Hardware: G5 dual 1.8 4 GB RAM 2 200 GB HD's, Giga PC's (3) - maxed out like a banshee
Samples: VSL (www.vsl.co.at), Sonic Implants Symphonic Strings, SAM brass, QL Symphonic Choirs and VOTA, Moijsmo Grand piano, Garitan Strings, Advanced Orchestra, Storm Drum, Native american drums among others.
Software: Logic 7, Finale 2006, Giga Studio 3.0, Cool edit, Digital Peformer, Cubase, Pro Tools
Plugins and fx: Waves Diamond bundle, Altiverb, Giga Pulse
Misc: Alesis 20/20 studio monitors, 27 inch flat panel monitor, 19 inch flat panel monitor, Central station, hubs and switches, sony studio head phones, etc...
Influences
Danny Elfman, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, James Newton Howard, James Horner, John Powell, Howard Shore, Hans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt, Geogres Delerue, Stravinsky, Ravel, Debussy, Wagner, David Arnold, Alan Selvestri, Michael Jackson, Marco Beltrami, Chris Beck, Thomas Newman, John Debney, Jon Brion, Bernard Herrmann, Eliot Goldenthal, and various other sundry composers.
Sounds Like
Danny Elfman, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, James Newton Howard, James Horner, John Powell, Howard Shore, Hans Zimmer, Klaus Badelt, Geogres Delerue, Stravinsky, Ravel, Debussy, Wagner, David Arnold, Alan Selvestri, Michael Jackson, Marco Beltrami, Chris Beck, Thomas Newman, John Debney, Jon Brion, Bernard Herrmann, Eliot Goldenthal, and various other sundry composers.
My life has almost always been defined by music. When words could not express something music has always been my answer. It is a pure art with amazing potential to recreate an experience from the creator to the listener. Some important times in my life might shed some light by which to understand my musical perspective.
From the first moment I understood the mechanics of music I began writing it. I remember those first moments of creative bursts as being the most exhilarating experience of my life to that point. The most important thing in my life from that moment on became recreating that experience for people other than myself. I want to give this gift to people in mass, billions of people would not be too many.
Every life choice I have made has been guided by this overwhelming desire to recreate these special moments for the listner. Throughout my life I have been trying to find ways to make my music reach more people. There are basic skills required so that one can express in common terms what is in other ways inexpressible. I have lapped up knowledge in this area with great fervor so that my music might be able to express things on a high level of thought while being extremely easy for the listener to interpret. Every course I have taken in college and graduate school and every composer I have been mentored by has brought me to a point where I can convey the most abstract thought in musical terms of such clarity that it will be understood across endless borders of interpretation.
I have become deeply involved in areas where music is at it most expressive. Films are possibly the greatest combination of all known art forms and serve as my primary canvas of expression. I also work to create dynamic and expressive music for a new generation of concert goers and performers. Art music is the arena where creativity becomes unbridled by any but my own vision (how ever much I enjoy sharing in other's visions). Video games, amazingly enough, have proven to be another arena where music can truly be effective; video game music has come a long way from the days when it was pings and pongs to today when a composer can create something that underlines the subtle subtext and emotions of the game.
I hope if you are reading this that you will take a moment to consider two questions. Can we work together to create something that will be a truly amazing experience for millions? Can I share my music with just you, in this moment, can I accomplish all my goals instantly and in total fruition? I hope the answer is yes.
Watch the World Premiere of "A Letter to Dad" on the Gospel Music Channel, Saturday June 13th at 2PM or Sunday at 4PM Check it out at www.gospelmusicchannel.com/alettertodad Have a Blessed Day.
We want to let everyone that the Movie was picked up by a distributor and will be available in all Christian bookstores Nationwide, August 21st and Blockbuster and Wal Mart shorly after. It will also air soon on TBN. Thanks again to everyone for their support! Johnny.
We have several filmmakers working here at Zhiing, and Zhiing is supporting the documentary Barack Nation, so check us out, we might need your help soon. ;^)
(Zhiing is a very killer location finder app for the iphone and blackberry.)
Thanks for everyone's support. The movie is doing great! Check out the new DVD Christmas Special at www.alettertodad.com. With songs from jeremy Camp, Thousand Foot Krutch, and Decyfer Down.
Matt, do you realize it's been over a year since we sat down and first talked about the score on Seal Team VI? To all Matt's friends...because he's probably not going to say it himself...the score to this film will blow your mind...completely. The sheer powerful richness and epic tones he brings to every scene will pull the heart right outta your chest...and I'm not kidding. Tell your friends Matt...Fri, Oct 24th, 2008...Hollywood Film Festival...9:00 pm. Achlight in Hollywood..Sunset and Ivar. MOB
"For Christ's Sake" is currently in production in Sarasota, Florida and everyone involved is extremely excited. We have horror movie icon Debbie Rochon in our female lead. There is also rising stars Michael Kenneth Fahr, Nicola Fiore and Jesse Kozel as "The Clone of Jesus Christ". We are also lucky enough to have cameos by Peter Stickles, Monique Dupree, Joel D. Wynkoop, M. Catherine Holseybrook, Jason Liquori and filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman!! This movie promises to be completely unlike all the other low budget scare fare that's choking the market as our film will contain a main cast of characters that are both straight and gay with no stereotypes. Also, the subject matter is extremely controversial. Plus to top it all off, we have a lead villain that, I promise you, is unlike anything you've ever seen before in the horror genre.
Please be sure and check out our official teaser trailer. Thanks and keep an eye out for future "For Christ's Sake" news. Don't be a stranger!!