New Media (2012 - present)

2024 The ending credits cue for the podcast series, "We Talk About Film" (prod. Justine McCloskey and Sarah Beaudin). This quirky cue, scored for a veritable pile of mandolins and dulcimers of varying sizes, captures the energy and verve of the podcast hosts.

2023 The end credits track from the heartfelt dramatic film, "The Sweetest Goodbye" (dir. Emily Schooley). This wistful cue features a full rendition of the main theme of the film rendered on nylon guitar and synths, and serves as an emotional catharsis to the narrative. Composer/Producer: David Federman Guitar: Andrés Galindo Arteaga Recording Engineer: Monica Botelho Recorded at Story Arts Centre, Toronto, Canada

2023 A pirate-themed adventure track used as the main theme to a tabletop roleplaying game, scored for orchestral strings, horns, low brass, percussion, and electric bass, featuring a pirate band of bass viola da gamba, sopranino recorder, chitarrino, dulcimer, and bodhrán. Viola da gamba: David Federman Recording Engineer: Simon Miminis Artwork: APHOTICMOTH (https://aphoticmoth.carrd.co)

2019 The end credits track from the neo-noir feature, "No More Stolen Afternoons" (dir. Barry Germansky). This cue features a short statement of the main theme of the film, written in the idiom of an American Songbook-style jazz standard for trumpet, piano, bass, and drums. Composer/Producer: David Federman Trumpet: Ewan Divitt Recording Engineer: Gary Honess Recorded at Kühl Muzik, Toronto, Canada

2019 The end credits track from the short horror film, "Double Edged" (dir. Cliona Concetta). This cue features two full statements of the main theme of the film, the first of which is presented as a melancholic, haunting lullaby, followed by a rendition in strings (and capped off with a little surprise at the end). Conductor: David Federman Violin 1: Alex Toškov Violin 2: Tanya Charles Viola: Veronica Lee Cello: Samuel Bisson Recording Session Producer: Janal Bechthold Recording Engineer: Gary Honess Assistant to Composer: Andrés Galindo Arteaga Recorded at Kühl Muzik, Toronto, Canada

2019 The end credits track from "Joey Boy" (dir. Mark Matechuk). This upbeat, lighthearted cue, scored for piano, upright bass, and drums, extends the happy ending of the film and sends the audience home with a smile.

2018 The final cue and end credits from "Haru's New Year" (dir. Alice Shin). This cue is comprised of two statements of the main theme: once embellished (over the final scene of the film), and again more straightforward (over the credits). Piano: Mark Andrews Composer/Producer: David Federman Recording Engineer: Galen Weston Mix Engineer: Jim Zolis Assistant Engineers: Warren Hutton and Oliver Eksteins Assistant to Composer: Andrés Galindo Arteaga Recorded and Mixed at Rose Room Recording, Toronto, Canada.

2017 The main title fanfare from BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 The first hub/menu track from BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 A fanfare that plays once all players' champions have been chosen and a match has been made in BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 A fanfare that plays as the combatants enter the arena and the match is about to commence in BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 The first brawl/battle track from BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 A track that plays to signal that 30 seconds remain in the round in BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 The victory fanfare from BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 A track that plays over both the post-brawl results screen and the pre-brawl loading screen in BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 The second hub/menu track from BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 The second brawl/battle track from BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 The defeat fanfare from BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 The third brawl/battle track from BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 The sudden death overtime track from BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 The draw fanfare from BRAWLSTAR LEGENDS, a 2v2 mobile MOBA developed by Gazia Games.

2017 The end credits track from "The Last Supper" (prod. Patricia Ismaili & Clara Pasieka, dir. Christine Buijs). This quirky and light cue, scored for strings, organ, harp, and percussion, encapsulates the essence of the two protagonists and the tone of their kooky adventures together.

2017 The end credits track from "Man Eater" (prod. Risa Stone & Nicole Segal, dir. Shawn Gerrard). This cue features a deliciously sinister rendition of a motif heard earlier in the film, when our protagonist begins to fall in love with someone who is not all that he appears to be.

2017 The full version of the end credits track from the short LGBTQ-themed comedy, "Esmerelda's Castle" (dir. Rachel Cairns & Sarah Hempenstall). This cue is a gypsy jazz-inspired arrangement and expansion of "Ruby's Song" (the "Esmerelda's Castle" theme, by Rachel Cairns & Neil Whitford). Violin: David Federman Guitar: Neil Whitford

2016 The end credits track from "The Suitcase" (dir. Philip Leung). This cue features a rousing rendition of the protagonist's theme, in the style of 20th-century Chinese orchestral music, blending the modality of traditional melodies with Western instrumentation. Erhu: David Federman Dizi: Dora Wang Guzheng: Cynthia Qin Pipa & Xiaoruan: Kate Tian Cello: Samuel Bisson Producer: Matthew Van Driel Recording Engineer: Mateo Palmisano Recorded at Kühl Muzik, Toronto, Canada

