CloseUp: Chris Haigh

Chris Haigh is a Digital Media/Film composer. He specialize in composing tailor written music for all aspects of media from Film, Documentaries, Adverts, Web Sites, etc.

Chris composes in a large variety of styles depending on the genre of the media, using an extensive bank of industry standard sample libraries and effects plug-ins, all needs can be met nothing is impossible. Large files can be transferred globally through FTP easily and reliably.

Being a freelance composer, Chris works very intimately with his clients to make sure all needs are met. The client receives constant updates in the form of MP3 samples that are to be approved, and the final music product is sent in high quality 32-bit WAV file, or on CD, depending on the clients needs.

Chris has worked with clients across the world including New York, Los Angeles, South Africa, London, Wales, Belgium, Australia, Manchester. He completed a BTEC National Diploma in music in 1998, and went on to complete his degree in Creative Music Technology master in composition in 2001.

Since then he has been honing his craft in creating music for media and starting his website www.cphproductions.co.uk.

FILM CREDITS

Natural Selections 2 - Sci-Fi/Action/Horror (2008)
The Hidden Animals - Horror/Psychological (2008)
Batman Dead End - Fan Film/Action (2007)
Deployment Strategy - Sci-Fi/Action/Horror (2007) (Distributed World Wide)
The Visitors - Horror (2006) (Appeared on the IFC channel in the U.S)

TRAILERS

Uplift Universe - Sci-Fi/CGI (2008)
Deployment Strategy - Sci-Fi (2007)

ANIMATION

Sideshow - Animation/Short (2008)
Hot Stuff - Animation/Pilot kids T.V (2007)
How To Be A Superhero - Animation (2007)

WEB SITES

Silvannacrafts.co.uk - Site music (Track Licensed) "Unbreakable" (2008)
Subhumanproject.com - Site music/Video logs soundtrack (Track Licensed) "Calm Before The Storm" (2007)

CORPORATE MEDIA

Skytimelapse.com - Music licensed for Demo reel

ADVERTS

Nissan - 4X4 Navara Patrol X-Trail Pathfinder (2008) Demo Purposes

HEAR CHRIS'S WORK at www.cphproductions.co.uk
Contact him at chrishaigh@cphproductions.co.uk

CloseUp: Shawn Patterson

Shawn Patterson has composed music for "The Ren & Stimpy Show", Henry Selick, Tom McGrath (Madagascar), Mike Mitchell (Shrek IV), Peter Bagge and many others.

His musical scores have been heard all over the world in episodic animated television and award winning independent films such as "Herd", "The Bible and Gun Club" and many others.

Contact Shawn if you have a strong indie film and you want the best music score possible.

Contact: info@shawnpatterson.com
Website: www.shawnpatterson.com

A sampling of Shawn's work:

El Tigre Noble Theme (sweeping old west feel)
Dad Slips Into Madness (old film noir)
Mrs. X Theme (funky 1970's spy theme)
The Outer Edge (full orchestral space epic)
Times Like These (classic 1950's jazz)

El Tigre - Grave Escape - Closing Scene



El Tigre - Grave Escape - Monster Battle



El Tigre - Fool Speed Ahead

CloseUp: Gunnar Spardel

German Born film score writer and music producer Gunnar Spardel started his approach towards music in the early age of 12. His first choice of music was classical and he spent 5 years learning to play the piano and later on the keyboard in Hamburg / Germany.

As time went by, Gunnar's head started to get full of exotic musical ideas. Unfortunately he could not put his musical visions into reality because of the conservative values of the music school he went to. From that time on he built up his own music studio and through learning by doing he adapted several recording techniques very fast. He works in a high end studio with virtual and real orchestras and analog synthesizers which makes his sound more than unique.

He lives part time in Germany and part time in the USA which is very inspiring for him. "It's the whole environmental sound scenery in the States which actually gives you a view of what happens mentally in the country."

These days Gunnar Spardel is a busy man. After entirely producing the succesful debut album "Ethereal" for ethereal soprano vocalist Amethyste and writing several songs for latvian singer Inga and he just finished working on the debut CD for his music project "Tigerforest."

Right now Gunnar is finishing his very first film music scores which can be prelistened on this profile!

"Music is like an ocean. It's a huge ocean of ideas and you´ve got the chance to create big rivers out of that ocean or just little streams of water. It depends only on your visions, mentality, emotional situation and creativity."

Gunnar's work includes:

Score for the upcoming action / horror movie "Adrenaline" directed by Scott Hansen.
Score for short film "Biting the Dust".
Technical work on the score "August 5th" for composer Shadee Nassar
Album production "Ethereal" & "Shimmer" for soprano vocalist Amethyste
Album production "The Sound of Life" for Tigerforest

Contact: gunnar.spardel@gmail.com

Hear samples of Gunnar's work:

www.myspace.com/gunnarspardel
www.myspace.com/etherealsopranoamethyste
www.versusmedia.com/profile/6300
www.myspace.com/tigerforestmusic

CloseUp: Alfred Mcleod

Alfred Mcleod is a musician in good standing that has been in the media eye for over eight years, with articles from Wawatay News, The Sioux Bulletin, Chronicle Journal, and the Dryden Observer, and has been Featured on NCI Radio Manitoba and Shoal Lake Radio.

