Gary DeMichele

Gary DeMichele
 

Composer/Drummer/Vibraphonist/Percussionist/Vocalist


Photo

Alda Sigurðardóttir-Iceland





                     
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Soundrack links,brand new tracks !

NEW MUSIC AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE !
1) Clave Maria'.This is a track which feature Gary on vibraphone,piano,drums,percussion and guitar.
It is unique that way,as there are really more recordings of him playing piano and drums than vibraphone.

2) This is an original composition that also features Mike Gibilisco on tenor saxophone and Richard Drexler on bass.
(above) Pascal's Waltz',A favorite track of mine originally score for the film 'Big Night' Directed by Stanley Tucci and Campbell Scott.

This is the never before released , full re-rccorded version featuring the great Mike Stern on guitar, with myself on drums and piano,
and Richard Drexler on acoustic bass.Thanks for listening-Gary

 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Copenhagen-2024



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NEW RELEASE !  BIG NIGHT ON VINYL  ! 

https://recordstoreday.com



 

Touring and Travel
New recordings
New Films
Collaborations
Works in Progress


Composer/Film Composer/Musician/
 Performer/Actor/Songwriter/Instrumentalist

 
Producing of the art scores for award winning feature films and media                                                                                                                                                                                  

News 2024
  This year I have concluded the artist residency in Korpo,Finland in June.
Very grateful to my new friends there . I was  then be off to Denmark and stop by the Copenhagen Jazz Festival,
I had a great time and played with some wonderful musicians.
I then made a stop for a few days in Budapest to confer on
some musical things and spend a little time there.
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News 2023

Gary DeMichele has been awarded the Ingmar Bergman residency at Faro.
https://bergmangardarna.se/our-guests/

The Swedish radio network P2 has just done a feature on film music
featuring discussions and tracks from Gary's soundtrack from the feature film 
'Big Night'
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Thank you P2 for your interest and the wonderful piece.

links to the program can be found here -
https://sverigesradio.se/avsnitt/restaurangkokets-aptitretande-toner


Gary has just concluded an artist residency in June at NES in Skagastrond, north Iceland.
find here-https://www.facebook.com/nesres/

In July ,Gary has just returned stateside, from a week at the Copenhagen jazz festival.


Should anyone wish to purchase exclusive tracks, a
'Big Night' or 'Impostors' soundtrack CD, 'Music for Dance' or, of course ,digital downloads of tracks exclusively available here, only ,
Please email scrimdy@yahoo.com with 'product request' in the heading.
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NEW releases  on Bandcamp   https://garydemichele1.bandcamp.com


                                                                                                      

 


                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  


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Manuscript of the Score /'Big Night' Theme

                                                                                                          Myself, Bergman residency at FaroFaro,Sweden,at Ingmar Bergman's  desk  2023
  GD20124
Please feel free to leave comments or say hello on my guestbook


 

 
 
                                                                      




'Gary and I have known each other since college, and he's been the composer on most movies (and a few plays) I've directed or produced since then, starting with 'BIG NIGHT' in 1993 and continuing to 'COMPANY RETREAT' this year. Gary is a musician first - a jazz  composer, percussionist, pianist - and a film scorer by way of his other disciplines, which makes him the ideal composer for the very different movies I'm involved with.  His ideas are never what I would expect, which challenges me to make more effective choices in the editing room, and the movies always turn out more layered and provocative as a result. His scores always make the movies better, wider, more compelling'.

Campbell Scott,Actor/Director


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'Long before I had the great pleasure to meet and perform with Mr. DeMichele, his film music for Big Night and The Secret Lives of Dentists hugged my ears and sparked my emotions. I have since realized that Mr. DeMichele is a renaissance man in the truest of definition. In this age of specialization it is a rare individual who has absorbed the entire history of music and utilizes this knowledge to create its future. The platforms in which Mr. DeMichele presents his talents...film scoring, orchestral and electronic composition, theatrical composition, jazz orchestra and performance on piano and drums...are impressive, genuine and on the highest level of craft. His music expresses the entire palette of human emotion.'

Tim Hagans
Composer/Musician/Educator
Blue Note recording artist
Artistic Director, Composer-in-Residence Emeritus/Norrbotten Big Band


'I have worked alongside Gary in a professional capacity as recently as 2014 and can vouch for his continued excellence in his musical composition and arranging as well as his competence as a vocalist and drummer. As a saxophone player I found my role interpreting his writing to be challenging and stimulating.'

Walt Weiskopf
Saxophonist,Composer,Bandleader,Educator


'Gary DeMichele is a good friend and a talented and versatile musician/composer with a wide range of knowledge and interests.  I have enjoyed playing on his film scores and playing jazz gigs with him in both Chicago and Florida.  I hope we continue to work together on projects as we always have fun doing it.'

