anaROBIK remix

Now available on itunes, "Is it Real? : THE HOTTEST YEAR ON RECORD'S is it 2 real? mix," from anaROBIK's Operator's Manual Addendum remix album.

Certain Essential Melodies

That's a wrap.
Last night I finished the last bit of music (give or take some eventual tweaks here and there) for Jeff Schultz's short film "Certain Essential Elements" in time for it's premiere at this weekend's Detroit Independent Film Festival. Here's the first mix of the opening. Following DIFF I'll be doing further mix and instrument tweaks, as I used this project to upgrade my sample library. I have to say, I'm impressed with how well the Vienna Instruments Special Edition performed. There was a slight learning curve involved, but not at all detrimental to workflow. It's crazy what we can do on just a laptop these days.

I've spent the day trying to relax after a good 2-3 weeks of being holed up in the studio, but I'm anxious to get back into it - exporting individual lines from preset "full strings" patch sequences into their own isolated instrument performances, which will boost the sense of realism. Someday soon I'll be working with a budget to hire an orchestra (I'm looking at you, feature-length "My Friend Peter"), but until then, the Vienna instruments will have to make do.



Certain Essential Elements debuts Saturday, March 12 at The Birmingham 8 theater during the Shorts 2 block of films at 5pm.

Detroit Independent Film Festival

Some low budget promotional videos I cooked up for 3 films screening at the Detroit Independent Film Festival.  My Friend Peter, Certain Essential Elements, and Starlight & Superfish.

Second track of 2011!

Wow, the tunes just keep on coming with no sign of stoppage
(for now).  Here's a bit I created for a movie trailer spoof.  In addition to
being a talented writer and filmmaker ("Starlight & Superfish"
anyone?), Rob Hess is also the multimedia designer for the school of
literature, science, and arts at the University of Michigan.
This music syncs to an over-the-top, cliche riddled
recruitment video he created for the college.

First track of 2011!

A recently completed cue for the film "Bilal's Stand"

MELTOR's Annual Return!

Visit JamieBert on ETSY for original holiday greeting cards, including Zombie Claus, NYC metro-themed, and our robot vs. snowman collaboration, M3L7OR ATTACKS!


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