I wanted to create an exotic, horrific vampire ball. We have here a waltz that seems to be too big, lascivious and bloody. Full orchestra and it has been an eventful night…
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- Audio Engineer
- Composer
Victor Spiegel
- Sydney, Australia
- 25 projects
Victor Spiegel creates a distinctive sound shaped by innovative harmonies and rhythms drawn from both familiar and exotic musical traditions, influenced by music from around the world including India, Japan, Indonesia,…
About
Victor Spiegel creates a distinctive sound shaped by innovative harmonies and rhythms drawn from both familiar and exotic musical traditions, influenced by music from around the world including India, Japan, Indonesia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. His work spans composing, performing, and directing, with a focus on blending global cultural elements into original musical experiences.
From early concert performances beginning at age six through extensive academic training and professional scoring across diverse media, Victor continues to write and direct film, radio, television, and musical projects while also composing relaxation and guided visualization audio. His output reflects a lifelong commitment to musical storytelling, cross-cultural texture, and expressive innovation.
- Joined August 2015
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Gaming
- Media & Entertainment
- Other
- Software & Internet
- Education
- Non-Profit Organization
- Professional Services
Projects · 25
Logline: A disillusioned tech heir discovers a flying wooden horse and is swept into the world of floating castles, rebel princesses, and ancient magic—where he must defy a tyrant king and discover love and his purpose. THE MAGIC HORSE An original animated feature film Music & Lyrics by Victor Spiegel Based on a tale from One Thousand and One Nights A high-concept fantasy adventure with heart, humor, and original music—where cutting-edge animation meets classic mythology. At the center of this story is Daniel Weller, heir to a tech empire he never asked for. He’s more interested in fantasy novels than corporate takeovers—until a mysterious woodcarver offers up an impossibly intricate wooden horse. It’s not a product. It’s not a prototype. It’s magic. With the press of a button, Daniel is launched—literally—into a world beyond the clouds, where enchanted castles float above the earth and tyrant kings rule with spells. There, he meets Princess Aurianna—fierce, clever, trapped in a gilded cage. She doesn’t need saving. She needs a partner. Together, they defy tradition, battle monsters (and monstrous men), and awaken powers in themselves they never imagined. Meanwhile, back home, Daniel’s father faces a warlord invasion. Magic meets machine as fantasy collides with science in a final act that delivers action, spectacle, and a crowd-pleasing finale—with a dragon-sized illusion and a sky-blimp ambush unlike anything you’ve seen on screen. THE MAGIC HORSE blends classic storytelling with modern themes—identity, rebellion, love, and legacy—set to a soaring original score and musical numbers with Broadway-caliber ambition. Think Aladdin meets How to Train Your Dragon, with the aesthetic scope of The Little Prince and the edge of Into the Spider-Verse. This is a four-quadrant animated film with franchise potential, strong visual merchandising hooks (the horse, the castle, the transformations), and a heartfelt coming-of-age story that anchors the magic. Smart, cinematic, and emotionally rich—The Magic Horse is ready to fly.
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- Creative Director
- Music Composer
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Full orchestra with el. Guitar and drumkit. For the SuperHal stageplay by John Galea. audio Soundtrack
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- Audio Engineer
- Composer
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An electro-contemplation of human life stuff. audio Soundtrack
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- Audio Engineer
- Composer
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You know when you've made a very big mistake and allowed a person into your life only to fine she/he is a basket case and should never be in a relationship? Yea! That's what I'm talking about. audio Pop
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- Audio Engineer
- Composer
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Assembled rough audio draft of narration plus music, songs and sound effects. audio story music song album
- Arranger
- Composer
- Lyricist
Work experience· 9 roles
Lecturer in Music · JMC Academy, SydneyJan 2006 – Present · 20 yrs 11 mos
Lecturer in Music at JMC Academy, teaching and developing music curricula.
Choreography Music Director / ComposerJan 1993 – Present · 33 yrs 11 mos
Composed music for The Healing (1993) in collaboration with choreographer Ellen Bromberg.
Producer / Music for Audio-Visual Work · Excel SportsJan 1993 – Present · 33 yrs 11 mos
Produced Water Workout (1993) with Karen Andes; created music for a sports-related produced project.
Music Director · Berkeley Shakespeare FestivalJan 1988 – Present · 38 yrs 11 mos
Dolls – Soundtrack Composer · Dolls (Feature Film)Jan 1987 – Present · 39 yrs 11 mos
Music Director · Deer RoseJan 1986 – Present · 40 yrs 11 mos
Film Composer · Stuart Gordon/Empire PicturesSep 1985 – Dec 1985 · 4 mos
Owner/Engineer/Producer · Victor Spiegel MusicJan 1982 – Present · 44 yrs 11 mos
Education· 7
BA in Music · University of California1977 – 1979
Masters Degree in Music Composition · Mills College1988
Studied with Lou Harrison, Terry Riley
Bachelor of Arts in Performance Integration of World Myths and Music · University of California2030 – 2026
Master of Arts in Music Composition · Mills College2030 – 2026
Certifications and awards
Master of Arts in Music Composition2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Performance Integration of World Myths and Music2030 – 2026
Instructor Credential in Music (California Community College)2030 – 2026
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