I am composer Andy Kotz and AKMusic Productions, based in the United States in the Minneapolis. I compose for several domestic and international music production libraries that pipe music into the television industry,…I am composer Andy Kotz and AKMusic Productions, based in the United States in the Minneapolis. I compose for several domestic and international music production libraries that pipe music into the television industry, along with occasional film and trailer projects, advertising opportunities and various other musical projects... as they happen along. Here are some my recent IMDb credits here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Having started out as a "guitarist for hire" based in southern California... I did 14 years of studio sessions and touring the world for recording artists until my move to Minnesota in 1997. My sister and filmmaker Cristina Kotz Cornejo soon thereafter, asked me if I'd be interested in composing music for her short student film while she was studying at NYU. I did it... and the result was a "Best Original Score" award at the 1999 NYU/Tisch Film Festival for her film The Appointment. I decided to consider a career as a music composer. Well... the financial success part of the "career' hasn't quite panned out yet, but I still do it. It's an unfulfilled passion... music.WWWI am composer Andy Kotz and AKMusic Productions, based in the United States in the Minneapolis. I compose for several domestic and international music production libraries that pipe music into the television industry, along…
I am composer Andy Kotz and AKMusic Productions, based in the United States in the Minneapolis. I compose for several domestic and international music production libraries that pipe music into the television industry, along with occasional film and trailer projects, advertising opportunities and various other musical projects... as they happen along. Here are some my recent IMDb credits here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Having started out as a "guitarist for hire" based in…I am composer Andy Kotz and AKMusic Productions, based in the United States in the Minneapolis. I compose for several domestic and international music production libraries that pipe music into the television industry, along with occasional film and trailer projects, advertising opportunities and various other musical projects... as they happen along. Here are some my recent IMDb credits here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Having started out as a "guitarist for hire" based in southern California... I did 14 years of studio sessions and touring the world for recording artists until my move to Minnesota in 1997. My sister and filmmaker Cristina Kotz Cornejo soon thereafter, asked me if I'd be interested in composing music for her short student film while she was studying at NYU. I did it... and the result was a "Best Original Score" award at the 1999 NYU/Tisch Film Festival for her film The Appointment. I decided to consider a career as a music composer. Well... the financial success part of the "career' hasn't quite panned out yet, but I still do it. It's an unfulfilled passion... music.WWWWI am composer Andy Kotz and AKMusic Productions, based in the United States in the Minneapolis. I compose for several domestic and international music production libraries that pipe music into the television industry, along with occasional film and trailer projects, advertising opportunities and various other musical projects... as they happen along. Here are some my recent IMDb credits here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Having started out as a "guitarist for hire" based in so…
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I am composer Andy Kotz and AKMusic Productions, based in the United States in the Minneapolis.
I compose for several domestic and international music production libraries that pipe music into the television industry, along with occasional film and trailer projects, advertising opportunities and various other musical projects… as they happen along. Here are some my recent IMDb credits here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup
Having started out as a “guitarist for hire” based in southern California… I did 14 years of studio sessions and touring the world for recording artists until my move to Minnesota in 1997.
My sister and filmmaker Cristina Kotz Cornejo soon thereafter, asked me if I’d be interested in composing music for her short student film while she was studying at NYU.
I did it… and the result was a “Best Original Score” award at the 1999 NYU/Tisch Film Festival for her film The Appointment.
I decided to consider a career as a music composer. Well… the financial success part of the "career’ hasn’t quite panned out yet, but I still do it.
It’s an unfulfilled passion… music.
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Experience Level
Composition
Expert
Vocal Feature
Expert
Vocal
Expert
Stem
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Mix
Expert
Master
Expert
Logic Pro
Expert
Lead Vocal
Expert
Dropbox
Expert
Instrumental
Expert
Izotope Ozone
Expert
Jingle
Expert
Theme Tune
Expert
Track
Expert
Beats
Expert
Voiceover
Expert
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Education
Associates Degree at Musicians Institute
March 1, 1983 - March 1, 1984Associates Degree in Performance & Music Production
Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
"ESCAPE"
https://youtu.be/4pMti3Ir3QE?si=9X1kF5PeK49u_gwm
My sound design submission for the 2019 Berlin International Sound Design Contest... featuring the short, animated film "Escape".https://youtu.be/4pMti3Ir3QE?si=9X1kF5PeK49u_gwm
My sound design submission for the 2019 Berlin International Sound Design Contest... featuring the short, animated film "Escape".WWWWWWWWhttps://youtu.be/4pMti3Ir3QE?si=9X1kF5PeK49u_gwm
My sound design submission for the 2019 Berlin International Sound Design Contest... featuring the short, animated film "Escape".
