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.

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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.

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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.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lecturer in Music at JMC Academy, Sydney
January 1, 2006 - Present
Lecturer in Music at JMC Academy, teaching and developing music curricula.
Choreography Music Director / Composer
January 1, 1993 - Present
Composed music for The Healing (1993) in collaboration with choreographer Ellen Bromberg.
Producer / Music for Audio-Visual Work at Excel Sports
January 1, 1993 - Present
Produced Water Workout (1993) with Karen Andes; created music for a sports-related produced project.
Music Director at Berkeley Shakespeare Festival
January 1, 1988 - Present
Served as Music Director for productions at the festival.
Dolls – Soundtrack Composer at Dolls (Feature Film)
January 1, 1987 - Present
Composed soundtrack for the feature film Dolls (1987).
Music Director at Deer Rose
January 1, 1986 - Present
Served as Music Director for productions titled Deer Rose.
Film Composer at Stuart Gordon/Empire Pictures
September 14, 1985 - December 1, 1985
Score Feature film: 'Dolls'
Owner/Engineer/Producer at Victor Spiegel Music
January 1, 1982 - Present
Owner, engineer and producer providing music production, recording, and audio services.
The Magic Door (Opera) – Composer/Performer at University of California, Santa Cruz
January 1, 1978 - Present
Produced and performed The Magic Door opera (1978).

Education

BA in Music at University of California
November 14, 1977 - November 14, 1979
Masters Degree in Music Composition at Mills College
June 22, 1988
Studied with Lou Harrison, Terry Riley
Bachelor of Arts in Performance Integration of World Myths and Music at University of California
January 11, 2030 - June 28, 2026
Master of Arts in Music Composition at Mills College
January 11, 2030 - June 28, 2026
Attended California Institute of the Arts at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - June 28, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (BA) at University of California (Santa Cruz)
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1977
Master of Arts (MA) at Mills College
January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1981

Qualifications

Master of Arts in Music Composition
January 11, 2030 - June 28, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Performance Integration of World Myths and Music
January 11, 2030 - June 28, 2026
Instructor Credential in Music (California Community College)
January 11, 2030 - June 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Other, Software & Internet, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    The Magic Horse
    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.
    Hero Mix6 2
    Full orchestra with el. Guitar and drumkit. For the SuperHal stageplay by John Galea. audio Soundtrack
    GET OUT OF MY LIFE!
    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
    Magic Horse with narration
    Assembled rough audio draft of narration plus music, songs and sound effects. audio story music song album