AUDIO PROJECTS

Project: GARLAND PARK CHRONICLES
Date: 01/2024 to PRESENT
Role: PRODUCER, EDITOR
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My Contribution:

• AI-Enhanced Voice Production: Utilized ElevenAI's speech-to-speech voice reproduction technology, transforming initial voice scratch tracks into polished final performances, showcasing innovative use of AI in audio production.

• Comprehensive Audio Editing: Skilfully edited and produced episodes using Adobe Audition, demonstrating expertise in audio software and maintaining high standards of audio quality throughout the podcast series.

• Creative Audio Storytelling: Orchestrated the entire audio narrative, from recording initial voice tracks to final editing, ensuring each episode conveyed a compelling and immersive story.

• Technical Skill Development: Continued to refine and enhance audio editing and production skills, keeping abreast with the latest AI technologies and techniques in podcast production.

• Versatile Production Role: Demonstrated versatility by single-handedly managing all aspects of the podcast's audio production, from voice recording to final editing, highlighting a comprehensive skill set in audio storytelling.

Project: INFECTION
Date: 2020
Role: COMPOSER
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My Contribution:

• Dynamic Music Composition: Composed and produced the soundtrack for the project, skillfully matching the music to the visually striking and unique practical effects.

• Innovative Visuals and Sound Integration: Collaborated closely with the team to ensure the music complemented the experimental macro cinematography techniques and fluid dynamics visuals.

• Technical Adaptability: Demonstrated flexibility in working with a variety of materials and techniques, adapting the music to suit the unique visual style of the project.

• Creative Problem Solving: Utilized a creative approach to overcome the challenges of synchronizing music with unconventional visual content.

• Project Management and Collaboration: Worked efficiently alongside a small team, contributing to the project's success through a combination of musical talent and teamwork.

Project: MOTORCRUSHER
Date: 2020 to PRESENT
Role: SOLE CREATOR AND MUSICIAN
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My Contribution:

• Multi-Instrumental Performance: Performed all instrumental and vocal parts, showcasing versatility and proficiency in guitar, bass, keyboards, and vocals, reflecting a comprehensive skill set in music production.

• Digital Drumming Integration: Utilized Logic Pro X’s AI drummers, demonstrating an adeptness in integrating digital elements to create a full-band sound, ensuring a dynamic and powerful audio experience.

• End-to-End Music Production: Handled all aspects of music production in my studio, from composing and recording to mixing and mastering, highlighting my capabilities in overseeing complete music projects.

• Creative Visual Promotion: Produced a music video leveraging my motion graphics background, enhancing the band's online presence and engagement with fans, demonstrating a fusion of audio and visual creativity.

• Digital Music Distribution: Made the music available on various streaming platforms, ensuring accessibility to a wider audience and staying current with modern music distribution methods.

• Personal Artistic Expression: Created the project as a form of catharsis and personal expression during a challenging period, illustrating the use of music as a powerful tool for emotional release and creativity.

• Homage to Influences: Successfully paid tribute to a variety of bands that influenced my music style, infusing elements from different genres to create a unique sound that resonates with both personal identity and hardcore music fans.

• Ongoing Engagement and Passion: Continuously developed the project, driven by personal passion and positive feedback from family, especially my nephews, showcasing a commitment to both personal and artistic growth.

Project: RENT-A-PAL
Date: 01/2020 to 07/2020
Role: COMPOSER
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My Contribution:

• Composer and Producer Role: As a key member of the creative team, I was entrusted with the responsibility of composing the film's soundtrack, with the freedom to explore diverse musical styles under minimal guidance.

• Extensive Involvement in Production: Engaged in the project right from pre-production, dedicating 8-10 months to create over 40 distinct pieces of music, demonstrating commitment and adaptability in aligning with the film's evolving needs.

• Diverse Musical Range: Showcased versatility by composing a soundtrack that ranged from synth-driven 80s nostalgia tracks to intricate piano and saxophone compositions, catering to varied cinematic moods and themes.

• Technical Audio Expertise: Employed a broad spectrum of audio plugins to authentically replicate the distinct VHS 80s sound, balancing modern quality with retro aesthetics.

• Critical Acclaim: Garnered positive reviews for the score's contribution to the film's atmosphere, with critics noting the soundtrack's ability to enhance both the narrative and the emotional impact of the film, as highlighted in reviews from Nerdly and Shock Till You Drop.

• Innovative Music Production: Developed a unique and hauntingly beautiful score that not only complemented the narrative but also added a significant layer of depth to the film's overall ambiance, contributing to its success and distinctiveness in the genre.

Project: MAKING RENT-A-PAL
Date: 01/2020 to 07/2020
Role: COMPOSER
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My Contribution:

• Custom Music Composition: Created over 30 original music tracks, tailoring each piece to perfectly match the series' tone and narrative, demonstrating my proficiency in composing and producing custom music.

• Strategic Use of Stock Music: Initially utilized stock music to establish the editing rhythm and mood of each episode, ensuring efficient workflow and creative direction during the pre-finalization stage.