"Pandora" Trailer
https://youtu.be/Mc_pVfBacS8?si=RMBeRW179frltDzL
To celebrate the release of Symphobia 4: Pandora – the next generation scoring instrument from ProjectSAM – MetaPop is putting our scoring skills to the test... in a white-knuckle soundtrack challenge. We're supposed to create our own score for Pandora’s ominous trailer, using a selection of free sounds (at least 3 of the samples provided) from ProjectSAM's Symphobia 4: Pandora.https://youtu.be/Mc_pVfBacS8?si=RMBeRW179frltDzL
To celebrate the release of Symphobia 4: Pandora – the next generation scoring instrument from ProjectSAM – MetaPop is putting our scoring skills to the test... in a white-knuckle soundtrack challenge. We're supposed to create our own score for Pandora’s ominous trailer, using a selection of free sounds (at least 3 of the samples provided) from ProjectSAM's Symphobia 4: Pandora.WWWWWWWWhttps://youtu.be/Mc_pVfBacS8?si=RMBeRW179frltDzL
To celebrate the release of Symphobia 4: Pandora – the next generation scoring instrument from ProjectSAM – MetaPop is putting our scoring skills to the test... in a white-knuckle soundtrack challenge. We're supposed to create our own score for Pandora’s ominous trailer, using a selection of free sounds (at least 3 of the samples provided) from ProjectSAM's Symphobia 4: Pandora.
Video Game "Star Nexus" Score
https://youtu.be/3n8DWqcCntw?si=rPIdPE7OtGwficNX
My sound design and game score clip for FPS game Star Nexus (still in development as of 2018). This is unofficial and I do not own the rights to anything but my music and sound design.https://youtu.be/3n8DWqcCntw?si=rPIdPE7OtGwficNX
My sound design and game score clip for FPS game Star Nexus (still in development as of 2018). This is unofficial and I do not own the rights to anything but my music and sound design.WWWWWWWWhttps://youtu.be/3n8DWqcCntw?si=rPIdPE7OtGwficNX
My sound design and game score clip for FPS game Star Nexus (still in development as of 2018). This is unofficial and I do not own the rights to anything but my music and sound design.
"Beyond Kuiper"
https://youtu.be/nYbYSIuQQoQ?si=qn6gtTXNfVC5l2Kz
My submission to the competition for composers sponsored by Orchestral Tools featuring their new sample library "Modus" (by Jeff Russo).
The Brief:
"Compose a piece of music (45 seconds to 2 minutes); as a soundtrack for the outdoors. We’re looking for a hopeful, inspiring piece of music. You can use any audio you want: e.g. sample libraries, phone recordings, or whatever you have to hand to record with.
Compose a piece of music (between 45 seconds and two-minutes long) depicting the moment a new universe is discovered.
We’re looking for a composition that tells a discovery story. Whether the discovery is good/bad/scary/hopeful... that's up to you!"https://youtu.be/nYbYSIuQQoQ?si=qn6gtTXNfVC5l2Kz
My submission to the competition for composers sponsored by Orchestral Tools featuring their new sample library "Modus" (by Jeff Russo).
The Brief:
"Compose a piece of music (45 seconds to 2 minutes); as a soundtrack for the outdoors. We’re looking for a hopeful, inspiring piece of music. You can use any audio you want: e.g. sample libraries, phone recordings, or whatever you have to hand to record with.
Compose a piece of music (between 45 seconds and two-minutes long) depicting the moment a new universe is discovered.
We’re looking for a composition that tells a discovery story. Whether the discovery is good/bad/scary/hopeful... that's up to you!"WWWWWWWWhttps://youtu.be/nYbYSIuQQoQ?si=qn6gtTXNfVC5l2Kz
My submission to the competition for composers sponsored by Orchestral Tools featuring their new sample library "Modus" (by Jeff Russo).
The Brief:
"Compose a piece of music (45 seconds to 2 minutes); as a soundtrack for the outdoors. We’re looking for a hopeful, inspiring piece of music. You can use any audio you want: e.g. sample libraries, phone recordings, or whatever you have to hand to record with.
Compose a piece of music (between 45 seconds and two-minutes long) depicting the moment a new universe is discovered.
We’re looking for a composition that tells a discovery story. Whether the discovery is good/bad/scary/hopeful... that's up to you!"