Mcleod has also released a digital album called Zonalithy, and has also created the Videos "Say Hi" and "Tithalysis Dream World" (see below). Tithalysis Dream World is featured on CBC's Exposure, and the music is also featured on many websites, such as CBC3 Radio, which stems to twelve radio stations.

Mcleod is set re-release a second version of "Say HI" in the future.

Alfred Mcleod is from Shoal Lake, Ontario, kejick, p.o - pox - 1eo.

Alfred Mcleod is a free Agent. For all information and inquiries, he can be contated via Email: adalemcleod@yahoo.ca or amcleoddale@yahoo.ca.



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Tithalysis Dream World

CloseUp: Rob Gokee

Los Angeles-based film composer Rob Gokee is the founder and CEO of RVG Productions, a company adept at working closely with directors and editors to create stunning, original scores for film and television. Though his specialty is lush, soaring orchestral scores, Rob has experience working in a variety of genres, including his recent work blending fresh, contemporary guitar and piano demoing additional music for the 2006 season of the nationally broadcast PBS documentary Roadtrip Nation, as well as the award winning comedy short "Bag."

Rob studied under seasoned composer Chris Young (Spiderman III, The Grudge, Ghost Rider), where he sharpened his orchestration, mixing, and marketing skills. As an intern for another rising LA composer, Rob assisted with organization, appointment setting, marketing and spotting films.

Rob's studio includes the following cutting edge resources: Pro Tools 7.3, Reason 3.0, Gigastudio 3.0, two custom-built PCs with dual monitors, a Digidesign M-Box, external Firewire drives, an M-Audio pro 88 MIDI controller, and an impressive array of virtual orchestra and acoustic instrument samples. Rob also has an FTP site at his disposal when working with directors outside of Los Angeles.

Rob first acquired his firm knowledge of music theory and composition from universities in New Mexico and Colorado. Rob has had formal training in classical guitar, and has been playing electric and acoustic guitar for over a decade. He is also proficient in piano, and uses these capabilities in his scoring process.

Through Rob's dedication and initiative, RVG Productions has risen above its peers in terms of versatility and efficiency. From the dark, chilling score written for the film "I Know Who Shot You" to the lush orchestration utilized in the poignant drama "Renounced," Rob has consistently used a collaborative approach to creating striking, effective scores that support and deepen their footage. Rob currently represents himself, and is a member of ASCAP, both as a publisher and composer. He is currently beginning work on the romantic comedy "Broken Hearts Club," a feature film by director Angelo Bell slated for 2008 that's already drawing industry interest. The score will be a blend of live and virtual instruments, all recorded at Rob's facility, Lime Street Studios.

A Sampling of Rob's Work...

FOOTISE (dramatic)
RENOUNCED (dramatic)
THE SUMMIT (dramatic)
THE CHASE (action/suspense)
THE FIRST TIME (action/suspense)
DEFEATED (action/suspense)
MIDNIGHT CORNFIELD (horror)
TRANSFORMATION (horror)
THE MISSING SOCK (comedy/contemporary)
CLOWN ATTACK (comedy/contemporary)
ROAD TRIP (comedy/contemporary)

To hear more, and to learn more about Rob Gokee, he can be contacted anytime through his website www.robgokeemusic.com.

CloseUp: DLP/CA

DLP/CA is a college music educator, composer, arranger and vocalist with a passion for creating avant garde smooth jazz containing elements of classical harmonic structuring and melodic form support with creative rhythms. This original material is his own creation without outside contribution, collaboration or sampling influence. All melodies, chord progressions and sounds are performed and recorded solely by DLP and are registered with BMI.

A Sampling of DLP/CA's Work...


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visit www.isound.com/music/dlp_ca.

CloseUp: Kristopher Gee

I was born in Los Angeles so, naturally, filmmaking has always been in my blood. I started making films at the age of nine, little stop motion films with dragons and wizards and stuff. I also studied piano at that age. I liked trying to play John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith themes by ear on our little black upright, which was out of tune most of the time.

I then started scoring films in film school when my classmates found out I had a keyboard and could actually compose. I got more and more requests, so I thought I’d better learn to compose for real. I finished a music degree right after film school and started building up my studio which is pretty cool now. I want to score films with budgets for real live orchestra, but for right now, I have an orchestra in a box (my G5) which sounds pretty damn good.

I like writing in vastly different styles. I just finished a film that opened the Whistler Film Festival. The score was a total parody of films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Chariots of Fire and Superman. But then I also just scored an indie feature film called Sweet Amerika which is a somber score with many ethnically diverse elements. I also edited the film too! Final Cut Pro is awesome.

I like meeting new filmmakers all the time, especially ones who have something to say and have seen a bit of this world of ours. I like artists who aren’t afraid to experiment, but are also not afraid to have fun, which is what I like to do.

I think music is a huge part of the cinematic experience. We should treat it with as much respect as we do the screenplay, actors, direction, et al. Why do you think Spielberg thanks John Williams for saving his ass on every picture he does?

A Sampling of Kristopher's Work...

Theme from SWEET AMERIKA (dark drama/romance)
UCLA MADNI OVERTURE (action/adventure)
THE WIND DANCES WITH THE GRASS (inspirational/drama)
MODERN MESSAGING (pop score/quirky)

To hear more, visit www.kgfilmmusik.com
or contact Kristopher at preludefugue@aol.com