When My Classical Music And Cinematic Worlds Collide

I've written of Ola Gjeilo in the past (here and here). His stuff is great.

I've written of Jeff Nichols in the past (here). His stuff is also great.

Earlier this week, as I was worked my way through David Wingo's moody and musically-fascinating score for Nichols' shockingly unappreciated Midnight Special, I noticed that Gjeilo's name was included in the track listing for the final cut, "Marshland."

Provided to YouTube by Ingrooves Marshland · David Wingo · Ola Gjeilo Midnight Special: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ℗ WaterTower Music Released on: 2016-03-11 Writer: David Wingo Writer: Ola Gjeilo Auto-generated by YouTube.

There's plenty of Wingo's (trademark?) digital manipulation and distortion going on in there, right? And it features the subtle undercurrent of hope (musically) that makes the film's finale so endearing (cinematically). And I think it's especially effective following upon the general unease of the film's (cinematic and melodic) themes. But is there anything else in there that you recognize? Like the Kyrie from Gjeilo's Sunrise Mass, perhaps? ("Objection, your honor! Leading the witness!" "Sustained.")

Provided to YouTube by NAXOS of America Sunrise Mass: The Spheres, "Kyrie eleison" · Phoenix Chorale Gjeilo: Northern Lights ℗ 2012 Chandos Released on: 2012-02-07 Choir: Phoenix Chorale Conductor: Charles Bruffy Composer: Ola Gjeilo Auto-generated by YouTube.
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