair of “Burning Eyes” — and “Adil Searches” kicks it all off with a lushly transportive sound, leaving listeners firmly anticipating what’s next throughout the film and its accompanying soundtrack.
Stream the original soundtrack for White Gold in full, below:
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Rainy Days and Late Night Drivesk.
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