Richard Drexler
Bassist,Pianist,Composer




Note from Gary -

I want to take a moment to thank all the great people that I have met in my musical adventures,on my artist residencies film ,gigs, and other projects, musicians and great friends and , directors.
People whom  stood  behind my efforts,and even when I was not sure,(which was quite often) .
,had encouraging things to say to me and offered their support  and ,gave me confidence when I needed it I hope you know who you are ,that is,
I don't want to make a list because it's a lot to put on on the website ,and  I feel like I would forget someone.
Thanks for your friendship and respect, it means a lot to me.

love and gratitude,
Gary

Review Excerpts-

Joel  E.Siegel
Washington City Paper
'Big Night' Dirs. Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci
'As with fine cooking, Big Night’s savor stems from careful attention to quality ingredients. Pascal’s Vegasy restaurant is production designer Andrew Jackness’ special triumph, a circuslike crimson-and-faux-stone Mafia hangout complete with walls of autographed celebrity glossies and plastic Leaning Towers of Pisa. Ken Kelsch’s crisp cinematography and Gary DeMichele’s musical score, which incorporates vintage recordings by Rosemary Clooney, Keely Smith and, of course, Prima, enhance the film’s ambience.'.
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Kevin Tomas  Los Angeles Times
'The Secret Lives of Dentists'
Dir Alan Rudolph
'......."The Secret Lives of Dentists" is a stylish work from an accomplished, sophisticated filmmaker that bristles with intelligence and gleams with Scott's and Davis' multifaceted, astutely judged portrayals. The film also glows with the clear light and cool tones of cinematographer Florian Ballhaus' images, and its shifting moods are expressed beautifully by Gary DeMichele's distinctive score, at once spare yet dramatic.'
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Ken Eisner
Variety
'Hamlet'
Dir.Campbell Scott and Eric Simonsen
..'Also striking is Gary DeMichele’s piano-and-trumpet-centered score, which offers a kind of medieval jazz commentary on the action. Dan Gillham’s lensing, which occasionally rests on the buildings’ cornices and gargoyle-like adornments, is straightforward, with just enough interpretive movement to heighten the drama.

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Todd McCarthy
Variety
'The Impostors'
Dir. Stanley Tucci
......'Andrew Jackness’ production design and Juliet Polcsa’s costumes are constantly diverting delights to the eye, and Gary DeMichele’s score is spry.

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Julio Martinez
Variety
'Drums in The Night'(Actors Gang Theatre co.,artistic Director Tim Robbins (Gary DeMichele,Composer/Sound design) )
Dir.John Kellam.
..A decided plus in this production is the compelling sound design of Gary DeMichele that constantly underscores the harrowing conditions in the world just outside the walls of our agenda-challenged protagonists.

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Some of the numerous performers,directors,collaborators institutions and organizations with whom
Gary DeMichele has worked are listed below ,listed for some next to some of the names are his work relation to the person or institution
and/or their core discipline is sometimes listed.Some film,theater ,directors,and televison credits are listed also. Full CV available on request.
Artist Residences awarded are also listed.

Hit Stop Marquee if you wish to have fun and take a gander.


Susan Fredericks

Richard Schoen

Bob Gustafson

David Onderdonk

Dave Gordon

Scott Ashley

Dave Carpenter

John Manila

Denis Leary (GD served as musical director to Denis forht musical adaptations on the fllm for 'THe Secret LIves of Dentists')

Robin Tunney (GD served as musical director to Robin for the musical adaptations on the film 'The Secret Lives of Dentists')

Steve Buscemi (GD served as musical director to Steve for the musical adaptations on the film 'The Impostors')

Elizabeth Bracco (GD served as musical director to Lizzie for the musical adaptations on the film 'The Impostors')

Lew Stadlin (GD served as musical director to Lew for the musical adaptations on the film 'The Impostors')

Hope Davie (GD served as musical director to Hope for the musical adaptations on the film 'The Impostors')

Pete Drozdoff

Stanley Tucci

Nick Drozdorr

Al Erich

Patrick Bettison

Art Davis

Jim Groczek

Lezlee Crawford

Fareed Haque

Tom Artwick

Mark Neuenschwander

Richie Fudoli

Lonnie Plaxico

Rick Snyder

Chris Collins

Manny Mendelsson

Paul Maslin

John Hey

Richie Fudoli

Laury Shelley

Randy Henry

Larry Novak

Dave Jennings

Dan DiLorenzo

Richie Corpolongo

Gerry Field

Lori Ellsworth

Merle Boley

Anne DeLangis

Dennis Luxion

Nick Tountas

John Redfield

Static Disruptors

The Crayons

Debbie katz

Dan Trudell

Groszek-Jennings Project

Kelley Maulbetsch

Peter Ballin

Kelly Brand

Fred Sturm

Johnny Frigo

Jeff Mickue

Katherine Hughes

Tom Mendel

Josie Falbo

Tom Yang

Winston Damon

Doug Loftsrom

Pat Fleming

Greg Nielsen

Craig Williams

Alan Rudolph

Miriam Sturm

Michaell Buckwalter

Tim Hagans (Composer/Arranger/Trumpet )

