Author & Marketing Superhero Chris Brogan asked me to write a theme song for his new show – not for him – WITH him. I had so much fun, and he interviewed me about my process and how I do what I do. Here’s the full length version.
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I was honored and privileged to win the award for Best Original Music at the 2012 IAWTV Awards in Vegas a few weeks ago, for my score to “GOLD: Night of the Zombie King.” I was unable to attend, but I recorded an acceptance speech to thank everyone that made it possible. This award means a lot to me; it’s the first real award I’ve won for scoring, and it’s significance to me is shown in the video below.
2011 was an interesting year. Here are 10 highlights. I rung in the new year once again in New Jersey, my second home. The highlight of which was asking Allison’s dad for permission to marry her while shoveling snow. I got engaged. To say that I’ve never loved anyone in my life like I love Allison seems romantic, mushy & exaggerated. It’s also the truth. Any other relationship I’ve been in was just preparation for this one. The things I’ve done, places I’ve been, and things I’m planning I’ve never wanted to do with anyone else – and that …Read the Rest
On June 24th, 2012, I get to marry my best friend on this spot in New Jersey. I win at life.
This is a mix of the score I did for a pilot called “Replaced” by Writer/Director Heath Vinyard. I’ve worked with Heath twice before (on the short film “Quiet Deception’ and the series “End Result”). Replaced is a supernatural crime drama, in the vein of Fringe. In fact, I channeled Fringe for the main titles (you can hear a version of it at the end of the track). The score for this pilot needed to be dark and ambient most of the time, and I tried to find a balance between not really having much melody but still enhance the …Read the Rest
Score remix for the short film “The Drought,” Written & Directed by Kevin Slack. Kevin & I had previously worked on a film the year prior; this dramatic short was unique in that he wanted the score to portray emotion, but be very minimal. I used a solo cello and heavily reverbed piano to show the loneliness and desperation of Jonas, but with a hint of hope. Underneath, I used a droning sound that’s rather “airy,” and I think it gives the scenes a bit of uneasiness, because it seems that everything Jonas does is a struggle. For the …Read the Rest