Artist description A graduate of the University of Southern California's prestigious film scoring program, Jason was given the rare opportunity to study under film composers Elmer Berstein (The Ten Commandments, The Magnificent Seven), Christopher Young (Wonder Boys, The Hu rricane), and Disney Legend Buddy Baker (Winnie the Pooh, The Fox and the Hound). He also began working professionally as a television and film composer while still enrolled in USC's program. While in Los Angeles, Jason wrote music for national and int ernational commercials (Honda, Toyota, Walt Disney, Activision), television shows (FOX, FOX Family, The Discovery Channel, and The Learning Channel), movie trailers (Hollywood Pictures, Gramercy Pictures), and feature films (Sony Pictures, Paramount Stud i os). He conducted and recorded at Capitol Records and Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles, and worked on music for the nationally televised Screen Actor's Guild Awards. Jason also wrote music for The Discovery Channel's Mega Movie Magic, which won a Cab le ACE Awar d in 1997. In 1998, Jason returned to North Carolina with enough of the "LA Experience" to last a lifetime. He met Randy Durham through a mutual friend and became a member of the Cornerstone Pictures team, offering custom mu sic and sound de sign paired with Cornerstone's state-of-the art digital audio production suite. Since joining Cornerstone Pictures, Jason has written music for many programs recognized for exceptional work, winning three Telly's, an Addy, nine Silver Ree ls including on e national, a Gold Case Award, and seven other state and national communications awards. His NC client list includes Citizen Watches, Pepsi, Slim Jim, Noretl, IBM, Caterpillar, Glaxo Wellcome, Alltel, and Centura Bank, with whom he was won four award s for outstanding production.

Musical Influences Tchaikovsky, John Williams, Holst, Jerry Goldsmith, John Barry

Artist History GEAR: I've got a mac with ProTools and Digital Performer, and XV-88, RealPiano Pro module (for acoustic piano), 1080 (some french horn sounds, especially the muted horns from the 1st orchestra card - yummy!), Korg Ns5R (GREAT glock bells), E-MU MPS+ Or chestral keyboard (bassoon, oboe, English Horn, Pizz Strings), and a E-MU EX4 Turbo. Also Vitous (woodwinds), AO and the 97 upgrade(some brass and all the ww runs and things), Kirk Hunter Strings (most of my string sounds), DJ Master Violin Library, QL B rass (most of my brass sounds), Roland Percussion, Strings, Brass, and WW, and other private collections of 5 or 6 sample disks (Howard, Zimmer and the like). I also found importing all the "non-pitch-specific" sounds into my computer and letting Digit a l Performer handle those on the timeline running with my midi stuff has worked tremendously and saved my at least 256 or so of sample RAM (I've got about 2.8 gigs of orchestra samples imported onto one of my drive, so it's practically like having five o r s i x full blown samplers). Sounds like ww runs, all the non-pitched percussion (rolls, crashes, and so on), orch fx, and anything else I won't need to play a melody or chord progression on. aa B�ˇˇ

Group Members PHILOSOPHY ON MIXING: It really seems that orchestration and mixing go hand in hand. I do a lot a volume and filter "tweeking" for different parts of the orchestra, but the biggest part of getting that big sound I love is in the orchestration. Why does all of Williams' stuff sound so great? Sure, Shawn Murphy does a great job at mixing (especially since he only has one hand), but 90% of that sound is in the orchestration, not the reverb. I'm fanatical about getting the most realistic sound possible, b ut I'm always studying an orchestral score of something in my free time, whether it's William's stuff or simply The Planets, Tchaikovsky, or Beethoven. Figuring out what instruments double other instruments to bring out a melody or what sounds compete with others helps me tremendously when trying to "clear out" the soundfield. ,,

Instruments G4 dual Gigahertz with 1Gb RAM and 500 gigs of storage, Digital Performer 3.1, ProTools MixPlus, Mackie Digital 8 Bus, Mackie Monitors

Press Reviews “Jason Graves is obviously a talented musician, because this movie soundtrack piece sounds like something I would hear in the next Star Wars prequel. This is dynamic, people! If you want to hear solid, well performed musical action, here's a great place to start! It is obvious from the first time you listen to his music that Jason Graves is adept at what he does. He writes music that is not simply music, but also a visual effect as well. As the music soars, you can hear the beautiful tones, while watching a movie in your mind, seeing the battle scenes, feeling the rumble of attacks, basically watching as the movie of the music unfolds before you! The power to evoke visual wonders through music is just the talent that allows film scores to capture our hearts time after time. That's the power Jason Graves has mastered in his art. This is magnificently mastered art in pure form, and I honestly would have thought this was a John Williams score if I hadn't known it was by Jason Graves.” Jonathan Sanders, Gods of Music ************************************************************ “This is not just GREAT film music, but GREAT music period. Well orchestrated, nice effects, well constructed. It's as good as anything the serious guys who get the NY Phil commissions are writing these days. Disney should have paid this guy to write the Millenium "American Mahler Eighth"! Great stuff.” Paul Wehage ******************************************************************* "If you like Unbelievable soundtrack scores, seriously check this artist out. You will be hearing a lot of his music in movies. Look out John Williams!!!" New Age Soundtrack 5 **************************************************************************** *** "By far, one of the best indy film composers out there. Rich imagination, pounding temptations. Excellent work." (The Sinister March) EdgeN's Killer Klassical Tracks **************************************************************************** "Are you sure Williams didn't compose and orchestrate this? Sounds like it was from the master himself. Excellent, excellent, excellent. John would be proud." (In The Glade) Chris - Ounga Bounga Kids **************************************************** ** * ********************* ** "A Williams-eque main titl e, well written and recorded! The title says it all." (Look To The Stars) The Virtual Orchestra ******************************************************************************** "I am listening to your music again today and I am totally amazed still. I truly admire your writing and production skills. I think it is as good if not better than the majority of the music I have already heard in major motion pictures. I hope you keep in touch, especially when you release a new song. I will always be a faithful listener." William Blanchard (film composer) **************************************************************************** ** "I really have to say I am very very very impressed with your work. Your music is so well produced. You will be getting many plays from me. I am now a big fan. Keep up the great work. Thanks for your time and talent." MP3.com listener **************************************************************************** ** "I am truly amazed... Wonderful, wonderful stuff! Your music gave me goosebumps!" Tomer R az **************************************************************************** "I'm listening to your works right now. It is very rare to hear such really wonder ful work like your music on mp3.com, and I am very happy." Tsutomu Tagashira (MP3.com film composer) **************************************************************************** "Jason, your music is tremendous! The compositions you have written are top shelf all the way, keep up the great work." Paul Theriault **************************************************************************** "Superb composition showing great dynamics interwoven with percussive magic." (Through The Mist) Willybear's Composition Heaven e

Location Raleigh, NC - USA

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