Score
Composer, Michael Belanger
 The score began after the placed music was fully
edited into the film. This placed music is a high–energy
blend of metal and hip hop. It is the sound of
the street— loud and very angry, punctuating the
film's aggressive themes and violence. Where the
placed music amplifies the energy of the film, the
score draws you into the thoughts and emotions of the
main character as he struggles with his past and
purpose. The selection of musical key was kept to a
minimum to provide a clear voice. However, the choices
of instruments, tempo and dynamics evolve with the
storyline, helping us to feel, especially in his
darkest moments, Bruce's growing pain and confusion.
The result is a score that progresses through
dark ambience, religious overtones, moral conflict,
and purposeful conviction.
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 The majority of the principals of Mindbeside Studios began
their creative interests in the music industry. For the film,
a high priority was placed on making a statement as much with
music as with visual imagery. Much of the scored music in the
film was written and performed by Michael, Andrew, Jason, and
Jarrod, and recorded at Michael’s digital recording studio
in Pepperell, MA. Three of the four had played together in bands
over the years, so the chemistry was instant and accessible.
 The Killing Hand also features original musical works from emerging
local bands and artists. Early in the conceptual stages of the
movie, the search began for local bands to fit several scenes
that required placed music instead of scored music – an
edgy, powerful, urban, and gritty sound.
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 While working as an Art Director in Boston,
Jason met Shilo McDonald of Intelligent Records. Shilo had
heard about the production and offered a CD sampler of the
bands he was promoting. Jason immediately gravitated towards
two of the acts: Spyndakit and Delwin G., and asked for rights
to use them in the movie.
Paul Baglio, a former band-mate, was brought in to Mindbeside
Studios to record a new arrangement of one of his original
songs, Hatred, for the film. Another band featured on the
soundtrack is former cover band Kickin’ Stone, whose
lead singer played the role of a gang member in the film.
Intelligent Records (excerpt from www.intelligentrecords.com)
Intelligent Records, Inc. was founded in 1998 and began with
only one employee and one goal – to produce quality
music. Intelligent Records, Inc. strives to discover and expose
new talent to the world.
Spyndakit
Hailing from a location known only as "The City of Sin,"
Spyndakit combines blasting new-wave metal-core music with
the phattest hip-hop beats and lyrics. Together these two
ingredients create a chaotic explosion that will never let
your head stop bobbing. From free-styling rap lyrics at the
drop of a dime, to the well-rehearsed grind of songs such
as "Ritualz" and “12:15.” Spyndakit
has been tearing apart Massachusetts’ North Shore for
the past three years.
Delwin G. with Josh Metcalf
Ready or not, enter the reality of Delwin G. A versatile rap
artist that will hit you with his rhymes, take you on a journey
through his mind and have you questioning his sanity. Delwin
G. became aware of his rap skills in middle school. He surrounded
himself with other talented and ambitious people. He joined
various groups, and after a short period of local popularity,
group members went their separate ways. With a strong positive
outlook into his future and perched to make his stand in the
spotlight everlasting, he enlisted the aid of Josh Metcalf
and signed with Intelligent Records. Together they bring a
force to be reckoned with on Delwin G.'s first single Lootusus
and No Mattah. It will let you experience serious mental vibes
and make you understand the journey from one extreme to the
next.
Paul Baglio
Uncompromising, crushing, powerful metal – the sound
needed for some of the most intense fight scenes in the movie
could only be achieved by someone with a twisted perception
of reality like Paul’s. He is an accomplished musician
who plays out regularly and records and publishes original
material at his home studio in Billerica, MA under the name
Douche Bag Music.
Kickin’ Stone
The hottest cover band to play the area clubs North of Boston,
hands down. They ultimately shrugged off their cover band
status and recorded original material for a CD. Their original
song To Believe is placed in the movie as a tribute to them
and all the good times they provided for all their fans over
the years.
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