Martin Tillman: Bio
Swiss composer and world renowned cellist has established himself in the motion picture and recording world as one of the most sought after talents of experimental acoustic and electric cello.
He has created a revolutionary sound of his own by extending the traditional boundaries of the cello. Since his arrival in the USA in 1988, Martin Tillman has composed and/or performed on over 100 feature films, television series, commercials as well as performances live on TV and on international tours.
Tillman began his studies in Europe and continued with the internationally celebrated cellist, Lynn Harrell.
He received his Masters Degree in Performance from the University of Southern California in 1989. Most recently, Tillman has been focusing his creative energy on his own compositions and recording projects. Currently, Tillman has completed a new solo cello/piano album A Year in Zurich to be released in 2004. Previous albums by Martin Tillman: Eastern Twin (Rounders) and Cinematic Volunteer composed and produced by Martin Tillman and Tom Vedvik. The Poet, composed by Michael Hoppe, cello solos performed by Martin Tillman and Afterglow composed and performed by Michael Hoppe, Tim Wheater, Martin Tillman.
Tillmans highly distinctive style has inspired many musical artists. For Michael Manns movie ALI Tillman created a wonderful chamber-cello score which also features some original instrumental Songs from his album Eastern Twin.
One of the most fruitful collaborations started when he recorded with Hans Zimmer on the Tony Scott movie The Fan. Since then Tillman has been given the chance to compose and perform for scores such as Black Hawk Down, Hannibal, The Pledge, Everlasting Piece, Mission Impossible 2, and Ring.
He has been invited to perform with many renowned recording artists including Sting, Elton John, Alison Krauss, Beck, BB King and Tracy Chapman among many others.
He is also the featured cellist in films and sound track albums such as: Collateral, King Arthur, Passion, Cold Mountain, Pirates of The Caribbean, Something gotta give, Hannibal, MI2, Face off, Armageddon.
so jetzt hats geklappt ;] - danke für die Aufnahme in deinen Spacekreis lieber Martin! Und natürlich die speziel feinen Klänge hier ~ eintauchen und geniessen :O Wünsch dir weiterhin viel Erfolg und Inspiration mit deinen Projekten! Liebe Grüsse aus BE jasmina*
Hi Martin, Welcome new friend! Beautiful Melodies each one is more Charming than other! I LOOOOOVE ALL. *** (^_^) *** Especially the, "Spontaneous in Portifino song. Keep up the GREAT work and positives vibes. It's my pleasure to have you in my circle of friends. (-: Cheers from New York. Rhonya
Thanks a lot for the add. Beautiful music, it is so difficult to choose just one as a fav :)), but anyways the "Spontaneous in Portifino" is the one I really like, "amazingly touching" composition...
Wishing you a lovely day With love and respect Keti
Your music stills the mind to reflect on life. To release uncertainties and doubt, which ultimately levitates one to a light altered state of being. ~ Beautiful!!!
