Mark Greenberg

Composer, Project Manager
With Mayfair Recordings, Mark has created music for TV spots for M&M’s, Ambien, Ace Hardware, ARS Service Express, Safeway, Qwest, SC Johnson, and Kashi in addition to music and sound design for many Cartoon Network online games including a music making machine called Class of 3000 “Funk Box” (starring Andre 3000 from OutKast) and both “Five Minutes To Kill (Yourself)” games. Other clients include Target, Volkswagen, Adult Swim, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft Windows Live, the Chicago Cubs, Wagner, Unilever, and American Greetings. Mark played in the Coctails (Hi-Ball/Carrot Top) and currently plays with Archer Prewitt (Thrill Jockey) and Eleventh Dream Day (Thrill Jockey).

Paul Von Mertens

Composer
Paul currently plays saxophone, flute, and bass harmonica with Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys) in addition to writing arrangements for “Pet Sounds” , “Smile” and Brian’s newest suite “That Lucky Old Sun” for tours and recordings. Writing credits include music for Steppenwolf Theater, the Peabody Award-winning documentary “The Lost Children of Rockdale County” and “Merchants of Cool” for Frontline, and the long-running “Workplace Essential Skills” for PBS. He has also created music for CareerBuilder.com with Second City Productions. Paul has performed and recorded with a variety of artists including Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Mavis Staples, Stereolab, Burt Bacharach, Poi Dog Pondering, and the Sea and Cake. Paul was nominated for a Grammy for his arrangement of the Brian Wilson recording “Midnight’s Another Day”.

Clarence Fraher

Composer
In addition to playing in such bands as Technical Jed (spinART) and the New Messengers, Clarence has acted as composer and SFX creator for online games and activities such as “Danny Phantom Prom Night” (Nick.com), “Lego Builder Bots” (Lego), “Game On” (Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago) as well as being a composer for the soundtrack to “Twisted” (2006 Eliot Lives Productions) and has created music for Chicago Cubs promotions.

Ethan Stoller

Composer
Ethan’s track “BKAB” is featured in the closing credits of the motion picture “V for Vendetta” (2006 dir. James McTeigue). Ethan also worked on the music direction for the Wachowski Brothers’ films “Speed Racer” and “Ninja Assassin “ as well as other related promotions. He has also scored a promotional film for the major motion picture “The Spirit by Frank Miller (300, Sin City). Some of his other soundtrack work includes “Loving and Cheating” (2005 dir. Thom Powers), “Red Hook Justice” (2005 dir. Meema Spadola), “License To Play” (2005 dir. Ann Rose), and “Roadrunner” (2001 dir. Christopher Blasingame). Ethan has created music for Second City Productions in Chicago, an animated short created by the Wachowski Brothers for the Chicago Bulls, music for Human Rights Watch, TV spots for the Chicago Blackhawks with Coudal, and a Safeway/Dominick’s TV spot with DDB.

Tamar Berk

Composer
As a singer-songwriter Tamar’s music has been heard on the CW’s “Veronica Mars,” Chromiumblue.com (“Showtime Beyond”), “Knock First” (ABC Family Channel), and “Fanatic” (MTV) as well as in independent films such as “Temporary Girl” by Lisa Kotin and “Harvesting Darcy” by Thomas Griffin. Her music has also been heard in association with SC Johnson, Southwest Airlines, Wagner, Miller Beer and Winterfresh. Tamar also records and tours with her band The Countdown.

Charles Kim

Composer
As a composer, Charles has been commissioned by England’s Royal College of Art, the Chicago Underground Film Festival, and the University of Chicago Doc Films Center, and has scored pieces for Showtime’s “Freshman Diaries”, Chicago’s Redmoon Theater, and the Zephyr Dance Company. He has played with such bands as Pinetop Seven and Boxhead Ensemble (with producer/musician Jim O’Rourke and MacArthur Fellowship “genius” saxophonist Ken Vandermark), and currently records and performs as the Astronomer. Charles’ book “Teach Yourself VISUALLY Guitar” is available in five languages.

