Saturday, April 25, 2009 From 6 PM - 11 PM
:: JONN SERRIE ::
“I envision a certain depth, an experience of sound that gives space for the listener to repose. My goal is to combine the elements of space and romance, creating a delicate backdrop to the soul.”
It is this philosophy that has propelled composer/producer Jonn Serrie to the forefront of the contemporary instrumental and space music field.
Serrie’s imaginative playing and visionary compositional skills have revolutionized today’s contemporary electronic music. He creates a unique approach by combining the timelessness of space with the exhilaration of love, all within the sanctuary of Planet Earth.
Jonn’s premier release, And the Stars Go With You , is a journey into the depths of deep space. Over the years, it has become a classic space music recording, selling over one hundred fifty thousand copies. Serrie was selected by the planetarium industry to compose the music for NASA's Teacher in Space program of the mid-80’s. Jonn created the album to honor the courageous individuals who perished on the program’s inaugural mission. His music was specifically featured for the premier show at the opening ceremony for the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord, New Hampshire.
Serrie’s list of achievements and contributions is both diverse and esteemed. He was commissioned to compose the music for the world’s first interactive domed theatre production with George Lucas and the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. His music has been heard in literally hundreds of theatres worldwide including London, Munich, Sweden, Japan, China, Canada, South America and Australia. He recently completed a project with IMAX Corporation and the Space Telescope Science Institute on a feature film about the discovery of Deep Field galaxies beyond the known universe. The film won first place in the Large Format Film Festival in Los Angeles this year. Jonn’s music is also featured in the new planetarium theatre on the Queen Mary 2 , the world’s largest and most advanced luxury cruise ship in the world.
