The 100: Season 2 promo spots

Here are three spots I scored for the season 2 launch of the CW's sci-fi series, "The 100."

 I made some pretty gnarly sounds with a violin (intentionally bordering on sound design). Below are the promos, along with the isolated scores. Please enjoy!



"Empty Spaces"
 


"Origami"

 


"White Room"

 


As a "bonus," here's the original "proof of concept" demo of the theme. It obviously got scaled back quite a bit in the end -- in terms of length, harmony, counterpoint. The theme started as a setting of a funeral/last rites text from the series:

 "In peace may you leave the shore
 In love may you find the next
 Safe passage in your travels
 until our final journey to the ground"

 

I've always been fond of Williams' "Born On the Fourth of July"...

Settle Up.

I recently scored another short horror film, this one for my old friend, Bryan Rogers. I'm particularly fond of the credits cue at the end. Enjoy!

Ambitious Orphan #3: Trois

Shades of Mr. Goldsmith in the B-section. Enjoy!

Ambitious Orphan #2: Replaced

Why settle for one piano, when you can have four?

Ambitious Orphan #1: It's an American Thing

I've decided to start posting some tunes I've written for no specific project here -- orphaned tunes, brought into the world in a fit of creative passion and left to find their own way.  I hope that they can bring joy to [as many as a couple dozen!] people, and maybe -- just maybe -- someone will find them homes.



Background on this one:

I acquired a few thousand new samples last week, and came down with a terrible and protracted earache almost instantaneously upon completion of their download.  This song was the result of a week of pent-up creative energy, toying with sounds and effects that are still exciting and new to me.  Please to enjoy!

CULT: The Pied Piper (Alternate Score Mix)

Here's the awesome "Pied Piper" trailer, with my original score (a variation on "Hymn to Billy Grimm."

1.27 Hours

During Slamdance 2011, Andrew Putschoegl, Tom Lenk and I participated in a 48-hour film competition.  This film -- parodying a then-current Best Picture nominee -- was the result.  (Andy edited to a track I provided, which I then rewrote to timings the morning it was due.)

Instrumental Variation on "Hymn to Billy Grimm"

Here's an instrumental variation on the "Hymn to Billy Grimm."  Enjoy!

Hymn to Billy Grimm

Here's the "Hymn to Billy Grimm," composed for the launch campaign for the new CW series, "Cult."




I was a lost and troubled soul
until he came and made me whole
and I'll forever follow him
I give my life to Billy Grimm

This world, it had no place for me
until he came and set me free
and now I owe my world to him
I owe my life to Billy Grimm

I lived my life bereft of sight
until I bathed in his warm light
and I would kill or die for him
I'd give my life for Billy Grimm

Some CULT Music

A spot I scored for the upcoming CW show, "Cult."  You can also hear hints of this theme in the Alan Dale-narrated "Pied Piper" trailer for the show:

I'll post the full "Hymn to Billy Grimm" shortly...

Hello, Caller

Here's a great little short I scored for Andrew Putschoegl (director), Tom Lenk (writer/star), and Tara Karsian ("Candrea").  The film received a great reception at Slamdance 2011, South By Southwest, and a couple dozen other festivals.  Below is the trailer, which features my composition, "Flight Patterns."

I have a header!

Thanks to Joe (Zip and a Kick!) for designing a snazzy logo for me!

Flight Patterns, LA Suite

Listen, ma; an orchestra! I'm quite proud of this short, peppy tune, which I wrote and orchestrated as part of an orchestration class a few years back.

01 Flight Patterns by James Barry

Here's a demo I put together for a project that did not come to pass (how LA is that?). Hat tip to Arvo Pärt:

LA Suite by James Barry

Selections from "Ludlow"

Last year, I scored a horror feature called Ludlow. The film was directed by Stacie Ponder, who wrote about the entire process at her blog, Final Girl; there's little I can add to the story of "Ludlow," except the music I wrote for it.

So ... here's some of that music. Hope you enjoy!

"Wake Up" (from "Ludlow") by Justice Otter

"Hello, Mattie?" (from "Ludlow") by Justice Otter

"Steve" (from the film "Ludlow") by James Barry

Finale (from "Ludlow") by Justice Otter

End Credits (from "Ludlow") by Justice Otter

Welcome to my music blog. Please, enjoy your stay.

I have finally arrived in the 21st Century, and will be posting music -- and music-related shenanigans -- here, on this little, unassuming webpage. I like most of the music I've written (and certainly wouldn't post it if I didn't), and hope that you do, too!