Best known for their expertise in creating radio friendly songs for commercials, Mophonics Music + Sound has bolstered its talent roster by signing acclaimed orchestral composer Veigar Margeirsson to work on commercial projects. One of the most sought-after composers in the film, television and advertising world, the award-winning star is best known for his original scores for major studio feature film trailers and promotions.
A native of Iceland, the LA-based composer Veigar Margeirsson began his college education at the prestigious Berklee College of Music for jazz trumpet performance, before earning his master’s degree in composition and arranging at the University of Miami. He later studied film scoring at the University of Southern California with the likes of Hollywood A-List composers. Veigar’s work ranges from simple, emotional scores for noteworthy independent films to distinctive orchestral creations for such preeminent blockbusters as IRON MAN, BATMAN BEGINS, OCEANS ELEVEN, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, ATONEMENT, THE DA VINCI CODE, BEOWULF and the just-released AUSTRALIA.
Helmed by Creative Director/Composer Stephan Altman, Executive Producer/Director of Business Development Michael Frick, Head of Production Shelley Altman and Executive Producer/Managing Director Adam Podrat, the NY and LA-based company spans the worlds of advertising, feature films, brands, video games, television, artist development and music licensing.
Mophonics has been evolving since 2003 and expands on the traditional music house model by incorporating an A&R approach to commercial music, nurturing existing relationships with independent artists while identifying and cultivating new talent. Some of the major brands Mophonics has composed and discovered music for are Apple, Nike, Sony, Adidas, Visa, Mastercard, McDonald’s, Verizon, TMobile, Wrigley, Audi, Mercedes, and Pepsi.
Mophonics NYC is located at 128 West 26th Street, 5th Floor, NY, NY 10001. Telephone is 212-260-8183. The Los Angeles studio is located at 200 Westminster Ave, Venice, CA 90291. Telephone is 310-452-0331. Check us out at www.mophonics.com.
Contact:Michael Frick EP mophonics los angeles 310.452.0331
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