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IGori John,Known professionally as Hes17g(Dream) (born {{Birth date|2004|5|29|mf=Y}}) is a Nigerian singer,rapper and songwriter,a prominent voice in emerging Afrobeats. His music style is blend of Aftrah.[https://ffm.to/hes17g] |
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| alias = JOE |
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| image = Youssef Guezoum New Picture.png |
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| birth_name = Youssef Guezoum |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1975|7|31}} |
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| birth_place = [[Marrakesh]], [[Morocco]] |
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| genre = [[Film score]], [[Trailer music]] |
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| occupation = Film music composer, orchestrator, conductor |
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| instrument = Bass, guitar, piano |
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| associated_acts = {{flatlist| |
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* [[London Philharmonic Orchestra]] |
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* [[Hollywood Studio Symphony]] |
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* [[Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra]] |
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* [[Philharmonia Orchestra]] |
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* [[New York Philharmonic]] |
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* [[Metropole Orkest]] |
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| website = {{URL|www.youssefguezoum.com|Official Website}} |
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'''Youssef Guezoum''' (born {{Birth date|1975|7|31|mf=y}}) is a [[Los Angeles]]–based [[Moroccans|Moroccan]]-American-Belgian film music composer, orchestrator, and sound designer. |
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==Early life== |
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Guezoum was born in [[Marrakesh]], [[Morocco]] in 1975. After completing his high school, he moved to [[Canada]] where he studied [[sound engineering]] at [[Vancouver Film School]]. In 1996, he relocated to [[Brussels]] where he studied classical music for four years and received his [[academic degree]] from Académie de Musique, Bruxelles. He moved to Los Angeles in 2013.<ref>[https://www.reverbnation.com/artist_300574/bio Early life and profile of the artist] Retrieved on 28 June 2016.</ref> |
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==Career== |
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Guezoum started playing guitar at the early age of 10. He pursued his master's degree with the famous American composer, [[Hummie Mann]]. He is known for his music which draws from elements of [[Middle-Eastern music|middle eastern music]], [[gnawa music]] and [[folk music]].<ref>[http://www.ournia.co/en/artist/youssef-guezoum Association with Hummie Mann and type of music.] Retrieved on 28 June 2016.</ref> |
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His credits include scores for [[the Power Rangers]], [[Saban Entertainment]] (working with [[Noam Kaniel]]), and Frenchy Movie directed by [[Jean-Claude Van Damme]]. Many soundtracks from his music library were used in film, TV, games, and trailers by major studios in Hollywood. This list includes productions by [[Paramount Pictures]], [[Universal Music]], [https://www.lionsgate.com/ Lion’s Gate]as well as [[CSI:Miami]], [[Secret & Lies]], [[Hell's kitchen|Hell's Kitchen]], [[PGA Tour]], and Ultimate Justice. He is also a member of ''Oticons film composers agency''.<ref>[http://oticons.com/roster/composers Oticon Roster,A Multi-National Pool of Internationally Acclaimed Film Scoring Artists.] Retrieved on 28 June 2016.</ref> Born in [[Marrakech]], [[Morocco]], a colorful melting-pot city with many musical influences, including the folk music of the Atlas mountains, African music (like Gnawa's), as well as Andalusian (Moorish) music, this rich musical atmosphere gave birth to his love for music. When he was 10 years old he learned to play guitar and became the bassist of a rock fusion band named "The Marrakech". Along with music, he developed a passion for movies that began as a young boy when he went to the movies with his friends to watch action, suspense, war and adventure movies. He was completely blown away by the music that took him into a compelling imaginary world. Guezoum graduated from [http://www.academie-jette.be/ Academy of Music in Brussels], [[Belgium]] with a focus on piano. Subsequently, He flew to Canada and worked at Creative Future, the prestigious production company that created the sound design for [[Terminator 2: Judgment Day]] and [[Harry Potter]], among many others. When composing for films he tries to create music that faithfully captures the emotion that the filmmaker wants to express. Thanks to his diverse musical background and his deep knowledge of Western musical tradition, he is able to uniquely combine music genres for many platforms, including television, video games, cartoons, corporate videos, advertising and commercials. |
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In 2009, he collaborated with Noureddine Zerrad, a Belgian director and produced music for his [[short film]] ''Tension''.<ref>[http://www.clermont-filmfest.com/index.php?m=136&c=3&id_film=200013044&o= Collaboration with Zerrad for "Tension".] Retrieved on 28 June 2016.</ref> He also produced music for Van Damme and [[Claudia Bassols]] starrer movie ''Soldiers'' in 2010.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1286146/?ref_=nm_knf_i1 Composed film score for the movie Soldiers in 2010.] Retrieved on 28 June 2016.</ref> |
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In 2012, He collaborated with Guillaume Didier for another Arabic film ''War Game''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hafey |first=Lisa |date=2019-02-08 |title=The Most Successful Moroccan Film Composer In Hollywood: Youssef (Joe) Guezoum Is Leaving His Mark On The World |url=https://essentiallypop.com/epop/2019/02/the-most-successful-moroccan-film-composer-in-hollywood-youssef-joe-guezoum-is-leaving-his-mark-on-the-world/ |access-date=2023-06-02 |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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He composed music for ''Full Love'' directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme in 2014.<ref>[http://www.filmaffinity.com/en/film738003.html Association with van Damme for his movie] Retrieved on 28 June 2016.</ref> He has also produced music for [[Mark Dacascos]] starrer ''Ultimate Justice'' which is slated to release in 2016.<ref>[http://www.kinopoisk.ru/film/843410/cast/ Produced music for Ultimate Justice] Retrieved on 28 June 2016.</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
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*''[[Frenchy (film)|Frenchy]]'' (2021) |
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*''Mazagan La Legende Daicha'' (2020) |
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*''[[Power Rangers Hyperforce]]'' (2019) |
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*''[[Power Rangers Ninja Steel]]'' (2018) |
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*''Route 66'' (2018) |
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*''Ultimate Justice'' (2016) |
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*''Ankh'' (2015) |
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*''Full Love'' (2014) |
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*''War Game'' (2013) |
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*''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3148382/ Beb El Fella - Le Cinemonde]'' (2013) |
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*'' The Amityville Asylum'' (2013) |
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*''Where My Heart Is'' (2013) |
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*''[[Daylight (2013 film)|Daylight]]'' (2013) |
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*''Chaala'' (2012) |
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*''Motorhome'' (2012) |
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*''Casa Riders'' (2011) |
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*''My Basement'' (2010) |
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*''[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1660301/ Ahmed Gassiaux]'' (2010) |
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*''Soldiers'' (2010) |
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*''Tension'' (2009) |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* {{IMDb name|4225425}} |
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* [http://oticons.com/roster/composers Youssef Guezoum on Oticons Film Composers Agency] |
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Youssef Guezoum | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Youssef Guezoum |
| Also known as | JOE |
| Born | July 31, 1975 Marrakesh, Morocco |
| Genres | Film score, Trailer music |
| Occupation(s) | Film music composer, orchestrator, conductor |
| Instrument(s) | Bass, guitar, piano |
| Website | Official Website |
Youssef Guezoum (born July 31, 1975) is a Los Angeles–based Moroccan-American-Belgian film music composer, orchestrator, and sound designer.
