Sam Jones

As both a life-long musician and a committed film enthusiast, it seems only natural that my path would lead to the world of composing for the screen. My career as a composer began while playing guitar in rock and jazz groups during high school. I completed my undergraduate degree in USC's jazz guitar program, where I delved into not only jazz but classical composition, Brazillian musical styles, electronic music production, and the techniques of the 20th century avant-garde.

All the while, my affinity for film never waned, as I further explored the works of such auteurs as Kubrick, Scorsese, Lynch, Herzog, Kurosawa, Fellini and the directors of the French New Wave. I have always gravitated towards filmmakers who tell stories in unconventional ways, plots that unfold slowly and mysteriously, and music that introduces unique and surprising textures.

Ever since I began scoring films toward the end of my undergraduate years, it has been my goal to maintain a sense of wonder and innovation in my work while satisfying every project's individual needs to the best of my ability. In the non-musical realm of my life, I enjoy Russian literature, coffee, microbreweries, and biking.

	Sam Jones e-mail web site Audio Samples The Vastness of Space Teepee Song "Lo Venni in Loco D'ogne Luce Muto" ending Impending Terror Riding Bikes Falling Out Cuddly Animals Cruising The Streets Stravinsky Chases Jerry Goldsmith Through a Prehistoric Jungle Prague Waltz As both a life-long musician and a committed film enthusiast, it seems only natural that my path would lead to the world of composing for the screen. My career as a composer began while playing guitar in rock and jazz groups during high school. I completed my undergraduate degree in USC's jazz guitar program, where I delved into not only jazz but classical composition, Brazillian musical styles, electronic music production, and the techniques of the 20th century avant-garde. All the while, my affinity for film never waned, as I further explored the works of such auteurs as Kubrick, Scorsese, Lynch, Herzog, Kurosawa, Fellini and the directors of the French New Wave. I have always gravitated towards filmmakers who tell stories in unconventional ways, plots that unfold slowly and mysteriously, and music that introduces unique and surprising textures. Ever since I began scoring films toward the end of my undergraduate years, it has been my goal to maintain a sense of wonder and innovation in my work while satisfying every project's individual needs to the best of my ability. In the non-musical realm of my life, I enjoy Russian literature, coffee, microbreweries, and biking.

Sam Jones

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