Jesús Calderón
Jesús Calderón is a Spanish composer. He has composed many soundtracks for short films, documentaries, animation films, etc.
Biography
From an early age, he was interested in music and composition, and studied in the conservatory with the piano as main instrument.Soon he discovered the electronic music of the '70s: Jean Michel Jarre, Mike Oldfield and Kraftwerk, among others, and began to be interested in music composition using synthesizers and the first PC sequencers, creating several themes under these influences, that were recorded into several albums.
The film music and soundtracks were very fascinating to him, and he began to compose his first works with a Hollywood cinema sound for several projects that were offering to him.
We can find many different genres in his music: electronic music, symphonic, piano solos, works for orchestra and choir, etc.
He has composed music for short films, animation films and documentaries for directors from 5 different countries. Now he is writing the music and lyrics for a musical show that will be opened in Madrid.
He composed his first score for a 3D animation film directed by Rob Dollase: Dry Sky. This soundtrack was nominee for the best music in short film in the "Jerry Goldsmith Awards", and he won the "Gold Medal for Excellence" in the , Utah in 2006.
Recently, Jesús Calderón has been double nominee for "best music in short film – animation" for TIN CAN HEART, and for "best music in documentary" for TIERRA DE OFICIOS on the prestigious "Jerry Goldsmith Awards" of the .
Musical career
2009- Composition of the soundtrack for the short film "Erase Love", directed by Javier Ideami in the Bali island
- Composition of the song "Frozen Magic", for the Christmas Music Compilation "Lost Frontier Christmas Sampler 2009", available at www.lostfrontier.com
- Composition of the music for the trailer of TV Series "Sangre y Amor"
- "Tin Can Heart" and "Tierra de Oficios", nominated as "Best Animation Soundtrack" and "Best Documentary Soundtrack" at the V International Film Music Festival in Úbeda
- Congressman in the Composition Workshop by Conrado Xalabarder, Patrick Doyle, James Shearman, Wataru Hokoyama, Alejandro Vivas and Michael Giacchino at the V International Film Music Festival in Úbeda
- Original Score for the short film Estocolmo, directed by .
- Original Score for the short film Dios Lo Ve Todo, directed by Aída Argüelles.
- Original Score for the short film Las Interioridades, directed by Darío Galo.
- "Cinquecento", "Spiritu", "Le Troubadour", "Death's March", "Terra Floret", "Malevolentia" and "Old Flavours", have been included on the documentary La Recreación, directed by Pedro Sánchez for GrafXdigital.
- "Mother Earth", "Romanza", "Prologue", "Embrujo" and "CrossPiece" have been included on the documentary Recordando el Ayer, directed by Pedro Sánchez for GrafXdigital.
- "Almería", "A Modern Tale", "Enlightenment", "Epic Days", "First Contact", "Terra Floret" and "Thoughts", have been included on a documentary titled Dos Hombres y un Motor, directed by Miguel González.
- Composition for the logo of Ideami Films.
- Original score for the short film La Última Cena, directed by Javier Ideami.
- Original score for the short film El Problema, directed by Adrián Gutiérrez.
- Original score for the 3D animation short film Tin Can Heart, with Karel Segers. Directed by Rod March.
- Composed four hours of music for the documentary series Tierra de Oficios, produced by Tiquitoc Producciones.
- Original score for the short film La Gran Osa, directed by Alex Just.
- Main theme for a pilot TV series titled "Ven al baño y te lo cuento".
- The "Dry Sky" soundtrack wins the "Gold Medal for Excellence" award on the 4th annual , in Utah.
- is a Christmas Music compilation where you can find my theme "Snowflakes", that has been composed exclusively for this album.
- Congresist in the , where the "Dry Sky" soundtrack is nominated for the "Best Short Film Soundtrack 2006" award.
- "La Noche de los Tiempos", "Mother Earth", "Acuario" and "Embrujo", have been included on an interactive CD from the book written by Nicolás Calvo.
- Original Score for the short film "Las Bellas Durmientes", directed by José Albaina.
- Original Score for the 3D animation short film "Dry Sky", directed by Rob Dollase.
- Congresist in the .
- "Lost Frontier sampler 02" is a compilation that includes my theme "Goddesses". Downloadable for free from .
- "The Gate" is included on "Torre Nueva. La Caida del Tiempo", a documentary directed by Miguel Lobera.
- "Terra Floret" is included on "Singapore River through the eye of the Merlion", a Chinese documental.
- Collaboration in "Volver a Villaro", a documentary directed by José Javier Pérez Prieto.
- Composition for the Hymn Contest: "A Modern Tale".
- "Exoniqe" is a compilation CD that includes my theme "Inside the Maze". You can buy it at .
- Composition of the theme "The Gate" for "Electronic Tour", a compilation CD created by .
- "V Siglos" concert in La Puebla de Cazalla on 29 November 2002.
- Recording of "V Siglos" CD.
- Performance on the IV Rendez Vous in Maracena, organized by on 28 July 2001.
- "La Última Centuria" concert in La Puebla de Cazalla on 20 December 2000.
- Recording of "La Última Centuria" CD.
- PC ACTUAL magazine features three themes composed by Jesús Calderón in the July–August issue: "One Planet", "Enlightenment" and "A Couple of Souls" are recorded in a special MP3 interactive CD included with the magazine.
- Recording of "Last Times" CD.
- Recording of "About Cults" CD.
- Recording of "Intimist Context" CD.
- "Sala Victoria" Inauguration concert in La Puebla de Cazalla on 9 December 1997.
Soundtracks
- Special Monsters in the Night
- Aquel Fin de Semana
- Freddy
- Paciencia
- 24 Horas con Lucía
- M is for Malthusianism
- Obra 67
- Sanchicorrota
- Grises
- Caminante, No Hay Camino
- Así que Pasen Cinco Años
- ¡Formen Fila! Avenate Producciones
- ¡Ey, Muñeca!
- The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Max7
- Jesus and the Paralytic Max7
- Familie
- Arte Psicoilustrativo Look&Byte
- Bastille
- Feel at Home
- The Parable of the Talents Max7
- La Verdadera Revolución
- Halowin
- VIII Triatlón Titán GrafXDigital
- A Good Karma Story
- The Weight of Light Ideami Films
- Moondance
- Ataque de Amor
- Rosa Gluten Free Film
- Today Max7
- Erase Love Ideami Films
- The Long Goodbye Ideami Films
- The Parable of the Lost Sheep Max7
- The Parable of the Sower Max7
- Erase Love Ideami Films
- Estocolmo Gluten Free Film
- Dios lo ve Todo Peek-a-boo
- Las Interioridades Lucifer Films / Koala Publicidad
- Recordando el Ayer Grafxdigital
- La Recreación Grafxdigital
- Dos Hombres y un Motor
- La Última Cena Ideami Films / Full Emotions Entertainment
- El Problema
- Tin Can Heart Ozzywood Films
- Tierra de Oficios
- La Gran Osa
- Las Bellas Durmientes Látigo
- Dry Sky
Discography
- Decade I - 10 Years of Film Music
- V Siglos
- La Última Centuria
- Last Times
- About Cults
- Intimist Context
- Lost Frontier Christmas Sampler 2006
- Lost Frontier Sampler 02
- Exoniqe