This is the film I scored. Perfect Sisters.
Stan Brooks’ directorial debut is based on the true story of teen sisters who plot their addict mother’s murder. Read the Hollywood reporter interview here.
Electronic musician & two-time GRAMMY Nominee Producer-Remixer & Recording Artist Carmen Rizzo has had a very eclectic career. From writing, engineering & programming on Seal’s classic Seal 2 album to producing, & writing Paul Oakenfold’s Bunka album, remixing BT, Tiesto, collaborating with Tuvan Throat singers Huun Huur Tu, to co founding the ground breaking World Music act Niyaz. Carmen is also a frequent fixture on album credits working with artist such as Coldplay, Alanis Morissette, KD Lang, Ryuichi Sakamoto to Pete Townshend to mention a few…read more
Music teaser of the score I did for the film “Perfect Sister”.
A sample of the score I did for the film Perfect Sister directed by Stanley Brooks staring Abigail Breslin, Georgie Henley, Mira Sorvino & James Russo.
New Kate Havnevik/ Carmen Rizzo track
Kate Havnevik is putting out a B sides and outages record from the past years and a song we did called “Glow” will re surface in March. Stay tuned…:)
Now it’s for free-Coldplay-”Speed of Sound”-Carmen Rizzo remix
So many people have been asking me about the remix I did for Coldplay (Speed of Sound) back in 2005 when I worked on there album. So I decided to have it downloadable. Enjoy!
Grammy week begins-Producer & Engineer Village Studio party honoring Neil Young
At the Producer & Engineer Grammy party @ the Village Studio honoring Neil Young w/ Daniel Haver & Mate Galic CEO of Native Instruments.
Sundance film festival composer panel & KCRW event
I attending the Sundance film festival participating on a composer/ technology panel moderated by actor William H. Macy as well as Dj’d the KCRW party Saturday night. Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes (Golden Globe winner) was also on the panel.
Twitter and Southwest Air present The Collective Conversations: “Sound + Vision: Music in Film”
- Moderated by William H. Macy, Director, Official 2014 Sundance Selection Rudderless
- Alex Ebert, Music Artist and Film Composer, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
- Mica Levi, Film Composer, Under the Skin
- Craig Wedren, Film Composer, Role Models, The School of Rock, Wet Hot American Summer, former member of Shutter To Think
- Amos Newman, Head of Music for Visual Media, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
- Nate Mars, Marketing & Content Manager, Dubspot
- Carmen Rizzo, Electronic Music Composer; AR Manager, Native Instruments
Sundance Film Festival
I will be attending the Sundance Film Festival in Park City Utah participating on a Music & technology panel.
Twitter and Southwest Air present the Collective Conversations: Sound & Vision – a panel discussion on music in film, and how the recording artist transitions into film composer – on Sunday, January 19, 2014 from 12PM – 1PM at the Collective at 738 Main St. Park City, UT.The panel will be moderated by William H Macy, director of Rudderless, Official Sundance 2014 Selection. Actor, writer, producer, and director, William H. Macy channeled his passion for music into his directorial debut, Rudderless. The film tells the story of a grieving father in a downward spiral, who stumbles across a box of his recently deceased son’s demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of his son’s unknown talent, the father forms a band in the hope of finding some catharsis. Rudderless has strong musical component and is a meditation on its power
Buryatia sessions-EP coming soon.
Finally getting to the sessions I recorded in The Republic of Buryatia near Siberia this summer. Beautifully ambient. Fans of my Huun Huur Tu work will enjoy this. Nice way to start 2014 
NAMM Master Class “The Art of Production” by -Carmen Rizzo
For all who will be attending NAMM in Anaheim California I will be hosting a master class on record production in there “Hot Zone” upstairs at NAMM called “The art of producing”. Please stop by & say hello.
Free download
Happy holidays! Enjoy this free download of the song “Muted whispers from the broken sky” from my album Romancia.
Chinese Red Bull New Energy TV show
I have been in Beijing China for 10 days producing music & for the Laure Shang Red Bull TV show.
Chinese awards show
I was fortunate to be a presenter at the Chinese Music Awards show in Beijing. I gave the top honor to Chinese band EXO-M.
Recording & performing in Beijing China with artist Laure Shang
I am currently in Beijing China recording & rehersing with artist Laure Shang. We will be performing on national TV in China for a Red Bull music show.
Sirius XM radio.
This is the kind of love I like to wake up to…Direct from Sirius Chill station musical director. Thanks Ben!
Romancia EP #4 Most Added CMJ Radio RPM chart
My little EP Romancia was #4 Most Added to the CMJ Radio RPM chart this week.
Eagle Rock Music festival show.
Who new playing in a church on the alter could be so much fun WOW! Thanks to the amazing crowd & to the Eagle Rock Music Festival for inviting me!
Machinehead sound & design music interview
My interview from my friends at Machinehead sound & design music.
“My Musical Necessity is…” by Carmen Rizzo, LA based Grammy Nominated Record Producer, DJ, and Recording Artist read it here.
KCRW/ City of Santa Monica- to use my music for there GLOW event on Santa Monica beach Sept.. 28th-FREE download
City of Santa Monica w/ KCRW present GLOW Sept. 28th on the Santa Monica beach an all-night cultural experience 7-3am featuring original commissions by artists that re-imagine Santa Monica Beach as a playground for thoughtful Buy Levitra and participatory artworks. I am honored they are useing music from my forthcoming album Romancia for the promotion of this amazing event. Free download of the song here.
