Hi, I'm Eric Turnnessen 👋🏼 I’m a cinematic composer who blends music with spiritual exploration. My work is emotional and immersive, designed to be felt as much as heard. I’m devoted to creating from genuine passion and sharing that work openly, trusting that creativity, service, and contribution can move in harmony.
We Have a Winner!!!
Hi Reader,
I'm thrilled that after 2 months of running this contest I finally get to announce the winning composer!
Please join me in congratulating, Andrés Hernández, a pianist and composer from Santiago, Chile. All the judges and I unanimously agreed that his piece was the clear winner. This is a well-deserved accomplishment for Andrés and I’m so happy for him and very excited to hear his piece recorded by the 34-piece ensemble of the Northern Film Orchestra on May 27th.
Check out the video on YouTube to experience a behind-the-scenes look at the final judging session and hear an interview with Andrés during which he is unaware that he is the winner (this is a secret I share with him later in our discussion and his raw reaction is priceless).
Thank you for joining me on this journey and I'll reach back out to you again after the recording session with Andrés to share the finished product!
All the best,
Eric
Cinematic Composer Sharing the Creative Process
Hi, I'm Eric Turnnessen 👋🏼 I’m a cinematic composer who blends music with spiritual exploration. My work is emotional and immersive, designed to be felt as much as heard. I’m devoted to creating from genuine passion and sharing that work openly, trusting that creativity, service, and contribution can move in harmony.
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