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 Sound Scores by Tony Silva
Tony Silva is available for commissions for dance, theater and film. He creates original music based on the content of the production and tailored to the clients specifications.
Tony Silva has been composing sound scores since 1987, and received his first commission in 1990. He earned a BFA 1994 from the University of Massachusetts where he studied music theory and history. He was also a composition student of the award winning composer, Charles L. Bestor.
He has been adjunct faculty in the Five College Dance consortium, where he accompanies dance classes at Smith College and teaches Pro Tools at Amherst College.
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"All the works on (Le Minh Tam's) thoughtfully conceived program were enhanced by scores by Mr. Silva, who combined electronic sounds with music for various string and wind instruments, played by him. What one heard always strengthened the impact of what one saw."
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About Tony Silva
Tony Silva, the son of a Chilean father and a mother of Bulgarian decent, was influenced by ethnic music from an early age. His father, who played jazz piano, bought him a guitar at age 11. He taught himself to play and sing by age 15, and also learned mandolin, bass, and flute. Now he can play a wide variety of instruments which he uses in his compositions. Like a chameleon, Silva can mold himself into almost any musical environment. He specializes in combining acoustic and electronic timbers to create rich and lush sonic landscapes that are full of life.
He attended UMass, Amherst where he studied music theory and history. He also studied electronic music composition under award winning composer Charles L. Bestor.
Silva began composing and producing on an analog 4 track in 1982. He created his first piece of music for dance in 1988. Silva has composed sound scores for Lê Minh Tâm, In-Young Sohn, Yanira Castro, Michelle Marroquin, Suzie Heijari, Heidi Henderson and Ed Groff (among others), as well as music for his own choreography. |
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Commissioned Scores for Dance
2007 - Pieces of Home, Fania Tsakalakos
2007 - Spew, Kellie Lynch
2005 - Dance Me, Wendy Woodson
2005 - Hypercube, Billbob Brown
2004 - The Living Room, Christina Tsoules
2002 - Luminata, Lê Mihn Tâm
2000 - Unmade, B-Trk, Lê Mihn Tâm
1999 - Threshold Corner, B-Trk, Lê Mihn Tâm
1998 - Without, Lê Mihn Tâm
1997 - The Water Piece, In-Young Sohn
1996 - Canned Cherries, B-Trk,Yanira Castro
1995 - I Never Knew this Time, Suzie Heijari
1995 - Untitled, Heidi Henderson
1995 - Oratory, Yanira Castro
1993 - Yesterday y Mañana, Michelle Marroquín
1993 - Cake and Ice Cream, Dylan Star Berkey
1990 - Approaching Departure, Ed Groff
Commissioned Scores for Plays
2006 - A Warning for the King, Julie Lichtenberg
2005 - Walk with Me, Julie Lichtenberg
2004 - Falling Bodies, Mary Jo Salter
2004 - Counting the Minutes, Julie Lichtenberg
Commissioned Scores for Video
2006 - Tracks, Amie Dowling
2000 - Footage II, Sharon Marroquín
2000 - Once Upon A Time Tomorrow, Silvio Faccín
1999 - Cast Away, Silvio Faccín
1993 - Dancing Downtown, In Good Company
Sound Design for the Web
2005 - veronica's fold, Wendy Woodson
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" Wanted you to know that Tony Silva was fantastic. His 2+ hours 'ambient sound' performance using a multitude of instruments and synthesized sounds was perfect for the exhibition environment of the University Gallery. I'd recommend him highly. He is an accomplished performer, who showed a sensitivity to the character of the performance venue. So thanks for sending him our way."
- Craig Allaben, University Gallery Director |
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Tony Silva teaching Pro Tools in the Audio Suite
at Amherst College, Fall 2005
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TONY SILVA'S SOUND DESIGN
@ Chameleon Sound Studio
Chameleon Sound Studio(CSS) is a private, fully equipped, digital home studio, owned and operated by Tony Silva since 1994. CSS is geared towards the production of sound scores for the performing arts and film.
Music by Tony Silva is created to blend-in and support the action and content of your production. With over 16 years of practical experience, Silva can help you get the sound you want, so you can set the correct tone. He is also effective in meeting deadlines and staying on budget.
Call for a free estimate (413) 584-8985
Tony Silva with some of his instrument collection.
