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Critical Moment
Kevin DePree brings a brand new collection of trailer music tracks to the table with his newest album, Critical Moment. This album features a wide selection of epic Neo-classical instrumental songs that serve as the perfect soundtrack to life's most intense moments. The Title track features fast-paced violins and epic high-production beat drops which build suspense and help develop the perfect cinematic soundtrack to pair with any trailer.
Label: Position Music
Credits:
- Composer: Kevin DePree
- Live Violin, Viola, Improvisations: Lauren Elizabeth Baba
- Live Drums & Percussion: Kevin DePree
- Mixing: Satoshi Noguchi
- Mastering: Becker Mastering
My Sound
DePree is renowned for having an ear for creating cool percussive effects in his music. He achieves this by constantly pushing the boundaries of sound, experimenting with unusual items to bring originality to every score. It is his unique ability to turn these unconventional concepts into delicate percussion rhythms, combined with his trademark heartbeat of driving drums, that gives his music a truly timeless, yet contemporary dimension. Many of these unique sounds are recorded and prepared for audio samplers where DePree can recall his custom sounds at any time.
With every project DePree is involved with, he builds custom sounds from scratch and now has an entirely custom percussion ensemble, found sounds, and sound FX collection to build from anytime he starts a new project or is hired for a production.
Testimonials
"Kevin has written a number of albums for me at Position Music. He takes direction well, is a hard worker, and always pushes himself to deliver high quality music. I look forward to continuing our work together and expanding his catalog within Position Music."
Partner, A&R, Gaming
Position Music
"Kevin has been playing drums/percussion and drum programming on my television & film soundtracks and albums for about 8 years. He has an incredible ear and a passion for music and always brings an exciting and original approach to both the recording side and the musical interpretation. He works quickly and provides wonderful recorded and produced stems in whatever format I require."
Emmy winning BAFTA nominated film and television composer
"Kevin was an amazingly knowledgeable producer with an outstanding knack for improv and adaptability. We worked together to create the custom theme song for the Ambie nominated podcast “Who Killed Daphne” for Wondery. His speciality in percussive instrumentalism was paramount in helping shape the success of the song. I loved every minute of our collaboration on this project and look forward to our next!"
CEO/Music Supervisor
Frisson Sync
Biography
Based in Los Angeles, but originally from Holland, Michigan, Composer Kevin DePree (33) began his career in the music industry as a drummer, playing professionally by his teenage years.
DePree is renowned for having an ear for creating cool percussion effects in his music. He achieves this by constantly pushing the boundaries of sound, experimenting with unusual items to bring originality to every score. It is his unique ability to turn these unconventional concepts into delicate percussion rhythms, combined with his trademark heartbeat of driving drums, that gives his music a truly timeless, yet contemporary dimension.
A talented multi-instrument performer in his own right, DePree spent years honing his talent as a musician playing bass, keyboards, synths and guitars as well as his beloved drums while perfecting his craft as a composer.
In recent years DePree has worked with Emmy winning composer Sheridan Tongue as a session drummer, bass player, programmer and sound engineer with credits on Tongue’s soundtracks for Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty (BBC America, AMC+), Spotlight on The Troubles (BBC UK), Narco Wars (National Geographic) and Mavericks (PBS Montana).
Critical Moment is the title of DePree’s first solo trailer album with Position Music. Once again, percussion-oriented rhythms heavily influence this collection and he performs many of the key instruments himself, having acquired an eclectic and impressive collection of custom drums and unique percussion instruments during his career.
His time spent working in production music was where he learned to develop his own musical style. He is a master at knowing just the right balance of technology to use in every track, whilst carving out space for human performance and collaborating with other artists to elevate his music to the next level with stunning effect.
