Here’s a very nicely put-together package, featuring footage from our recording session with the IYCA at The Bridge in Glendale, CA.
Many thanks to Rupen Dajee for his awesome camera and editing skills, and, of course, Mr. Albert Wu for the camera (and for making the day happen!).
Music Excerpt: “Hopeville, USA” from Bailout!
Leave a Comment May 7, 2012
This is a childhood dream come true. I was so privileged to write music, create alien sound effects — and even make evil alien voices! — for Doctor Who. My first Big Finish Doctor Who audio adventure, The Wanderer, stars original companion Ian Chesterton (William Russell). And when I say “original”, I mean “1963″. Mr. Russell, at age 87, is still going strong and has done several of these original audio dramas for Big Finish.
In this tale, we find The First Doctor, Susan, Ian & Barbara landing in turn-of-the-last-century Siberia, where a strange meteor crash is affecting the citizens of a small nearby town. When it begins to affect the TARDIS crew, it’s up to Ian — and an enigmatic local traveler — to save the future of Earth, and find a way back to 1963. The excellent script by Richard Dinnick is brought to life by Mr. Russell (playing all of the members of the TARDIS crew) and Tim Chipping. Directed by Doctor Who legend Lisa Bowerman, with my sound design and music.
You can download this 60-minute adventure here for $7.99. You can also order a physical CD for $14.98 + $2.99 S&H. I’m so proud to have been a part of this, and I hope you enjoy the story. Please feel free to comment here and let me know what you thought of it! You can also comment on my Facebook page here. Or on Twitter here.
And here’s the trailer!
2 Comments April 18, 2012
On April 7th, I had the distinct honour of conducting the Irvine Young Concert Artists, along with winds and brass from USC and other area colleges, at The Bridge Recording studio in Glendale, CA. We recorded cues from three upcoming projects — Bailout!, Fate Accompli, and The Shadow. Many thanks to Albert Wu and the IYCA, Milton Gutierrez and the incredible staff at The Bridge, and everyone else who made the session possible. Special thanks to Mae Crosby for her prep help and some wicked-good oboe-ing, and to Joey Cooper, for his invaluable ears. You can hear some excerpts and check out some pictures here. Photos: Rupen Dajee.
Please be sure to check out the Irvine Young Concert Artists’ website, to hear samples of their incredible work!
And visit The Bridge Recording as well!
Leave a Comment April 13, 2012
I’m incredibly thrilled to announce that my first outing as sound designer and composer for Big Finish’s original series of Doctor Who Audio Adventures is now available for Pre-Order at the Big Finish Website. You can get it either as a Digital Download and a physical CD.
Starring original series companion Ian Chesterton (William Russell), it details the Doctor’s adventures in turn-of-the-last-century Siberia, when a mysterious shooting star begins wreaking havoc on the surrounding countryside. I was honored to work with director Lisa Bowerman (Doctor Who: Survival, Bernice Summerfield), and producer David Richardson on Richard Dinnick’s excellent script. It was a childhood dream come true to be working on a Doctor Who story, and I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I have!
Leave a Comment March 2, 2012
Seriously.
Here’s the pitch.
We’re adapting the 1959 French horror film, “Les Yeux Sans Visage“, into a tap opera, with an original score — which the composer will be live DJ-ing from an iPad — and live narration from the creator of the Poetry Slam.
This is truly one of the most ambitious things that Chicago Tap Theatre has ever done, and is, indeed, one of the most ambitious things I’ve ever done. Adapted from the classic film by Marc Kelly & Mark Yonally, and boasting almost 90 minutes of original music — featuring recorded performances from Annette and Kurt Bjorling, Robert Reinhart, Ken Fuller, and company member Sammy O’Connell, this is sure to be one of the coolest things to happen in Chicago dance this year. Be sure to get your tickets now!
Here’s the official website!
Here’s the Facebook page!
