Kim Planert
Kim Planert is a German film and television composer based in Los Angeles. He has composed music for over 230 episodes of prime-time television shows and feature films. His collection of TV credits includes: eight seasons on the score for ABC's television show, Castle, Timeless (NBC), Missing (ABC), The Whispers (ABC series produced by Steven Spielberg), The McKenna Files (Mark Gordon, ABC Pilot), The Unit (CBS), Lie To Me (FOX), The Gates (ABC), The Chicago Code (FOX), Last Resort (ABC) and Rush (USA Network)
Kim Planert | |
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 Kim Planert | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Bad Harzburg, Germany |
| Occupation(s) | Composer |
| Website | kimplanert.com |
His film credits include I Into The Blue 2: The Reef. A Reason and Chasing Grace.
Biography
Before moving to Los Angeles Planert lived in the UK where he collaborated with several music producers and musicians including Craig Armstrong, Capercaillie, Secret Garden, John McLaughlin (FIVE), Dave James (Take That), Gordon Goudie (Simple Minds), Karen Matheson, Phil Cunningham, James Grant, Karen Casey, Michael McGoldrick, The Dhol Foundation, Phamie Gow, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the Scottish Ensemble.
Planert and Robert Duncan have collaborated since 2011 on numerous shows including ABC's series Castle, The Unit (CBS), Lie to Me (Fox), The Gates (ABC) as well as the movie Into The Blue 2: The Reef.
Kim Planert and Robert Duncan won "Best Score in a TV Show" at the Hollywood Music In Media Awards for Missing (ABC), in addition A Reason was nominated for "Best Score in an "Indie Feature". His score for Nest of Spiders won the award for "Best Use of Music in a Short Film" at the Park City Film Music Festival and he was awarded the Gold Medal for "Best Original Score" at the Global Music Awards for the feature film A Reason.
Planert completed the passion project Skid Row Marathon, a feature-length documentary following the story of a Los Angeles judge who starts a running club on Skid Row to give its members a second chance at life as they battle their addictions. Planert invited a former addict and homeless musician (one of the subjects of the documentary) to work on the score with him and also conduct at the final scoring session.
As a producer, he joined the teams on Skid Row Marathon,[1] A Reason[2] and Chasing Grace[3] in bringing the projects to life. He also has his own productions in development.
As a sound engineer and producer he worked in the UK for over a decade, recording and mixing more than 40 albums and also soundtracks for several films including American Cousins, The Bone Collector, One Last Chance and the TV show Crowdie + Cream - which won a BAFTA award for "Best Soundtrack" and "Best Theme".
Kim received his masters from the UNCSA School of the Arts and his Bachelor of Recording Arts from the Southern Cross University of Australia. He studied under veteran composers such as Emmy-award winner Hummie Mann, David McHugh (Mystic Pizza), Sir Prof. Clive Pascoe (student of Leonard Bernstein) and Jack Smalley (Charlie's Angels, The Last of the Mohicans).
In addition to his professional accolades, Planert made four tours at the age of 19 to the former Yugoslavia during the armed conflict, providing humanitarian aid. One of his first songs, recorded on a four track, was written for the people of Bihać, who at the time were surrounded by Serbian forces. The tape made it to the "Pocket of Bihać" and was played on radio to give hope that they were not forgotten.
Kim's great passion for skydiving and wingsuit flying is the inspiration for his forthcoming album Airis. With over 400 jumps to date, taking part in the US National Championships and flying above Black Rock City at Burning Man, Kim's adventures in the clouds bring an exciting edge and a deeper spirituality to his already dynamic work.
Planert has also taught at the School of Audio Engineering and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Discography
Television series
| Year | Title | Director | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Timeless | Sony Pictures | |
| 2010 - 2016 | Castle | ABC | |
| 2015 | Mad Dogs | Amazon Studios | |
| 2015 | The Whispers | ABC | |
| 2014 | Agatha | ABC | |
| 2014 | Rush[4] | Fox 21 | |
| 2012 | Missing[5] | ABC | |
| 2012 | Last Resort | Sony Pictures Television | |
| 2011 | Lie to Me | 20th Century Fox | |
| 2011 | The Chicago Code | 20th Century Fox | |
| 2010 | The Gates | Fox Television | |
| 2009 - 2010 | Lie to Me | Fox | |
| 2008 - 2009 | The Unit | CBS |
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Studio - Production company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Skidrow Marathon[1] | Mark Hayes | OWLS Media[6] |
| 2016 | Chasing Light[7] | Jessica Pilkes | Corviva Films |
| 2015 | Chasing Grace[3] | David Temple | Catalyst Pictures |
| 2014 | A Reason[2] | Dominique Schilling | Risberg Schilling Productions |
| 2012 | Girl vs Monster | Stuart Gillard | Disney Channel, Bad |
