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George Shaw | Film Composer
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"Film Composer/Songwriter"

LOS ANGELES, California
United States

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Member Since6/10/2005
Band Websitegeorgeshawmusic.com/
Band MembersGEORGE SHAW: Composer, Conductor, Orchestrator, & Arranger

Plays: Clarinet, Piano, Guitar, Percussion, and Ethnic Woodwinds

Part 1: The Problem

Part 2: The Lesson

Part 3: The Risk

J-OK'EL - Trailer jokelmovie.com

MARCUS - Trailer marcusthemovie.com

Scene from Jimmy Neutron (ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop)

Scene from Final Fantasy (USC Film Scoring Program)
InfluencesJohn Williams, Alan Silvestri, Bernard Herrmann, Jerry Goldsmith, Elmer Bernstein, Christopher Young, James Newton Howard, Danny Elfman
Sounds Like George Shaw: Composer Interview for MARCUS

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Indiana Jones: Treasure of the Templars Music  (view more)

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   About George Shaw | Film Composer

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album coverGEORGE SHAW: Purity

Romantic Orchestral/Acoustic Rock Melodies

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album coverGEORGE SHAW: The Loch Ness Monster and Other Short Films

4 Orchestral Scores from Short Films. FANTASY/THRILLER/HORROR/COMEDY

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George's film music on iTunes

George Shaw is a rapidly rising composer who has worked on Hollywood and independent films. He is a versatile composer with the skill for crafting rich orchestral tapestries as well as producing cutting edge sounds to match the visual images in movies.

Shaw is currently scoring TREASURE OF THE TEMPLARS, an Indiana Jones fan film, which has been dubbed the “True Indy 4” by diehard fans all around the world. A true labor of love, the feature-length film was shot on a shoestring in three countries over four years, and boasts impressive production values. Recent films include MARCUS, which was recently released on DVD by Warner Home Videos, and the score album released by Movie Score Media. J-OK’EL (starring Tom Parker, Dee Wallace) had a theatrical release in Mexico, and the music won a Gold Medal for Artistic Excellence at the 2007 Park City Film Music Festival, which claims to be "the first film festival in the world singularly recognizing the contributions of composers and their music to film." PURITY also won a Gold Medal for Best Impact of Music at the 2006 festival, in addition to two Gold Medals Shaw garnered for Best Impact of Music in animation and a Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Film Music Composition for Independent Film.

In addition to composing, Shaw has orchestrated on a number of films, including GHOST RIDER (starring Nicolas Cage), DARWIN AWARDS (starring Winona Ryder, Joseph Fiennes), KISS, KISS, BANG, BANG (starring Val Kilmer, Robert Downey Jr.), ROBOTECH: THE SHADOW CHRONICLES, and CHASING GHOSTS (starring Michael Madsen). Shaw’s string arrangements and orchestrations can also be heard on Nural’s debut album “The Weight of the World” from Hopeless Records, and singer/songwriter Kari Kimmel’s first solo album “A Life in the Day.”

Shaw studied composition and film scoring at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, taking part in its world-class Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television program. He also participated in the 2004 ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop and the 9th Annual BMI Conducting Workshop. Shaw is a 2007 fellow in Film Independent’s Project: Involve, a filmmaker mentorship program that paired him with Emmy-nominated composer Christopher Lennertz (MEET THE SPARTANS, ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS, MEDAL OF HONOR: EUROPEAN ASSAULT, SUPERNATURAL).

Shaw plays clarinet, piano, guitar, and a variety of exotic woodwind instruments from around the world, and is currently training to become a virtuoso Rockband videogame drummer. George resides in Los Angeles, where he can surf and snowboard in the same day.

J-OK'EL: Behind the Scenes at Capitol Records

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Alan - ZombieReject73





Jul 5 2008 2:22 AM

I am really impressed with your scores. I think you have a long, successful career ahead of you.

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Thanks again for the "Treasure of the Templars" promo too!

Alan
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Jul 4 2008 4:33 AM

Hello again, Mr. Shaw. My bundle was delivered from Dark Delicacies yesterday and it included "K-OK'EL", "The Loch Ness Monster and Other Short Films" and your promo CD of "Treasure of the Templars" I'm listening it it right now and I gotta say, I'm enjoying what I am hearing. Some fresh music with a few familiar hints. VERY good work! Thanks for sending me one!

Enjoy your 4th of July today and keep up the EXCELLENT work!

Alan

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Jun 27 2008 4:49 AM

Great music! Looking forward to listening to your complete Indiana Jones score.. the clips were amazing!
James Anthony Phillips





Jun 26 2008 8:16 AM

Thanks, George. I feel that you are one best of the new generation of composers working in film today. I will send you a private email elaborating my position, I will be in LA and Malibu in mid-August. I hope you could be available for a chat.
Nco_koj





Jun 26 2008 7:59 AM

Hey there...ur welcome...and that's nice pagie...I just stooped by to say hi too...well i hope u have a good week...well good...take good kare of urself and goodmorning...heheheehe..keep up the good work:)
Fran Casanova





Jun 25 2008 12:50 PM

Hi!
I like your work with the templars, great!
I like your music style.
Didier Euzet Composer


