JoBLANKENBURG | Composer & Pianist

my music is featured in Universal Picture’s brand-new...

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:05:00 +1200

my music is featured in Universal Picture’s brand-new “THE WOLFMAN” Trailer. Starring Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Hugo Weaving & Emily Blunt: http://bit.ly/wFHhO
Some of my orchestral music is part of Immediate Music’s trailer music catalogue. Thanks to Yoav Goren!

Prisca Ouya is an incredibly gifted dancer, choreographer and...

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:39:00 +1200

Prisca Ouya is an incredibly gifted dancer, choreographer and director and I was lucky enough to write music for her breath-taking congolese opera. I am VERY pleased to announce that Prisca Ouya’s “LUZIMBU” was a huge success at New York’s La MaMa theatre in Manhattan.

WORLD OF WEARABLE ART SHOW EVENT I am currently writing...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:40:00 +1200

WORLD OF WEARABLE ART SHOW EVENT

I am currently writing orchestral music for New Zealand’s most spectacular show event. The classical piece I am constructing will feature a large string section with various woodwind instruments and large choir. Recording session will be conducted in Prague, Czech Republic in July 2009.

http://www.worldofwearableart.com

Isn’t this a wee bit too much?

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:34:40 +1200

Isn’t this a wee bit too much?

Here is my little tribute to the artist Michael J. The piece can...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:29:00 +1200

Here is my little tribute to the artist Michael J. The piece can be downloaded for free here:

http://twiturm.com/pnmd

"Music, in performance, is a type of sculpture. The air in the performance is sculpted into..."

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:47:00 +1200

“Music, in performance, is a type of sculpture. The air in the performance is sculpted into something. (F. ZAPPA)”

My latest Solo Piano piece called “Boccata” can be...

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:39:00 +1200

My latest Solo Piano piece called “Boccata” can be downloaded for free here:

http://www.joblankenburg.com/freedownload/index.php

You like sheetmusic? You can now play my pieces from the album...

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1200

You like sheetmusic? You can now play my pieces from the album “The Feather Dance” at home. Click the image above!

"All the good music has already been written by people with wigs and stuff” (FRANK ZAPPA)"

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1200

““All the good music has already been written by people with wigs and stuff” (FRANK ZAPPA)”

Jo Blankenburg 2010 - Concert Tour..

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +1200

Please post your tour stop requests - Can’t wait to come to a city near you!

View all Auckland events on Eventful

SQUALID SOUNDTRACK RELEASE The score music plus two additional...

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +1300

SQUALID SOUNDTRACK RELEASE

The score music plus two additional tracks inspired by Andreas Troeger’s film SQUALID was released on iTunes.

You can download the music here: http://bit.ly/htppx

TATAHI MUNA - SHORT FILM It’s been a truly unique...

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +1200

TATAHI MUNA - SHORT FILM

It’s been a truly unique experience. For the very first time I crafted my own little film. Operated the camera, edited the footage and did what I so love to do: writing music to visuals. Hope you enjoy!

http://www.tatahimuna.com

THE FEATHER DANCE ALBUM RELEASE My new solo piano album is...

Mon, 12 May 2008 23:59:00 +1200

THE FEATHER DANCE ALBUM RELEASE

My new solo piano album is out now: The Feather Dance. Please visit the album website and listen to the preview clips of the eleven tracks. The “The Secret“‘s video clip and latest visualization tool “Planet Earth Forever” features my music. Please see the links below. A solo piano version of “Planet Earth Forever” is also included in the album. Please enjoy the video and the music and feel free to post comments: jo@joblankenburg.com

http://www.thefeatherdance.com

Click here to watch on THE SECRET website:

http://thesecret.tv/planet-earth/

You can purchase the CD here: http://bit.ly/aAtVc
You can download the music here: http://bit.ly/htppx

WOMEN IN WARZONESI am very happy to be able to write music for...

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 +1200

WOMEN IN WARZONES
I am very happy to be able to write music for an upcoming filmproject called “Kesi - Born Of War” directed by Scott Blanding, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Scott and his sister Melanie have been travelling the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa last year. Melanie was working on a photostory on rape victims and Scott was filming in and around Panzi Hospital for his documentary “Women In Warzones”. Scott is currently shooting his new film “Kesi - Born Of War” in Philadelphia that tells the story of Kesi and Shani, mother and daughter, two congolese refugees. They struggle with a painful secret that not only threatens their relationship, but their identity as well. The story is based on the conflict in Congo where tens of thousands of women and girls have become victims of sexual violence. Please visit the link below for further information. I am currently composing various inspirational pieces for the director.

Please visit the Official Website here:
Women In Warzones

MUSIC FOR PLANET EARTH FOREVER - THE SECRET It has been an extraordinary experience to be...