Jeremy Jacobsen

Composer
Jeremy’s music has been licensed by Nike, the Chicago Cubs, and has been featured on NPR. Recent composition commissions have included work for the Chicago Complaints Choir (performed at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art) as well as for the Redmoon Theater. He tours and records as the infamous Chicago based one man band The Lonesome Organist (Thrill Jockey) and was a member of the band 5ive Style (Sub Pop).

Steve Versaw

Composer
Steve plays drums for the popular Chicago indie rock band the M’s (Polyvinyl). When not on the road supporting the likes of Wilco and Of Montreal (Steve tours as a soundman for Wilco these days), Steve has composed for Mojo Magazine and the Sundance Channel.

Matt Walker

Composer
As a talented composer, Matt has created music with Spank (among other music companies) for Gatorade, Kraft, 7-11, McDonald’s, Nintendo, Cadillac, and Nike to name only a few. Matt has worked on several major movie soundtracks including “Ransom,” “Blade,” “The Avengers” and “Batman and Robin.” He is also a sought after drummer and has recorded and toured with Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, Filter, Betsy & the Boneshakers, and currently tours with Morrissey. He may also have a Grammy… we’ll check on that…

Chris Fuller

Composer
Chris spent the 1990s as guitarist/vocalist for the band dis-(12Inch/Cargo), Sixto, and The Shiny Ghosts. He also did a stint playing guitar in the solo project of Fred Schneider of the B52s. Since the start of this millennium he’s composed music and designed sound for Chicago theatre companies such as Remy Bumppo, Stage Left, Defiant, Boxer Rebellion, and others. Chris has recently finished the score for a feature-length horror film, “House of Black Wings”.”

Josh Chicoine

Composer
Josh plays guitar, keyboards and sings with Chicago rock band the M’s (Polyvinyl). He has scored for Ice Tek watches, Mojo magazine, 2K Sports Hockey ‘06, and was featured in the now cancelled Fox network taste maker, the O.C.. His first film scoring was set to an animated chicken ascending to heaven and wonders if it can get any better than that.

