ABOUT
EXPERIMENTS in Film Score
IT STARTED WITH -
A fascination with hidden meanings.
Aaron Drake is a Los Angeles based multi-instrumentalist composer. A classically trained pianist, Aaron earned his MFA in Music Composition from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), working with influential composers, James Tenney (microtonal music), Morton Subotnick (computer and electronic music), Michael Pisaro (experimental music), and David Rosenboom (logarithmic systems). These studies helped shape an approach to film music that is driven by process and concept.
Underlying meaning and concepts are what drive Aaron’s compositions. The themes of his scores are multi-layered, and oftentimes draw on abstract, meta-narratives derived by musical concepts, instrumentation, and theory. Aaron believes that a good score should reveal itself over time, offering something new and unexpected with each listen. His work demonstrates a fascination with techniques such as aural mnemonics, EVP, and sonic masking, as well as historical and social trends that influence the way we experience music.
Inspiration is for amateurs; the rest of us just show up
and get to work...the best ideas come out of the process.
- Chuck Close
ARTISTRY across MEDIA
Aaron’s talents have left an indelible mark on numerous creative projects spanning film, television, and video games. His skillful orchestration and innate understanding of how to blend instruments and sound design elements for maximum impact are hallmarks of his craft. His compositions breathe life into visual narratives, infusing them with emotion and resonance.