chrisjamesaudio.com / outofthedarkdark.com :: Freelance composer and sound designer for advertising, television, film, web, and interactive media. Half of the band/production duo darkDARK.As a freelance composer, I have composed original music and sound design for hundreds of nationally airing campaigns, with clients including Google, Toyota, Nike, Levi’s, Volvo, HP, Wendy's, Ford, HBO, Hyundai, Chase, Cadillac, McDonald's, and Audi among others - including "Big Game" spots for Planters and Samsung. My original music has also been featured on a number of trailers, network and cable television shows, and interactive and web projects. I am ALWAYS open to anything new and exciting to work on! BACKGROUND: BS in Radio/TV/Film Production from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003. After a few years of recording bands and interning, I moved to work in NYC for Human Music and Sound Design for 3 years producing and composing music and sound design, as well as freelance composing from my home studio. In 2009, I moved back to Austin, continuing to freelance and enjoying the robust and diverse group of musical talent the city provided. In January of 2011, I started full time for SOUTH MSD as a Senior Composer and Sound Designer. After 18 months as a staff composer, I made the move back to freelancing in my hometown of Austin.Specialties: Music and Sound Design composition