	Our composers have made music for clients such as… Arnold Worldwide, Agoraphone, Amazon Advertising, Adult Swim, the Barbarian Group, Cartoon Network, Cramer Krasselt, Coudal Partners, DDB, DraftFCB, Rokkan, Second City, Upshot, VML, Wieden + Kennedy, and the list keeps growing and growing!
	Mark Greenberg Composer, Project Manager With Mayfair Recordings, Mark has created music for TV spots for M&M’s, Ambien, Ace Hardware, ARS Service Express, Safeway, Qwest, SC Johnson, and Kashi in addition to music and sound design for many Cartoon Network online games including a music making machine called Class of 3000 “Funk Box” (starring Andre 3000 from OutKast) and both “Five Minutes To Kill (Yourself)” games. Other clients include Target, Volkswagen, Adult Swim, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft Windows Live, the Chicago Cubs, Wagner, Unilever, and American Greetings. Mark played in the Coctails (Hi-Ball/Carrot Top) and currently plays with Archer Prewitt (Thrill Jockey) and Eleventh Dream Day (Thrill Jockey). Paul Von Mertens Composer Paul currently plays saxophone, flute, and bass harmonica with Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys) in addition to writing arrangements for “Pet Sounds” , “Smile” and Brian’s newest suite “That Lucky Old Sun” for tours and recordings. Writing credits include music for Steppenwolf Theater, the Peabody Award-winning documentary “The Lost Children of Rockdale County” and “Merchants of Cool” for Frontline, and the long-running “Workplace Essential Skills” for PBS. He has also created music for CareerBuilder.com with Second City Productions. Paul has performed and recorded with a variety of artists including Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Mavis Staples, Stereolab, Burt Bacharach, Poi Dog Pondering, and the Sea and Cake. Paul was nominated for a Grammy for his arrangement of the Brian Wilson recording “Midnight’s Another Day”. Clarence Fraher Composer In addition to playing in such bands as Technical Jed (spinART) and the New Messengers, Clarence has acted as composer and SFX creator for online games and activities such as “Danny Phantom Prom Night” (Nick.com), “Lego Builder Bots” (Lego), “Game On” (Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago) as well as being a composer for the soundtrack to “Twisted” (2006 Eliot Lives Productions) and has created music for Chicago Cubs promotions. Ethan Stoller Composer Ethan’s track “BKAB” is featured in the closing credits of the motion picture “V for Vendetta” (2006 dir. James McTeigue). Ethan also worked on the music direction for the Wachowski Brothers’ films “Speed Racer” and “Ninja Assassin “ as well as other related promotions. He has also scored a promotional film for the major motion picture “The Spirit by Frank Miller (300, Sin City). Some of his other soundtrack work includes “Loving and Cheating” (2005 dir. Thom Powers), “Red Hook Justice” (2005 dir. Meema Spadola), “License To Play” (2005 dir. Ann Rose), and “Roadrunner” (2001 dir. Christopher Blasingame). Ethan has created music for Second City Productions in Chicago, an animated short created by the Wachowski Brothers for the Chicago Bulls, music for Human Rights Watch, TV spots for the Chicago Blackhawks with Coudal, and a Safeway/Dominick’s TV spot with DDB. Tamar Berk Composer As a singer-songwriter Tamar’s music has been heard on the CW’s “Veronica Mars,” Chromiumblue.com (“Showtime Beyond”), “Knock First” (ABC Family Channel), and “Fanatic” (MTV) as well as in independent films such as “Temporary Girl” by Lisa Kotin and “Harvesting Darcy” by Thomas Griffin. Her music has also been heard in association with SC Johnson, Southwest Airlines, Wagner, Miller Beer and Winterfresh. Tamar also records and tours with her band The Countdown. Charles Kim Composer As a composer, Charles has been commissioned by England’s Royal College of Art, the Chicago Underground Film Festival, and the University of Chicago Doc Films Center, and has scored pieces for Showtime’s “Freshman Diaries”, Chicago’s Redmoon Theater, and the Zephyr Dance Company. He has played with such bands as Pinetop Seven and Boxhead Ensemble (with producer/musician Jim O’Rourke and MacArthur Fellowship “genius” saxophonist Ken Vandermark), and currently records and performs as the Astronomer. Charles’ book “Teach Yourself VISUALLY Guitar” is available in five languages. Jeremy Jacobsen Composer Jeremy’s music has been licensed by Nike, the Chicago Cubs, and has been featured on NPR. Recent composition commissions have included work for the Chicago Complaints Choir (performed at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art) as well as for the Redmoon Theater. He tours and records as the infamous Chicago based one man band The Lonesome Organist (Thrill Jockey) and was a member of the band 5ive Style (Sub Pop). Steve Versaw Composer Steve plays drums for the popular Chicago indie rock band the M’s (Polyvinyl). When not on the road supporting the likes of Wilco and Of Montreal (Steve tours as a soundman for Wilco these days), Steve has composed for Mojo Magazine and the Sundance Channel. Matt Walker Composer As a talented composer, Matt has created music with Spank (among other music companies) for Gatorade, Kraft, 7-11, McDonald’s, Nintendo, Cadillac, and Nike to name only a few. Matt has worked on several major movie soundtracks including “Ransom,” “Blade,” “The Avengers” and “Batman and Robin.” He is also a sought after drummer and has recorded and toured with Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, Filter, Betsy & the Boneshakers, and currently tours with Morrissey. He may also have a Grammy… we’ll check on that… Chris Fuller Composer Chris spent the 1990s as guitarist/vocalist for the band dis-(12Inch/Cargo), Sixto, and The Shiny Ghosts. He also did a stint playing guitar in the solo project of Fred Schneider of the B52s. Since the start of this millennium he’s composed music and designed sound for Chicago theatre companies such as Remy Bumppo, Stage Left, Defiant, Boxer Rebellion, and others. Chris has recently finished the score for a feature-length horror film, “House of Black Wings”.” Josh Chicoine Composer Josh plays guitar, keyboards and sings with Chicago rock band the M’s (Polyvinyl). He has scored for Ice Tek watches, Mojo magazine, 2K Sports Hockey ‘06, and was featured in the now cancelled Fox network taste maker, the O.C.. His first film scoring was set to an animated chicken ascending to heaven and wonders if it can get any better than that.

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