Louis Gentile
Guitar / Percussion heavy Film/Television/Library Music
a short collection of music selections covering feature films, video games, commercials, underscoring, soundscaping, game shows,etc.
SoundClick artist Louis Gentile presents "Montage 1", an outstanding release in the Beats genre. Featuring acoustic, electric and percussive, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The beat is carefully crafted, the leading melody floats effortlessly around the bass rhythm. Find more from Louis Gentile on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Haunting orchestral piece
Independent artist Louis Gentile drops "Theme from 'TWO MEN'", a Beats track on SoundClick. Featuring acoustic, electric and percussive, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The beat is carefully crafted, the leading melody floats effortlessly around the bass rhythm. If Rock, Surf and Latin is your sound, "Theme from 'TWO MEN'" is a strong addition to your playlist.
Bouncy Django Reinhardt/Stephane Grappelli tribute
"French Florist" is a Beats track by Louis Gentile on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by acoustic, electric and percussive, giving the song its signature feel. The track creates a listening experience that feels moderate, alt rock and metal rock. Explore the full Louis Gentile catalog on SoundClick and discover more Beats music from independent creators.
Moderate percussive acoustic/electric instrumental w/piano coda
"Capo 4" by producer Louis Gentile is a striking Reggaeton release available on SoundClick. Featuring acoustic, electric and percussive, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. With a tone that is moderate, grunge and metal rock, Louis Gentile's track connects on an emotional level. Louis Gentile is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Reggaeton music directly to fans worldwide.
Voice-over ready Bossa feel with Rock guitar coda
"Jobim" is a Smooth track by Louis Gentile on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by acoustic, electric and percussive, giving the song its signature feel. The way that the driving bass, the beat pattern, and the melodic elements are working in sync is marvelous. SoundClick gives artists like Louis Gentile a platform to share original Smooth music with listeners around the world.
Credits:
Television:
E! Entertainment Television (bkgd)
The Biography Channel (bkgd)
The Discovery Channel (bkgd)
Harpo Production Music Library (bkgd)
The Uncle Floyd Show New Jersey Network (song)
Joe Franklin Show WOR-Network (song)
Films:
"The Editor" (song contributions) a film by Tamir Mostafa
"Our Memories of Chicago" (score) RonRail Productions
"FUSE" (song contribution) Indevisual Productions
"Codename: Female" (score) Awe Films
and two other scores with Awe Films
Professional references
"Louis Gentile is a composer, arranger, orchestrator of very high quality. He also works with great skill and knowledge....
I have known Mr. Gentile for the past five years, I have found him to be a young man, who lives and works with high moral and professional standards".
Angelo Badalamenti
"The Wicker Man", "Twin Peaks"
Louis is a go-to guy for film and TV soundtracks. On this disc he demonstrates his versatility for several different styles and moods. Each track is short just enough to put behind that tender moment on the TV drama or that car chase on the big screen.
Jamie Anderson Indie-Music.com
"Lou is a great technical player on guitar and the other fretted instruments he plays. In turn, this allows him to play his music with expression and feeling. In addition to being a refreshing change, his music is still accessable to a mainstream audience".
Erik D. Unknown Radio.com
"Louis Gentile is a composer whose versitility is not only different but far more engaging then most. The honest and sensitive nature of his music is far above the norm.Being a first rate player of all types of guitars and related instruments provides him with a unique advantage for any type of score. After listening to some of his music I actually went away remembering a good portion of it.
The high level of production value of his Cds make it clear that Mr. Gentile
can provide music for any professional envoirnment".
Joe Gianono
Composer: Chip n' Dales' Rescue Rangers
Arranger: Backstreet Boys, Roger Daltry, Philip Bailey, Peter Frampton, MichaelFeinstein, Bryn Terfel, Robert Merrill, PM Dawn, Blood, Sweat &Tears, Yes, NY City Opera, Julliard Orchestra
"Mr.Gentile continues to be our first choice for original music for our films and we highly recommend him as a source for original music for your projects".
Steve & Rowena Scibelli,
Awefilms
"Mr.Gentile is an excellent composer. He is able to compose in many genres with ease. I highly reccomend him for your next project".
Craig Speigelbaum,
Composer, News 12 Long Island Sports
"A perfect fit"
Joe Iurato
Speaking about the song "Blue Latin", featured in his film "FUSE"
Theater:
"Godspell" (guitar,vocal,arrangement)
St.James Theater NYC
"Summer69'the Musical Happening" (guitar)
Douglas Fairbanks Theater NYC
"Honky-Tonk Angel" (guitar, pedal steel)
Lamb’s Theater NYC
"42nd St" (guitar, banjo)
Other:
State Winner Casio Electronic Music Composition Award
Biography
Louis Gentile, born in Newark, New Jersey, is a Classically-trained guitarist who has been in the music field for over thirty years. He is a graduate of Montclair State College, receiving a B.A. degree in music education, and music theory & composition. Additional studies include NYU with Disney heavyweight Buddy Baker. In addition to guitar, Louis also performs on steel guitar, banjo, harmonica and dobro. He has also spent time in Nashville as a road musician and has opened up for Emmylou Harris and Waylon Jennings.
Mac G4 Dual 870mhz with Pro Tools/
Digital Performer
Tascam Giga Sampler
Audio Technica 4140 and AKG 535EB mics
Final Cut Pro HD
Vintage Roger's Drums
Additional references by request.
Please submit inquiries to www.lougent@earthlink.net
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