The promotional poster for Games
People Play, now playing at movie theaters across
the country.
The Director, Ron Whitney,
and Tom Thomsen during day one of filming.
Melodramatic "Games People Play" Scene
This piece was written to accompany the
actors' audition for the movie, which almost became a game
in and of itself. Two lovers, torn apart by an interloper,
come to a surprising confrontation on their wedding night,
and do so in the most melodramatic and over-the-top way as
possible. Tears and clothes fly all over the stage, and the
music was written to bring out the most saccharine-rich emotion
as possible.
Main Theme from "Games People
Play"
Written for a high-energy, witty and
provocative game show, this became the main theme for the movie
as well as the
piece "The
Naked Trio". The director wanted a very satirical, 70-s
game show feel to it.
Delivery Man
This song accompanies the actresses' attempts to lure a hapless
delivery boy into a very compromising situation. With a country
backbeat and fun vocal harmonies, it turns the situation into
a hilarious spoof!
Casting Couch
What do you underscore a titillating, casting couch scene with
in a reality-game-show-shockumentary? A mock 80's power ballad,
of course! The mixture of boy band harmonies and full-blown orchestrations
made this piece a fun one to work on.
The Naked Trio
The cast had to learn this song, along with choreography, in
about a half hour time span, and then teach it to an unsuspecting
victim off the streets of New York! Surprisingly, all of the
actors did a great job. However, it obviously sounds a lot better
in the recording studio after a little more practice than what
was given to them in the movie.
Uninhibited
This ended up becoming the theme song for the entire movie, playing
during the opening casting scene and the end credits. Very appropriate,
given the nature of the film: six actors, willing to do anything
and everything to land a leading role in a film.
Modern Dance
This was written to accompany a troupe of
dancers who depicted the various scenes from "Games People
Play" as the credits were rolling. The dancers added an
incredible visual element to my orchestrations of the "Games
People Play" theme song.
Theme from "Smile"
This theme has had several permutations.
First, it was written for the short film "Smile",
then was used as the closing credits for "Season of Youth"
and once again as the main title music for the dvd "Rising
Stars". Little did I know when I wrote the theme that so
many people would want to use it!
Theme from "Knight Time"
Tackling a Hip-Hop, R&B
themed show was a new experience for me, but drawing on my knowledge
of living in Harlem for over four years really helped. You can
catch this show on MNN; check local listings.
Theme from "Escape from Orion"
This theme was written as
a nod to Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams of Star Trek and
Star Wars fame. I was asked to write a sci-fi theme that could
be used throughout the movie and in varying styles, so what
you're hearing is the main theme from the opening credits.
Opening credits to "Season of Youth"
This was the piece originally
intended to play under the opening credits. Director Eric Perlmutter
wanted a Mingus-like jazz opening, with a very industrial, no-frills
kind of sound.
TV Pilot Theme
This was used as the theme
for a pilot shot in L.A. The director wanted a simple, African-like
sound with no drums, so I threw in the piano and pan flute to
spice up the kalimbas.
This was recorded when the group's name was still Clancey.
I'm never surprised at how much a cello or a piano can add
to a rock band.
Sometimes
This was released before the
background vocals were recorded, and it was still a big hit
at the clubs we performed at.
264 Keys
Moonlit River
Ah, my first solo piano composition ever recorded. This was recorded as part
of an entrepreneurial experiment my college had me conduct. Scores of cds were
sold, mainly to acquaintences from around the college campus. Tsk, the disadvantages
of recording in a small town and knowing nobody outside campus. However, I did
take quite a bit of satisfaction knowing that this recording had my professors
humming the melody to themselves hours after they heard the recording.
Rain Dance
Before I learned to sequence
anything, I had to play it all manually, so I programmed the
keyboard to have different instruments playing in different
areas on the keys, so the effect would sound like several musicians
were playing at once, but *gasp* it's just me and my keyboard.
Dark Moon
Again, just me and my keyboard,
on that same first recorded album from college. This piece went
on to be featured in a rock band that I formed later that year.
With drums and screaming guitars, it becomes a whole new song!
Carousel
I recorded this first as a lullabye, but
then it took a turn for the passionato, and I no longer found
myself able to believe that anyone would be able to fall
asleep to this music. However, people told me that they enjoyed
listening to it at night, and they probably still do.
Divine Inspiration
Records
People
The vocals and bass were already finished when I tackled this piece. I added
the piano, violin and pizzacato strings.
Time Apart
Originally a pop song, I took the melody
and turned it into a chamber piece for piano, strings and oboe.
Vocals are currently being recorded for this piece, but it
stands on its own without lyrics.
This concerto has existed
in my head for many years now, and only as a solo piano piece.
But the more I played around with it, the more instruments kept
popping into my head, so I just wrote it all down and here it
is - three selections from the piece, encompassing most of the
main themes.
Duet for Piano and Violin
This piece is still a work
in progress, but the main theme has been developed. I've always
loved the sound of piano and strings together, and writing this
piece has been a long time coming.
Moments of Glory
I originally wrote this for
some friends of mine for their wedding. I performed it as a
solo piano piece, but then some years later started working
in other instruments. It's still being worked on, but it's shaping
up to be a fine concert piece.
Tom, his wife and the bridal party at their wedding ceremony.
My wife wanted an open, "fairy-like" quality
to the music, so I didn't weigh down the simple melody with
lots of orchestrations, as is my nature. Just a few simple
touches, like the harp, french horn and strings flesh out
this melody nicely.
Wedding Party Entrance/Dance
Here, less is more. Just a
flute with a couple of other woodwinds and a lute, and you've
got a medieval dance tune to introduce your wedding party.
Groom Entrance
This very Robin Hood-esque
entrance received a warm welcome and high praise from family
and friends. When it comes to fanfare, I'm all for the flashy
brass and full orchestra.
Alternate Groom Entrance
This was the original fanfare, but
in the end I favored the simpler, less orchestrated approach.
If they had full orchestras and celtic drums in the days of
olde, this would probably herald the entrance of a nobleman.
Where would we be without
our beloved Ice Cream Man and the blaring music box announcing
his presence? Here is a pop version of the otherwise dated song.
Paper Doll
This was originally written
to accompany lyrics for an R&B song recorded in New Jersey.
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