Michael Hodges (producer)
Michael Hodges | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Michael E Hodges |
Born | Little Rock, AR, US |
Origin | Nashville, Tennessee |
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Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, record producer, composer, musician |
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Years active | 1994–present |
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Website | sleepinggiant |
Michael Hodges is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, composer, executive music producer and music executive best known for his work in music for film and television most notably on Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Point Break (2015) and The Expanse (2015–present).[1] He received two Grammy nominations for songwriting and producing "We Only Have Tonight" performed by Reik from the film No Manches Frida. In 2017, Hodges was an executive music producer on Blade Runner 2049, produced the Blade Runner 2049 soundtrack and co-wrote and produced the only original song on the album "Almost Human" performed by Lauren Daigle.[2][3] The album debuted at No. 1 in the "Billboard" Soundtrack Sales Charts and No. 53 in the "Billboard" 200.[4][5] In October 2017, Hodges signed on as executive music producer and co-composer of the Amazon Original Series Pete the Cat.[6][7]
Early Life and career
Born Michael E. Hodges in Little Rock, Arkansas USA, Michael began his love for music at an early age. At the age of 12 he performed his first solo concert and by 22 had his first No. 1 song. Hodges continued his music career touring, writing songs and singing background vocals for several notable bands. In 2013, he was approached by Ken Caillat and Kayla Morrison about starting a unique record label focused on film and television. In 2013 Hodges assisted in building Sleeping Giant Media, an artist friendly publishing catalog with a network of writers, artists, producers and composers credited with numerous Grammy, Emmy and Oscar nominations and awards. In 2014, Hodges assisted in the development of an integrated business model for film, television, and music and became Co-CEO of ASG Music Group, LLC (Alcon Sleeping Giant) a joint venture between Alcon Entertainment and Sleeping Giant Media.[8][9][10][11]
- 2017–2018 Pete the Cat (TV Series)
- 2017 Blade Runner 2049
- 2017 Father Figures
- 2017 Blade Runner: Black Out 2022
- 2016 No Manches Frida
- 2015–2018 The Expanse
- 2015 Point Break
- 2015 Wild Horses
- 2014 Dolphin Tale 2