Evan Wilson Music: Who?

Rising film composer Evan Wilson is lending his distinctive musical talents to an increasing number of today’s independent films. Concerned with the mediocrity in much of current film music, Evan is intent on writing high-quality music capable of elevating a movie to new heights. His focused approach to crafting new music has made him a sought-after composer by many talented directors.

Recently, the composer was praised for his score to the movie La Soga (2009 Toronto International Film Festival), winning an award for best music in a feature film at the 2010 Oaxaca International Film Festival. Other highlights include: Forged (2010 NYILFF and 2010 LALIFF), A Kiss of Chaos, a Latino thriller (2009 American Black Film Festival and 2009 NYILFF); Salvage, (2006 Sundance Film Festival) available internationally at all major retailers; Tryst, released by Maverick Entertainment; and Rise of the Dead, released by Lion’s Gate. Evan is always on the lookout for inspiring and stimulating projects regardless of genre, and looks forward to helping directors achieve their visions.

In addition to scoring for film, Evan is a prolific composer of concert, theatrical, and dance works. He has the unique ability to synthesize his many stylistic influences to create music that is highly original. He draws from a musical vocabulary that encompasses African, Asian, European, and American styles. His song “Autophagy” was an integral part of Joanie Schultz’s play of the same name, premiering as part of the Drama League’s 2007 DirectorFest. Last year, Evan’s piece, "If You Can't Get There From Here...Stand Still" was on tour with the Sasha Soreff Dance Company. As a performer and bandleader, Evan has played all around the Northeast with his group, The Infinity Quartet.

Evan graduated with a Bachelor’s of Music from the Oberlin Conservatory and went on to do additional course work at the Juilliard School. He is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP).