Eric blends the art of composition with the heart of spiritual inquiry. His music is cinematic, emotional, and alive — crafted not only to be heard but felt. A lifelong student of sound and spirit, his journey spans classical roots, immersive spiritual traditions, and explorations in consciousness. Each composition becomes a mirror, inviting listeners to reconnect with their deeper nature. Whether guiding others inward or composing a symphonic swell, Eric’s work is an offering — a bridge between the seen and unseen, the heard and the felt.

Eric Turnnessen

Eric blends the art of composition with the heart of spiritual inquiry. His music is cinematic, emotional, and alive — crafted not only to be heard but felt. A lifelong student of sound and spirit, his journey spans classical roots, immersive spiritual traditions, and explorations in consciousness. Each composition becomes a mirror, inviting listeners to reconnect with their deeper nature. Whether guiding others inward or composing a symphonic swell, Eric’s work is an offering — a bridge between the seen and unseen, the heard and the felt.

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Eric blends the art of composition with the heart of spiritual inquiry. His music is cinematic, emotional, and alive — crafted not only to be heard but felt. A lifelong student of sound and spirit, his journey spans classical roots, immersive spiritual traditions, and explorations in consciousness. Each composition becomes a mirror, inviting listeners to reconnect with their deeper nature. Whether guiding others inward or composing a symphonic swell, Eric’s work is an offering — a bridge between the seen and unseen, the heard and the felt.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composer / Music Producer
November 30, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Produced the composition 'Take Flight' for orchestra/band, collaborating with an orchestrator, an orchestral programmer, and recording guitar, drums, and bass in the studio; released on streaming platforms.
Composer / Producer
July 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Gold Orchestra Session post-production: worked with conductor and mixing engineer to produce composite tracks; guided mixing/mastering; edited footage from 5 cameras to produce music videos; released on streaming platforms.
Composer
May 31, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Gold Orchestra Session pre-production / session day: prepared for a 60-piece orchestra; collaborated with orchestrator, copyist, conductor, and orchestra manager; recorded 15 minutes in a 4-hour session.
Composer / Producer
September 30, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Rose Orchestra Session post-production: produced composite tracks with conductor and mixing engineer; provided guidance for final mix/Master; edited video footage from 5 cameras; released tracks.
Composer / Producer
July 31, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Rose Orchestra Session pre-production / session day: prepared for 60-piece orchestra; collaborated with orchestrator, copyist, conductor, and orchestra manager; recorded 21 minutes of music in a 6-hour session.
Composer / Producer
January 31, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Juniper Orchestra Session post-production: produced composite tracks; provided guidance for mixing/mastering; edited video footage from 5 cameras; released tracks.
Composer / Producer
November 30, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Juniper Orchestra Session pre-production / session day: prepared for 57-piece orchestra and 9-voice choir; collaborated with orchestrator, copyist, conductor, and orchestra manager; recorded 7 minutes in a 1.5 hour session.
Composer
June 1, 2021 - Present
Into The Woods graphic novel: composed music for a short graphic novel.
Composer
September 30, 2020 - October 1, 2025
The Magic of Valorio short film: composed music for a short film.
Composer
May 31, 2020 - October 1, 2025
On Finding Water short film: composed music for a short film.
Composer
April 30, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Bound Together documentary: scored music for the tea documentary; both sampled and live orchestra versions available.
Composer
February 29, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Greta Thunberg’s UN Speech: composed score for Greta Thunberg’s UN Speech; versions with sampled and live orchestra.
Composer
December 31, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Wise Silence short film: composed music for the short film.
Composer
November 30, 2019 - October 1, 2025
BBC Planet Earth rescore: composed music for a segment; versions with sampled and live orchestra.
Podcast Intro Music Composer
April 30, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Composed intro music for an entrepreneurship podcast; produced a standard version and a Christmasy version.
Composer/Producer
November 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Take Flight: produced a new composition for orchestra/band; worked with an orchestrator, orchestral programmer; recorded guitar, drums, and bass; released on streaming platforms.
Composer/Producer
July 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Gold Orchestra Session Post-Production: collaborated with conductor and mixing engineer; provided guidance to mixing/mastering; edited video footage from 5 cameras; released tracks on streaming platforms.
Composer/Producer
July 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Rose Orchestra Session Pre-Production/Session Day: prepared for a 60-piece orchestra to record 6 compositions; coordinated with orchestrator, copyist, conductor and orchestra manager; recorded 21 minutes of music in a 6-hour session.
Composer/Producer
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Rose Orchestra Session Post-Production: produced composite tracks with conductor and mixing engineer; edited video; released tracks on streaming platforms.
Composer/Producer
November 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Juniper Orchestra Session Pre-Production/Session Day: prepared for 2 compositions with a 57-piece orchestra and a 9-voice choir; recorded 7 minutes of music in a 1.5-hour session.
Composer/Producer
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025
Juniper Orchestra Session Post-Production: produced tracks for release on streaming platforms.
Composer
June 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Into the Woods graphic novel — composed music for a short graphic novel.
Composer
September 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
The Magic of Valorio short film — composed music for a short film.
Composer
May 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
On Finding Water short film — composed music for a short film.
Composer
April 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Bound Together documentary — composed music for a tea documentary; version with sampled orchestra and version with live orchestra.
Composer
February 1, 2020 - October 1, 2025
Greta Thunberg's UN Speech — composed score; versions with sampled and live orchestra.
Composer
December 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Wise Silence short film — composed music for a short film.
Composer
November 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
BBC Planet Earth Rescore — composed music for a segment; versions with sampled and live orchestra.
Composer
April 1, 2019 - October 1, 2025
Podcast Intro Music — composed intro music for an entrepreneurship podcast (standard and Christmas versions).

Education

BA Computer Science at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
BA at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Contest winner: 1st Time With An Orchestra Composer Contest
March 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
1st Time With An Orchestra Composer Contest – Winner (Live Orchestra Recording)
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services

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