Resume
Eiko Ishiwata – Freelance Music Composer
Objective
I will provide music which supports and enhances the visual experience, utilizing my own audio gear and skills gained from working on a large number of independent game and film projects from the past 6 years. I will deliver realistic orchestrations by using my skills as a recording engineer and a multi-instrumentalist.
Awards and Recognitions
• Featured in the Art Institute of Vancouver’s Alumni magazine for my music composition work. (Sept. 2007)
• Featured as the sole composer in Georgia Straight magazine's Best of Vancouver issue in the article “10 New Film-makers To Watch" as sole composer (Sept 21, 2006)
Experience
Music Composer (2002-2010)
The Wooden Boy - Independant Film (2010 in production)
• co-composer for opening scene
Battle in the Sky - Arrangement (2010 in production)
• rearrangment from composer Hiroyuki Iwatsuki
• scheduled to be featrued at PAX games conference
Pretty Cure (2009)
• Composed the North American opening theme song
• Currently broadcast on YTV
Anomaly (2008-2009)
• Cgmovement group hosting an art event in April to demo top artists in the industry
• composer, music and sound coordinator and sound designer
• www.cgmovement.com/anomaly
The Battle II – Short Independent film by GH Media (2008)
Origami – Interactive Origami Instructional Program (2008)
• Additional: sound engineering
• Produced by the owner of Kiss Café
• In process of distribution for Green Peace
The Ladder – Independent Short Animation by Fridtjof Leivestad Olsen (2008)
• Additional: co-director
The Delivery – Independent Short Film by New Jack Films (2008)
• Screened at the Vancouver Asian Film Festival 08
• Sound mixing engineer
Mirage – Simon Fraser University Independent Game (2007-2008)
• Additional: dialogue engineer and sound designer
Eir - Game Unreal Tournament Modification (2006)
Tetra’s Adventure - Game Unreal Tournament Modification (2006)
• Original engine platform game
• Finished cinematic score and menu theme in one day
Chase the Chicken - Game Unreal Tournament Modification (2006)
Meadowlands – Independent film (2006)
• Wrote the introduction, underscore and ending credits to Monte McNolty's independent film in under one week with no revisions needed
Sixth Age: A New Spirit - Independent Game (2004 – 2005)
• Original engine real-time strategy game
• Wrote the main theme for Sixth Age which influenced and inspired the production of the game
Bear game – Untitled/Unfinished (2002)
• Worked with Sheridan College students and a 3D modeler from Frantic Films
• Worked remotely with the team over the Internet
• Completed Orchestrated scores
Lab Audio Instructor/Tutor - Art Institute of Vancouver (2006-2008)
• Instruction focused highly on electronic music and composition (sound design, programming, Logic Pro 7) composition/arranging and piano. Tutored Garritan Personal Orchestra, FM7, MAX/MSP, Pro Tools, EXS24. Reaktor, Waves plug-ins, Native Instrument’s Komplete, Peavy and Oram consol, RADAR, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, DVD Studio Pro, various out board gear
Audio Substitute Instructor - Art Institute of Vancouver (2006-2008)
• Instructed on Digital Music Theory in Logic Pro 7, Synthesis, composition
• Instructed on Digital Studio Systems – Digital Studio environment, focused on Midi sync
Manager - Art Institute of Vancouver (2007–2008)
• Managed tutors in film, game art and design, visual effects and animation programs
• Performed administrative duties
Assets
• Versatile – Ability to reproduce any genre of music while keeping it unique and distinctive. Plays 12 orchestral instruments to produce realistic orchestral pieces.
• Very tech savvy – Fast at troubleshooting various software and hardware such as Logic, Protools & various recording studio gear
• Takes initiative – Completed 2 game projects and finished them during my education within 1 year
• Challenges – Took initiative to learn MAX/MSP and now devising lesson plans for private teaching
• Leadership skills – Liaison for group projects in school
Education
Simon Fraser University (2009)
• Studying music composition and health sciences
The Art Institute of Vancouver – Burnaby (2004-2006)
Professional Recording Arts Diploma 2006
• Achieved Academic Achievement Award in The Art Institute of Vancouver
• Elected twice to represent Art Institute of Vancouver for Open House (2006)
• Participated in game students demo reel 2006
• Participated in 2005 and 2006 teaching Digital Music Technology during the S.W.E.A.T program
Queen’s University (2003-2004)
• Studied music and psychology
Memorial University (2002-2003)
• Studied General Arts
eikoishiwata@gmail.com
T.604.764.0812
Disclaimer:
All music composed, mixed, mastered, produced and arranged by Eiko Ishiwata unless stated otherwise.