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 Sound Scores by Tony SilvaTony 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 1988, 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 an adjunct faculty member of the Five College Dance consortium in Western Massachusetts since 2003, where he accompanies dance classes and teaches Pro Tools.
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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." - Jack Anderson, New York Times |
| About Tony Silva Tony Silva was born in New York City in 1962. The son of a Chilean father and a mother of Bulgarian decent, Tony 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 also learned mandolin, bass, and flute. Now he plays a wide variety of instruments which he uses in his compositions. Silva began composing and producing on an analog 4 track in 1982. He created his first piece of music for a dance performance in 1988, and received his first commission in 1990. He earned a BFA in 1994 from the University of Massachusetts where he studied music theory and history. He was also a student of the award winning composer, Charles L. Bestor. He has been an adjunct faculty member of the Five College Dance consortium in Western Massachusetts since 2003, where he accompanies dance classes and teaches Pro Tools. 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. |
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Commissioned Scores for Film Commissioned Scores for Plays Commissioned Scores for Dance Commissioned Scores for Video Sound Design for the Web |
Music for Tony Silva’s Choreography
2001 - Into the Blue 2001 - The Shortest Distance 2000 - RUSH! 2000 - Toomai 2000 - Hunger 1999 - Expedition 1999 - Gwendolyn and the Giant 1999 - Strange Landscapes 1998 - Court 1998 - The Three Graces 1998 - Boys will be Men 1997 - Together 1995 - Anxiety Dream 1994 - Believing Me 1993 - In the Belly of the Whale 1993 - Lines in Space 1992 - Daughters of the Moon 1987 - First Step 1987 - Spiral Cycle All music by Tony Silva ©1996-©2005. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, lending, public performance and broadcasting is prohibited. (but, talk to me. . . we'll work something out) Tony@TonySilva.com
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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
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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, support and enhance the action/content of your production. With over 20 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.
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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. 
ELECTROMECHANICAL ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTS EQUIPMENT LIST |
EQUIPMENT LIST (continued)
EFFECTS • Lexicon - MPX-1 (Multi-effect) • Lexicon - Alex • DigiTech - Jam Man Looper • Ibenez - Auto Filter • Heil - Talk Box • Zoom - 505 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 8 • MBox 2 PLUG-INS DigiTranslator (for importing/exporting OMF files) SOFTWARE • MOTU - Digital Performer MASTERING • BIAS Peak • BIAS Sound Soap COMPUTER • 15" Macbook Pro with Dual 2.4GHZ, 4GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM • Power Mac G4 with Dual 1GHz Processors, 1.75 GB DDR SDRAM, 300 Gig HD, DVD Burner MIDI • MOTU - Micro Lite DATA STORAGE • Lacie - 1TB External Drive • Lacie - 600 Gig External Drive • Cobra - 80 Gig External HD (x 2) |
Latest additions to the keyboard collection |
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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" |
| Please call or write for rates and terms: (413) 584-8984 or Tony@TonySilva.com |
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New CD released January 2009
Zen Garage Zen Garage fuses deep cultural traditions with improvisation to weave aural poems of imaginary worlds. The musicians realized at their first meeting that there was a rare simpatico. That deep connection is what makes this CD so special. Perry Yung has studied shakuhachi flute, and makes custom shakuhachis (www.yungflutes.com). Tony Silva is prolific film/ dance composer who also accompanies dance classes and performances on a daily basis (www.tonysilva.com). Jonathan Keezing (BA Berklee College of Music) has performed in a wide variety of genres for over twenty years. He records for the Passion Records Label (www.passionrecords.com). This CD features Eco Packaging, using less plastic and creating a smaller carbon footprint. Click here to listen or purchase CD or MP3 downloads. Tony Silva just completed the original music score and sound design for Island Film's Artists of the Bahamas. The film premiered at the Bahamas International Film Festival December 5th.
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