My Work - Workbench Creative

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My Work - Workbench Creative
My Work
A four time ASCAP award winning composer for film and television music, who cofounded Numeriklab, a Music production agency that specialized in composing
and producing music for video games, Film/Television, Advertisements, as well as artist
production and engineering. During my 5 years with Numeriklab I held high profile clients
such as CBS Paramount, Vivendi Universal, Target, Heineken, Filmateria, MSN, NBC, Real
Networks, Hipsoft, Wannako Games and Neverstop.
The following are examples of some of my work before co-founding Workbench Creative.
Matt Hawkins
E. [email protected]
P. 206.940.8823
www.workbenchcreative.com
Audio – Television Music
CBS PARAMOUNT “NCIS” THEME SONG/SOURCE MUSIC
CBS Paramount commissioned Numeriklab for their new prime time show (now syndicated) NCIS
(Naval Criminal Investigative Service) - Producers asked for a “techno with a happy heart” feel
and the outcome was “Azure Rose” produced, composed and arranged thru the Music agency
Numeriklab. CBS paramount also hired us to compose original source music for specific
scenes as well as constructing character themes for each bed of music. The main title theme
for NCIS went on to win four Film/TV Music Awards in the catagory of “Most performed themes”
in 2004, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Agency: Numeriklab
Composers: Matt Hawkins
Maurice "m.0" Jackson
Neil Martin
Audio – Experiential
MSN + Heineken Amsterjam Jam Stations
Contracted by MSN Music, in partnership with Heineken to create original music for the 2005
Amsterjam summer music festival, held at Randall’s Island in New York City. The work composed
was used for MSN Music’s interactive consumer Dj mix stations, where guests could learn how
to mash up music from one genre to another using instrumental tracks we composed as well
as a vocal “rap track” in which we hired a lyricist to write a Heineken themed hip hop song.
This event project was produced by Greg Scott and original music composition produced
by Matt Hawkins & Neil Martin as Numeriklab, contracted through Neverstop.
Audio – Interactive
THE TODAY SHOW
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS MATT LAUER INTERACTIVE SOUND DESIGN
Contracted by NBC to design sound effect assets for Matt Lauer’s “Where in the world is Matt
Lauer” website sponsored by Hyundai, constructing travel theme sound effects such as passport
page turning sounds, passport stamp sounds, airport overhead sounds as well as Airliner FX,
and game show positive & negative sounds for a quiz about where Matt is in the world.
Produced by Greg Scott while working at Neverstop, sound desgn by Matt Hawkins.
Audio – Video Game
VIVENDI UNIVERSAL
Contracted by Vivendi Universal’s online group “Sierra online” to compose source music, themes,
and sound effect assets for their Xbox Live arcade titles, “Assault Heroes” and “Battlestar
Galactica”. Using Apple’s Logic Pro to compose music and sound effects through an array of
sound libraries and software synths and drum machines. The music featured in these titles
where groundbreaking tracks, taking a different approach in composition and a break from the
norm of the stereotypical “canned” sounds and music of many video games. Assault Heroes
won Ign.com Game of the year 2006.
Agency: Numeriklab
Composers: Matt Hawkins
Maurice "m.0" Jackson
Neil Martin
Audio – Video Game
HIPSOFT
The Seattle based game developer contracted us to compose music and design sound effect
assets for a handful of their downloadable game titles such as “Sportball Challenge”, “Puzzle
Express” and, “Flip Words”. Using MOTU’s Digital Performer to create sounds utilizing extensive
sound libraries and composing music with midi via analog keyboards, synthesizers, and drum
machines. The outcome surpassed client expectations and ultimately lead to more game titles.
Agency: Numeriklab
Composers: Matt Hawkins
Maurice "m.0" Jackson
Neil Martin
Audio – Casual Game
FILMATERIA STUDIOS
Contracted by Filmateria studios, Seattle based film production firm, to compose original
music for their client Microsoft Casual Games on their splash presentation for the 2006 E3
Media & Business summit. Client had specific needs as to what kind of style of music they
wanted their presentation to sound like and what we supplied them with exceeded their
expectations which led to more work from them.
Agency: Numeriklab
Composers: Matt Hawkins
Maurice "m.0" Jackson
Neil Martin
Audio – TV Theme Submissions
THEME SONG SUBMISSION FOR CBS/PARAMOUNT PRIMETIME SHOWS
3 lbs. - show producer asked for a medical science vibe for the main title theme to their pilot
“3 lbs.” We delivered 5 submissions. Entertainment Tonight’s “The insider” - CBS/Paramount
asked us to pitch a “news feel” fast-paced theme for the main title of ET’s “The insider".
Agency: Numeriklab
Composers: Matt Hawkins
Maurice "m.0" Jackson
Neil Martin
Audio
AUDIO CLIENT LIST
ASCAP
CBS/ Paramount
Colt Vista
Death of the Party
Extreme Music
Filmateria
Four Color Creative
Heineken
Hipsoft
Microsoft casual games
NBC
Neverstop
The Pop Boutique
Real Networks
Seattle Cable Access Network
Sierra Online
The Standard Hotel
Target
Vivendi Games
Wanako Games
Warthog Games