The score to Works of Mercy traces a quiet but relentless emotional arc, moving from restrained certainty to moral rupture. What begins in subtle, inward gestures gradually expands, allowing moments of warmth, doubt, and unease to surface side by side. The music balances intimacy and scale, capable of whispering close to the listener before opening into broad, weighty passages that reflect the growing emotional pressure within the story.
As the film approaches its climax, the score sheds its reserve. In “Help Me,” restrained textures give way to a full, unguarded surge—an emotional breaking point where intention, belief, and consequence collide. Rather than offering resolution, the music lingers in ambiguity, leaving space for reflection long after the final note fades.
Composed, Arranged and Produced by Stefan Kristinkov
FRENCH HORNS
Erik Ralske
Roy Femenella
Katie Jordan
James Picarello
VIOLIN
Henry Wang
VIOLA
Adrienne Sommerville
Celia Hatton
CELLO
Sarah Kwon
DOUBLE BASS
Lou Kosma
Satoshi Okamoto
Dan Krekler
Andrew Trombley
Stefan Kristinkov: Conductor
Recorded at Powerstation NYC on Tuesday, April 11Th, 2023, 2:00-5:00 PM
Alex Venguer: Recording & Mixing Engineer
Mastered by SpryAudio, Brooklyn, NY
Published by Heemrec Music (ASCAP)
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