Bob Safir

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Bob Safir left a comment for SB

"SB: I don't know what you mean by "Chaos Theory got into your music." I don't see it on your playlist. So where is it supposedly? BTW, if there is still a problem you'll need to contact the webmaster of Composer's Forum...there's nothing I can…"

Apolosius commented on Bob Safir's blog post Book Review: The Emerging Film Composer, by Richard Bellis

"Very good book. interesting to read composers."

Bob Safir left a comment for James Semple

"James -- your writing, both in notes and in words, is really great...and very inspiring. Thanks!"

Bob Safir commented on Chris Merritt's blog post MMP Scores Big with Josiah

"I'm not surprised. :-)"

Bob Safir commented on Chris Merritt's blog post MMP Scores Big with Josiah

"Ahh...I see. I think "Anything Beautiful" is his strongest, from what I've heard so far... -Bob"

Bob Safir commented on Chris Merritt's blog post MMP Scores Big with Josiah

"Interesting. I think he could be a singer/songwriter who makes it on his own merits (no pun intended) than becoming an "idol" anyway. If my ears told me correctly, I remember hearing some very interesting guitar/vocal stuff he was doing that they…"

Bob Safir commented on Chris Merritt's blog post MMP Scores Big with Josiah

"Chris,
How is Josiah holding up after missing the finals? We at home felt that had he not dismissed the band, he might still be in the running..."

Bob Safir commented on Bob Safir's blog post The Academy Series: The Music Soundtrack - The Music Team

"Jesse, he is a super-talented guy, but I'll never try to figure out what goes on inside his head! Thanks for your comment..."

Bob Safir commented on Alex Pfeffer's blog post Voices of Passion ...

"It's refreshing to hear a cue like this which usually relies on a single-chord background. This one has a captivating trackand it sounds great...but then again, what would we expect from Alex? :-)"

Mark Taylor commented on Bob Safir's blog post The Academy Series: The Music Soundtrack - Alternative Scores

"that was amazing! thanks for the report. One of the things I do miss about LA is the chance to go to events like this"

Chris Merritt commented on Bob Safir's blog post The Academy Series: The Music Soundtrack - Alternative Scores

"Bob, you are so freaking awesome for witing theses things. I, among many here, GREATLY apreciate you taking the time to do this. High fives all around."

dain ryan commented on Bob Safir's blog post L.A. Bound

"where are you thinking about locating? i've got a little studio in lincoln heights and have been loving the area, although it is a little early in the gentrification process. i don't even need a car with the train being right down the street. i was…"

John Doryk commented on Bob Safir's blog post Book Review: The Emerging Film Composer, by Richard Bellis

"I concurr. Bought the book a few months ago, and read through in about 3 days...I couldn't put it down. It was like sitting in on a composer's workshop with Bellis right there, mentoring you. It told him, it felt like I got to sit in on one of his…"

Bob Safir left a comment for Stephen Doheny

"Stephen,
Great sounding tracks...you obviously are very talented hand have a good knack for orchestration. Glad you joined the forum...let's keep in touch. -Bob"

Leon Portelance commented on Bob Safir's blog post The Composer Expo

"I wish I lived closer to LA too. It is a 5 1/2 hour drive each way for me. I would love to go to more screenings, seminars, etc. But I think my next mission is to go to as many film festivals as I can and mingle. Or rather make a pest out of myself…"

Leon Portelance commented on Bob Safir's blog post The Composer Expo

"I was there too and Bob did a great recap. They also had mentoring sessions with established composers and industry types but at ten minutes each they were a little too short to be of much value although I did get some good ideas about how to edit…"

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Gender

Male

What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?

film, television, web, multimedia, Orchestra, Songs

What is your favorite genre or style of music?

Everything but accordian music in 2/4 time.

Is music your main income source?

Yes!

Where do you live?

Los Angeles

About Me (Must include at least one paragraph of biographical information about you as a composer) - blank or minimal answers on this line will cause your request to be rejected. Include a link to your website if you have one.

I began my career in the pro music biz at the tender age of 17, placing songs with Top 40 artists The Standells and getting my own artist deals, first with GNP Crescendo, and later, ABC Records. I founded Track Record Studios in Los Angeles where I engineered or produced for The Association, Canned Heat, Brian Wilson, and Lauren Wood, and others. As a journalist, I was staff writer for Keyboard Magazine (MusicMedia) , as well as writing for other industry pubs such as Songwriter, Mix Magazine, Cue, and The Hollywood Reporter. I have also been a panelist at AES, The Computer Game Developer's Conference, and California Lawyers for the Arts. I co-founded the Assoc. of Interactive Audio & Music Professionals which was later adopted by the MMA as the Interactive Audio SIG. I composed the original score to a unique children’s video, “Elroy’s Toy,” on the Miramar label, directed by Jan Nickman (creator of “The Mind’s Eye”). A partial list of corporate clients includes Microsoft, Miller’s Outpost, Splash Studios, Rymell Multimedia, Gamco, and Aureal, Inc. Today, my instrumental compositions range from acoustic guitar-based tracks to complete orchestral arrangements. My most recent projects have included music for television programs (Discovery Channel, Biography, BET, etc.) and creating original tracks for several music libraries.

Website:

www.robertsafir.com

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Stephen Doheny August 24, 2007 at 11:05am

HI Bob!!
Tremendous work my friend! I see that I have alot to learn :-) I hope that you will join me as a fellow composer and my friend!
Thanks
Stephen
Steve Luck June 28, 2007 at 8:06am

hi bob the screened music site is still in beta and will 'go live' in september i think. they provided the first opportunity to pitch for an ad earlier this month. the work went to one of the screened music composers and i think the aim is that they will be trying to do much more of this type of thing in the future. it will be interesting to see how it develops.
Dana DiAnda June 27, 2007 at 10:34pm

Thanks for the comments.
Great music! I enjoyed all of it - especially the orchestral stuff. Excellent work!
Steve Luck June 26, 2007 at 1:23pm

hi bob
thanks for your kind words about 'crying sometimes' - i have really enjoyed listening to your tracks too. i agree with much of your myspace blog comments about finding work - there is a site currently being set up in the uk at www.screenedmusic.co.uk which i think is trying to address some of the 'finding work' issues - i dont know if there is anything similar in the US
james hansson June 18, 2007 at 11:21pm

hello bob thank this is a good place for a composer ;)
thank you for comment ....
you work is outstanding "special delivery" is very nice
congrats !
Michel Pete June 17, 2007 at 4:19pm

Hello Mr Safir.. Many thanks to invite me. Can I call you Bob??
John Doryk June 16, 2007 at 12:27pm

Thanks for your comments, Bob. I really like your stuff too. I especially like Chaos Theory!
Mike Patti June 16, 2007 at 4:44am

Hey Bob,

Yeah, this looks cool. I'll put up some music clips for sure.
Herman Witkam June 15, 2007 at 2:16pm

Thanks Bob - Your work sounds great!

-Herman
Terry Michael Huud June 15, 2007 at 3:22am

Thanks Bob - will pass that on to Allan (my humble and ever hardworking assistant). With a littel luck we will add to the music (not TOO many notes) just a few.

-Cheers
Terry Michael Huud
www.Music4TheMovies.com
www.MySpace.com/terryhuud
www.imdb.com/name/nm0404698/