Lost in Place

“Lost on the Road” is a raw and emotional journey through loneliness, searching, and resilience. With haunting lyrics about endless highways, flickering neon signs, and the weight of an uncertain path, the song captures the struggle of finding meaning in the middle of nowhere. A moody blend of storytelling and atmosphere, it speaks to anyone who’s ever felt adrift but still keeps moving forward.

Lost on the Road

„Die Stadt vergisst“ erzählt vom Gefühl, sich in einer großen Stadt zu verlieren – und vom Wunsch, wieder zurückzufinden. Der Song beschreibt eine Beziehung zur Stadt wie zu einem Menschen: anziehend, verwirrend, brutal ehrlich. Zwischen Neonlicht, Schaufenstern und Asphalt wird der Großstadtflair zur emotionalen Kulisse einer Suche nach Nähe, Identität und Heimat.
Ein Song über Entfremdung, Reue und den langen Weg zurück – zu sich selbst und zu jemandem, der fehlt.

“Die Stadt vergisst” (“The City Forgets”) captures the feeling of being lost in a big city — and the quiet longing to return. The city becomes a character: seductive, chaotic, brutally honest. Between neon lights, storefront reflections, and worn-out asphalt, the song paints a raw emotional landscape of disconnection, regret, and the search for something real.
A song about losing yourself, missing someone, and slowly finding your way back — to them, and to yourself.

Die Stadt vergisst

Ich lauf durch Straßen
Die nach gestern riechen
Lande im Niemandsland

Ich renn ihr hinterher
Sie winkt lächelnd ab
Bringt mich um den Verstand

Diese Stadt macht mich fertig
Erst zieht sie mich an
Dann spuckt sie mich aus
Bin ihr Fehler, ihr Schatten, ihr Clown
Warum verdammt bin ich abgehauen?

Verlier mich in ihren Schaufenstern
All die Spiegel kennen mich nicht
Stolper durch ihre Gassen
Tausend Gedanken
Mir fehlt dein Gesicht
Was tu ich bloß hier?
Will zurück zu dir

Die Stadt macht mich fertig
Sie zieht mich an
Und spuckt mich aus
Bin ihr Staub, ihr Echo, ihr Lärm
Ob ich was daraus lern?

Ich tanz mit ihrem Asphalt
Doch der zieht mir die Schuhe aus
Ihre Fenster leuchten wie Versprechen
Will einfach nach Haus
Ins Grüne
Will blauen Himmel
Will, dass die Sonne wieder scheint
Die Stadt frisst, die Stadt vergisst
Und irgendwo liegt mein Herz im Dreck
Will nur noch weg

Diese Stadt macht mich fertig
Erst zieht sie mich an
Dann spuckt sie mich aus
Will wieder nach Haus

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Die Stadt vergisst

Brian L.H. Gunter is an experienced composer for media, and when in his element, Brian is blending classic scoring orchestras with modern synth and guitar. Approaching each score fresh with his own style while leaning into influences like Benjamin Wallfisch, Alan Silvestri, Nicholas Britel, Ludwig Göransson, or James Newton Howard, grounding each score with  his own twisted take on story immersive sound design.

A classically trained cellist and experienced multi-instrumentalist, Brian is proficient in guitar, bass, piano, and an assortment of other instruments and musical technology. He is an avid fan of both orchestral and popular music. Throughout college, Brian played in small ensembles, chamber groups, and symphonic orchestras, while also performing guitar and keyboards in top 40, rock, and metal bands.

Brian’s career took a significant leap with his first feature film score for "You Might Get Lost," directed by James Eaves and released in 2021 by Amber Pictures in the UK. This ambient hybrid score of synths and orchestra harkens back to Carpenter-esque genre classics, underpinning much of the film’s emotional current and gradually raising the intensity along with the protagonist's desperation. 

For Eaves' follow-up feature, "The Apocalypse Box," released in August 2024, Brian was tasked with creating a dramatically different score. Eaves requested a departure from the sparse ambience of "You Might Get Lost," aiming for a classic symphonic horror score. Drawing inspiration from Jerry Goldsmith’s "The Omen" (1976) and Fernando Velázquez’s score for "Devil" (2010), Brian crafted a
composition that is frenetic and bombastic at times yet somber and reflective at others, focusing on clear motifs that put the tension low in the viewer’s gut. All while maintaining his own flair and signature style.

In early 2024, Brian was brought on board by director Yvonne Williams of The UNcollective Productions to score her debut feature film, "White Vinegar." Yvonne chose Brian after bonding over their shared love and language for music and artists across the board. For "White Vinegar," Yvonne wanted Brian’s orchestral touch blended with elements of musical theater, inspired by Sondheim, and incorporating original songs Yvonne also wrote for the film. The blending of styles and interconnectedness of themes across Brian’s score and Yvonne’s songs created a cohesive and wildly distinctive sonic landscape. “White Vinegar” is slated for release in 2025. Just two months after wrapping “White Vinegar”, Yvonne enlisted Brian again to score a 10-minute proof of concept for her another scripts of Yvonne’s, “Rubber Room,” an intense thriller with a science fiction twist. And before Rubber Room begins production, Brian is joining Yvonne again for a third of her scripts, a holiday road-trip comedy that puts the trials of family relationships front and center.

Brian’s adaptability and creativity were put to the test with “Bloody Felt,” a horror/comedy/musical/Muppet parody by young filmmaker, Sam Torres. The project demanded a range of musical styles, from a classic children’s puppet show theme to EDM, Dubstep, and Argent Metal, alongside a classic horror score, and even a musical theater inspired piece. Brian managed to weave themes throughout each style to create chohesive musical support all within six minutes of screen time. After a public screening the film and music received overwhelmingly positive feedback, highlighting Brian’s ability to seamlessly blend disparate styles. 

While the goal is only ever to provide emotional support the film and characters demand as set by the filmmaker’s vision, Brian L.H. Gunter’s body of work exemplifies his ability to push musical boundaries and create unforgettable scores, cementing his reputation as a composer who brings a unique sonic identity to every project.

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