As a multi-disciplinary artist and technologist with 20 years of experience, I have a passion for using new and evolving technologies to unify audio, visual, and narratives in interactive experiences. My background in music production, live performance audio, animation, and code for new media gives me a unique perspective to craft cutting-edge multimedia that stands out from the pack. --- **Employment and project experience** cirqueSaw Co-Artistic Director (2020 – Present) • created award winning interactive multimedia work which uses original experimental technology to allow audiences to interact deeply with musical and visual elements • composed scores which nod to game history • used a mix of retro electronic techniques including SID chips, MOD trackers, and West Coast synthesis as the basis for modern, dynamic sounds Theatre Composer & Arranger (2005 – Present) • composed scores for over 300 stage productions at theatres across the world • developed NCUE software to manipulate dynamic pre-rendered music in organic ways in response to live events for use in Off-Broadway performance • rearranged and adapted classic motifs from compositions that align with the production’s time period and aesthetics • iterated compositions quickly based on feedback from producers and collaborators • crafted loopable musical motifs and tracks which can evolve using dynamic music playback systems • cross-discipline collaboration with other designers and artists • delivered high quality final products on tight deadlines Film Composer (2005 – Present) • composed scores for short films, features, and new media using innovative hybrids of analog and digital technologies, performed on traditional and experimental instruments • created music to align with the director’s creative vision and production schedule • used proficiency in arrangement and modern production techniques to orchestrate music in line with the visual narrative’s tone, pacing, and style • arranged, mixed, tracked, and mastered music from home studio using industry-standard tools

nathanleigh

As a multi-disciplinary artist and technologist with 20 years of experience, I have a passion for using new and evolving technologies to unify audio, visual, and narratives in interactive experiences. My background in music production, live performance audio, animation, and code for new media gives me a unique perspective to craft cutting-edge multimedia that stands out from the pack. --- **Employment and project experience** cirqueSaw Co-Artistic Director (2020 – Present) • created award winning interactive multimedia work which uses original experimental technology to allow audiences to interact deeply with musical and visual elements • composed scores which nod to game history • used a mix of retro electronic techniques including SID chips, MOD trackers, and West Coast synthesis as the basis for modern, dynamic sounds Theatre Composer & Arranger (2005 – Present) • composed scores for over 300 stage productions at theatres across the world • developed NCUE software to manipulate dynamic pre-rendered music in organic ways in response to live events for use in Off-Broadway performance • rearranged and adapted classic motifs from compositions that align with the production’s time period and aesthetics • iterated compositions quickly based on feedback from producers and collaborators • crafted loopable musical motifs and tracks which can evolve using dynamic music playback systems • cross-discipline collaboration with other designers and artists • delivered high quality final products on tight deadlines Film Composer (2005 – Present) • composed scores for short films, features, and new media using innovative hybrids of analog and digital technologies, performed on traditional and experimental instruments • created music to align with the director’s creative vision and production schedule • used proficiency in arrangement and modern production techniques to orchestrate music in line with the visual narrative’s tone, pacing, and style • arranged, mixed, tracked, and mastered music from home studio using industry-standard tools

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As a multi-disciplinary artist and technologist with 20 years of experience, I have a passion for using new and evolving technologies to unify audio, visual, and narratives in interactive experiences. My background in music production, live performance audio, animation, and code for new media gives me a unique perspective to craft cutting-edge multimedia that stands out from the pack.


Employment and project experience

cirqueSaw Co-Artistic Director (2020 – Present)
• created award winning interactive multimedia work which uses original experimental technology to allow audiences to interact deeply with musical and visual elements
• composed scores which nod to game history
• used a mix of retro electronic techniques including SID chips, MOD trackers, and West Coast synthesis as the basis for modern, dynamic sounds

Theatre Composer & Arranger (2005 – Present)
• composed scores for over 300 stage productions at theatres across the world
• developed NCUE software to manipulate dynamic pre-rendered music in organic ways in response to live events for use in Off-Broadway performance
• rearranged and adapted classic motifs from compositions that align with the production’s time period and aesthetics
• iterated compositions quickly based on feedback from producers and collaborators
• crafted loopable musical motifs and tracks which can evolve using dynamic music playback systems
• cross-discipline collaboration with other designers and artists
• delivered high quality final products on tight deadlines

Film Composer (2005 – Present)
• composed scores for short films, features, and new media using innovative hybrids of analog and digital technologies, performed on traditional and experimental instruments
• created music to align with the director’s creative vision and production schedule
• used proficiency in arrangement and modern production techniques to orchestrate music in line with the visual narrative’s tone, pacing, and style
• arranged, mixed, tracked, and mastered music from home studio using industry-standard tools

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

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Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Connecticut
September 1, 2001 - May 1, 2001

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment