BIOGRAPHY
Bruce Somers was one of the founding members as well as the producer and engineer for the bands Kidneythieves and Shocknina. Kidneythieves song "Before I'm Dead" was featured in the Warner Brothers Feature "Queen of the Dammed" and was also on the Platinum selling soundtrack. Bruce worked extensively with Sean Beavan (NIN, Marylin Manson, 8mm) on mixes for Kidneythieves.
Bruce Somers began composing music for film when he scored Douglas Liman's (Swingers, Go, The Bourne Identity) first student film, "Astrid," in 1992 and first feature film "Getting In." He went on work with Film Composer Mark Isham and score music for television movies and dramtic shows. Bruce began to score television commercials in the late 1990's for Mazda, Sears, Dodge and Pontiac. Through Kidneythieves, Bruce's music is featured in the upcoming relase of the award winning PS2 video game Deus Ex 2.
Bruce's recording studio consists of a large Pro Tools HD installation with a live drum/performance room, separate vocal room and equipment room. The studio includes a full Final Cut 5 Studio video editing system.
Bruce has been recently working with various artists and producers including Jay Gordon (Orgy), Toby Wright (Korn's Follow the Leader), Dylan McLaren and Sid Riggs (Juliette Lewis, The Misfits), RA (Sahaj), and Sean Beavan (8mm Drums, NIN, Marylin Manson, Unwritten Law). Shocknina has recently been featured on Fox Sports Network and Rehearsals.com.
FEATURES & TELEVISION
DUES EX 2
Director: Ion Storm
Year: 2003
Release: PS/2 Video Game
Notes:
5 songs from Kidneythieves (Bruce's Band) were used on the follow up release of the best selling PS/2 game, Dues Ex.
LASTING LOVE
Director: Karen Inwood
Year: 2003
Station: PBS Valentines Special Notes:
Produced the music for this 1 hour documentary. Worked with composer David Goldblatt on all aspects of the music
SERVING SARA
Director: Reginald Hudlin
Year: 2002
Release: Paramount Pictures, DVD, Video
Notes:
Worked under music supervisor Matt Walden to create source cues for the film. Featured Matthew Perry & Elizabeth Hurly.
POWERS OF THE PARANORMAL
Director: Karen Inwood
Year: 2001
Station: Fox Television Network
Notes:
Scored compositional music for this live television show's cut aways featuring biographies of the performers. Featured moody ambient music.
PONTIAC
Agency: D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles.
Year: 2000
Station: National Television Commercial
Notes:
Composed this 30 second television commercial featuring the Pontiac Grand Am set against an ILM design. George Murphy (Forest Gump) was the Visual Effects Supervisor.
SEARS
Agency: Ogilvy & Mather.
Year: 1999-2000
Station: National Television Commercials
Notes:
Composed 15, 30 & 60 second television commercials for Sears Thanksgiving & Christmas slots for the 1999 & 2000 holiday seasons.
ACTIVISION
Director: Craig Caryl
Year: 1999
Release: PS/2 Video Game
Notes:
Composed 3 original up tempo songs for an original Activision sports products promotion used in video games and commercials.
MAZDA TRUCK
Agency: W.B. Doner & Co.
Year: 1999
Station: National Television Commercial
Notes:
Composed 30 second and 60 second Mazda Truck "Showtime" commercial featuring motocross champion Jeremy McGrath. The CGI spot also featured Bruce's sound design.
PICTURE THIS
Director: Lisa Albright
Year: 1999
Release: Feature Film & Festivals
Notes:
Scored this full length feature film by director Lisa Albright. Featured Melissa Errico. Appeared at numerous film festivals including Sundance & NY
THE DEN (Digital Entertainment Network)
Director: Evan Stone
Year: 1999
Station: www.den.com
Notes:
Composed 3 original Internet television shows for The DEN including 5 episodes of "Tales from the Eastside" & Frat Rats.
ESPN
Director: Craig Caryl/T-Bone Films
Year: 1998
Station: ESPN In Store/Network
Notes:
Scored ESPN's 1998 promotional video with various cuts of different ESPN specials. Included original compositional and source music.
LOVE IN ANOTHER TOWN
Director: Lorraine Senna
Year: 1997
Station: CBS Movie of the Week
Notes:
Composed source cues for this CBS movie of the week under film composer Lawrence Shragge. Features Victoria Principle.
EZ STREETS
Director: Paul Haggis
Year: 1996-1997
Station: CBS Television Series
Notes:
Composed multiple source cues for various episodes under film composer Mark Isham & David Goldblatt.. The Emmy nominated series featured Joe Pantoliano & Ken Olin.
EPSON
Agency: Digital Facades
Year: 1996
Station: National Television & Internet
Notes:
Composed 15 & 30 second spots for Epson's new printer. Featured on the internet and on television.
WHAT KIND OF MOTHER ARE YOU
Director: Noel Nosseck
Year: 1996
Station: NBC Movie of the Week
Notes:
Composed multiple source cues under film composer Lawrence Shragge. The Hollywood Reporter noted that the source music "contributed greatly" and was "notable" to the show.
TERROR INSIDE
Director: Stephen Gyllenhaal
Year: 1996
Station: NBC Movie of the Week
Notes:
Heather Locklear's first television movie. Composed all source material under film composer Mark Isham.
GETTING IN
Director: Doug Liman
Year: 1994
Release: Feature Film, DVD, Video
Notes:
Doug Liman's first feature film. Featured Andrew McCarthy, Calista Flockhart, Matthew Perry & Dave Chappelle. Composed multiple styles for Doug Liman's directorial debut.
ASTRID
Director: Doug Liman
Year: 1992
Release: Motion Picture Academy
Notes:
Doug Liman's (Swingers, Go, The Bourne Identity) first film. 20 minute student project. Brian Grazer supervised production.
MUSIC RELEASES
JULIETTE LEWIS
Juliette Lewis & The Licks, "Hot Kiss Remix"
Producers: Dylan McLaren, Bruce Somers
Year: 2006
CD: Juliette Lewis & The Licks, "Four on the Floor"
Notes:
Bruce had free rain to create whatever he wanted. "I went for a totally different upbeat dance rave feel just to fuck it up a bit. It's great working with suck a great track. She's amazing!"
KIDNEYTHIEVES LIVE IN CHICAGO 2002
Artist: Kidneythieves
Producer: Bruce Somers
Year: 2003
Label: Red Sleeve Music
Notes:
This live recording of Bruce Somers band, Kidneythieves, features 7 songs from their summer tour with Tommy Lee & KMFDM. The Pro Tools recording was done at Chicago's Metro Theatre and includes two new studio songs by the band. See www.kidneythieves.com for more info.
KIDNEYTHIEVES ZEROSPACE
Artist: Kidneythieves
Producer: Bruce Somers
Year: 2002
Label: Extasy Records, Warner Bros.
Notes:
This is the second full length release from Kidneythieves. The CD received critical acclaim and was mixed by Nine Inch Nails/Marilyn Manson producer Sean Beavan.
KIDNEYTHIEVES PHI IN THE SKY
Artist: Kidneythieves
Producer: Various
Year: 2001
Label: Extasy Records, Warner Bros.
Notes:
This was a remix EP from the upcoming release "Zerospace" featuring remixes by 5 DJ's including Terminalhead and Q-Burns. Also released on vinyl.
DEPECHE MODE REMIX
Artist: Depeche Mode "I Feel Loved"
Producer: Sean Beavan, Bon Harris
Year: 2001
Label: Warner Bros.
Notes:
Worked with Sean Beavan and Bon Harris (Nitzer Ebb) on creating a radio single remix for Depeche Mode's second radio hit.
FOETUS REMIX
Artist: Foetus "Grace Of God"
Producer: Bruce Somers, Sean Beavan
Year: 2001
CD: Foetus, Blow
Notes:
Bruce and Sean remixed the Foetus single, Grace Of God, inputting industrial grunge elements into the jazzy experimental mix.
KIDNEYTHIEVES TRICKSTER
Artist: Kidneythieves
Producer: Bruce Somers
Year: 1998
Label: Push Records, BMG.
Notes:
This was the debut CD from Kidneythieves. The CD was quoted in Billboard's "New & Noteworthy" section as "the summer seasons unsinkable sleeper jam."
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