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I’m Dan Mackenzie, an Emmy-nominated songwriter and award-winning lyricist whose work spans TV, film, and music collaborations. I’ve written and produced songs for many productions, including Emmy-nominated theme work for Discovery Channel’s Monster House and original music for the program, where I also wrote, performed, and produced the theme song. My catalog includes placements across well-known TV and film titles such as Karate Kid 3, Everwood, Jerseylicious, and A Golden Christmas, along with contributions to major musical film projects like Basmati Blues and Dear Dumb Diary.…I’m Dan Mackenzie, an Emmy-nominated songwriter and award-winning lyricist whose work spans TV, film, and music collaborations. I’ve written and produced songs for many productions, including Emmy-nominated theme work for Discovery Channel’s Monster House and original music for the program, where I also wrote, performed, and produced the theme song. My catalog includes placements across well-known TV and film titles such as Karate Kid 3, Everwood, Jerseylicious, and A Golden Christmas, along with contributions to major musical film projects like Basmati Blues and Dear Dumb Diary.

Dan Mackenzie

Songwriter, Composer, Music Producer, +7

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I’m Dan Mackenzie, an Emmy-nominated songwriter and award-winning lyricist whose work spans TV, film, and music collaborations. I’ve written and produced songs for many productions, including Emmy-nominated theme work for Discovery Channel’s Monster House and original music for the program, where I also wrote, performed, and produced the theme song. My catalog includes placements across well-known TV and film titles such as Karate Kid 3, Everwood, Jerseylicious, and A Golden Christmas, along with contributions to major musical film projects like Basmati Blues and Dear Dumb Diary.…I’m Dan Mackenzie, an Emmy-nominated songwriter and award-winning lyricist whose work spans TV, film, and music collaborations. I’ve written and produced songs for many productions, including Emmy-nominated theme work for Discovery Channel’s Monster House and original music for the program, where I also wrote, performed, and produced the theme song. My catalog includes placements across well-known TV and film titles such as Karate Kid 3, Everwood, Jerseylicious, and A Golden Christmas, along with contributions to major musical film projects like Basmati Blues and Dear Dumb Diary.

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I’m Dan Mackenzie, an Emmy-nominated songwriter and award-winning lyricist whose work spans TV, film, and music collaborations. I’ve written and produced songs for many productions, including Emmy-nominated theme work for Discovery Channel’s Monster House and original music for the program, where I also wrote, performed, and produced the theme song. My catalog includes placements across well-known TV and film titles such as Karate Kid 3, Everwood, Jerseylicious, and A Golden Christmas, along with contributions to major musical film projects like Basmati Blues and Dear Dumb Diary.

Skills

Soundtrack

Music Theory

Experience Level

Soundtrack

Expert

Music Theory

Expert

Work Experience

Songwriter / Producer (Collaborations)

January 1, 2007 - Present

Co-wrote and/or produced multiple songs with high-profile artists and projects, including a multi-song collaboration with Joss Stone (including Christmas single All I Want For Christmas and additional co-writing credits). Also co-wrote and co-produced work for artists including Martin Sexton, and wrote/produced tracks such as Quicksand for Margo Bingham and music for indie releases and EPs.

Songwriter / Producer (Film & TV Music)

January 1, 2003 - Present

Wrote, performed, and produced original music for TV and film projects, including Emmy-nominated theme work for Discovery Channel’s Monster House (composed all original music and created the theme song). Also wrote and produced tracks for musical and narrative films such as Basmati Blues and Dear Dumb Diary, including co-writing and producing multiple original songs featured in the projects.

Recording Artist (Solo Albums)

January 1, 2000 - Present

Released multiple solo albums and projects since 2000, including children’s music and feature releases. His children’s album Dan Dan Doodlebug won the 2009 Just Plain Folks Award for Best New Children’s Album, and releases include Good Things (with charting success) and A Complete Unknown.

Composer / Producer (Scores for Independent & Documentary Films)

January 1, 2000 - Present

Composed and produced scores for independent and documentary films, contributing original music to projects including The Last Wild River Ride, Twin Stories, The Secret Lives of Contortionists, Las Vegas Weddings, Jesse James Motorcycle Mania 3, New York Inside Out, and Joe Pantoliano’s No Kidding? Me Too!.