Early life
Guezoum was born in Marrakesh, Morocco in 1975. After completing his high school, he moved to Canada where he studied sound engineering at Vancouver Film School. In 1996, he relocated to Brussels where he studied classical music for four years and received his academic degree from Académie de Musique, Bruxelles. He moved to Los Angeles in 2013.[1]
Career
Guezoum started playing guitar at the early age of 10. He pursued his master's degree with the famous American composer, Hummie Mann. He is known for his music which draws from elements of middle eastern music, gnawa music and folk music.[2]
His credits include scores for the Power Rangers, Saban Entertainment (working with Noam Kaniel), and Frenchy Movie directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme. Many soundtracks from his music library were used in film, TV, games, and trailers by major studios in Hollywood. This list includes productions by Paramount Pictures, Universal Music, Lion’s Gateas well as CSI:Miami, Secret & Lies, Hell's Kitchen, PGA Tour, and Ultimate Justice. He is also a member of Oticons film composers agency.[3] Born in Marrakech, Morocco, a colorful melting-pot city with many musical influences, including the folk music of the Atlas mountains, African music (like Gnawa's), as well as Andalusian (Moorish) music, this rich musical atmosphere gave birth to his love for music. When he was 10 years old he learned to play guitar and became the bassist of a rock fusion band named "The Marrakech". Along with music, he developed a passion for movies that began as a young boy when he went to the movies with his friends to watch action, suspense, war and adventure movies. He was completely blown away by the music that took him into a compelling imaginary world. Guezoum graduated from Academy of Music in Brussels, Belgium with a focus on piano. Subsequently, He flew to Canada and worked at Creative Future, the prestigious production company that created the sound design for Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Harry Potter, among many others. When composing for films he tries to create music that faithfully captures the emotion that the filmmaker wants to express. Thanks to his diverse musical background and his deep knowledge of Western musical tradition, he is able to uniquely combine music genres for many platforms, including television, video games, cartoons, corporate videos, advertising and commercials.
In 2009, he collaborated with Noureddine Zerrad, a Belgian director and produced music for his short film Tension.[4] He also produced music for Van Damme and Claudia Bassols starrer movie Soldiers in 2010.[5]
In 2012, He collaborated with Guillaume Didier for another Arabic film War Game.[6]
He composed music for Full Love directed by Jean-Claude Van Damme in 2014.[7] He has also produced music for Mark Dacascos starrer Ultimate Justice which is slated to release in 2016.[8]
Filmography
- Frenchy (2021)
- Mazagan La Legende Daicha (2020)
- Power Rangers Hyperforce (2019)
- Power Rangers Ninja Steel (2018)
- Route 66 (2018)
- Ultimate Justice (2016)
- Ankh (2015)
- Full Love (2014)
- War Game (2013)
- Beb El Fella - Le Cinemonde (2013)
- The Amityville Asylum (2013)
- Where My Heart Is (2013)
- Daylight (2013)
- Chaala (2012)
- Motorhome (2012)
- Casa Riders (2011)
- My Basement (2010)
- Ahmed Gassiaux (2010)
- Soldiers (2010)
- Tension (2009)
References
- ^ Early life and profile of the artist Retrieved on 28 June 2016.
- ^ Association with Hummie Mann and type of music. Retrieved on 28 June 2016.
- ^ Oticon Roster,A Multi-National Pool of Internationally Acclaimed Film Scoring Artists. Retrieved on 28 June 2016.
- ^ Collaboration with Zerrad for "Tension". Retrieved on 28 June 2016.
- ^ Composed film score for the movie Soldiers in 2010. Retrieved on 28 June 2016.
- ^ Hafey, Lisa (2019-02-08). "The Most Successful Moroccan Film Composer In Hollywood: Youssef (Joe) Guezoum Is Leaving His Mark On The World". Retrieved 2023-06-02.
- ^ Association with van Damme for his movie Retrieved on 28 June 2016.
- ^ Produced music for Ultimate Justice Retrieved on 28 June 2016.