Alec Puro
Alec Puro, otherwise known as Alec Püre, (born April 25, 1975) is an American drummer, songwriter and composer.
Career
Puro is best known for scoring the hit ABC Family/Freeform drama The Fosters,[1][2][3] MTV’s vigilante dark comedy series Sweet/Vicious[4][5] as well as several films including The Art Of Getting By[6][7] starring Emma Roberts and Freddie Highmore and Higher Ground starring Academy Award Nominee Vera Farmiga. A veteran of the indie film world, he recently composed the music for the upcoming comedy All Nighter,[8][9][10][11] starring Emile Hirsch and Academy Award Winner J.K. Simmons, and A Happening of Monumental Proportions,[1][2][8] actress Judy Greer’s directorial debut starring Katie Holmes, Allison Janney and Rob Riggle.[12]
In 1996 Puro formed the rock band Deadsy[13][8] with longtime friend Elijah Blue.[14] After their first album was released the band embarked upon several world tours opening for bands such as Linkin Park[2] and Stone Temple Pilots,[15] playing to packed audiences at historic venues like Madison Square Garden.[16] During his time with Deadsy, Puro also began composing music for various films and television shows.[7] Since 2007, Puro’s film work has been a regular fixture at some of the worlds most integral film festivals, from SXSW to Cannes to the Tribeca Film Festival.[17][18]
Puro founded Gramoscope Music in 2006.[19] Some projects they have created music for include the new theme for Real Time With Bill Maher, American Horror Story, Botched, So You Think You Can Dance, Running Wild With Bear Grylls, Wicked Tuna, The Americans, Glee, What to Expect When You’re Expecting and Burn Notice.[20]
Personal life
Puro is married to actress Marla Sokoloff.[21] Puro and Sokoloff have two daughters: Elliotte Anne (born February 2012) and Olive Mae (born March 2015).[22]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | All Nighter | Composer |
| 2017 | A Happening of Monumental Proportions | Composer |
| 2017 | Eyes of Faith | Composer |
| 2016 | Lost in the Pacific | Composer |
| 2016 | Pandemic | Composer |
| 2015 | Ashby | Composer |
| 2014 | Mall | Composer |
| 2014 | The Scribbler | Composer |
| 2014 | Mantervention | Composer |
| 2014 | Murder 101 | Composer |
| 2013 | Kill 'em All | Composer |
| 2012 | Dog Eat Dog | Composer |
| 2012 | What to Expect When You're Expecting | Composer (additional music) |
| 2012 | The First Time | Composer |
| 2011 | Like Water | Composer |
| 2011 | The Chateau Meroux | Composer |
| 2011 | A Warrior's Heart | Composer |
| 2011 | Kevin | Composer |
| 2011 | Higher Ground | Composer and Arranger |
| 2011 | The Art of Getting By | Composer |
| 2011 | Joint Body | Composer |
| 2011 | Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel 2 | Composer (additional music) |
| 2011 | We Are The Hartmans | Composer |
| 2010 | Starting At The Finish Line: The Coach Buehker Story | Composer |
| 2013 | Growth | Composer (opening titles theme) |
| 2010 | The Street Stops Here | Composer |
| 2009 | The Carter | Composer |
| 2009 | Q: The Man | Composer |
| 2009 | Concrete Jungle | Composer |
| 2008 | The Coverup | Composer |
| 2008 | Kill The Day | Composer |
| 2007 | Living With Lew | Composer |
| 2007 | The Good Night | Composer |
| 2006 | Analog Days | Composer |
| 2006 | Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi | Composer |
| 2001 | Turbulence 3: Heavy Metal | Writer (Razor Electric) |
| 1995 | An Eviction Notice | Composer |
Television
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Real Time with Bill Maher | Arranger/Producer Main Title Theme |
| 2016–2017 | Sweet/Vicious | Composer |
| 2013–2016 | The Fosters | Composer |
| 2016 | American Horror Story | Composer (additional music) |
| 2012–2016 | Wicked Tuna | Composer / Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2016 | Botched by Nature | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2016 | Botched: Post-Op | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2014–2015 | Botched | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2014–2015 | Wicked Tuna: North vs. South | Composer / Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2015 | Airplane Repo | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2015 | So You Think You Can Dance | Composer (additional music) |
| 2015 | Knock Knock Live | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2015 | Somebody's Gotta Do It | Composer |
| 2013–2015 | My Cat From Hell | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2014 | Manhattan Love Story | Composer / Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2014 | Wahlburgers | Composer (additional music) |
| 2014 | Running Wild with Bear Grylls | Composer |
| 2014 | Every Street United | Composer / Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2014 | Static | Composer / Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2012–2014 | Reluctantly Healthy | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2013 | My Big Fat Revenge | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2013 | Forever Young | Composer |
| 2013 | The Americans | Performer ("Mississippi Queen") |
