An orchestral piece inspired by the music of James Horner. 

Sunset Meadow

A piece about brothers and sisters of the heart standing together for what they believe in. Dedicated to soldiers, Marines and sailors who believe in what they are doing, in hopes that some day they won't have to do it anymore. Mostly dedicated to the men who fought in WWII -- some of whom were relatives of mine I would never meet. chrisjmatarazzo@gmail.com

Stand Together (Inspiring Orchestral)

A light pop arrangement I did of "Jingle Bells" -- with some horns. Vocals and vocal arrangement by Mark Yushchak.

JINGLE BELLS

Murder in the Mist

Missing Person

A cinematic orchestral cue; gentle; slightly mysterious. 

The Healers

Moody orchestrsal hybrid suitable for a high-end car commercial. 

Machine and Man

The Final Round

A string-oriented orchestral tension cue.

High Stakes Deal

The Big Decision

Last Chance

A hip-hip oriented orchestral tension cue with electronic elements.

Tense Conversation

A piece for healing. Written just to write. 

On the Other Side

Chris Matarazzo is a writer, musician and composer.

He studied composition with his father, composer and arranger, Joe Matt. His mother, Vivian Matarazzo, (aka Vivian Carol) is a singer, recording artist and pianist. He has worked professionally as a drummer, keyboardist and singer in Philadelphia area bands since his later teens, both in "club" and musical theater settings. He currently studies classical guitar with guitarist and historical intrumentalist, Kathleen Mayes. Chris has written and recorded numerous songs and worked as a session musician for some twenty years. In 1997, he wrote and produced the score to the independent film, the offbeat and darkly comical psychodrama, Surrender Dorothy, written and directed by Kevin DiNovis.

His first complete CD, Hats & Rabbits, on which he wrote, arranged and performed all instruments and lead vocals, is now available. In 2016, he released a collection of instrumental piano pieces, on the CD American Sketches, available on iTunes.

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