Whether in his role as composer, producer, collaborator or performer, Marc Canham’s talents have proliferated the genre of video game soundtracks since 2000, accounting for over 70 million units sold worldwide. From his most recent work scoring his debut feature film ‘The Disappearance of Alice Creed’, to the haunting ‘Far Cry 2’ soundtrack, to his earlier work on the ‘Driver’ series, to the cult hit ‘Getaway: Black Monday’, Marc has written music that has challenged expectations delivering filmic landscapes built on an elegant twisting of musical genres.
In his early twenties, Marc performed around the UK’s live circuit in an experimental audio visual act. The focus of this project was to not only be an intense live music show but to deliver a cinematic experience challenging the senses with abstract lighting and filmed visual effects. In 2000 he joined Rich Aitken in the underground and experimental band Narco and went on to release a critically acclaimed album ‘Control of the Stereo’.
In 2001 Marc and Rich formed Nimrod Productions, setting up a recording facility in the Oxfordshire countryside. This studio setup is a nerve centre of creativity, with the latest technology sitting alongside vintage analogue music equipment and flashing boxes! In 2002 Marc co-founded the NSO - a world class session orchestra. The NSO was the world’s first orchestral team specifically set up for the needs of the video game industry. Throughout the last 8 years Marcand his production company has attained a status of being a priority choice for top game companies such as Ubisoft, EA, Sony Computer Entertainment, Disney Interactive, Atari, Take2 and Eidos, working on a plethora of high profile titlesincluding Split Second, Far Cry 2, Killzone 2, Battlefield: Heroes, The Getaway: Black Monday, Driver Parallel Lines, Heavenly Sword, 24: The Game, Act of War, and Reservoir Dogs.
Marc has become a leading composer and producer in the world of video game soundtracks and since the formation of Nimrod Productions and the NSO he has teamed up with some of the finest, most exciting talent in his field. He can best be described as a “hybrid composer”, acknowledging the important part technology plays in modern composition. To date he has worked on over 60 projects which demonstrate the versatility of his unique and creative talent.
After the recent unveiling of the official title, Marc is fully immersed in the soundtrack composition. The main title piece is finished and was recorded at Abbey Road in April. Mixing and post production begins mid June and runs till end of July
"Marc Canham's score is a jittery corker" (Jason Bailey - reviewed in DVDtalk)- Total Film name checked Marc's score as a key factor in "revving up the tension" in the film. The soundtrack is out on May 2nd.
Picking up from the long standing relationship with the Driver series, Marc has begun work on this much anticipated release. Much more news to come in the next few months.
It's finally here - the reviews have been great and the build has been a lot of fun - but The Disappearance of Alice Creed is out on the 30th. Critics have been raving about this suspense thriller mentioning films like Shallow Grave and Reservoir Dogs in the same breath. It's out in the US on August 6th.
Marc has recently finished scoring his debut feature film - already previewed at the Toronto Film Festival to amazing reviews. It is soon to be shown at the BFI London Film Festival in October. Look forward to a worldwide release early 2010.
Marc has been working with the One Big Game Charity over the year music supervising the Zoe Modes fantastic puzzle game Chime - the game will feature acts including Philip Glass and Moby.
Marc has been working with the very talented folk over at Black Rock Studios on the intense racing title 'Split Second'. Big orchestras + big beats = big noise.
Open Book Productions have put together a great documentary about the Killzone 2 score that features The NSO recording Joris' fantastic music - if you have a few minutes check this out: http://www.openbookuk.com/openbook_behindthescore_killzone2.html
For the second year running the productions brains behind Marc at Nimrod Productions are chuffed to be nominated for the Creative Outsourcing Award.
Marc, Nimrod and the NSO recently had the privilege of working with composer Matt Black at Abbey Rd on the orchestral recordings for the next Dead to Rights installment.
This years E3 saw a lot of interest around this exciting title. Marc provided the music for 6 trailers ranging from 50s RnB styles to some good ol' country..
Mastering at Abbey Road by the very talented Simon Gibson has just been completed on the official Far Cry 2 soundtrack - it will hit the stores early 2009. It's a cerebral affair cut together from ingame music and is best enjoyed with the lights off and loud!
Marc, Rich and the team at Nimrod have been thrilled to work alongside Joris de Man on the orchestral recordings for the epic Killzone 2 title. Recorded in Abbey Road, studio 1 - the NSO performed some stunning music composed by Joris.
Work has finished on the Far Cry 2 soundtrack featuring the legendary vocalist Baaba Maal and the NSO. This dark, brooding soundtrack has been getting a great reception from fans and press alike. We hope to have news on a releasable soundtrack sometime soon.
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