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Instruments
Silva has over a hundred acoustic, electric, electronic and electro-mechanical instruments that he has collected since childhood, which are he uses for recording at Chameleon Sound Studio.
Acoustic Instruments include guitars, mandolins, charango, zithers, concertina, metal and bamboo flutes, tenor recorder, ocarinas, balaphone, marimba, djembes, dumbek, bongos, frame drums, udu (or ibo drum), angklung, cuica, Tibetan and Chinese gongs, and other percussion instruments.
ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS
• Alesis - Micron Analog modeling synth
• Emu - Planet Earth World instruments
• KAT - DrumKat percussion controller
• Korg - Karma music work station
• Korg - MS2000R Analog modeling synth rack
• Roland - GR30 Guitar Synthesizer
• Roland - MC 303 Groove Box
• Yamaha - TG500 Sound Module w/ 3 sound cards
MIDI Map
EQUIPMENT LIST
RECORDING
• Alisis - ADAT (digital 8 track)
• Tascam - DA-30MKII (DAT recorder)
• Tascam - 202MKIII (Cassette recorder)
• Philips - CDR770 (CD recorder. I do not recommend this product)
• Sony - MZ-R55 (Mini disk recorder)
MASTERING
• dbx - Quantum
EFFECTS
• Lexicon - MPX-1 (Multi-effect)
• Lexicon - Alex
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MICROPHONES
• Neumann - TLM 103
• MILAB - DC 63
• AKG - C3000 (Large diaphram mic)
• AKG - C1000S (Condenser mic x3)
MONITORS
• Event - PS5 (Powered monitors x2)
• AKG - K240DF (Studio headphones x2)
• Samson - CH700 (Closed back Headphones x2)
PREAMPS
• dbx - 386 (Duel tube mic preamp)
• Line 6 - POD (Amp simulating Guitar pre)
AMPS
• Marshall - JTM30 (All tube combo)
• Roland - JC-120 (Stereo chorus)
• Pevey - Keyboard Amp
• Behringer - Powerplay Pro (Headphone amp)
CONSOLES
• Mackie - SR 24 • 4
• Mackie - 1202 VLZ PRO
DAW
• Digi Design - Pro Tools LE System
SOFTWARE
• MOTU - Digital Performer
COMPUTER
• Macintosh - Power Mac G4 with Dual 1GHz Processors,1.5 Gigs of RAM, 300 Gig HD, DVD Burner
MIDI
• MOTU - Micro Lite
DATA STORAGE
• Lacie - 600 Gig External Drive
• Cobra - 80 Gig External HD (x 2)
• Lacie - SE 32X CD Burner
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Latest addition to the keyboard collection
Wurlitzer 200A - lovingly restored by Vintage Vibe
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" Allowing each dancer to fully engage in the moods of the material, Tam is concerned at the same time with the design of space and the relationships of body to body. Tony Silva's score answered the movement vocabulary's oddness and depth."
- Chris Dohse, The Dance Insider, Flash Review, 8-31-2000: "Unforgettable Journeys"
Le Minh Tam's "Familiar Stories"
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Live Music and Yoga Experience
@ Valley Yoga
Saturday, June 21, 7 - 8:30pm - Westfield, MA
Advanced Beginner Class Level
$20 in advance/$25 at the door/students $15
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The incorporation of live music fuses together the energy, intimacy and spontaneity of practicing yoga to the beat. Join Aaron for this invigorating workshop where we will explore the dynamic relationship between postures, physical strength and the opening to the breath within the body. The flowing sequences will focus on hip opening, spinal twists, as well as building stamina. If having fun is an integral part of your yoga practice, than this is the perfect workshop for you.
June 28, 6:30 PM
Motion Devotion
Live at the Art Bridge
DANCE YOUR ART OUT
A dance and art making party
Please come out and let your creativity loose into the spring time night with their new back deck overlooking the fire and stream -
It starts with a potluck at 6pm in the new performance cafe. Then, by 7:30 it will be time for Dance Your Art Out - a combo back and forth as you like it dance and artmaking party with stations around the dance area for several different kinds of art making to music
The party is led by our own world-beat dance band Motion Devotion with Eve on vocals, Tonys Silva and Derricotte, Jonathons Keezing and Barley, new drummer Luciano and others. Bring your instrument and sit in.
Afterwards - a fire by the stream with fire dancing and the rest.
So come on out!!
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Music by Tony Silva