Soundtrack Scores
I have been a fan of film scores my entire life. What I love about soundtracks, and I have known this since the beginning, is that not only can the score become completely interwoven with the visual image, but it can completely transform a a dull and lifeless film and make it into a great one.
I learned a valuable lesson from composer John Williams. He said that when composing a motif, which is a melody that represents a particular character, it should consist of two to 9 notes. This was a musical epiphany for me. It all made sense and now I could see it in action in every film that had made an impact on my life through it’s visuals and it’s score.
Below is a list of all of the scores I have had the opportunity to compose:
The Babysitter From Hell (2020) Music and visual effects for short film by Benjamin L Ward
Anonymous (2016) Music and sound for short film by Benjamin L Ward
Retired (2014) Music for short film by Benjamin L Ward
The Soul Gatherer (2012) Music for feature film by Benjamin L Ward
Look For Me Between We & Z (2012) Music for short film by Benjamin L Ward
Dead Reckoning (2011) Actor, Music and sound for short film trailer by Benjamin L Ward
Balls (2011) 48 Hour Video Race entry Benjamin L Ward
Patriots Misled (2010) created company logo, music & poster for a short film about the tea party by Francesca Yabraian
The Key To Winning (2008) Actor and Music 24 Hour Video entry Benjamin L Ward
The Agency (2007) Actor and Music in 48 Hour Video entry by Benjamin L Ward
Chat (2006) Actor and Music for a Horror/Thriller short film by Benjamin L Ward Winner of Best Score at The Paso Robles Film Festival in 2008
Fix Force Five (2006) Music for 24 Hour Video entry by Benjamin L Ward
Forgotten Soldier (2005) with Cliff MacCarthy for short film about a war veteran by Francesca Yabraian
Sketch (2005) with Cliff MacCarthy for the 24 Hour Video entry by Brand-O
Slide Rules (2004) with Cliff MacCarthy for the 24 Hour Video entry by Brand-O