Music
The original music is by up and coming composer Jeff Toyne. Upon earning a Master’s degree in composition, Mr. Toyne was chosen to attend the Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles and later earned a certificate in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television from the University of Southern California. In 2001, he began working alongside respected film composer Edward Shearmur. This collaboration has led to credit on numerous motion pictures including K-PAX, Reign of Fire, Charlie’s Angels 2: Full Throttle, and Johnny English. Among his other film credits he counts the feature film Midnight is Coming, and over thirty short films, including two Academy Award nominees.
Mr Toyne has recieved numerous awards and distinctions, his Songs of Innocence received the Godfrey Ridout Award for choral composition in the 1998 SOCAN Young Composer’s Competition. Mr. Toyne has been commissioned by organizations such as the Canadian Armed Forces, and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Born in Canada, Mr. Toyne divides his time between Los Angeles and Vancouver, where he lives with his wife Lisa. For further info, check out his website at www.jefftoyne.com.
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The score features vocals by Melissa R. Kaplan who's original music has been featured in major motion picture soundtracks such as Titan A.E. and she has worked extensively with film composers Graeme Revell, Ed Shearmur and Lyle Workman as a co-writer (The Red Planet) and vocalist (K-PAX, The Chronicles of Riddick) In addition, Melissa has had her music placed in hit WB shows Charmed and Angel.
Melissa has toured all over the United States and Canada as front woman for Splashdown, including performances on the East Coast 1999 Lilith Fair. She has opened for acts such as Crystal Method, Moby, Lamb, Lords of Acid and the Church.
Melissa’s debut solo album, Universal Hall Pass: Mercury, incorporates musical influences ranging from rock, electronic, and jazz to Bulgarian and the music of the Middle East. It’s the same curve balls, mingling genre-hopping songs with clever song-craft that earned Splashdown a devoted following. Presently Melissa is working on a follow up Universal Hall Pass EP due out this summer, and will be heard singing on a number of 2005 film soundtracks.
visit Melissa's website at www.universalhallpass.com
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The Dark Room soundtrack also features music by, multiple Grammy Award winner, Sarah McLachlan. "Sarah's music inspires me daily to take more risks emotionaly. She manages to be so vunerable and exposed without being weak. "I love You" from Surfacing perfectly captures the emotion of the Dark Room and I'm thrilled to have been allowed to use it." [Stacy Fish]
Her current release, Afterglow is a record of many layers. At first glance, the warmth of production, the purity of her voice and the beautiful harmonies all serve as a reminder of the reasons that McLachlan has gained worldwide acclaim for her talents. The most familiar aspect is unquestionably the richness in Sarah's music. From the reflective first single, "Fallen", to the love-inspired lyrics of "Push", to the gorgeous, whispered tones of "Answer", there are many melodies on Afterglow that showcase her strengths.
visit sarah's offical website: www.sarahmclachlan.com