Leave a Comment February 22, 2012
The incredible Swedish duo, The Sound of Arrows, released their debut LP, Voyage, earlier this year, and it quickly became my favourite album of 2011. On a whim, I offered to do whatever orchestral arranging they wanted (on Twitter, of all places), and the result, after much backing-and-forthing is now their Christmas gift to their online fan community.
You can listen and download here:
Into the Clouds (Orchestral) by greekgodofsynths
You can buy their amazing album here.
And here is the stunning video for Magic.
Merry Christmas. Happy Channukah. Auspicious Solstice. And a Happy New Year.
Leave a Comment December 24, 2011
The gorgeous short film, Single Waltz, directed by the brilliant HsinYin Sung, will be premiering at the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival in Taiwan this November.
I’m thrilled to have my music officially reaching Asia. If you happen to be there next month, be sure to check it out!
Leave a Comment October 10, 2011
I was incredibly privileged to write the music for this brilliant documentary, which chronicles the life and legacy of Muhammad Iqbal. Known as the National Poet of Pakistan — a figure on a level with Martin Luther King, Jr. and Gandhi for the Pakistani people — his vision and insight into the world, and how Islam must evolve, is still resonant today. It’s a gorgeously shot film, on location from Pakistan, Turkey, London, and many other places, which features profound and thought-provoking images and Iqbal’s beautiful words. Additionally, experts from all over the world, including Iqbal’s son, shed new light on the continued relevance of his philosophies.
A gem for home or for the class room.
You can purchase it for viewing here.
Leave a Comment September 20, 2011
Hello!
Early June was dominated by finishing sound designs and music, cranking out library tracks, and prepping for our big live performance with Chicago Tap Theatre. Late June was dominated by packing, closing, painting, moving, and unpacking (which is still ongoing), as we relocated to our swank new digs in Edgewater!
So much space!
But the work is about to pick up again, and I wanted to post an update before the unpacking continues!
– Doctor Who: The Companion Chronicles – The Wanderer – This is an absolute dream come true! I’ve just completed the music and sound design for Big Finish Audio’s original production of “The Wanderer” starring classic Doctor Who cast member, William Russell (Ian Chesterton). It will be released in April of 2012, and is available for pre-order now at the Big Finish website! Additionally, I’m thrilled to announce here, exclusively, that I’ve been asked to do another Doctor Who Audio Adventure for Big Finish! Starring another incredibly esteemed member of the classic Doctor Who cast, it’s sure to be a brilliant addition to the Doctor Who canon! Stay tuned!
– Prince of Thieves — I’m working with SIGSALY Entertainment to bring the classic legend of Robin Hood into the modern era. Promo photos and media packs are already out, and shooting on the feature-length pilot will begin this fall. I’ve written a spec theme song (see below), and you can follow the production by Liking their fan page on Facebook.
– I am the Water, You are the Sea — I Am the Water, You Are the Sea tells the true story of two lovers: Alex, an American Peace Corps volunteer; and Ali, an Iranian Muslim. In 1977, the young lovers were torn apart by the Iranian revolution. As of this writing, the two have been separated for more than 33 years. But this Fall, they will be reunited, and our crew will be there, both to document their reunion, and to tell the epic true story of their forbidden love in Iran in the 60’s and 70’s. I’m so honoured to be a part of this production. We just had a very successful Kickstarter campaign, and pre-production is going full steam. Check out the teaser at the Kickstarter page.
– Bailout – The Dukes of Moral Hazard will be ploughing their Winnebago into theatres later this year. What would happen if we started gambling with our mortgage money the way the banksters did before the bubble burst? Find out when these guys drive from Chicago to Vegas discovering how the mortgage crisis has affected the country (and hitting the tables!). Be sure to like the film’s Facebook page! The trailer is here!
BAILOUT – Official Movie Trailer from BAILOUT on Vimeo.
And on that note, I must go back to unpacking! New music and new video coming in July! Thanks so much for reading and listening!
Leave a Comment July 2, 2011
I’m incredibly excited to be working on this forthcoming series project.
Check them out on Facebook here.
Listen to a cut from the demo right here!
Thanks so much for listening!
Leave a Comment June 3, 2011