Jerry DiMuzio

Mark Swanson

Mike Gibilisco

Glenn DeMichele

Henry Salgado

Ernie Denov

Mike Smith

Willy Schwarz

Campbell Scott

Neal Artwick

Dave Dorsett

Cameron Pfiffner

Jon Kellam

Val Hawk

Paul Maslin

Lani Meeker

Katherine Gallagher

Mike Walters

Eric Simonsen

Mike Stern

John Whitfield

George Van Buskirk

Jerry Bergonzi

Edmond gilmore

Hal Russell

Kenny Dread

Kelly Sill
 
Chicago Academy of the Arts

Rick Peterson

Rob Williams

Mark Fox

Brian Sandstrom

Alejo Poveda (musician)

Tim Robbins Director,Actor,Writer)

John Bose

Todd Kayton

Joe Gross

Williamstown Theatre Festival

Center THeatter

Next THeater

Steppenwolf Theater Col

Actors Gang Theatre Co.

Sally Murphy

Mark Swanson

Steve Bergere

Larry Gray

Robbie Rose

Columgia College Chicago(staff,Accompanist,composer)

Chicago Academy of The Arts

Barat college,Lake forest Il.(Dance Accompanist,Composer)

Carl Winther

Dede Sempaio(musician)

Dorian DeMichele(Vocalist,Actress)

Howard Levy

Steve Hashimoto

Kenny Drew Jrl(Musician)

Bob Brookmeyer

Sarah Underwood

Jan Bartotzek

Eileen Cropley

Paul Coscino

Deane Meyers

Mario Duenas

Richard Drexler(Musician)

(Jeff Berlin,Woody Herman)

Jens Jefsen

Shirley mordine
Jonas Granberg

Paula Frasz

Larue Nicholson

Frank Russell

Merce Cunningham

Walt Weiskopf

Perry Childes

Sam LiPuma

David Ivaz

Gary Sinise

Lt. Dan Band

Jim Cox

Ernie Denov

Ben Lewis

James 'Kimo' Williams

Carol Williams

Jim Baker

Bob Vernae

Bob Palmieri

2008
I Park Artist Residency(Fellowship) East Haddam Ct.
I Park Artist Residency(Fellowship) East Haddam Ct.
The Horned Dorset Colony(Fellowship) 2016 I Park Artist Residency(Fellowship) East Haddam Ct.

2013
CAMAC,Marnay Sur Seine ,France

2014
Visby International Composer Center,(Fellowship)
Visby,Gotland,Sweden

2015
I park-East Haddam CT (Fellowship) (for returning residents) Open Studio Participant and public performance \

2016
Emma Ricklund Foundation ,Ricklundgarden,Saxnas,Sweden, Swedish Laplands,

2017
Denmark (Jutland) Kristen Kjaer Museum Artist in Residence (August-September)
La Macina Di San Cresci -Italy,Greve in Chianti/Tuscany Artist in Residence  (Sept-Oct)

2018
VICC,Visby, gotland,Sweden artist in residence (fellowship )

Greywood Arts residency killeah,ireland

2019
Oerslev Kloster artist residency,
Ørslev, Denmark

Copenhagen Denmark/various playing engagements Including including Tim Hagans and Jerry Bergonzi

2020
Gullkistan Center or Creativity Laugarvatn, Iceland

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Visby international Composer Center Visby gotland. sweden artist esidence(fellowship)

2022
Gullkistan Center or Creativity Laugarvatn, Iceland
Artist Resid   ency,Akureyri Iceland Akureyri Art Museum
Gilfeadad artist residency

2023
Ingmar bergman Artist Residency at Faro Faro island,Sweden NES Artist Residency Skagastrond,Iceland

2024
AARK Artist Residency Korpo,Finland ARTIST RESIDENCIES AWARDED


As Educator 2007-2010 Musicians Institute

20 year + Private instructor
1992
Chicago Park District Recipient of educator grant to teach in the Park Distric

Film (as actor)

Hamlet (Dir.Campbell Scott and Eric Simonsen)
Camp Hell (Dor. George Van
Buskirk)

Composer/Film


Big Night (Dir. Stanley Tucci and Cmapbell Scott)

'The Impostors' Dir.Stanley Tucci


Hamlet(Dir. Campbell Scott and Eric Simonsen)

'The Secret LIves Of Dentists'(Dir. Alan Rudolph)

'Off The Map
'(Dir. Campbell Scott)

Camp Hell ' (Dir. George Van Buskirk) 'Company Retreat'(Dir. Campbell Scott)
TV
Stella Street (Dir. Peter Richarson) (41 epsodes theme)


 
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