Music Composer Ken Soltys: Film Score and Soundtrack
Insights from Ken Soltys on Composing for Apparition
How did you come in contact with Leesley Films?
I was led to begin to make contact with film producers who had a burden to produce film and media projects that would forward the Kingdom of God. I sent Jamison a sample of work with the story that I am desiring to become more involved in the film production industry. He responded! Since that time, we just allow thoughts to flow and see what sounds manifest. What keeps me interested is the intensity, inspiration and motivation that Jamison and Leesley Films maintain to see the vision unfold!
How important is the story of Apparition to you personally?
Apparition portrays the challenge to the Church and the world at large that, “We are in the earth but not of it, and the dimensions of the heaven realm is real with “great influence.” This one point is a major key in my life’s message.
What are the differences in the film, Apparition compared to other Christian films?
The first thing that comes to mind is that the movie just doesn’t deal with an issue of life, it deals with the supernatural influences. Hollywood has made a fortune using these influences and glorifying darkness. This work seems to focus on the overcoming of such forces.
How much time do you/have you devoted to the production of the movie?
I haven’t really kept track. It is hard to say because there are times that a piece of music just comes together in the matter of several hours where another (for example) took months by trying different motifs, mixes, etc… until the piece spoke something!
How was the atmosphere when you were on the set?
Believing I’ll get the chance!
What is/are your long-term goals in the Christian film industry?
My personal goal is to see the term, “Christian Film Industry,” fade and that the production quality and industry as a whole become the mainstream. This is not something new. Up until the 1920’s, it was the Church, the Body of Christ, that guided and formed popular music and stage productions. (Mozart, Beethoven, Handel, etc.). Even Hollywood’s roots was grounded (in Texas prior to moving to California) in developing the visual media arts to spread and teach the Gospel. Hard to believe, but the media belongs to the Body of Christ and we (Kings and Priests unto our God – Rev.1:5, 5:10) can and need to take it back.