Behind the Magic: A Day in the Life of Stars Above

This short film about the third season of the touring circus Stars Above is scored entirely with music I wrote for the show.

Repair

A short film by Bertil Nilsson featuring my original score. The film has played at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival, Outfest Los Angeles, and the London Short Film Festival.

The Making of Stars Above

A short documentary about the creation of Stars Above. I composed nine songs for this production (three with lyrics) and served as the host. Most of the music in the film is music I wrote for the show.

Video Credit: Aiden Gibney

On Dropping

Live from MONDO festival in St. Paul, a meditation on expectations and failure. Featuring original music and sound design.

 

Sound & Juggling

In Summer 2019, I participated in Peter Bufano’s weeklong Circus Music Workshop. With acclaimed percussionist and synthesist Mike Dobson, we created this juggling piece and performed it at Berklee College of Music.

 

Juggling Injuries

My first piece combining juggling and voiceover. Features an original remix of “Poverty” by John Zorn. Performed at Aloft in Chicago.

 

Ric’s

I made this short in collaboration with diabolist Willem McGowan. The camera, an iPhone, was handled by me; the music is by me as well.