Most of the times it is only me. But I have come to discover it is equally fun to work with other talented artists and musicians. So at times you may find other people's contribution in my music.
Influences
They are countless. But most of my influences come from my life, experiences and situations. Many have told me they imagine things when they listen to my music. That's fantastic since I have a certain feeling or thought behind each note I write and play. It is equally exciting each time someone write their thoughts to me regarding the music.
In terms of "musical influence" I have listened mainly to soundtracks growing up so it would be the top of the field: John Williams, James Horner, Jerry Goldsmith, James Newton Howard, Howard Shore, John Ottman, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, Mike Oldfield, Steve Jablonsky etc. Then there are other influences from other genres: The Prodigy, Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, Chrystal Method, Rage Against the Machine, Marilyn Manson etc. The order that I gave above has NOTHING to do with preference but was just the order it came to mind.
Sounds Like
I would like to say it sounds like my own. I guess it has this film music kind of taste. Many says that it is relaxing, others say it is ambient and people have even said it is haunting.
While I am definitely into composing music for movies, I want to continue getting this music out on radio and heard by everyone. Pop, soul, rap, rock, funk, techno, electro and country (etc., etc.) isn't the ONLY music that you should hear from the radio. I consider film type of music and just instrumental (not only classic) should be on the radio too. I don't know why it hasn't been, but if you really look at it, that is probably the MOST listened to music in the world today. I don't think there is a single soul that HASN'T watched a movie today.
Well, there you go. Therefore the music should be featured out there on radio too! That is what I want to accomplish here as well.
The first episode of the Battle Jitni series starring Doug Jones (Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy), John Soares, Ben Page and directed by John Soares. Produced by Westhavenbrook. I made the music for the WHB logo, beginning and end titles and the 2 major action scenes:
3D ANIMATION BY THE FANTASTIC TEAM OF BRUKET 3D & ANIMATION (www.bruket3d.se)
MUSIC BY GLEN GABRIEL
Castle of Lugor
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Wow, I don't really like to post these long boring biographies! But since they are needed when people want to find out about you I will instead post a link here to where they can find it: glengabriel.com
Otherwise, I am a composer by heart and love what I do! I focus a lot on orchestral scores though I like mixing other elements into it to make it modern yet time-less.
I write music for the New York based “Volition Sound Branding” and I compose films when asked. A few names of companies I've composed for: Electrolux, HBSC Bank, Lipton Tea, Sharp Aquos, US Marine Corps, Dr Pepper, Tequila 1800, TBS, Discovery Channel, ESPN, TLC, Nike, Ford Models & PBS.
I also LOVE orchestrating for other artists since I get to learn so much out of working with different styles. It also turns out to work quite well!
My personal (and possibly my favorite project) has so far lead to 3 albums, "Music in Chronological Order", "My World" and the newly released “Adrenalin”. The music is of course very cinematic and suited for films.
I am not trying to say I am huge or world-famous but just that I love what I do and I believe I am quite available for the market. My goal as an artist is to have you create your own images to my music and take that deep journey into your wildest imagination and magical place called "the mind".
I do realize that I have yet a lot to learn but that will probably never end as no one can be e PERFECT ALL-TIME musician. I like to believe there are always new ways and paths to follow for an artist.
I have many friends here on Myspace but I do TRY to keep up answering all mails and messages as I love making new friends. Drop me a line if you like.
Most of my music is for sale and you can purchase some at CD Baby or by clicking on the buttons here!
Oh yes? I'm really pleased to hear this. Yes, indeed. Fight Club is a great film. You seem to find more details everytime you watch it. And it is very critical, that's what I like most about it.
HI GLEN. FIRST OF ALL: THANKS FOR FINDING ME AND FOR THE INVITATION TO JOIN YOUR CIRCLE OF CONTACTS. LET ME TELL YOU THAT I FIND YOUR COMPOSITIONS SO "AMAZING"!!!! WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN YOUR CAREER AND THE SUCCESS YOU DESERVE.
HI FRIEND, I'M WELL, BUT NEED VACATIONS NOW, RSRSRSRS I WORK IN BOARD OF HEALTH, SOMETIMES I STAY CRAZY !!!!!! HEHEHE MUCH STRESSSS, BUT GOING ON, SO WITH GRATITUDE. I LOVE MUSIC, LISTEN TO VERY MUCH, FOR ME: MUSICTERAPY. YOUR WORK IS A DESTROYER OF STRESS,TOO, DO YOU KNOW? YEAH, GOOD BATTLE. SO, MAN, DESIRE TO YOU AND FAMILY AN AMAZING WEEKEND. GOD BLESS YOU. HUGS. NAMASTÊ.
HEY MASTER OF SOUND - YES, YOU ARE GREAT, YOUR COMPOSITIONS ARE AMAZING! REALLY, REMEBER ME THE O.S.T.s FROM HANS ZIMMER- THIS OTHER MASTER OF MUSIC INFINITY INSPIRATIONS... THE BEST TO YOU, GLEN, MUCH HEALTH, PEACE, SUCCESS AND PROSPERITY!, HUGS
Thank you, Glen. You are very kind. I wish you and your lovely wife, Bia, the absolute best! You might also like to know that I have two great grandfathers on my mother's side who were Swedish. One actually came from Skane. :)
Yes, i had a great saturday with friends, a concert, a lot of fun and because of also late sleep ;).. so sunday was for more sleep & for getting ready for the upcoming week & work ;)..hope your week is fine!
Here is my music link, Glen. Enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ www. myspace.com /laiamusic ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