• Cost-Effective Audio Solution: Replaced stock music with original compositions post-picture lock, providing a cost-effective solution that enhanced the overall production quality without incurring high expenses.

• Enhanced Audio-Visual Synchronization: Skillfully matched the beat and vibe of the original stock music with newly composed tracks, ensuring seamless audio-visual alignment that enriched the storytelling experience.

• Originality and Copyright Compliance: Carefully crafted music that was distinct from the initial stock tracks, maintaining originality and avoiding any copyright infringement issues, showcasing not only legal awareness but also creative ingenuity.

Project: THE JUMP SCARES
Date: 2019 to PRESENT
Role: SOLE CREATOR AND MUSICIAN
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My Contribution:

• Unique Music Creation: Spearheaded the creation of a unique punk rock, psychobilly, horror-punk music project, demonstrating originality and a distinct artistic voice in the genre.

• Comprehensive Music Production: Handled all aspects of music production, including songwriting, performing, recording, and editing, showcasing a deep understanding and mastery of the music creation process.

• Innovative Sound Design: Experimented with a blend of punk rock and horror-themed elements to produce a distinctive sound, reflecting my ability to innovate within musical genres.

• Audio-Visual Synergy: Leveraged motion graphics skills to create compelling visual content that complements and enhances the musical experience, showcasing a synergy between audio and visual arts.

• Independent Music Distribution: Distributed music across various digital platforms, navigating the modern landscape of music publishing and ensuring wider accessibility and audience reach.

• Artistic Diversity: Demonstrated versatility in musical style and theme, differentiating this project from other personal music ventures, and highlighting my range as a musician and creator.

• Continual Creative Engagement: Actively engaged in the project from its inception to the present, illustrating dedication to musical exploration and continuous artistic development.

Project: EAT
Date: 05/2013 to 09/2013
Role: COMPOSER
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My Contribution:

• Innovative Score Composition: Crafted a unique and haunting film score using real guitar distortion and feedback, reflecting a creative approach to auditory storytelling and enhancing the film's horror elements.

• Synergy with Film Editing: As both the composer and editor, seamlessly integrated music with visual elements, ensuring maximum impact for horror and gore scenes, and demonstrating a synchronized approach to film production.

• Adaptive Music Creation: Utilized the flexibility of being the film's editor to instantly adjust either the score or the edit, achieving a perfect alignment of music with key moments, enhancing the overall cinematic experience.

• Emotional Range in Music: Created a score that varied from soothing and beautiful in quiet moments to overwhelmingly intense during scenes of cannibal carnage, showcasing the ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through music.

• Memorable Closing Track: Composed ‘They See Me,’ a beautifully haunting piece, as the film's closing track, leaving a lasting impression on the audience and demonstrating a skill in concluding narratives with powerful music.

• Holistic Creative Control: Exercised complete creative control over the film's auditory elements, aligning them perfectly with the film’s narrative, themes, and visual style, underscoring my comprehensive capabilities as a filmmaker.

Project: INCUBTOR
Date: 02/2010
Role: COMPOSER
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My Contribution:

• Non-Dialogue Score Composition: Developed an expressive and impactful score for this non-dialogue short film, using music to intensify the terror and psychological depth of the narrative.

• Integral Role in Film Direction: Directed the critically acclaimed short, ensuring the music perfectly complemented the film's intense psychological themes, contributing to its global recognition in over 50 film festivals.

• Award-Winning Creative Input: Contributed significantly to the film's success, which won 13 awards, by providing a score that enhanced the storytelling and audience connection.

• Emotionally Charged Music: Crafted a score that underscored the film's tension and drama, leveraging music to fill the absence of dialogue and elevate the viewing experience.

• Comprehensive Creative Control: Balanced roles as both composer and director, ensuring a cohesive and unified artistic vision, demonstrating versatility and skill in film production.

• Global Audience Engagement: Through the score, effectively conveyed powerful and thought-provoking stories, resonating with diverse audiences internationally and contributing to the film's acclaim.

Project: VEGAS BABY VEGAS
Date: 2004 to PRESENT
Role: SOLE CREATOR AND MUSICIAN
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My Contribution:

• Innovative Music Creation: Pioneered a unique music style combining electronic piano and synth melodies with hip-hop and pop beats, showcasing creativity and a flair for experimentation.

• Self-Produced Mixtape: Released a mixtape in 2018 featuring curated tracks, demonstrating initiative and a passion for sharing experimental music.

• Digital Music Distribution: Successfully made the music available on various streaming platforms, highlighting skills in modern music distribution and digital content management.

• Integration in Film Projects: Utilized some tracks in my own film projects, showcasing the versatility and adaptability of the music in complementing visual narratives.

• Long-Term Personal Project: Sustained this music project since 2004, reflecting a deep commitment to personal artistic expression and continuous creative development.

• Exploration of Unique Soundscapes: Embraced experimental approaches to music production, resulting in distinctive tracks that blend various musical genres and styles.