Hi there!
I’m Joe, an award-winning composer who specializes in creating custom music for stories.
Every story you tell is unique.
Custom music can take it that extra mile.
Driven by Story.
Picture this: You’ve completed assembling your next masterpiece for post-production. You want to wow your audience or video client with music that fits your story, but don’t have the time to search through library catalogs or read through long, jargon-ey licensing agreements.
Whether it’s for a gripping documentary, a heartfelt drama, an engaging brand testimonial, or anything in between— I work closely with creators to create bespoke music that authentically elevates the story, no extra hassle required on your end.
^ The most exciting challenge on Kicking The Hornet’s Nest (now on Prime Video) was creating a variety of different genre styles to fit all of the unique stories involved, while keeping the audience engaged during denser infographic sections. It features two hours of original music.
^ What I loved about working on Polka. (2019) was how important the music became to the director and production. I had originally written a short theme for it in pre-production, based off of the script. The director liked the way it fit the story so well, that it ended up inspiring how the climactic final scene was filmed.
Maximizing Value.
You already provide exceptional stories to your audiences. Custom music helps to maximize the impact that your stories have on viewers even further. It can make the experience more unique and memorable overall.
I’ve honed my craft from a wide-variety of experiences in music production for visual media. My ability to adapt to a project maximizes value for the viewer by providing soundscapes that feel organic to the story.
Time is too important.
Sifting through music catalogs can certainly be fruitful, but it takes time. And even after all that time is spent searching, you can still be left with music that sounds just ‘okay’ rather than something that sounds like it was truly made to fit your project’s unique nuances.
Working with a custom composer gets rid of the headache that is ‘D.I.Y. Music Supervision’. I have years of experience listening to filmmakers and translating their project’s story into music at a fast turnaround.
^ Here’s a project that needed custom music within a two-day window. The delivered score (from sketch to final master, including revisions) was completed within a single 8-hour work period.
You’re My VIP.
Aggregate composer websites and music agencies can be great, but the volume of requests that they handle can sometimes lead to slower response times. Why not skip the middleman?
Whether I’m working as your company’s remote ‘in-house’ composer, or on a one-time project, I’ll provide you with dependable, timely communication, competitive delivery timelines, and unmatched attention-to-detail (no middlemen required).
But don’t just take my word for it- see what my clients are saying.
^Click the image for a testimonial that I scored as a video production agency’s remote ‘in-house’ composer. When their client requested a last-minute re-cut, I worked in tandem with the editor to handle the music & audio editing, ultimately helping to deliver the project ahead of schedule.
My Process:
What My Clients Say
Professional.
"Joe Fournier is the best composer I've ever worked with. He can generate magic that suits the piece perfectly. He is a consummate professional, takes feedback well and can create content quickly. Music is such an integral part of the mood of the project and Joe knows how to create that mood effortlessly. I would (and do) recommend anyone to work with him for their projects."
— Christina Rheuby
CEO/Producer at TwentyTen Creative
Fast.
“As an enduring (over 30 years in business) video production company, we consider ourselves lucky to have found Joe to provide original music for our projects. He provides fast turn-around, and his music is spot on! Joe has become a valuable partner in our business.”
— Peter & Christine Poulos
Co-Founders at Diversified Video Services
Story-Driven.
“Joe's ability to tell a story is what really sets him apart as a composer. On our last project, we started working together early in preproduction. His initial musical sketches told the story so effectively that the director of photography and I used his music as a point of reference during our conversations to establish the look and feel of the film. Our collaboration with Joe resulted in an award-winning short film that performed quite well on the festival circuit.”
— Andy Brame
Award-Winning Director
Let me prove the value I can bring to your stories.
I’ll create a free custom demo for you, no obligation or strings attached.