Bio: Larry Douziech is a Los Angeles-based modern orchestral composer whose work has appeared in feature films, animation, national commercials, various record albums, and podcasts.
He studied Jazz and was formally trained in film scoring, composition, and conducting at The Dick Grove School of Music, and had numerous scores performed by local jazz ensembles all over the city.
As a composer, Larry is dedicated to true collaboration and supporting the emotional experience of the audience by interpreting the essence of a scene into a unique sonic landscape, from classical compositions to epic 100-piece or single-instrument orchestral arrangements.
Larry’s music would be best described as very emotional and complex, going from a simple melody to two or three counter melodies, blended all together to form a unique tapestry of musicality. Larry’s style is characterized by his ability to create tension and suspense through his music.
He often uses instruments like the hurdy-gurdy, the waterphone, the duduk , and even the countra- bass flute to create unique and haunting sounds. He often begins experimenting with different instruments and sounds until he finds the perfect combination to create the desired emotional response for the project. Larry also enjoys blending electronic music with orchestral in order to achieve that special sound for the main title or for that chase scene.
He was formally trained in film scoring, composition, and conducting at The Dick Grove School of Music, where he also studied jazz and had numerous scores performed by local jazz ensembles all over the city.
As a composer, Larry is dedicated to true collaboration and supporting the emotional experience of the audience by interpreting the essence of a scene into a unique sonic landscape, from classical compositions to epic 100-piece or single-instrument orchestral arrangements.
He is currently collaborating with bassoonist Catherine Marchese on 100-piece orchestra compositions for her upcoming album, as well as an upcoming feature film written by Barry Bleach (Love Boat, Laverne & Shirley).
Skills & Tools
Finale & Dorico, for writing scores, parts, publication
Pro Tools, Vienna Pro, Spitfire for recording mockups
Experience writing & conducting for live orchestral performances and recording
Notation for all musical instrumentation
Guitar (electric, acoustic), piano, synth
Influenced by:
1) Thomas Newman - Shawshank Redemption, Road to Perdition
2) Alexandre Desplat - The Boys in the Boat, Harry Potter
3) Marco Beltrami - The Snowman
4) Howard Shore - The Lord of the Rings
5) John Williams - Schindler’s List, Star Wars, Harry Potter
6) Johann Johannsson - Arrival
7) Ennio Morricone - The Untouchables
8) Hans Zimmer - The Gladiator, Dune