| 2009 | Into the Blue 2: The Reef | Stephen Herek | MGM, Mandaly Pictures |
| 2009 | The Last Passport | Kent Smith and David Temple | Lucky You Films |
| 2007 | Nest of Spiders[8] | Jessika Pilkes | Corviva Films |
Advertising, trailers and corporate video
| Year | Title | Company | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Snap Sound Sizzle Reel | Snap Sound | Trailer |
| 2012 | Agni's Philosophy Final Fantasy | Square Enix | Trailer |
| 2007 | Athletes In Action | The Film Factory | Documentary |
| 2007 | 2XSalt | The Film Factory | Documentary |
| 2007 | Wix Filters | Emulsion Arts | Corporate video |
| 2007 | North Carolina School Of The Arts | NCSA | Promotional video |
Awards
| Year | Soundtrack- Song - Album | Festival - Awards | Award wins and nominations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | A Reason | Global Music Awards | Winner - Best Original Score |
| 2013 | A Reason | Hollywood Music In Media Awards | Nominated - Best Score in Indie Feature |
| 2012 | Missing[5] | Hollywood Music In Media Awards | Winner - Best Score in a TV Show |
| 2008 | Nest of Spiders | Park City Film Music Festival | Winner - Best Use of Music in a Short Film |
| 2002 | Crowdie and Cream | BAFTA | Winner - Best Soundtrack |
Producer
| Year | Title | Director | Studio - Production company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Skidrow Marathon[9] | Mark Hayes | OWLS Media |
| 2015 | Chasing Grace[10] | David Temple | Catalyst Pictures |
| 2014 | A Reason[11] | Dominique Schilling | Risberg Schilling Productions |
Sound engineer
| Year | Title | Director - Artist | Studio - Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Szymanowski - Complete Piano Music | Sinea Lee | Devine Arts |
| 2006 | Tribute To Jinky | Laura McGhee | |
| 2006 | Moments In Time | Phamie Gow | Wildfire Records |
| 2006 | Downriver | Karen Matheson | Vertical Records |
| 2006 | Bookmarks | Roddy Hart | Vertical Records |
| 2006 | James Ross | James Ross | Greentrax |
| 2005 | Wired | Michael McGoldrick | Vertical Records |
| 2005 | Guitar Music From Scotland and Beyond | n/a | Greentrax |
| 2005 | Peter Seivewright | Divine Arts | |
| 2005 | Royal Scottish Academy Brass | ||
| 2005 | The Little Beauty | Ingrid Henderson | Our Laundry Productions |
| 2005 | Raining Up | Máiréad Nesbitt | Manhattan Records |
| 2004 | Holy Love | James Grant | Vertical Records |
| 2004 | Ballads At The Gates Of Dawn | Scottish International Piano Competition | CRC |
| 2004 | Gaels In War | n/a | Mac TV |
| 2004 | Drum Believable | Dhol Foundation | TDF |
| 2003 | Take Me Out Drinking Tonight | Annie Grace | Greentrax |
| 2003 | Choice Language | Capercaillie | Vertical Records |
| 2003 | Distant Shore | Karen Casey | Vertical Records |
| 2003 | Summer At My Feet | North Creeg | Greentrax Records |
| 2003 | What Road | Session A9 | Raj Records |
| 2003 | Columba Sessions | n/a | Pelicula Films |
| 2003 | The Bards | n/a | Mac TV |
| 2002 | Time to Fall | Karen Matheson | Vertigo Records |
| 2002 | American Cousins | Don Coutts | Bard Entertainment |
| 2002 | One Last Chance | Sterwart Svaasand | Scott Three Ltd |
| 2002 | Crowdie And Cream | Bill Macleod | BBC |
| 2002 | Once in Red Moon | Secret Garden | Decca |
| 2002 | I Shot The Albatross | James Grant | Vertical Records |
| 2002 | Tasci | n/a | Eolas/BBC |
| 2002 | Anna Bheag | n/a | Mac TV / BBC |
| 2002 | Pray For Rain | Andrew White | Vertical Records |
| 2002 | Let Them Eat Fishcakes | Harem Scarem | Vertical Records |
| 2002 | Capercaillie Live In Concert | Capercaillie | Survival |
| 2001 | At First Light | Michael McGoldrick | Vertical Records |
| 2001 | Togaidh Sinn Fonn | n/a | MNE Television |
| 2000 | My Thrawn Glory | James Grant | Vertical Records |
| 2000 | Nusa | Rory Campbell and Malcom Sitt | Vertical Records |
| 2000 | Arredor | Manuel Bondino | Virgin |
| 2000 | Sorchar na Reul | n/a | MNE Television |
| 2000 | Nadura | Capercaillie | Survival |
| 1999 | The Bone Collector | Phillip Noyce | Columbia Pictures, Universal Pictures |
| 1999 | Demo | Skandal | |
| 1999 | Demo | 911 | Virgin |
| 1999 | Demo | Rosie Gains | |
| 1999 | Demo | Heavenly | |
| 1999 | Demo | Mero | RCA Records |
| 1999 | Demo | Adiva | |
| 1999 | Demo | Dave James |
References
- "Skid Row Marathon Documentary". SkidRowMarathon.com. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- "A Reason". 1 June 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2017 – via IMDb.
- "Chasing Grace". 31 December 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2017 – via IMDb.
- "Rush". 1 January 2000. Retrieved 4 May 2017 – via IMDb.
- "Missing (TV Series 2012–2012) - IMDbPro". pro-labs.IMDb.com. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- "OWLS Media". OwlsMedia.com. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- "Chasing Light". 1 January 2000. Retrieved 4 May 2017 – via IMDb.
- "Nest of Spiders". 1 January 2000. Retrieved 4 May 2017 – via IMDb.
- Skidrow Marathon
- Chasing Grace
- A Reason