Dana Solomon

Education

Equipment

My Equipment/Kit: 8Dio Sample Libraries, DaVinci Resolve, EastWest Hollywood Brass, EastWest Hollywood Strings, Heavyocity Sample Libraries, Native Instruments Kontakt, Native Instruments Sample Libraries, Nektar Impact GX61, Presonus Eris 8 Monitors(2), Presonus Studio One Pro, Roland Juno DS61, Spitfire Audio Sample Libraries, Steinberg Halion 6

I can use: Presonus Eris 8 Monitors(2), Nektar Impact Gx61, Native Instruments Sample Libraries, Heavyocity Sample Libraries, Spitfire Audio Sample Libraries, Roland Juno Ds61, Steinberg Halion 6, Eastwest Hollywood Brass, Eastwest Hollywood Strings, Presonus Studio One Pro, 8Dio Sample Libraries, Native Instruments Kontakt, Avid Pro Tools, DaVinci Resolve

About me

As a resident of Philadelphia, PA, Dana Solomon has well-established his musical talents as a composer for film and trailer soundtracks. Having studied in college for piano as a music major, and later producing music for many artists in recording studios, he has gained a multitude of technical skills as an arranger, composer, and audio engineer.

In his youth while growing up near Atlanta, GA, he was influenced by a diverse range of music at home, and in grade school. From gospel to classical music, and from jazz to synth pop, it all left a lasting impression on him as an aspiring musician. At that time earlier in his life, he remembers having a particular fondness for classic movie soundtracks from the 80's and 90's. Whether it was from hearing John Williams's “Raiders of the Lost Ark” soundtrack, Jerry Goldsmith's “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” soundtrack, or Hans Zimmer's score for “Crimson Tide”, he knew that being a composer was his lifelong passion.

Dana's style as a composer centers around his strength in arranging harmony, and instrumentation for his musical themes; instead of relying solely upon the capabilities of his extensive sample library. Whether creating an electronic theme reminiscent of Joseph Kosinski's - “Tron: Legacy”, or a dramatic and suspenseful theme reminiscent of Christopher Nolan's - “The Dark Knight”, he uses sonic colors to paint the soundtrack a director envisions.

Recently, Dana has completed composing several soundtracks for different film directors and their projects, such as: “Wrong House”, RevoltTV - Alan M Brooks (dir.), “Boss Lady” - MeShall Shumate (dir.), “Mr & Mrs Ellis” - Alan M Brooks (dir.), & “Celtic Cross” - Jack Gorman (dir.) . As well, his previous commercial credits also include his music featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” - HARPO Productions throughout the USA and around the world till this day.

“He's an amazing music composer, very professional, and very easy to work with. He submits his material on time, he's easy to communicate with, and I would definitely refer him to anybody that wants to work with him. “
- Alan M Brooks | Film Director

“Dana composed the original trailer music for my short fiction film "Damp Soil". The collaboration went very smoothly from the beginning until the end of the process. Dana was able to transform my input and ideas into an amazing trailer score.”
- Rami El Harayri | Film Director

Currently, Dana is completing a downtempo/chill-hop style instrumental album for streaming and film/television placement. Also soon to be finished is the first of a collection of original ambient music videos and songs for his YouTube channel:DAS Productions. Dana is always interested in collaborating with creative professionals domestically, and worldwide for their projects.

Follow Dana with his upcoming video tutorials, music projects, and blogs on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Don't forget to enjoy his music from his website: www.dasprd.com
Referees:
James Leach - SESAC, "www.sesac.com"

Alan M. Brooks - Film Director

MeShall Shumate - Film Director

Jack Gorman - Film Director

Rami el Harayri - Film Director, "https://vimeo.com/145402159"
Additional information:
Dana Solomon
Music Composer & Producer
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Philadelphia, PA

EDUCATION
Music Education Major, Classical Piano emphasis | 1991 – 1993
West Chester University - West Chester, PA

EXPERIENCE
“Celtic Cross”, director - Jack Gorman; Composed Soundtrack for Film | 2020
“Mr & Mrs Ellis”, director - Alan M Brooks; Composed Soundtrack for Film | 2020
“Wrong House”, director - Alan M Brooks; Composed Soundtrack for Film | 2019
“Boss Lady”, director - MeShall Shumate; Composed Soundtrack for Film | 2019
“Damp Soil”, director - Rami El Harayri; Composed Soundtrack for Trailer | 2016
“Miss Winn's Garden”, director - Shanalyna C. Palmer; Soundtrack Mixer | 2016
The Reel Show w/Kristina Michelle(TV Series) | 2016 - 2013
Indie Film School(TV Series) | 2016 – 2013
“Patriots And Tyrants”, director – Jack Gorman; Composed Soundtrack for Film | 2015
“Patriots And Tyrants:Served Cold”, director – Jack Gorman; Composed Soundtrack for Film | 2015
“3 Days of Self-Destruction”, director – William Thomas; Composed Soundtrack for Film | 2013
The Indie Gathering Trailer Scoring Contest, Ray Szuch; Top 5 Winners of Category | 2013
“Holding Court”, director – Sharia Walker; Composed Soundtrack for Documentary | 2009
"Caliente” - Sony Incorporated|Sony Creative Software; Created ACID Loop Library | 2008
“Behind These Doors”, director – Wilfredo Manzano; Composed for Soundtrack | 2005
The Oprah Winfrey Show, HARPO Productions; Composed Music for Show | 2005
Music Producer & Music Production for various Indie Recording Artists | 2005 – 2000
Third Story Recording Studio: Philadelphia PA, In House Music Producer | 2000 – 1998
“Steel Source” Island Band(Soca, Calypso, Reggae); Keyboardist | 1998 – 1995
Be Jolly Music, Composer & Music Producer – Bill Jolly; Apprenticeship | 1996 – 1993

AFILLIATIONS & INTERESTS
P.R.O. – Member of SESAC
GPFO - – Member of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office
Intermediate Level of Conversational Spanish

License & Passport

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Sound Designer
Job Titles	Sound Mixer / Recordist, Composer, Sound Designer
Years in industry	6+ years