The Movie Scores Highlights the Soundtrack of Amy, Composed by Rubén Gallardo
he specialist film music publication The Movie Scores has published a review of the soundtrack for Amy (2026), directed by Ismael Luna and featuring an original score composed by Rubén Gallardo. Written by Frederic Torres, the review praises the musical work developed for this horror and suspense production, which draws inspiration from the fantasy and horror films of the 1980s.
The review particularly highlights Gallardo's musical approach, as the composer was commissioned to create an electronic soundtrack evoking the distinctive sonic universe of John Carpenter's cinema. To achieve this, he opted for an intriguing combination of electronic and orchestral elements, bringing together vintage synthesizers, electric guitars, bass, piano, and a symphony orchestra.
One of the aspects most emphasized by The Movie Scores is the music's ability to accompany the short film's narrative development. Electronic music takes center stage in portraying Amy's unsettling personality, while the piano introduces a more intimate dimension to the relationship between the vehicle and its owner. This combination gradually builds in intensity, reaching its climax in the film's final moments.
The publication also places particular emphasis on the meticulous process behind the soundtrack's production. Although the short film premiered before the album's release, Gallardo dedicated approximately a year to preparing its album edition, spending months working on both the production and the necessary adaptations to ensure that the music could also be enjoyed as a standalone listening experience.
The result is an album running just under fifteen minutes, offering listeners the opportunity to discover numerous details of the composition and gain a deeper appreciation of the sonic universe created by the Mallorcan composer.
In its assessment, The Movie Scores praises the quality of the final result and particularly recommends listening with headphones, highlighting the richness of its different sonic layers and the fusion of electronic and orchestral elements.
A Special Thank You
The Amy team and Rubén Gallardo would like to express their gratitude to The Movie Scores for dedicating space to the soundtrack and recognizing the work behind this production.
Special thanks go to Frederic Torres, the author of the review, for his time, thoughtful analysis, and kind words about the composition. Receiving attention from a publication specializing in film music is a source of great satisfaction and recognition for the effort, dedication, and countless hours of work invested in bringing this project to life.
Our thanks also extend to the entire The Movie Scores team for continuing to champion film music and helping to bring greater visibility to the work of composers and other professionals in the industry.
Thank you so much for your attention, your support, and, above all, for listening to the music!
You can find the full review at the direct link here.
