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J.Ralph
Birth nameJosh Ralph
Born1975
New York City
Occupationscomposer, singer/songwriter, producer, Engineer, Mixer, Arranger
InstrumentsVocals, Piano, Guitar, Drums, bass, Synthesizer, protools
Years active1997–present
LabelsAtlantic, Universal, Lava, Rumor Mill Records
Websitejralph.com


J. Ralph (American born Josh Ralph; 1975) is an an Academy Award nominated composer, singer/songwriter and producer from New York City.[1] His professional career began with the signing to Atlantic Records at age 22 as a recording artist.[2] He is the founder of the award winning music production company The Rumor Mill,[3][4][5] and has written and produced the music for numerous Oscar winning films, Grammy Award winning artists, and The President of The United States, Barack Obama.[6]

Considered the "go-to producer of documentary film scores",[7] J. Ralph has written and produced the music for 4 out of the last 5 Oscar winning/nominated documentary feature films including Man on Wire,[8] The Cove,[9] Hell and Back Again[10] and Chasing Ice for which he received an Academy Award nomination for "Best Original Song".[11][12] In the 85 year history of the Academy Awards, J. Ralph's song "Before My Time", performed by Scarlett Johansson and Joshua Bell from Chasing Ice, is one of only three songs from a documentary ever to be nominated for an Oscar. It remains the only song ever to be nominated from a documentary when the film was not.[13] J. Ralph is completely self-taught[14] and does not read or write a single note of music[15]

J. Ralph has written and produced music with artists such as Willie Nelson,[16] Antony Hegarty (of Antony and the Johnsons), Joshua Bell, Philippe Petit, Devendra Banhart, Stephen Stills, Carly Simon, Vincent Gallo, David Garza, Ben Harper, Scarlett Johansson, Bob Weir (of the Grateful Dead), Aston "Family Man" Barrett (of Bob Marley & The Wailers), Matisyahu, KRS-One, Paul Brady, Bonnie Bramlett, Vashti Bunyan, Martin Carthy, Judy Collins, Lila Downs, Nic Jones, Norah Jones, Leah Siegel and Ben Taylor.[17][18][19][20]


Filmography as composer

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References

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  1. ^ "OSCARS: Reactions To Academy's Nominations". Deadline. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  2. ^ Kurutz, Steven (2/15/2011). "A Prodigy's Second Act". The Wallstreet Journal. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ Sun, Rebecca (3/13/2013). "Oscar-Nominated Songwriter Signs With WME". Hollywood Reporter. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Volkswagen Adverts & Commercials Archive BIG DAY". Advertolog.
  5. ^ "Volkswagen Squares". We Love Ad.
  6. ^ "J. Ralph on Chasing Ice". ASCAP Playback.
  7. ^ Carlson, Erin (2/20/2013). "Oscars 2013: Best Song Contender J. Ralph on Scarlett Johansson's 'World-Class' Singing Voice". Hollywood Reporter. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "Nominees & Winners for the 81st Academy Awards". Nominees & Winners. AMPAS. Retrieved 2/22/2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ^ "Nominees & Winners for the 82nd Academy Awards". Nominees & Winners. AMPAS. Retrieved 3/7/2010. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ "Nominees and Winners for the 84th Academy Awards". Nominees & Winners. AMPAS. Retrieved 2/26/2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  11. ^ "Nominees for the 85th Academy Awards". Nominees & Winners. AMPAS. Retrieved 2/24/2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  12. ^ Carlson, Erin (2/20/2013). "Oscars 2013: Best Song Contender J. Ralph on Scarlett Johansson's 'World-Class' Singing Voice". Hollywood Reporter. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ Lewis, Randy (2/22/2013). "Oscar best-song nominee J. Ralph: 'It's outrageous'". L.A. Times. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ Rosenbloom, Etan (11/23/2012). "J. Ralph on Chasing Ice". Playback. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  15. ^ Block, Melissa (7/22/2005). "J. Ralph: Ad Tune Master (4:55)". NPR. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  16. ^ Florino, Rick (10/19/2011). "J. Ralph Talks "Hell and Back Again"". Artist Direct. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  17. ^ Barker, Andrew (11/18/2010). "Ralph's score veers to the vulnerable". Variety. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  18. ^ "Wretches & Jabberers Soundtrack". Wretches & Jabberers Official Website.
  19. ^ "INTERVIEW: J.Ralph". Globecat. Globecat. Retrieved 4/30/2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  20. ^ Jeffries, David. "Matisyahu Spark Seeker (Credits)". Crossroads. Allmusic. Retrieved 7/17/2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  21. ^ "J. Ralph IMDB".
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Category:Year of birth 1975 Category:Living people Category:American musicians

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