2016 The end credits track from the short horror film, "Taking Possession" (dir. Peter Campbell). This cue features full statements of the main theme of the film, presented as a haunting, sinister waltz. Conductor: David Federman Violin 1: Alex Toškov Violin 2: Tanya Charles Viola: Woosol Cho Cello: Samuel Bisson Producer: David Arcus Recording Engineer: Jim Zolis Recorded at Rose Room Recording, Toronto, Canada

2016 The end credits track from the Spanish short psychological thriller, "Cruzar el umbral" (Crossing the Threshold). This cue is comprised of a suite of the themes and motifs heard earlier in the film, woven together in a creepy waltz. Conductor: David Federman Violin 1: Alex Toškov Violin 2: Tanya Charles Viola: Laurence Schaufele Cello: Samuel Bisson Recording Engineer: Gary Honess Recorded at Kühl Muzik, Toronto, Canada

2015 The end credits track from the indie drama short, "In Utero" (dir. Jonathan Krimer). This cue is a full statement of the main theme of the film, presented as a slow, haunting waltz for solo piano.

2015 The end credits track from the indie romantic comedy feature film, "John Lives Again" (dir. Anthony Furey). This cue is comprised of a suite of themes and motifs that were heard earlier in the film, and is stylistically in keeping with the '80s rock vibe of the score and soundtrack. Lead Guitar: Andrew Ross Geladaris Rhythm Guitar: Billy Centenaro Bass: David Corwin Drums: Tom McGeoch Keys/MIDI Programming: David Federman Composer/Rockestrator/Producer: David Federman Recording Engineer: Jake Valentine Mix Engineer: Pablo G. Schuller Recorded at Village Studios, Los Angeles, CA, and GELMedia Studio 1, Richmond Hill, ON

2011, reorch. 2015 This is a concert version of the theme for a "someday" RPG project, "The Legend of Forester/有森伝説 (Arimori Densetsu)." This version, conceived in 2015, is a new orchestral mockup, featuring expanded orchestration, choir, and dulcimer. As I wrote in 2011: "In the interest of facilitating the adaptability of this project for both Western and Eastern audiences, the theme of our hero, the young Forester/Arimori, is written in a pentatonic row, presented here with a lush, Western orchestration. In composing this theme, I noted the versatility of the melody; in addition to the pastoral and heroic flavours contained in this presentation, Forester's Theme is suitable for adaptation as an Irish jig or piping tune, a waltz, or even a piece in the Chinese jiangnan sizhu style. I hope to one day explore these variations." Also, as I noted in 2011, this was written in stylistic homage to some of my favourite contemporary composers and orchestrators. Forester's Theme is scored for full orchestra, with dulcimer and choir.

2015 An action/chase cue written for the 2015 NYU/ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop - Classic Hollywood Scoring track. Inspired by a scene from the "Serenity," our plucky team of space mercenaries must race back to their ship with an enemy craft of Reavers in hot pursuit. This cue, scored for full orchestra, was recorded on June 11, 2015, in the Frederick Lowe Theater at NYU Steinhardt, New York, New York. Conductor: David Federman Producers: Mark Snow, Mark Suozzo, and Mike Patterson Engineer: Nick Kmet

2015 Track 4/4 from the soundtrack to "Cow Bros: The Final Throwdown," a game by Dotly Studios for TOJam 10. We hear this music at the end of the game, as the gunsmoke clears and the dust settles, and one Cow Bro remains victorious. This track plays over the countdown to the next round, leaving sufficient time for the victor to gloat over their vanquished foes. "Game Over" is scored for strings, electric guitar, tubular bells, percussion, and whistling.

2015 Track 3/4 from the soundtrack to "Cow Bros: The Final Throwdown," a game by Dotly Studios for TOJam 10. This is a "CD version" (a loop into a fade) of the game state music, played while the cowfolk are throwin' down in the corral. For the game state music, I was directed to supply a more uptempo version of the main theme, which itself is intended to be reminiscent of classic Spaghetti Western scores. The game state music in "Cow Bros" is scored for strings, brass, electric and acoustic guitars, and percussion.

2015 Track 2/4 from the soundtrack to "Cow Bros: The Final Throwdown," a game by Dotly Studios for TOJam 10. This is a melodic stinger that plays over a brief countdown before the round begins. "Duel Begin" is scored for electric guitar, percussion, and whistling.

2015 Track 1/4 from the soundtrack to "Cow Bros: The Final Throwdown," a game by Dotly Studios for TOJam 10. This is a "CD version" (a loop into a fade) of the main title theme. As this game is a Wild West-themed local multiplayer arena, I pulled out the big guns -- er, six-shooters -- and attempted to capture the essence of classic Spaghetti Western scores. The main theme to "Cow Bros" is scored for strings, brass, electric and acoustic guitars, percussion, and whistling.

2015 This is a short piece for a series of web commercials that I wrote for Gallery Momiji, the home of the art show at Anime North, Toronto's premier fan-run Japanese animation convention. You may watch the first of the three commercials in which this piece is featured here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxREXIrvbYk This piece is scored for koto, strings, and synth.