| 2012 | Code 9 | Composer / Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2012 | Shake It Up! | Composer (additional music) |
| 2012 | Real Life: The Musical | Composer (additional music) |
| 2012 | Brand X with Russell Brand | Musician (drums, main title theme) |
| 2010–2012 | Glee | Composer (additional music) |
| 2012 | ¡Q'Viva!: The Chosen | Composer / Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2012 | Duke 91 & 92: Back to Back | Composer (additional music) |
| 2009–2012 | Jersey Shore | Composer (additional music) |
| 2012 | American Judy | Composer / Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2012-2017 | The Journey: Big Ten Football | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2009–2011 | Burn Notice | Composer (additional music) |
| 2011 | How Many People Does It Take? | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2010 | The Millionaire Matchmaker | Composer (additional music) |
| 2010 | The Fairy Jobmother | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2010 | Hardcover Mysteries | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2010 | What's Eating You | Composer |
| 2010 | If I Can Dream | Composer / Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2010 | Terriers | Composer (additional music) |
| 2010 | Dad Camp | Composer |
| 2010 | The OCD Project | Composer |
| 2010-2017 | The Journey: Big Ten Basketball | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 2009 | Jonas | Composer (select episodes) |
| 2008 | Raising the Bar | Composer (pilot episode) |
| 2008 | Imaginary Bitches | Composer |
| 2007–2008 | Rob & Big | Composer (additional music) |
| 2007 | Life of Ryan | Composer (additional music) |
| 2007 | Victoria Beckham: Coming to America | Composer |
| 2007 | Bam's Unholy Union | Composer (additional music) |
| 2007 | Real World Denver: Cram Session | Composer (additional music) |
| 1995–2007 | Road Rules | Composer (additional music) |
| 2007 | Guess Who's Coming Over | Composer |
| 2005 | Parco P.I. | Composer |
| 2005 | Minding the Store | Composer |
| 2005 | Over There | Composer |
| 2005 | Super Agent | Composer |
| 2004 | High School Reunion | Composer (additional music) |
| 2003 | Real World/Road Rules Challenge | Composer (additional music) |
| 2002–2003 | Robbery Homicide Division | Composer (additional music) |
| 2001 | Dismissed | Composer Main Title Theme |
| 1992 | Real World | Composer (additional music) |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NBA 2K17 | Composer (additional music) |
| 2015 | NBA 2K16 | Composer (additional music) |
| 2014 | NBA 2K15 | Composer (additional music) |
| 2001 | ATV Offroad Fury | Composer (additional music) |
References
- ^ a b https://www.agentsofgeek.com/2017/04/interview-composer-alec-puro-discusses-good-deed-entertainments-all-nighter-mtvs-sweetvicious-more/
- ^ a b c JohnRandolph Community Contributor (2017-03-02). "12 Things You Didn't Know About Composer Alec Puro". Buzzfeed.com. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "Check Out This Awesome WonderCon '17 Panel". Screenanarchy.com. 2017-04-05. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ http://www.spoilertv.com/2017/03/sweetvicious-interview-with-composer.html
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Composer Alec Puro Discusses Scoring the MTV Fan Favorite "Sweet/Vicious"". TVmaze. 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1645080/
- ^ a b http://www.axs.com/interview-alec-puro-transitions-from-deadsy-to-sweet-vicious-115321
- ^ a b c March 15, 2017 (2017-03-15). "Interview – Director Gavin Wiesen & Composer Alec Puro Discuss Their New Film All Nighter". Flickeringmyth.com. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "'All Nighter' Soundtrack Details". Film Music Reporter. 2017-03-15. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/news/ni60891088/
- ^ "All Nighter Soundtrack: Score by Alec Puro Is Out Now, J.K. Simmons and Emile Hirsch Film Now Playing!". Film Music Daily. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5228262/
- ^ VRalphanator Community Contributor (2017-04-03). "Top Tips From Rock Stars Turned Film Composers". Buzzfeed.com. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ "Alec Puro: My Journey As A Composer – Artist Waves". Artistwaves.com. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1465570/bio
- ^ archive-Tina-Johnson (1999-12-06). "Korn, Limp Bizkit, Orgy, Sugar Ray Come Out For Deadsy". MTV. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ Lapowsky, Issie (2009-11-09). "'The Practice' star Marla Sokoloff marries Alec Puro". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ "Interview with All Nighter Composer, Alec Puro". Thesoundarchitect.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ "Gramoscope Music - About". Gramoscope.com. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ "What Is Gia From 'Full House' Doing Now? Marla Lynne Sokoloff Has Embraced Motherhood". Romper.com. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ "The Music of ALL NIGHTER: An Interview with Composer Alec Puro". Screenanarchy.com. Retrieved 2017-10-27.
- ^ "Marla Sokoloff and Alec Puro". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
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