documentary
HuffPost Entertainment - Legendary AD
15/02/15 21:44
Here is a nice write-up by Morena Duwe on my friend Leonardo's upcoming documentary on Assistant Directors, mentioned a few months ago (see posts below). After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Leonardo has managed to interview even more "Legends" of the trade, adding even more mystique to a documentary filled with stories about our very favorite films, directors and stars. Can't wait for this to be released... Have a look at our trailer, it's embedded in the HuffPost link.
To the article.
Carnegie Institute of Science
15/02/15 15:01
Fresh off winning "Best Film" in two European Film Festivals, I received news a couple of days ago that our documentary "The City Under the Sea" (not to be confused with the 1965 eponymous sci-fi flick) will have its US Premiere at the Carnegie Institute for Science in Washington DC on March 29, 2015. We are excited as this venue reflects the scientific interest that goes into the endless dedication and hours invested by the filmmakers, Guy and Anita, who painstakingly and patiently wait out their "stars" underwater, to catch and film a glimpse of previously unseen behavior. Watch the trailer at www.liquidmotionfilm.com
Musings and predictions
10/01/15 16:19
Apparently I'm either lazy or quite busy, as the website seems to get updated less frequently. I like to think it's the latter... Either way, "City Under the Sea" was successfully wrapped up several months ago and is now officially part of the National Geographic family. My thanks go out to Anita and Guy, who are always a joy to work with, even during crunch time!
You can find a trailer for the doc at their homepage: www.liquidmotionfilm.com
Since finishing the documentary, I've been working toward several very different releases for separate music libraries; styles include "family adventure" with a mysterious and epic feel, as in this intro from one of the titles: The Witch and the Butterfly_Excerpt
Other music is far more Jazz-oriented and typical of "Heist" films, with loads of influences from the '60s - very cool to play with, providing much opportunity for experimentation. Here the final section of one of the tracks on the album (mockup only): 7-Getaway Excerpt
Other music still, is geared towards usage in sports.
On the more artistic side, I have also been wrestling with research and thoughts for the new documentary on which I've started to work. The subject matter is WWII, the Frank family and the way that message is being delivered to the newest generation of the world. It has been very intense so far and I expect it to continue being intense. I'm planning a rather large recording session on this one in order to capture the right mood, but I am yet to nail down the exact ensemble. The coming weeks will provide clarity as the score begins to take shape, morphing from abstract ideas into concrete notes.
Finally, I think it is a time during which many Europeans, either at home or, like me, abroad, look at their homeland with trepidation in light of the events of this past week. We continue to hope for the best. In the meantime:
Je suis Charlie.
You can find a trailer for the doc at their homepage: www.liquidmotionfilm.com
Since finishing the documentary, I've been working toward several very different releases for separate music libraries; styles include "family adventure" with a mysterious and epic feel, as in this intro from one of the titles: The Witch and the Butterfly_Excerpt
Other music is far more Jazz-oriented and typical of "Heist" films, with loads of influences from the '60s - very cool to play with, providing much opportunity for experimentation. Here the final section of one of the tracks on the album (mockup only): 7-Getaway Excerpt
Other music still, is geared towards usage in sports.
On the more artistic side, I have also been wrestling with research and thoughts for the new documentary on which I've started to work. The subject matter is WWII, the Frank family and the way that message is being delivered to the newest generation of the world. It has been very intense so far and I expect it to continue being intense. I'm planning a rather large recording session on this one in order to capture the right mood, but I am yet to nail down the exact ensemble. The coming weeks will provide clarity as the score begins to take shape, morphing from abstract ideas into concrete notes.
Finally, I think it is a time during which many Europeans, either at home or, like me, abroad, look at their homeland with trepidation in light of the events of this past week. We continue to hope for the best. In the meantime:
Je suis Charlie.
The City Under the Sea
13/08/14 09:36
These are very busy weeks as I write the score to the latest documentary by renowned filmmakers Liquid Motion Film. As always, the footage looks amazing; countless hours of patience on the part of Guy and Anita have flown into catching the perfect moment with these marine creatures. The film is filled with new scientific information, and writing music that brings wondrous and humorous moods to the scenes is proving to be a lot of fun. Can't wait to share some bits in the near future.
Kickstarter Campaign for Legendary AD
01/06/14 21:14
The Kickstarter campaign for my friend Leonardo Corbucci's newest film, Legendary AD, is officially underway. In the film, Leo interviews and chats with a number of iconic Assistant Directors, who collectively have worked on some of the most famous films in the history of cinema. There are some great stories here...
Check out the campaign
Check out the campaign
Legendary AD
05/05/14 11:16
I am pleased to be helping my friend, Leonardo Corbucci, in his quest to finish production of his newest documentary, LEGENDARY AD. For those who are not familiar with the term, the Assistant Director is responsible for general order on a film set, his/her duties including call sheets for the actors, overseeing cast and crew, logistics and general well-being. As you can imagine, a person in this situation has a lot of stories to tell. In his documentary, Leonardo interviews some of the most successful ADs in film history: Star Wars, The Godfather, Superman, Batman, etc.
Specific plans for the film will be announced in 9 days and we have prepared a trailer to showcase some of the stories you can expect to hear (you can hear some of my original music along with arrangements of existing famous soundtracks).
Great stories await.
Specific plans for the film will be announced in 9 days and we have prepared a trailer to showcase some of the stories you can expect to hear (you can hear some of my original music along with arrangements of existing famous soundtracks).
Great stories await.