Meet the composer: Michael Karp.
We officially commissioned our 6 Monsters composer yesterday, so I’d like to introduce you all to the Emmy Award winning Michael Karp.
Michael’s been making music for television and film in New York since 1976 in all genres and styles and has had his music performed by concert stage orchestras. Alan and I thought he’d be an ideal choice for the monsters because of the unique nature of the film.
As you know, this cartoon will not a standard structure of introducing a couple of characters and following a story. Instead, the film’s made up of eight entirely separate, stand-alone comedy sketches (starring our 6 monsters). About the only common elements will be the voice actors, the character designs, and yes, the music. Michael’s been solving strategic problems his whole career, in addition to composing compellling, engaging music, and I think we felt this cartoon could use his brain and his talent.
A few of you also know Michael as the composer of all the original music that packages Channel Frederator. His cool tracks there are among our most commented on aspects of the podcast.
Last but not least, we met Michael through his son, Frederator intern-turned-Channel Frederator imagineer-turned-web entrepeneur David Karp. Thanks bud!
–Fred
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