J.J. Pfeifer Artist/Composer Santa Barbara, CA
His score from Paramount Pictures “The In Between” is available now.
J.J. Pfeifer is an 8X Emmy winner and co-founder of underground bands E.S. Posthumus and Les Friction
He has opened Super Bowls with Jay Z , Brian May and Jennifer Hudson. He has composed themes for the NFL on CBS, The Masters, Thursday Night Football, MLB Tonight, the U.S. Open and the PGA Tour.
LIFE IS COLORFUL AND FULL OF OPPORTUNITIES
Raised by hippie parents, J.J. spent most of high school on a commune in Iowa. It was there during the lonely, harsh, and cold winters that he honed his composition skills in an empty sanctuary on an old grand piano. With interest in archaeology as a profession, he was befriended by a Japanese record producer at UCLA who convinced him that his calling was composing and, as such, offered him full time work. J.J. has continued to meet inspiring people along the way including his most recent introduction to an Israeli-American film director who offered him his first feature film score opportunity.
“Where words leave off, music begins.”
-Heinrich Heine-
Discography
Selected Songs
The In Between
“Every love story is a ghost story” David Foster Wallace. From Paramount Pictures and Director, Arie Posin.
NFL on CBS
The iconic sports theme ubiquitous the world over.
We Will Rock You VonLichten
Super Bowl XLVII Open featuring Brian May, Queen and J.J.
No Time To Die
J.J. has scored every Bond theatrical campaign since Casino Royale. This is a track from the latest Bond release.
Run This Town
Super Bowl XLIV Open featuring Jay Z and J.J.
PGA Tour
This theme is heard all weekend long on CBS during the PGA Tour.
Unearthed
The first of an album Trilogy which combines orchestra with world music and electronics. Inspired by the history of dead cities.
Cartographer
A double album featuring the Seattle Choir fused with hybrid orchestra and an invented language.
Makara
Third album in the trilogy and most hard hitting with elements of classic rock, world percussion and fortissimo orchestration.
Les Friction
“Nobody, but nobody out there is doing stuff like Les Friction.. nobody dares” -Brian May
Relikt
A sonic journey into the past of lost treasures and forgotten wars.
mDust
What does a symphony sound like in a black hole?
Thursday Night Football
A theme for the ages. Recorded in the town square of Dubrovnik with the Zagreb Philharmonic on a hot summer evening in August.
Thrill Of Victory
The well established Master’s theme known by any fan of the game.
MLB Tonight Theme
Maybe not as recognizable as “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” but definitely on its way.
Videography
Selected Videos
Jay Z and J.J. (piano) perform on this Super Bowl mash-up of “Run This Town” and The NFL on CBS theme.
John Malkovich narrates while J.J. conducts the orchestra for this multiple Clio & Emmy award winning Championship Open.
J.J. arranged, performed and produced this Emmy winning Super Bowl version of “Stand By Me” with Jennifer Hudson.
Queen + J.J. open the Super Bowl with this iconic re-imagination of “We Will Rock You”.
J.J. Has scored every Army Navy Open since 2011. This won multiple Emmy awards including “Outstanding Music”.
J.J. collaborated with Common on this NCAA Final Four open. Music and word came together & created the perfect environment for what became an unforgettable showdown.
Contact
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Suzie Weston
suzq.weston@gmail.com