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Best Music Award at London Women Film Festival
Earlier this week, Santa Fe & Esmeralda - Crossroads received nominations for both Best Story and Best Music at the London Women Film Festival. I’m excited to share that I was awarded Best Music for this debut film, which tells the poignant story of Kita, a young...
Winner Best Story LGBTQ+ Toronto Film Festival
Celebrating "Santa Fe & Esmeralda - CrossRoads": Winner of Best Story at the LGBTQ Toronto Film Festival I’m thrilled to announce that my film Santa Fe & Esmeralda - CrossRoads is the Winner of Best Story at the LGBTQ Toronto Film Festival! This honor is not...
Lifestyles of Sedona Feature: Chasing the Shape of Sound Around the World
Chasing the Shape of Sound Around the World Read Article A couple of weeks ago, I sat down for an interview with Tim Perry, a journalist from Sedona Red Rock News as he was conducting an article about me for Lifestyles of Sedona Magazine, the biannual publication his...
Merope Wins Best Poster Award at Oniros Film Awards in New York
Best Poster Award I'm delighted to share that our film "Merope," directed by Juan Carlos Zaldivar and produced by Winifred Muench and myself, has won the "Best Poster" accolade at the Oniros Film Awards in New York. The image on the poster is by photographer James...
Winner Best Composer of the Future at Cannes World Film Festival
Best Composer of the Future I am thrilled to announce that I have been awarded the prestigious title of Best Composer of the Future at the Cannes World Film Festival for my music in the film Merope. The announcement was made via the official Cannes World Film Festival...
Merope Wins Best Film Soundtrack Award at the 10th Music Film Festival Los Angeles
Best Film Soundtrack While in transit to Europe, word reached me that Merope, the short film presented by Sedona Ballet and directed by Juan Carlos Zaldivar and produced by Winifred Muench, alongside myself was awarded with "Best Film Soundtrack in any Subject" by Los...
Winter Solstice: World Rituals about the Shortest Day
Throughout ancient history, the shortest day referred to as Winter Solstice has been a catalyst for joyous celebrations and meaningful rituals across diverse cultures globally. Composed while living in Alaska, Winter Solstice featured in my album Polar Suite, received...
Canvas Rebel Interview
Last week I had the privilege to sit down with Canvas Rebel for an interview. This magazine champions fresh perspectives over the repetitive insights of ivory tower professors and billionaire fund managers. They're dedicated to amplifying small business owners,...
All Souls Rest in Peace – All Souls Day
Some melodies and/or words have the ability to weave themselves into the very fabric of our lives. They become a conduit to our past, invoking memories and emotions long tucked away in the recesses of our minds. For me, one such is Schubert’s “Litany for the Feast of...
Chiquilín de Bachín by Astor Piazzolla: A Melody of Compassion on World Poverty Day
Today, I'm excited to release my rendition of "Chiquilín de Bachín," the poignant song, composed by Argentine tango giant Astor Piazzolla and poet Horacio Ferrer. The song is part of my upcoming album "Nostalgia", to be released soon. My release represents a fusion of...
Live at Sedona City Hall – Moment of Art
On October 10, Winifred Muench and myself, the co-founders of the Reflections Festival, an affiliate intricately connected to Sedona Ballet, of which Winifred is the Chairman, were invited to Sedona City Hall to participate in its “Moment of Art.” During this...
Fac Me Vere Tecum Flere – Combining the Old and New
In a new and orchestrated version, I combine the old and new, giving Fac Me Vere Tecum Flere my own, personal touch. Although performed live many times in Europe, I first recorded Fac Me Vere Tecum Flere, from Joseph Haydn’s Stabat Mater, at a concert at the remote...
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring Released
In a blend of tradition and innovation, I have released Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring. This cherished sacred aria, originally composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1723, finds its origins in Bach's chorale arrangement from the cantata "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben,"...
Inua from Polar Suite Shines in Holiman’s Fire Dance Film
In a serendipitous twist, my composition Inua, conceived in the depths of Alaska as part of my album Polar Suite, found its perfect match when synchronized with Levi Holiman's "Fire Dance" captured on film. A harmonious collaboration unfolds in this captivating video...
Merope Film Features Music from the Award Winning Album Pleiades
Directed by Juan Carlos Zaldivar and produced by Winifred Muench and yours truly, the short Merope film stands as an embodiment of artistic collaboration, centered on the music from my award winning album Pleiades. This creative endeavor was made possible through...
Google Doodle for Celebrating Pizza – Hired by Google
Last month marked a milestone in my career as a musician and sound designer as I had the opportunity to collaborate with Google on a project that was both exciting and creatively fulfilling. My task? To create the music, sound design, and effects for Google's...
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