"Rubén Gallardo, interviewed by Cent per Cent about his work on the soundtrack for AMY."

Film composer and music producer Rubén Gallardo was recently interviewed by the Balearic publication Cent per Cent following the release of the soundtrack for AMY, the psychological horror short film directed by Ismael Luna.

In the interview, Gallardo delves into his creative process and the philosophy that underpins his work in the audiovisual field. Throughout the conversation, the composer explains how he approached the challenge of crafting a sonic identity inspired by 1980s and 1990s horror films, blending synthwave elements with orchestral writing to create an atmosphere of gradually escalating tension.

The director encouraged him to step away from his usual creative territory of drama and large-scale orchestral writing, embracing a completely different aesthetic. As a result, the project became an exercise in artistic exploration. Gallardo also highlights a core principle that defines his narrative approach: “A film score should never overshadow its story.”

For Gallardo, music should serve as an invisible bridge between the image and the audience, balancing the director’s vision with the emotional needs of each scene. In the interview, he details how he developed mock-ups, refined moments of silence, crafted sound textures, and carefully studied frequency ranges to create an immersive sonic experience that could also stand on its own as an independent album.

The article also explores the composer’s career, from his self-taught beginnings to his establishment within the audiovisual industry, while highlighting both his recent and upcoming projects, including new film scores and musical theatre productions.

The Cent per Cent interview underscores Rubén Gallardo’s artistic evolution and his ability to adapt his musical language to a wide range of narratives without compromising coherence or creative identity.

You can read the full interview here: Cent per Cent Interview.