Paul Nabil Matthis is a composer-performer and social media creator working across dance, theater, film, and experimental music, often blending acoustic instruments with electroacoustic and real-time systems. His work is informed by cultural history and curiosity regarding sound and science, including a brief foray as a cyberpunk/synthwave persona called Neon Exdeath. He also writes and publishes fiction with an Arab-futurist lens, creates digital media and promotional content, and has produced, recorded, and engineered projects from web series to long-form musical suites. Find him at paulmatthis.com for portfolio examples.…

Paul Nabil Matthis

Paul Nabil Matthis is a composer-performer and social media creator working across dance, theater, film, and experimental music, often blending acoustic instruments with electroacoustic and real-time systems. His work is informed by cultural history and curiosity regarding sound and science, including a brief foray as a cyberpunk/synthwave persona called Neon Exdeath. He also writes and publishes fiction with an Arab-futurist lens, creates digital media and promotional content, and has produced, recorded, and engineered projects from web series to long-form musical suites. Find him at paulmatthis.com for portfolio examples.…

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Paul Nabil Matthis is a composer-performer and social media creator working across dance, theater, film, and experimental music, often blending acoustic instruments with electroacoustic and real-time systems. His work is informed by cultural history and curiosity regarding sound and science, including a brief foray as a cyberpunk/synthwave persona called Neon Exdeath. He also writes and publishes fiction with an Arab-futurist lens, creates digital media and promotional content, and has produced, recorded, and engineered projects from web series to long-form musical suites. Find him at paulmatthis.com for portfolio examples.

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Skills

Experience Level

Ableton Live
Expert
Music Theory
Expert
Jira
Expert
Audacity
Intermediate
Pro Tools
Intermediate
bash
Intermediate
JavaScript
Intermediate
WordPress
Intermediate
Java
Intermediate
SEO
Intermediate
Web Design
Intermediate
Selenium
Intermediate
PHP
Intermediate
WiX
Intermediate
Data Visualization
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner

Work Experience

Assistant Rehearsal Director (Brass Section Rehearsal Director) at Columbus Saints Performing Arts, Inc.
June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Rehearsal director for a 501c3 nonprofit drum corps; led brass section rehearsals during summer training.
Owner at Hodgepodge Records
January 1, 2014 - Present
Owned and ran a netlabel distributing recorded materials and creating/marketing promotional tools, including video and online social media content.
Assistant Event Director / Curator / Master of Ceremonies at Castaic Days Civic Association
May 1, 2013 - Present
Served as curator/assistant director and master of ceremonies for a fundraising outdoor festival event.
Producer (Large-scale performance) at ASTEROZOA (Roy O. Disney Concert Hall)
March 19, 2013 - Present
Produced a large-scale, multi-ensemble performance of an original long-form music suite.
Co-Producer (Workshop premiere) at Lunatic Sun (Rock Musical)
December 1, 2012 - Present
Co-produced a workshop premiere involving musician/actor rehearsals, and supported lighting, sound design, marketing/outreach, scheduling, and administrative tasks.
Graduate Recording Assistant at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Managed and coordinated the Dizzie Gillespie Recording Studio at CalArts, including maintenance, troubleshooting, scheduling, and administrative duties.
Assistant Sound Engineer at The Boat Studio
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Designed and implemented recording setups, scheduled clients, and handled administrative/session duties for high-profile bands and recording sessions.
Recording Intern at Barry Kirsch Recording
January 1, 2004 - Present
Assisted recording sessions and produced beats; recorded singing and voiceovers.
Motion Pictures Intern at Vallhalla Motion Pictures
January 1, 2003 - Present
Supported production with script coverage and administrative/runner duties.
Recording Intern at Chris Bell & Mike Recording
January 1, 2003 - Present
Assisted sessions; produced music; supported with runner and administrative tasks.

Education

M.F.A. Music Composition & Vocal Performance at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2013
B.A. Music Composition & Vocal Performance at Florida State University
January 1, 2000 - May 1, 2004

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services
    Lazybones (string quartet, chamber, odd meter)
    A short string quartet in 7|8 with a unique combination of a dreamy melody and rhythmic feel.…
    Ways of Forgetting (hand drum, voice, clarinet, post-minimalist dance score)
    Contemporary dance post-minimalist score in the style of Steve Reich written for hand drum, voice, and clarinet.…
    Station 19 (vintage synth, upbeat dance)
    An upbeat dance track on vintage 80s synths for the Neon Exdeath synthwave album.…