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diversity.

the following selection of snippets from a variety of projects demonstrates our stylistic versatility. our strength is our ability to mould musical mood around movements in visuals and imagery. we have a track record of punctual delivery and quick turnaround.

for full versions and examples of other styles talk to innes on 07887 953 680 or email info@caneable.com
 

 
all music © copyright tom kerwin and innes johnston august 2002.
 
 
1 have a nice life
mark street’s short film about a pivotal day in the lives of two best mates on drugs.
 
1a three piece (0:37)
bright, uplifting drum n bass track fuels a hedonistic night out, later introducing an element of menace as the conversation turns sour.
 
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1b brainwashed (0:32)
follows the increasingly paranoid experience of the clubbers as the drugs take effect and the night builds to a climax.
 
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1c chillout tune (0:35)
back to theirs for the come down and then some more drugs. includes vocals by alethea.
 
 
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2 dark jewel (0:39)
moody soundtrack for siobhan fitzpatrick's short film shot in new york, exploring feelings of awe, excitement, claustrophobia and release, perfectly timed to fit with the drama of the visuals.
 
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3 inhale! (1:02)
fiona mccoll’s short film (finalist at upoverdownunder 2002),
narrated through poetry, is enhanced by a quizzical tune, sometimes claustrophobic, sometimes comical.
full track included title music, sound design and burbling end credit theme.
 
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4 the exorcism (1:01)
our dark, ambient soundscape envelops dramatic verse written and performed by fiona mccoll.
 
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5 thaddeus fight the power
danielle bayley-hay’s 20 minute short follows the uprooting of a thirteen year-old boy from his black harlesden community.
 
5a the hip hop tune ii (0:33)
as music for the barber’s shop, it underlies conversations, also providing triumphant end credit music as mother and son are reunited.
 
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5b the reggae tune (0:37)
developed for the film as incidental music. a reggae style tune recapitulating the motif uncovered in the hip hop track.
 
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5c the salsa track (0:40)
a sassy, brassy introduction to thaddeus’ mother, dancing alone whilst doing the housework. hornstabs are timed to her flourishes. includes trumpet by jeremy robinson.
 
 
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6 wounded city
pioneering interactive film project by yael shaoulian exploring the effects of war on citizens of jerusalem. the soundtrack required eight diverse, self-contained compositions, all influenced by traditional sephardic music yet with contemporary styling.
 
6a city symphony (0:39)
3 minute composition providing momentum for a visual tour through jerusalem.
 
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6b purim festival (0:39)
undercurrents of joy flow through a more upbeat complement to a mini documentary about this jewish festival.
 
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6c neutral ambient loop (0:18)
loop providing auditory interest for short factual scenes.
 
 
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7 human signs (0:39)
collaboration with singer/songwriter jeni saint to produce a 3 minute, high-quality, original swing-jazz composition in only 6 hours for c4 show human signs, which aired 12/06/2002, just after the news.
 
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8 dave’s missing bracket (1:05)
production trickery sends our sweet jazz song back through the decades.
features vocals by alethea, trumpet by jeremy robinson and
guitar by lee paddock.
 
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9 adrift (0:31)
a raft of siberian chill sets sail amongst brushed rhythmical ice floes. a fragile piano breaks into crystal shards over plaintive radar echoes.
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