Lara is a pianist, ukulele player, songwriter, soundscape creator and composer. She received her Masters in music composition from Northwestern University in 1998 and has written music for a wide variety of projects (for theater, chamber opera, podcasts, games, documentaries and feature films).
Confident composing in a wide variety of styles, Lara can create music for just about anything, creating an emotionally evocative soundtrack that elevates any type of project.
In recent years, she has specialized in sound healing, sound baths, mindfulness, meditation, etc., creating music that brings people into a state of calm bliss. That being said, she still deeply enjoys composing in a wide variety of styles!
She works quickly, produces high quality music and can provide stems upon request.
Her theatrical score Dr. Egg and the Man With No Ear (directed by Jess Wilson, produced by Redmoon Theater in Chicago) was nominated for a Jeff Award for Best Original Incidental Music in 2009.
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“Lara Golan’s original music is haunting, mesmerizing and lingers with you after you leave.” Venus Zarris, Chicago Stage Review
“The other major presence is Lara Golan’s most excellent soundscape, which adds mood, depth and emphasis to the visuals.” Jack Hafferkamp, Chicago Edge
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Tension Strings
Comedy B-Roll
Dramatic Closer
Triumphant Closer
Quirky Opening Titles
Most of this type of work has been live and not recorded but here is an example of very chill, meditative sound bath music.
The title says it all! :)
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