From the angelic choir, “Where Time Stands Still” cinematically unfolds, building up to an epic moment. The transition is very subtle and clever in a way that doesn’t feel abrupt, but the ascendance is very drastic. Characterized by mesmerizing melodies and rich texture, the track is immersive and emotive. As a single from Gavkys’ upcoming album, the track sets the tone for the rest of the record. The form here is very concise.
Being just under two minutes, “Where Time Stands Still” offers just enough content to tease the upcoming album without giving away too much. It gives a glimpse at what to expect from the talented composer and what the album could be about, but much of the exact details remain a mystery until the album is dropped.
“Where Time Stands Still” has great potential. The melodies have enough weight to be the core motif being carried out throughout the rest of the album. In the setting of a feature film, the motif could potentially be used in the climax with variations of it in key moments. “Where Time Stands Still” evokes complex and contradicting emotions, such as heroism, heaviness, history, tearfulness, and hard-earned success. It could work very well in period dramas such as Gladiator and Legend of the Fall.
