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Hi, I'm Topu Lyo, an award-winning composer and cellist with a passion for creating emotive and dynamic music that enhances storytelling. I've had the pleasure of composing music for documentaries like the Kanye West trilogy "jeen-yuhs" and commercials for big brands such as BMW and Monster Energy. When I'm not composing, I perform as part of the duo Live Footage, touring internationally, and I also run New York Ceremony Music, a successful wedding company that has arranged and recorded over 150 songs. Music is at the heart of everything I do, and I love sharing it with others in unique and meaningful ways.…Hi, I'm Topu Lyo, an award-winning composer and cellist with a passion for creating emotive and dynamic music that enhances storytelling. I've had the pleasure of composing music for documentaries like the Kanye West trilogy "jeen-yuhs" and commercials for big brands such as BMW and Monster Energy. When I'm not composing, I perform as part of the duo Live Footage, touring internationally, and I also run New York Ceremony Music, a successful wedding company that has arranged and recorded over 150 songs. Music is at the heart of everything I do, and I love sharing it with others in unique and meaningful ways.

Topu Lyo

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Hi, I'm Topu Lyo, an award-winning composer and cellist with a passion for creating emotive and dynamic music that enhances storytelling. I've had the pleasure of composing music for documentaries like the Kanye West trilogy "jeen-yuhs" and commercials for big brands such as BMW and Monster Energy. When I'm not composing, I perform as part of the duo Live Footage, touring internationally, and I also run New York Ceremony Music, a successful wedding company that has arranged and recorded over 150 songs. Music is at the heart of everything I do, and I love sharing it with others in unique and meaningful ways.…Hi, I'm Topu Lyo, an award-winning composer and cellist with a passion for creating emotive and dynamic music that enhances storytelling. I've had the pleasure of composing music for documentaries like the Kanye West trilogy "jeen-yuhs" and commercials for big brands such as BMW and Monster Energy. When I'm not composing, I perform as part of the duo Live Footage, touring internationally, and I also run New York Ceremony Music, a successful wedding company that has arranged and recorded over 150 songs. Music is at the heart of everything I do, and I love sharing it with others in unique and meaningful ways.

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Hi, I’m Topu Lyo, an award-winning composer and cellist with a passion for creating emotive and dynamic music that enhances storytelling. I’ve had the pleasure of composing music for documentaries like the Kanye West trilogy “jeen-yuhs” and commercials for big brands such as BMW and Monster Energy.

When I’m not composing, I perform as part of the duo Live Footage, touring internationally, and I also run New York Ceremony Music, a successful wedding company that has arranged and recorded over 150 songs. Music is at the heart of everything I do, and I love sharing it with others in unique and meaningful ways.

Skills

Composition

Instrumental

Music Theory

Experience Level

Composition

Expert

Instrumental

Expert

Music Theory

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Composer for Film and Television at Various networks and clients

January 11, 2030 - January 11, 2030

Scored music for documentaries including "jeen-yuhs" (Kanye trilogy) and "Life After Baywatch". Composed music for commercials for major brands including BMW, Volvo, and Monster Energy. Collaborated with major networks such as HBO, BET, Netflix, and Showtime to produce emotive and dynamic scores enhancing storytelling.

Cellist and Producer at Live Footage and New York Ceremony Music

January 1, 2006 - June 20, 2024

Performed as part of the duo Live Footage, touring extensively in Europe, Asia, and the US. Held a 10-year Sunday night residency at NYC's Apotheke. Founded New York Ceremony Music in 2006, a wedding music company that has arranged and recorded over 150 songs on Spotify, catering to over 50 weddings annually with multiple teams in NYC and Los Angeles.