Music and visuals by Boyfriend Academy (http://youtu.be/LDvdDvdRpaE).

Eyes and Teeth

Remix produced by Boyfriend Academy (http://boyfriendacademy.com).

Shiny Toy Guns - Speaking Japanese (BFA Remix)

A selection of some of my favorite cues that I've scored for award-winning short films and modern dance performances. I love composing and producing original music for film, television, games, dance and special events. More of my work, bio and credits at http://boyfriendacademy.com.

Tony Smith
Composer, Producer, Creative Director
Boyfriend Academy
PO Box 26476
Los Angeles CA 90026 USA
T: +1 (408) 655-4242
tony@boyfriendacademy.com
http://boyfriendacademy.com

Composer Demo Reel

At 6:22am in the cold and pitch black morning of January 31, 2015, NASA was set to launch a Delta II rocket carrying the SMAP spacecraft from Vandenberg Air Force Base after a suspenseful 48-hour delay due to inclement weather. A small group of spectators anxiously awaited at the viewing site about 5 miles east of Space Launch Complex 2 (SLC-2). The audio you are hearing is from my field recording at the viewing site. See the full video at http://youtu.be/TytWVqot0w0.

Epic Field Recording: NASA SMAP ULA Delta II Rocket Launch

Beyoncé "End of Time" remix produced by Boyfriend Academy (http://www.boyfriendacademy.com).

Beyoncé - End of Time (BFA Remix)

Remix produced by Boyfriend Academy (http://boyfriendacademy.com)

K'naan ft. Nas - Nothing to Lose (BFA Remix)

Rufus Wainwright - Bitter Tears (BFA Remix)

Cypress Hill "Lez Go" remix produced by Boyfriend Academy (http://www.boyfriendacademy.com).

Cypress Hill - Lez Go (BFA Remix)

Barry Manilow - Alright (BFA Remix)

Energize

I can identify the source of your frustration.

Source Of Your Frustration

Fusing electro pop, trip hop, dubstep, hip hop, industrial and electronica, Boyfriend Academy represents an electronic music aesthetic that's sexy and sophisticated. Recently named Electronic Artist of the Year by the 2012 Silicon Valley Music Awards and Metro Newspapers, Boyfriend Academy is the creation of Tony Smith, a multi-faceted producer, composer and songwriter.

“I’ve always been passionate about music and technology,” says Smith. “I love making electronics sing and vibrate. The explosion of electronic music lately has been incredibly exciting.”

Working on projects across the country including San Jose, Los Angeles and New York, Boyfriend Academy has composed and produced original music for short films, fashion shows, modern dance performances, art shows, online media, burlesque shows, television and special events. Last year, Boyfriend Academy collaborated with San Jose choreographer Nhan Ho on two new pieces for the Nhan Ho Project premiere. “Composing for film or dance is an entirely different process from songwriting. The visuals and the movement inspire me and challenge me to go outside my comfort zone.”

What sets Boyfriend Academy apart in the electronic music world is the broad palette of influences Smith draws upon. “Jazz, soul, hardcore, metal, rap, whatever. According to my iPod and my vinyl collection, I’m unequivocally genre-agnostic. I love good music and pure talent.” Over the past few months, Boyfriend Academy has remixed an eclectic group of artists, from Rufus Wainwright to Theophilus London. “My favorite so far was the Janis Joplin remix. Working with that a cappella track gave me the opportunity to really hear and appreciate the intricacies of her vocal delivery. I tried my best to do her justice.”

“As much as I love synthesizers and drum machines and all things tech, when it’s time to get some real songwriting done, I usually turn to the piano or guitar. It keeps me musically grounded, and it helps with my electric bill.”

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