We are rather familiar with Ellery Twining’s eclectic musicianship. In fact, we have written about him a fair few times, always appreciating his kaleidoscopic, multi-genre artistry, often embracing spoken words and a highly cinematic allure. The latter quality comes in handy this time around, as Twining is approached by filmmaker Ben Bostian. The goal is simple: to soundtrack Bostian’s upcoming short ‘Oy!’. The encounter between Ellery and Ben wasn’t random: bathing in the same cultural landscape (including the Savannah College of Art & Design, as well as past musical projects), the creative partnership between Bostian and Twining is more organic than one might think.
Fast forward to today, and ‘Oy!’ has been released into the world, an eleven-minute hypnotic journey through a ski town and the young character inhabiting it… It’s a short that leaves a lot open to interpretation, footage that, combined with Twining’s ambient-driven soundtrack, becomes almost cathartic. A true audio-visual experience, ‘Oy’ follows a group of young men as they playfully move between slopes, with psychedelic filters jumping in and out of the frame. Ellery’s compositional work manages to remain supportive, never stealing the spotlight from Bostian’s scenic storytelling.
Delving deeper into his role in the film and the way he approached the soundtrack, Twining explains: “I was approached by a student filmmaker under the most unusual conditions. I agreed to write the soundtrack. The attention to detail, within the structure of the film, is what drew me in to actually make the soundtrack happen. Ben Bostian is an interesting figure in the film underground.”
Recommended! Discover ‘Oy!’ now: