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"Besides being a great musician skilled in many genres of
music, he is a great collaborator and friend, someone who truly cares
about the film being the best possible movie, and pushes himself to
create the perfect score. There is no doubt in my mind that his scores
will bring my films to life, and make the result a hundred times better
than I can imagine. That is George’s gift, his uncanny ability to
provide audiences with that final element that makes them laugh, smile,
feel frightened, or cry."
- Benjamin Williams, Director
(J-OK'EL, Loch Ness Monster)
"Among the many composers’ demos I listened to, George’s was
by far the most musically adept, emotional and sophisticated. His music
has the ability to tell a story in of itself, a quality that filmmakers
highly treasure, and is rare. As soon as I met George in person, the
deal was sealed. Not only was George absolutely charming and easygoing,
he has intelligence and warmth that surrounds his undeniable ambition
and drive. When we discussed the philosophy and approach we take
towards artistic storytelling – that conveying a depth and range of
feeling was paramount – it was clear we were destined to work together."
- NaRhee Ahn, Director (Purity)
"George is a pro. His creativity and mastery of composition
is matched only by his punctuality and attention to detail. George's
eclectic, adaptive, and often hypnotizing compositions never fail to
tantalize audiences and enhance our cinematic vision. It is always a
pleasure working with him and I am thrilled every time I receive the
finished product!"
- Jeremy Pollack, Director
(Chandler Hall, Perfect Sec-Illusion), Producer (The Dry Route)
"It's easy to tell from just a few measures of George's music
that he has a talent and flair for composition. He has a knack for
using his music to bring out the hidden greatness of a scene. But what
you can't tell from his music -- and I only hope you'll get to
experience this yourself -- is that George Show is both impeccably
professional and an amazing collaborator."
- Keith Calder, Co-Director
(Under Pressure)
"Working with George was fantastic, like butter even, meaning
everything went amazingly smooth. George was able to interpret our
intentions and desires as directors and wrote a beautifully intuitive
score that gave the film more weight than we could have ever hoped for.
Most amazing, was that he delivered the score in a timely manner,
something that is rare in this business and should be cherished."
- Dan Balgoyen, Co-Director
(Under Pressure)
"The range and variety of Shaw's music is extraordinary.
George's styles showcases the thoughtfulness and craftsmanship of a
composer with a keen understanding of the dynamics of musical
storytelling."
- Matt Eskandari, Director
(The Taking)
"George is a gifted composer and a consummate professional.
His creative and musical instincts demonstrate a seldom-seen
understanding of the relationship between movie and score. I've worked
with him twice so far and intend to do so again!"
- Steven Kung, Director (Spew,
Only At the Orpheum)
"The score for our film, The Kidnapping of Ingrid Betancourt
(HBO/Cinemax 2003) is an amazing mix of passionate and haunting music
composed and conducted by George Shaw. Working with Shaw, we were
awestruck by his ability to absorb the feeling of a specific scene and
compose the perfect music to enhance what we were trying to convey.
George came through for us on what was a incredibly tight deadline and
wrote music that is timeless and beautifully appropriate for the
emotional rollercoaster that our film takes a viewer on. There is an
ambush scene in our film that is spectacularly composed with a biting
tension. And when our title character is kidnapped, the music Shaw
composed to accompany the scenes of her family's reaction is chilling
and devastating. We can't imagine working with another composer or
conductor after being spoiled by the intense professionalism and
creativity of George Shaw."
- Victoria Bruce & Karin
Hayes, Producers/Directors (Kidnapping of Ingrid Bettancourt)
"I’ve hired George Shaw for two very different projects, and
both times, he stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park.
For those directors or producers that have a hard time describing
exactly what kind of music they want from a composer will be amazed at
how George somehow just "gets it”. He’ll work with your director and
give you a professional score you can be proud of. Producers can rest
easy after hiring George, because he gets the job done in an efficient,
stress-free manner. I’ve got two fantastic scores to prove it."
- Dikran Ornekian, Producer
(Kukri, The Black Cat)
"Working with George was a pleasure and the highlight of the
filmmaking process. I've always been a close study of film scores and
the entire scoring community, so I had high expectations. George met
every one of them composing a brilliant set of musical pieces. He
clearly has an understanding and appreciation of the history and the
process of film scoring, but also has what few others possess-an
original voice. He's clearly respected by his peers and can put
together the elements needed to see a score through to its completion."
- Winston Pear, Director (The
Black Cat)
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