Industry Comments
David Berman, President of the Music Division at Disney Studios, the Buena Vista Music Group, confirms Mr. Hope’s critical role on the film’s music score, which
resulted in a coveted Golden Globe nomination. He states:
"His unique interpretation of the string arrangements to support Ms. Lisa
Gerrard’s vocal sonorities were exciting and enchanting. His talents are
unsurpassed and he is undoubtedly one of the most gifted composers in the industry
today."
Sam A. Thompson, Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs at
143, a joint venture with Time Warner Company which releases records through the
Warner label and has released major recording artists such as the platinum selling,
Beth Hart, states:
"I believe strongly in Ciaran’s talent as a composer and producer and
furthermore I believe that his unique musical vision is paving the way to a whole new
genre of music composition and will continue to be highly influential to a generation
of musicians in the industry."
Joel C. High, Director and Head of the Music Department for Trimark
Pictures, states:
"Ciaran’s composition adds depth and dimension to any feature film
projects. Quite simply, his work is nothing short of extraordinary."
Denny Diante, President and CEO of Pipeline Music in Los Angeles,
who has produced 19 Gold Albums and 6 Multi-Platinum Albums, received 3 Grammies, a
Cable Ace Award, an Academy Award nomination, and a Golden Globe Award for production
with such distinguished artists as Barbara Streisand, B.B. King, Elton John, Grateful
Dead, Bobby Brown, Neil Diamond, Boston, Johnny Mathis, T.G. Sheppard, and Ike & Tina
Turner, calls Mr. Hope "one of the most extraordinary talents in the music industry."
He further states:
<"I am well aware of his compositions such as "The Persistence of Memory",
"The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory" or "Diptych" which have garnered
incredible international acclaim and have been performed extensively around the world,
in such places as The Czech Republic, Belgium, Bulgaria, Spain, Australia, Ireland,
Brazil, and here in the USA.His compositions espouse a light, catchy, contemporary
tonal quality intertwined with a uniquely Irish feel."
Richard A. Schulenberg, an Entertainment Attorney, film producer,
former General Counsel of Paramount Picture’s Music Division, as well as Director of
Business Affairs for CBS Records, states:
"He is a man of innumerable talents - an incredibly gifted composer,
an innovative producer and a dynamic performer as well. He is a truly charismatic
and gifted musician, which is one of the reasons I chose to represent him."
Christine Luethje, who has worked as a music editor for numerous
high-profile feature films including "Moulin Rouge" and prominent TV series such
as "The Net" states:
"He has consistently demonstrated a level of maturity, musical
intensity, and ability to capture and convey a range of emotions through music,
seldom seen in composers his age."
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