Josh Mancell
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| Josh Mancell | |
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| Born | 13 November 1969 |
| Instruments | Piano, drums, guitar |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Associated acts | Mutato Muzika |
Josh Mancell is an American composer and musician attached to Mutato Muzika.
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[edit] Biography
As a child, Mancell learned to play the piano, drums and guitar and was a "rabid record geek". The exposure of playing music in different types of bands (such as punk rock, jazz, marching bands, orchestras, etc.) combined with being a fan of many genres led Mancell to pursue a composing career. He was encouraged by his college professors to move to Los Angeles to write music for film and television.[1]
Mancell's first cousin is Bobby Ritchie, better known as Kid Rock.
[edit] Musical style and influences
Mancell's influences include electronic artists such as Mouse on Mars, A Guy Called Gerald, Aphex Twin, Juan Atkins, Richard H. Kirk and Kraftwerk, as well as progressive rock band Pink Floyd. He has cited their "interesting rhythmic elements" and said that "melodically they're simple but kind of leftfield too".[1]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Video games
- Johnny Mnemonic: The Interactive Action Movie (1995)
- Crash Bandicoot (1996) - with Mark Mothersbaugh
- Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (1997) - with Mark Mothersbaugh
- Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped (1998) - with Mark Mothersbaugh
- Crash Team Racing (1999) - with Mark Mothersbaugh
- Interstate '82 (1999) - with Mark Mothersbaugh
- Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (2001) - with Mark Mothersbaugh
- Jak II (2003) - with Mark Mothersbaugh
- Jak 3 (2004) - with Mark Mothersbaugh
[edit] Film
- Bongwater (1997) - with Mark Mothersbaugh
- This is Harry Lehman (1999)
- Love Comes to the Executioner (2006)
- Stanley (2008)
- Milkshake (2008)
- Eat the Sun (2009)
- The Lights (2009)
- A Star for Rose (2010)
[edit] Television
- Futurequest (1994)
- Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000–2003) - with Mark Mothersbaugh
- Gary the Rat (2003)
- Shorty McShorts' Shorts ("Dudley and Nestor Do Nothing") (2006)
[edit] References
- ^ a b Keiji (April 3, 2008). "Interview with Josh Mancell". Crash Mania. http://crashmania.net/?page=interviewjosh. Retrieved April 12, 2010.
[edit] External links
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