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +1200

MUSIC FOR PLANET EARTH FOREVER - THE SECRET

It has been an extraordinary experience to be working with the “The Secret” team on their latest video and visualization tool called “Planet Earth Forever”. The creative process and the custom scoring of the three minute video clip unfolded just magically for me. The beautiful “The Secret” team and the stunning visuals of the clip triggered my inspiration and I came up with a piano piece and an accompanying string arrangement. The goal was to convey the fragility, sensitivity and grace of our mother earth, to raise awareness, and to hopefully touch everyone who watches the clip from deep within. A solo piano version of the clip’s music is featured on my new album called “The Feather Dance”:

http://www.thefeatherdance.com

Click here to watch on THE SECRET website:

http://thesecret.tv/planet-earth/

You can purchase the CD here: http://bit.ly/aAtVc
You can download the music here: http://bit.ly/htppx

Music 4 Advertising - Production Music Platform

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +1300

Music 4 Advertising - Production Music Platform:

Just launched my production music platform. Please check it out and feel free to post comments. I could not be happier with the site. It came along nicely. Davide Bianca of Saizen Media Studios is responsible for the stunning design, flash programming etc. This website is a new platform for my advertising music. It is an online source for industry professionals e. g. trailer houses, film studios to license my music for advertising campaigns. The featured tracks on this site are excerpts of my advertising music portfolio which I put together exclusively for this new website.

SWAN LAKE: MOVING IMAGE AND MUSIC AWARD

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1300

SWAN LAKE: MOVING IMAGE AND MUSIC AWARD:

16 music videos have been pre-selected for the final round of this year’s SL:MIMA (Swan Lake: Moving Image & Music Award). My orchestral track “Guardian Angel” was selected by Juho Kepanen for his winning video “Vahveraasio - Fungozation“ in the category “Animation”. Juho is studying Cinematography in Finland and has always been passionate towards clay-animation. The award is originated by Professor Robert J. Wierzbicki who is also one of the founders of the New Age Piano Network. A new platform promoting modern piano artists and new age piano music. I would like to thank Professor Robert J. Wierzbicki for his support and the wonderful opportunity he is opening up for creative individuals through his innovative ventures.

The “Squalid” Trailer is out now! I have been...

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +1300

The “Squalid” Trailer is out now! I have been working on the trailer music for Andreas Troeger’s (Berlin, Germany based director) upcoming movie “Squalid”. The music that accompanies Andreas’ visuals is based on two layouts I developed over the last couple of weeks. It is great fun to work with him. There is always enough creative freedom to experiment with a new approach in regards of filmscoring. “Squalid” will get a score that will feature distorted electric guitars and basses, an acoustic drum kit and a live solo cello. Mike Harding, a very good friend and gifted guitar player from Auckland, New Zealand contributed some crazy guitar effects. Also many thanks to my friend and colleague Jonathan Campbell from “The Likely Story” who was mixing the music and did the sound design for the trailer. Please stay tuned for more news about the films release!

Squalid Website

TASTE OF AFRICA “Taste of Africa” just left my...

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +1200

TASTE OF AFRICA

“Taste of Africa” just left my recording studio in the Waitakere Ranges. I am very happy that Jabu Mlangeni and the group around her contributed to a track for a unique future film project I yet will announce. We have been rehearsing a couple of times until we finally recorded the group chant and a few adlib takes on the backing track I put together. Lush orchestral elements, african percussion and the beautiful voices of “Taste of Africa” will make a very emotional listening experience. Thank you from my heart for a memorable time: Magasela Emmanuel Mlangeni, Jabu Mlangeni, Sesi Francis, Emmanuel Baloyi, France, Tshifhiwa, Thande Mlangeni, Lungile Mlangeni, Promise, Sissy Mlangeni.

VANUATU I just returned from Efate, Vanuatu which is a group of...

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1200

VANUATU

I just returned from Efate, Vanuatu which is a group of beautiful islands in the South Pacific that are almost untouched compared to other archipelagos around the globe. It’s native inhabitants the “Ni-Vans” are of an overwhelmingly friendly nature. We were told that this has to do with the chiefs that rule in every village of Melanesia who teach their fellow villagers: “You will have no honor in your life if you do not respect people from other places!”. Johnson Sausiara was making it possible to do a field recording with him and other members of his tribal community in the Iarofa Cultural Village. The tribal chants and dances we taped are in “Futuna” their native language. The “Niafiafi” is a fishermen dance and “Bilbil” is another riveting dance they exclusively performed for us. Many thanks to Johnson Sausiara, Ronnie Naute, Yoli Seiake, Kopland Ropi, Tapapapi Nishina and Donald Seiroa. You were amazing! The captured audio material will be used for one of my upcoming projects.