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Jun 23 2008 9:39 PM

How are you George... Just one hello passing through your great music...
The Life of a man is made up of a series of dreams which write our history, as well as our children, who then start to write their own. I decided to continue writing mine as soon as I began to dream in early childhood. One doesn't need to stop the journey along the way.
It is necessary to believe that the stars which light our way will never go out, and to continue to follow our dreams which inspire us in the most beautiful moments of our lives. If not, why is my star helping me to write so many fine melodies? I composed a suite for my dream,
called " Melody for an Oscar", and I am convinced that one day someone will help me to reach for that Oscar in Hollywood, which I have always imagined in my dreams. No matter what, my dreams have enhanced my musical creativity, and for that I am thankful.
Warmest regards, Didier EUZET http://www. oscarmelody. com

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Lauren Harris - Flute





Jun 23 2008 8:38 AM

Thanks for the Add!
Fran Casanova





Jun 23 2008 6:03 AM

Hi and thanks for the request.
GREAT music!, I like your work. I wish all the best for you and a big hug from Spain.

INDIANA JONES and the SEARCH OF THE LOST IDOL (trailer)
A-RoN (E.A.E.)





Jun 22 2008 6:25 PM

Your music for Treasure of the Templars sounds very interesting, very Williams-esque, but with its own mysterious spin. Your theme for the Templar is especially good, I'd love to hear it in a full orchestra.

Its a shame that you weren't able to use Williams' "Raiders March" in your score.
Was it a conscious decision on your part not to use the theme, or was it an issue with obtaining the rights to the music?
A-RoN (E.A.E.)





Jun 22 2008 12:42 PM

I tried to check out your website but the link didn't work.
Any other place I can hear it?
A-RoN (E.A.E.)





Jun 22 2008 12:33 PM

Thanks for the add. Your music sounds fantastic.
Im curious as to which hollywood composers you have found the most inspirational?
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Jun 22 2008 9:44 AM

Wonderful music.
Thanks for all your help with Templars!
António Barbosa





Jun 22 2008 8:41 AM

Thanks for the add
Very nice work!
Please feel free to comment my music
Safari Sarah





Jun 21 2008 8:52 AM

Great job on the clarinet part too,id do anything to have an opprutuinty to do what you have.I cant wait until college to start learning more about music.I think your a wonderful composer,keep up the good work.
I also listened to some of your other peices as well thumbs up!
Vsevolod Shcherbakov, composer





Jun 20 2008 12:24 PM

Have a great Friday, George ! )) Greetings from Russia. Vsevolod

GO TO FEEDINGTHEDESIRE.COM
Safari Sarah





Jun 20 2008 10:06 AM

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Great job on the music,I especially enjoyed the heroes theme and the (wow i cant remember the name eventhough i was just on the page)the one that was inspired by the Basket Game.I play the Clarinet =).Who was the music recorded with?By the way the movie was very interesting too i cant wait to see it all .
Tauntaun





Jun 20 2008 5:37 AM

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Jun 19 2008 11:37 AM

Hey George

Hope you are well!

Just let you know, there is a new track up on MySpace page.
It's titled 'An Ode to Cinematography'
Check it out if you could.

Thanks

John
Heather





Jun 17 2008 11:57 PM

1 word...WOW!
Bre Osbourn





Jun 14 2008 7:04 PM


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Jun 10 2008 12:58 AM

Hmm...I left a comment but it doesn't seem to have appeared. Oh well - Hey there! Thanks for the friend add, and wonderful music =D The quality of your live recordings is great.
Álvaro MC





Jun 9 2008 8:11 PM

Hi George!
Thank you let me join your myspace,
see you soon! All the best, amc.
Mia Kim





May 29 2008 2:19 PM

Hello George! Thank you for the kind words and well wishes. Your music is lovely!

-Mia :)
Ryan's Rapture: The Bioshock Animated Series





May 27 2008 3:09 PM

That makes two of us! lol
Ryan's Rapture: The Bioshock Animated Series





May 27 2008 3:07 PM

Ryan's Rapture
Paul M. Crawford





May 27 2008 12:40 PM

Shesh! "Prayers for the Missing" is such a great piece... :)
John Rodd





May 26 2008 1:59 AM

Heya George

Thanks for the tip. We went to "Happy Family" and it was awesome.

see you soon

J-Ro
Alina





May 20 2008 10:41 AM

Hi George,

Your music is beautiful. Thanks for the add.

Alina
Martin & James


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May 14 2008 1:07 AM

Hey george,
sorry for the late "thanks for your comment". We've been busy writing and recording. anyway, glad you like our music. if you sent us your email we'll send you a song.
cheers, martin&james
Julien Boulier


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May 7 2008 12:37 AM

Hello,
fine to listen your music with the videos on your page. Beautiful !
Have a good week,
from Brest,
Julien
Chloë Leighton





May 3 2008 5:00 PM

Hello,

Thank you! No I haven't heard of her. Will have to have a look :)

Cheers!

-Chloe
Emi Meyer





Apr 28 2008 9:44 AM

Thanks for listening!
Emi
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Apr 14 2008 12:56 PM

Your welcome...Cute default=]
Wladislaw Schulz





Apr 14 2008 12:55 AM

Do you have your own Orchestra? ^^
Von De Guzman





Apr 13 2008 7:27 PM

Hey George.
Thanks for the add. You write really great stuff. Looking forward to hearing more fine music from you.
Hope all is well.
Wladislaw Schulz





Apr 13 2008 3:38 AM

Really nice Music.
What kind of software do you use for it?
applesauce





Mar 31 2008 11:36 PM