About
I am a composer, musician and producer located in Munich, Germany.
I love the versatility of music, stylistic diversity is my passion.
Born in Germany, I studied music at the Richard Strauss Conservatory in Munich. I’ve been working for more than 20 years as a musician, composer, producer and consultant for numerous international artists, film and TV productions, theaters, brands and advertising and corporate agencies. My extensive experience in the industry has helped me to develop a profound knowledge of music, its function and its emotional impact.
Highlights of my work
amp acoustic branding – Founder and managing director of the agency amp sound branding GbR in 2005. Conversion from sole proprietorship to amp GmbH together with Michele Arnese as shareholder and division of the management in 2009. amp is a full-service sound branding agency that offers profound identity competence at every audible brand touchpoint from conception to production. With offices in Munich, Milan, Zurich, Miami and Shanghai, amp is able to work across cultures, languages and time zones. Winner of a number of international awards – four Red Dot Communication Awards in a row – and now a world market leader, amp customers include Porsche, BBVA, UniCredit Group, Hilton Worldwide, Douglas, Erste Bank Group, BMW, MINI, Triumph and The Linde Group. After a total of 12 exciting and diversified years, I decided to withdraw from the operative business in July 2017.
Deutscher Filmpreis (German Film Awards) – Composition, orchestration and production of title and stage music for the award ceremony at the Berlin State Opera Unter den Linden, recorded by members of the Bavarian State Orchestra, commissioned by Askania Media (Bavaria Film) and Schwanstein AG, TV broadcast by Pro7-SAT.1.
Leute heute – Composition and production of theme music and music for reports for the TV infotainment daily with Nina Ruge, commissioned by Manhattan Production Partners Inc., TV broadcast by ZDF.
Walt Disney Aladdin Presentation – Composition, arrangement, orchestration and production of music for the Aladdin video release in Germany, commissioned by The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH.
Walt Disney Section Theme – Composition, orchestration and production of the title music for a logo animation of Disney videos, commissioned by The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH.
Cirque Du Soleil – Compositions and productions for artists of the famous Canadian circus, commissioned by Cirque Du Soleil.
Pomp Duck And Circumstance – More than 10 years of musical direction, compositions, arrangements and productions for the unique restaurant theatre in Europe and USA, commissioned by Hans-Peter Wodarz GmbH.
Brandenburger Tor – Overall musical direction, development of the musical concept, realisation of orchestra arrangements together with H.C. Mylla, compilation of the studio orchestra and production of the playbacks, compilation of the 90-member live orchestra and live performance for the unveiling ceremony of the famous gate in Berlin, promoter was the City of Berlin, commissioned by Schwanstein AG, worldwide TV broadcasting.
Deutsch can be fun – Composition and production of music for the onboard entertainment program with Ron Williams, commissioned by Goethe-Institut and Deutsche Lufthansa.
Blondes Gift – Composition, orchestration and production of main theme and several derivatives for the TV talk show with Barbara Schöneberger, commissioned by Entertainment Factory Film- u. Fernsehproduktions GmbH, TV broadcast by Sun TV, WDR and ProSieben, co-authorship with H.C. Mylla.
China Club Berlin – Development of musical concept and production of a compilation as giveaway for the Business Club, commissioned by China Club Berlin.
Traumschiffgala – Overall musical direction, development of the musical concept, realisation of big band arrangements, compilation of the studio big band and production of the playbacks, compilation of the live big band and live performance for the for the ZDF-TV-Gala “Traumschiff” on the occasion of the 80th birthday of the hit star Peter Alexander, commissioned by Schwanstein AG, TV broadcast by ZDF.
Sonyboys – Composition of theatre music for the media-critical comedy by Stephan Reichenberger and Jörg Metes on behalf of the Theaterfestival Steirischer Herbst, TV broadcast by ORF/3.
