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Joe Sanders is an award-winning composer and music producer based in Los Angeles, California. His works can be heard in film and TV broadcasts around the world, video games by major and independent studios, as well as theatrical productions. A recipient of the Grand Prize in World Music and the Lennon Award in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Joe’s passion for storytelling through music is evident in his emotionally charged melodies and distinctive musical themes.
Most recently, Joe composed score for Lego 2K Drive, which was nominated for Best Light Mix Score, New IP in the NAVGTR Awards, wrote film scores for Adam's Song and Chasing Sundance, wrote music for numerous romantic comedy films on the Hallmark Channel, and created orchestrations for Bowie Reimagined, a cinematic album project performed by David Bowie's former touring band.
Joe graduated with his degree from the Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University in Long Beach and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
“My collaboration with Justin on We Three Kings has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my composing career. I've taken great care to create modern, cinematic interpretations of classic Christmas melodies, as well as write original dramatic scores to create an innovative and exciting Holiday experience I hope you enjoy. Music and dance are meant to be together, and I can't wait for you to witness them join forces in this magical new Christmas production.”
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Zac Tiessen is an award-winning composer based near Toronto, Canada. His credits include additional music for Netflix and Ubisoft, as well as the video game soundtrack "Supernova," a score composed for the StarCraft II campaign "UED: First Light."
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Zac constantly searches for new sounds to experiment with, and also enlists soloists, ensembles and composers to contribute to his tracks. This is all brought together through an atmospheric cinematic approach, which allows the listener to discover new layers the more they listen and are immersed in the music.
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He studied music theory, guitar performance, production (mixing/mastering) and film scoring through UCLA and Berklee College of Music, where he was awarded a Celebrity Scholarship from Grammy-winning producer Don Was. Working out of ZT Music Studio, Tiessen has mastered thousands of songs and soundtracks, including BBC documentaries and Billboard charting albums, with millions of streams online.
“I am honored to be selected as a composer for such a joyful and epic Christmas experience! Drawn to Justin's shared passion for classic Christmas carols and vision for reimagining them in a fresh way, I am excited to pair them with his brilliant dance production and theatrical storyline. We can’t wait for you to see, hear, and enjoy We Three Kings in all of its glory with your family and friends!"
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