Self-deception in love, we'll believe anything, compromise, do anything - to keep it, even if it's not good for us. This ballad would work as a backdrop behind dialogue or support a montage where a couple is having relationship troubles but stays the course.
Epic battle scene descends into madness and despair from Henry V (Classical Theatre of Harlem) where the French kill the English boy. Powerful full symphony, drums, and brass lead a triumphant charge, then keening strings mourn the killing. This original music was custom composed and tailored to the director's wishes. I can do the same for your film, commercial, or play.
A film production company commissioned me to compose a piece reminiscent of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. This is my short homage to that masterpiece. This solo piano track accompanied a commercial for Wagner College.
A sunny, happy, clear day for a commercial ad. The simple clear bells evoke quirkiness and smiles, for fresh and light advertisements.
This demo track was composed and recorded for a new up and coming tenor, a la Andrea Bocelli or Josh Groban. They didn't cut it, but it was a wonderful opportunity to work with Jeremiah Abiah (the singer on the track) who himself is an up and coming jazz artist with classical training; Dana Gioia, poet and former Chair of the NEA; and Dr. Andrew Thomas, composition teacher and former Director of the Juilliard School Pre-College.
Lyrics by Dana Gioia (ASCAP).
