Though this has been a challenging summer for everyone, I’ve been working on some interesting projects this month for a variety of great artists I feel lucky to have as clients. It’s really fun working in so many different genres and getting a chance to “wear all those hats!”
- I’m working with the Bangladeshi film director Golam Mustafa to create the score on his original feature-length digital film called “Drop of Love.” This has been a really interesting project for me– I’ve been checking out Indian & Bengali folk music for use in the score. I’m also writing several original songs for use in the film. This project will be completed soon, and I hope to share some of this new music soon. Find out more info here: http://www.wix.com/MMovie365/ADropOfLove
- In July, I completed several arrangements for the beautiful singer Giada Valenti for her concert appearance in Milwaukee. Giada is filming a special on PBS this fall– so look for that on your local PBS station in the future. Visit Giada’s web site: http://www.giadavalenti.com/
- I’m working with Richard Manigoe, a great singer in the Columbus, Ohio area, on several big band arrangements. He’s selected a few great tunes from the Count Basie library that we’re arranging and updating for his band.
- Also in the big band realm, I’m transcribing an arrangement of Bobby Darin’s recording of “This Could Be the Start of Something” (by Steve Allen) for Sonny Miles and his big band Nostalgia.
- Matt Farbo has a great cover band in Illinois and I’m creating horn arrangements for his three-piece horn section for a few great rock tunes.
- I recently completed several gospel piano arrangements for singer Linda Pino in Staten Island, NY. Linda is a long-time client, and I always I enjoy working on her music.
- David Chamberlain has a trombone octet in New York City, and I’m transcribing a few classic JJ Johnson arrangements– Eight trombones and rhythm section is a glorious sound!
- I’m excited to be working again with the saxophonist and composer Frank Lakewood on an orchestration of his original composition for the Richmond County Orchestra. I hope to have more information on the premiere of this piece in the future.
I hope everyone has had a great summer– Please contact me if I can assist with any of your upcoming projects.
Chris Rinaman
(888) 416-9274
info@shinynickelmusic.com