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Film Scores recorded by Gary Chester

Gary Chester Recording in Prague

ALL GOOD THINGS
Composer: Rob Simonsen
This film is a love story and murder mystery based on the most notorious unsolved murder case in New York history. Directed by Andrew Jarecki for Weinstein Co. Music Producer Mychael Danna.
Recorded at The Rudolfinum. 2009

BROOKLYN’S FINEST
Composer: Marcelo Zarvos
An Action/Crime story of three unconnected cops that wind up at the same deadly place. Starring Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke and Wesley Snipes. Directed by Antoine Fugua. Music editor John Davis.
Recorded at Smecky and CNSO 2009


LAST CHANCE HARVEYblankmp3_downloadblankmp3_download
Composer: Dickon Hinchliffe
A romantic comedy starring Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. Directed and written by Joel Hopkins.
Recorded at CNSO (Prague) and mixed at Air Studio (London). 2008


THE WILDEST DREAMblankmp3_download
Composer: Joel Douek
A beautifully shot feature documentary about the climbing of Mt. Everest, directed by Anthony Geffen. The score was orchestrated by Greg Pliska and conducted by Richard Fiocca..
Recorded at CNSO and mixed at Manhattan Center (NYC) 2008


W.
Composer: Paul Cantelon
A film directed by Oliver Stone about the life of George W Bush. The orchestral score included dulcimer, accordion, harmonica, tenor sax, electric and acoustic guitar. Conducted and arranged by James Shearman.
Recorded at CNSO 2008


BOY INTERRUPTED
Composer: Michael Bacon
A moving and thought provoking film about teenage suicide. Produced and directed by well-known filmmakers Dana and Hart Perry. Selected for Sundance 2009.
Recorded and Mixed at The Rudolfinum 2008


2081
Composer: Lee Brooks
A short film adapted from Kurt Vonnegut’s Harrison Bergeron. Directed by Chandler Tuttle.
Recorded at CNSO 2008

THE OTHER BOLYEN GIRLblankmp3_download
Composer: Paul Cantelon
This beautiful Sony film starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson was directed by Justin Chadwick and edited by Carol Littleton. The score was produced by Susan Jacobs (Supervision) and orchestrated by James Shearman.
Recorded at CNSO (Prague) and mixed at Avatar Studios (NYC). 2007

HOME OF THE BRAVEblankmp3_download
Composer: Stephen Endleman
This film about four soldier’s return home from Iraq was directed by Irwin Winkler for MGM Films. Strings were recorded for Sheryl Crow’s title song.
Recorded at CNSO. 2006

OH JERUSALEM
Composer: Stephen Endleman
An epic drama re-creating the historic struggle surrounding the creation of the State of Israel. Directed and produced by the famous French film director Elie Chouraqui.
Recorded at The Rudolfinum and CNSO. 2006

PHAT GIRLZ
Composer: Stephen Endleman
A comedy about a smart-mouthed, frustrated, plus-sized, aspiring fashion designer.
Sting overdubs recorded at CNSO. 2006

DREAMER
Composer: Jan Kaczmarek
Jan, who won the Academy Award for his score on Finding Neverland recorded this score for DreamWorks Pictures. Directed by John Gatins.
Recorded at CNSO Studios. 2005

L’ENFERblankmp3_download
Composer: Servic Dusko
This film was directed by Danis Tanovic, Oscar winner for No Man’s Land. The score was produced by Drazen Bosnjak and orchestrated by Servic Dusko and Jared Hunter, Q Department NYC.
Recorded and mixed 5.1 at The Rudolfinum. 2005

THE DOOR IN THE FLOOR
Composer: Marcelo Zarvos
Score for this film directed by Todd Williams for Focus Features starring Jeff Bridges and Kim Bassinger.
Recorded at The Rudolfinum. 2003

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
Composer: Mike Suby
Score for the film directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber starring Ashton Kutcher and Melora Walters.
Recorded at The Rudolfinum. 2003

UNCLE NINOblankmp3_downloadblankmp3_download
Composer: Larry Pecorella
This film directed by Robert Shallcross and starring Joe Montegna. The story of an Italian family in Chicago surprised by the visit of their uncle from Italy.
The score was recorded at Czech TV. 2003

BLUE BUTTERFLY
Composer: Stephen Endelman
This film starring William Hurt is about a boy who is dying and has one last wish. Directed by Lea Poole for Gala Films.
Recorded and mixed at The Rudolfinum. 2002

THE COMPANYblankmp3_download
Composer: Arnie Roth
Recorded orchestral score for the Robert Altman film based on the Jeoffery Ballet.
Recorded at The Rudolfinum. 2002

BRIDE OF THE WINDblankmp3_downloadblankmp3_download
Composer: Stephen Endelman
This film about the life of Alma Mahler was directed by Bruce Beresford for Paramount Pictures. Soundtrack CD available.
Recorded and mixed 5.1 at The Rudolfinum. 2000