AUDIO SAMPLES

Desolation

Infidel is structured as a series of monologues from the main character, Hugh, broken up by scenes from his past. Throughout the show, thematic music is used to bridge the transition between the past and the present.

Every time we return to Hugh and his monologue, the audience hears a time-changing sound effect followed by this melancholy piece designed to enhance the feeling of true desolation.

This musical piece is an original composition.
Violin - Ethan Van Bochoven

The Venetians

Infidel is structured as a series of monologues from the main character, Hugh, broken up by scenes from his past. Throughout the show, thematic music is used to bridge the transition between the past and the present.

"The Venetians" begins with a time-changing sound effect, used throughout the show, followed by some quirky music associated with some equally quirky fellows called the Venetians. They try to swindle Hugh through the purchase of rare artifacts that could "aid him" on his journey.

This musical piece is an original composition.
Piano - Martin Kolb
Cello - Alex Sredenschek
Trumpet - Mitch Weaver

Egyptian Marketplace

Infidel is structured as a series of monologues from the main character, Hugh, broken up by scenes from his past. Throughout the show, thematic music is used to bridge the transition between the past and the present.

This show took place in a Black Box Theatre, setup in the round, so set pieces were not able to define the space. "Egyptian Marketplace" seeks to do that through a more Middle Eastern styled take on the show's musical motif, with a hammered dulcimer, flute, and the sounds of a bustling marketplace.

This musical piece is an original composition.
Hammered Dulcimer - Martin Kolb
Flute - Jasmine Kendall

The Storming of Damietta

Infidel is structured as a series of monologues from the main character, Hugh, broken up by scenes from his past. Throughout the show, thematic music is used to bridge the transition between the past and the present.

At the height of the show, Hugh recalls a battle he witnessed, and the great amount of destruction that came from it. "The Storming of Damietta" accents Hugh's sorrow while using various sound effects of distant fighting and weeping to aid his retelling.

This musical piece is an original composition, and was the inspiration for most of the other pieces in the show.
Piano - Martin Kolb
Cello - Alex Sredenschek

The Final Scene

Infidel is structured as a series of monologues from the main character, Hugh, broken up by scenes from his past. Throughout the show, thematic music is used to bridge the transition between the past and the present.

At the end of the show, all of the characters Hugh interacted with swarm him, with their voices amplified in this final dramatic moment. Between each recorded line, Hugh responds, trying to escape his guilt and trauma.

While this is not an original musical composition, the synth was added to tie the piece to the rest of the musical motifs.

The Legend Revealed

The Ghost Train is a comedic thriller following the mis-adventures of 6 train passengers stuck for the night in a haunted railway station.

At the beginning of the show, this music overscores the station master sharing the haunting tale of the ghost train. The theme music for the ghost train (which appears throughout the show) is intended to sound similar to a train - the chugging of the engine, the whistle, the hurdling along the tracks are all represented melodically. This is only a small portion of the larger piece.

This musical piece is an original composition.
Piano - Martin Kolb
Flute - Jasmine Kendall

Intermission - The Ghost Train

The Ghost Train is a comedic thriller following the mis-adventures of 6 train passengers stuck for the night in a haunted railway station.

For the pre-show and intermission music, I took all of the musical themes of the show and weave them together into one piece, picking up from the mood that the previous scene ended on. This is only a small portion of the larger piece.

This musical piece is an original composition.
Piano - Martin Kolb

The Red Lantern

The Ghost Train is a comedic thriller following the mis-adventures of 6 train passengers stuck for the night in a haunted railway station.

In the third act, a red lantern appears in the window outside, something the old station master warned of. This lantern appears several times, and variations of this piece (each one at a faster tempo) play each time the lantern appears in aid to the tension of the moment. This music is from the first appearance.

This musical piece is an original composition.
Piano - Martin Kolb
Flute - Jasmine Kendall

The Ghost Train

The Ghost Train is a comedic thriller following the mis-adventures of 6 train passengers stuck for the night in a haunted railway station.

As foretold, the Ghost Train comes hurdling down the tracks; terrifying the abandoned passengers. This piece uses reverb and eerie sound effects put together to acheive the desired result: a haunted train passing by the station. During the performance, there was a separate music cue playing behind this sound effect.