Hollywood Partners – Composition, orchestration and production of theme music for the cinema lead-in of the movie distributor, recorded by members of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, commissioned by RG Wiesmeier Munich.
BMW Concept C16 – Composition and production of film music for an internal presentation video of a vehicle development, commissioned by the agency Poetic Design, co-authorship with H.C. Mylla.
Siemens extreme power edition – Composition and production of music for a product video series of BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH, commissioned by amp GmbH, co-authorship with H.C. Mylla.
Russlands Helden der Kälte – Composition, orchestration and production of film score for the 2‑part TV documentary, commissioned and broadcasted by ZDF, co-authorship with Sven Klammer.
debitel – Development of a sound ID, composition of the brand theme and production of several derivates for a promotional campaign, commissioned by the agency projekt k3, Mobile TV broadcast via watcha and ProSiebenSat.1 Mobile, co-authorship with H.C. Mylla.
Bravo TV – Composition and production of main theme and several derivatives for the TV mixed format of youth soap and magazine features, commissioned by Entertainment Factory Film- u. Fernsehproduktions GmbH, TV broadcast by ZDF, co-authorship with H.C. Mylla.
Fever – Composition, orchestration and production of main theme and several derivatives for the TV pilot project, commissioned by Entertainment Factory Film- u. Fernsehproduktions GmbH, TV broadcasting was planned on ProSieben, co-authorship with H.C. Mylla.
Stripes – Composition, orchestration and production of main theme and several derivatives for the TV movie magazine, commissioned by Entertainment Factory Film- u. Fernsehproduktions GmbH, TV broadcast by Sun TV, co-authorship with H.C. Mylla.
McDonald’s – Arrangement and production of Beetvoven’s “For Elise” for a TV commercial, commissioned by Heye & Partner.
Ronald McDonald – Arrangement and production of the McDonald’s brand song “Einfach gut” for a TV commercial, commissioned by Heye & Partner, co-authorship with H.C. Mylla.
Taj Mahal – Musical direction and arrangements for the performance of the American blues musician at the TV live format “Ohne Filter”, commissioned by veraBra Records, TV broadcast by SWF.
Schatzsucher – Composition and production of film music for the TV documentary series, commissioned by Tandem-Filmproduktion GmbH, TV broadcast by ARD, co-authorship with J.J. Gerndt and H.C. Mylla.
Encantadas – Die verwunschenen Inseln – Composition and production of film music for the short cinema film, commissioned by Tandem-Filmproduktion GmbH, co-authorship with Wolfgang Neumann.
Galapagos – Das unheimliche Paradies – Composition and production of film music for the TV documentary, commissioned by Tandem-Filmproduktion GmbH, TV broadcast by ZDF, co-authorship with Wolfgang Neumann.
Go to the devil – Musical direction, compositions and arrangements for the stage show by cabaret artist and singer Ron Williams, commissioned by Ron Williams.
Countdown – Musical direction, compositions and arrangements for the stage show by cabaret artist and singer Ron Williams, commissioned by Ron Williams.
Services
More than 20 years of experience in composition, arrangement, consulting and production.
COMPOSITION
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This quote from the American poetess Maya Angelou expresses in a metaphorical sense the fascination of music and at the same time represents my approach when it comes to filling a white sheet of paper with notes.
ARRANGEMENT
If, according to the English writer Samual Johnson, “language is the clothing of thoughts”, then the arrangement is the clothing of composition. So said, it’s always a lot of fun tailoring a new clothing for a good tune.
CONSULTING
My experience shows me that music is often thought of much too late when it comes to the implementation of many projects – almost no matter in which environment – whether in the film and TV industry, in the theatre sector or, above all, in brands. It makes a lot of sense to call in an experienced music expert right at the planning stage – in terms of quality, adherence to the set time frame and budget.
PRODUCTION
I implement all projects myself – from the first idea to the perfectly aligned result. Depending on size and scope, I work together with a team of suitable specialists who have proven themselves over the years.