Westworld Comp
https://youtu.be/wiKcK-_2o-Y?si=jHuYQ7bkVJPSOg1K
This my entry to a competition put on by Spitfire Audio, who teamed up with HBO’s Westworld to bring composers an exclusive competition, judged by the show’s creators. Composers download and score a scene from Westworld Season 3 (episode 5) for a chance to win some amazing prizes – as well as the opportunity to showcase our film scoring skills to the best in the business.https://youtu.be/wiKcK-_2o-Y?si=jHuYQ7bkVJPSOg1K
This my entry to a competition put on by Spitfire Audio, who teamed up with HBO’s Westworld to bring composers an exclusive competition, judged by the show’s creators. Composers download and score a scene from Westworld Season 3 (episode 5) for a chance to win some amazing prizes – as well as the opportunity to showcase our film scoring skills to the best in the business.WWWWWWWWhttps://youtu.be/wiKcK-_2o-Y?si=jHuYQ7bkVJPSOg1K
This my entry to a competition put on by Spitfire Audio, who teamed up with HBO’s Westworld to bring composers an exclusive competition, judged by the show’s creators. Composers download and score a scene from Westworld Season 3 (episode 5) for a chance to win some amazing prizes – as well as the opportunity to showcase our film scoring skills to the best in the business.
"Chronicles of Jessica Wu" (episode)
https://youtu.be/icauL5V-W3o?si=Ck3g4PRPVoKufGGV
My score submission of an episode from the action-superhero series “The Chronicles of Jessica Wu” for 2019's California Independent Film Festival.https://youtu.be/icauL5V-W3o?si=Ck3g4PRPVoKufGGV
My score submission of an episode from the action-superhero series “The Chronicles of Jessica Wu” for 2019's California Independent Film Festival.WWWWWWWWhttps://youtu.be/icauL5V-W3o?si=Ck3g4PRPVoKufGGV
My score submission of an episode from the action-superhero series “The Chronicles of Jessica Wu” for 2019's California Independent Film Festival.
"Roman Citizen" Trailer
https://youtu.be/18DP8o2NPyU?si=Ymsxl8oSq1sI6FCy
My trailer music submission in the 2017 Indie Gathering Film Scoring Competition for the film "Roman Citizen".https://youtu.be/18DP8o2NPyU?si=Ymsxl8oSq1sI6FCy
My trailer music submission in the 2017 Indie Gathering Film Scoring Competition for the film "Roman Citizen".WWWWWWWWhttps://youtu.be/18DP8o2NPyU?si=Ymsxl8oSq1sI6FCy
My trailer music submission in the 2017 Indie Gathering Film Scoring Competition for the film "Roman Citizen".
"Just Cause 3 Trailer"
https://youtu.be/7CHzj-alvGQ?si=iBvYMqJDEkJeFvgZ
This was a demo trailer video I made for the video game from Square Enix - 2015 "Just Cause 3" Trailer Competition that I never got to enter because I showed up too late to the party!! But they (Square Enix) provided the visual files that I assembled into the video you'll see here.
I then proceeded to do the sound design (mostly explosions and gunfire) followed by the actual musical score. I chose to do an electronic/dubstep influenced piece of music to bring the energy... not really sure I succeeded because I never got a chance to submit it... but it was good practice anyway!!https://youtu.be/7CHzj-alvGQ?si=iBvYMqJDEkJeFvgZ
This was a demo trailer video I made for the video game from Square Enix - 2015 "Just Cause 3" Trailer Competition that I never got to enter because I showed up too late to the party!! But they (Square Enix) provided the visual files that I assembled into the video you'll see here.
I then proceeded to do the sound design (mostly explosions and gunfire) followed by the actual musical score. I chose to do an electronic/dubstep influenced piece of music to bring the energy... not really sure I succeeded because I never got a chance to submit it... but it was good practice anyway!!WWWWWWWWhttps://youtu.be/7CHzj-alvGQ?si=iBvYMqJDEkJeFvgZ
This was a demo trailer video I made for the video game from Square Enix - 2015 "Just Cause 3" Trailer Competition that I never got to enter because I showed up too late to the party!! But they (Square Enix) provided the visual files that I assembled into the video you'll see here.
I then proceeded to do the sound design (mostly explosions and gunfire) followed by the actual musical score. I chose to do an electronic/dubstep influenced piece of music to bring the energy... not really sure I succeeded because I never got a chance to submit it... but it was good practice anyway!!
"Brothers of Honor"
https://youtu.be/GvJOF4eJmZY?si=aStAyAxjCETGecr3
I scored this short trailer for the composer competition put out by Sonokinetic (a boutique sample library), to determine a first and second place winner and great prizes.
More info about the 2016 Composer Competition at Sonokinetic.net (until May 2016)https://youtu.be/GvJOF4eJmZY?si=aStAyAxjCETGecr3
I scored this short trailer for the composer competition put out by Sonokinetic (a boutique sample library), to determine a first and second place winner and great prizes.
More info about the 2016 Composer Competition at Sonokinetic.net (until May 2016)WWWWWWWWhttps://youtu.be/GvJOF4eJmZY?si=aStAyAxjCETGecr3
I scored this short trailer for the composer competition put out by Sonokinetic (a boutique sample library), to determine a first and second place winner and great prizes.
More info about the 2016 Composer Competition at Sonokinetic.net (until May 2016)
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