Train Crash

The Ghost Train is a comedic thriller following the mis-adventures of 6 train passengers stuck for the night in a haunted railway station.

At the end of the show, one of the passengers confronts the Ghost Train, resulting in this cataclysmic crash. During the performance, there was a separate music cue playing behind this sound effect.

Preshow Announcement

A Night Of Dark Intent is a slightly-cheesy 1970s horror/thriller story about a group of friends attempting to solve a murder in an abandoned house... without getting killed themselves.

The radio in the house plays a large role in the show, and the preshow, intermission, and postshow music play off of this idea. This preshow announcement is intended to sound like a slightly-cheesy radio announcement between songs, introducing the show. This piece has been shortened from its original use.

Creaky House SFX

A Night Of Dark Intent is a slightly-cheesy 1970s horror/thriller story about a group of friends attempting to solve a murder in an abandoned house... without getting killed themselves.

In classic horror fashion, the house creaks ambiently at various parts of the show, as well as throughout the intermission music. This cue was built using some original recordings of squeaky doors, chairs, and other creaky noises. This piece has been shortened from its original use.

Thunderstorm SFX

A Night Of Dark Intent is a slightly-cheesy 1970s horror/thriller story about a group of friends attempting to solve a murder in an abandoned house... without getting killed themselves.

At a couple of different points, thunder is used to accentuate a moment in classic jump-scare fashion. This thunderstorm was built for one such moment.

Radio Announcer SFX

A Night Of Dark Intent is a slightly-cheesy 1970s horror/thriller story about a group of friends attempting to solve a murder in an abandoned house... without getting killed themselves.

Part way through the show, the characters in the show turn on an old radio, which announces that a dangerous killer is on the loose - the same one imprisoned for the murder they're investigating.

Radio Announcer is performed by Andrew Roof.

The Golden Age - Part One

The Sunshine Boys are a vaudevillian comedy team, comprised of Al Lewis and Willie Clark. Long past their days in the spotlight, Lewis and Clark are given one more opportunity to perform... if they can simply get past their hatred of one another.

This show was filled with voice-over work. This sample is one example of that - this monologue about "The Golden Age of Comedy" begins the sketch that Lewis and Clark are rehearsing to perform.

Voice-over Talent - Keith Baker

City Soundscape

The Sunshine Boys are a vaudevillian comedy team, comprised of Al Lewis and Willie Clark. Long past their days in the spotlight, Lewis and Clark are given one more opportunity to perform... if they can simply get past their hatred of one another.

Much of the show takes place in Willie Clark's second-story city apartment. During a couple of moments that the apartment window is open, sounds of the city can be heard in the distance. This sound effect was recorded in Harrisburg, PA.

Preshow Radio Dial

The Sunshine Boys are a vaudevillian comedy team, comprised of Al Lewis and Willie Clark. Long past their days in the spotlight, Lewis and Clark are given one more opportunity to perform... if they can simply get past their hatred of one another.

In homage to the vaudeville era and the classic comedy of the 40s and 50s, the preshow music is stylized as an old radio, flipping back and forth between various stations. This small sample of the half-hour playlist features some classic vaudeville-era music as well as a brief clip from the Jack Benny Program featuring Johnny Carson.

Symphony Of 12 Instruments

The main melody of this piece was originally composed for Eurydice, a beautiful show based on the Greek tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. The symphony was something Orpheus was creating throughout the show, and used to travel to the underworld in his attempt to rescue Eurydice.

Two years after this show, I found an app called "Musescore", which is used to make sheet music. To experiment and learn how to use the program, I went back to that melody I loved so much and expanded upon it. This version of the Symphony of 12 Instruments is the result of those experiments.

Underworld Soundscape

Eurydice is a beautiful show based on the Greek tragic myth of Orphesus and Eurydice. When Eurydice is taken to the Underworld by Hades, Orpheus searches for a way to rescue her. This retelling of the story is unique for sharing it from Eurydice's perspective while in the Underworld.

To signify the difference between the real world and the Underworld, this eerie soundscape played softly in the background, adding to the cave-like atmosphere the set provided. There were long moments in the show where the actors silently moved and this soundscape was all that was heard. This is a small sample of the larger composition.