Martin Tillman facts for kids
Martin Tillman, born on November 6, 1964, is a talented musician from Switzerland. He plays the cello and also writes music as a composer.
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About Martin Tillman
Martin was born in Zürich, Switzerland. In 1988, he moved to the US. Since then, he has worked on many exciting projects. He has played music and composed for films, TV shows, and even commercials. He also goes on international tours. Martin studied music at the University of Southern California. Today, he lives in Los Angeles.
Martin Tillman is known for creating music for movies. He wrote the music, called a "score," for the film Last Knights. He worked on this movie with Satnam Ramgotra. He also composed music for the smartphone app movie Haunting Melissa 2: Dark Hearts. Currently, he is working on the score for A Bell For Ursli.
For his own music, like "A Year in Zurich," Martin plays both the cello and the piano. He has also worked with other musicians on albums. These include Eastern Twin and Cinematic Volunteer, which he created with Tom Vedvik. He also performed cello solos on The Poet, an album by Michael Hoppe. Another album he worked on is Afterglow, with Michael Hoppe and Tim Wheater.
Music for Movies and TV Shows
Martin's music has been featured in many popular films. The movie Ali, directed by Michael Mann, includes some of his original songs. After working with famous composer Hans Zimmer on the film The Fan, Martin has contributed to many other movie scores.
He has composed and performed music for films like Total Recall and Rush. He also worked on the music for The Dark Knight'' Trilogy movies. You might recognize his cello playing in The Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons.
Other movies he has helped create music for include Prince of Persia and the Pirates of the Caribbean series. He also worked on Black Hawk Down, Mission: Impossible 2, and Hannibal. His music can also be heard in The Ring and The Ring Two.
Collaborations with Famous Artists
Martin Tillman has performed with many well-known recording artists. He has played his cello alongside bands like Toto and famous singers such as Sting and Elton John.
He has also worked with T Bone Burnett, Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, and Beck. Other artists he has performed with include B.B. King, Air Supply, and Tracy Chapman.
New Music and Tours
Martin has recorded a new album called Superhuman. He plans to tour both nationally and internationally to share his music with fans.
