ARRANGING
As an arranger, I look to find the core energy and essence of a piece and translate it into a new form, whether that is creating something that complements and builds upon the original or brings a completely fresh vision for the piece to life. I utilize my warm, organic, narrative compositional style in my arranging, unlocking the story of a piece, aligning it for the specific ensemble I’m working with, and writing intentional parts that help each individual to be expressive while a part of the whole. I began arranging a cappella in high school, and after my years with The Originals at Carnegie Mellon, vocal arranging remains at the heart of who I am as a musician. You can hear highlights of my work, as well as some of my collaborations with the brilliant William Torres Jr., my longtime arranging partner, in my arranging reel below. I also do instrumental arranging, most recently helping put together a series of charts for Magic Trick Rap Show Live!, a concert featuring many songs from the upcoming album Magic Trick Rap Show, my first collaboration as a part of Kid Wolf & The Albracultabra.
This reel features:
Judas OPB Lady Gaga* | Co-arranged with William Torres Jr.
Masterpiece (Mona Lisa) OPB Jazmine Sullivan* | Co-arranged with William Torres Jr. and Reuben Meyer
White Ferrari OPB Frank Ocean* | Arranged with Reuben Meyer
Salem OPB Bon Iver | Demo by Tyler Nordin
Any Day Now OPB Trousdale | Demo by Tyler Nordin
* Arranged for and performed by The Originals of Carnegie Mellon University. Tracked by Jill Clark, edited/mixed by Mike Jankowski, mastered by Eric Scholz.
Instrumental Recordings Coming Soon!
I’m currently open for commissions (as are Will and I together), and would love to work with you to help bring your (or your group’s) ideas to the world! Contact me here, or get in touch with Will and I at bangk.productions@gmail.com.