I am extremely thankful that I got the privilege to compose the music for the “Son of Saul” Academy Award Winner, World War II movie's end scene. 
(I had only 24 hours to compose, orchestrate and finish the recording of this film music.)

You can watch the score with the movie here on my Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/ylq8Vp6a_-I

This is a part from the movie Son of Saul. The soundtrack is produced by myself, a contestant of Score The World Film Scoring Contest 2021 and it's not part of the original movie. No other distribution/modification is allowed. Attributions and clear/explicit mention of visual copyright owners and visual creators have been made.

Original credits: Son of Saul
Director: Laszlo Nemes
Design: Tamás Zányi
All visuals: ©Laokoon Filmgroup

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"Son of Saul" - End Scene (STW 2021)

This track is the opening theme of the Oratorio called "The Return of the King Of Kings"
This is the version orchestrated for the String section. I am currently creating the final version arranged and orchestrated for full orchestra and choir as well. That will be an other track on my playlist. Stay tuned for the upcoming release! :-)

„“Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those who pierced him”; and all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.” So shall it be! Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.””
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭1:7-8‬ ‭NIV‬‬
https://www.bible.com/111/rev.1.7-8.niv

REDEMPTION

PROLOGUE - The Return of The King of Kings (Strings Section)

American Family Revival Original Documentary Soundtrack

Strong Masculinity - New Creation

American Family Revival - Original Documentary Soundtrack

Meggs Ending Theme

Campanas Intro 
American Family Revival - Original Documentary Soundtrack

Campanas Intro

American Family Revival OST - Trailer

This is my last minute contest entry submission to Indie Film Music Contest, 2021 for short movie "Bear Hugs" directed by Nick McLean.

The film is dealing with a supportive group of hurting teddy bears and other toys that talk about their traumatic experiences with abusive children. In turn it also depicts a sad situation of a girl who is experiencing violent fights between her parents.

Feedback and comments appreciated!

You can watch my score with the video on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6wiS7QAHEE
#ifmc  #istvanjbalazs #bearhugs

BEAR HUGS - IFMC 2021, Film Music Festival Competition Entry

Orchestral Track excerpt from the upcoming album REDEMPTION. 

This track is a cue from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE KAROLI FAMILY", 2018, Hungary, Directed By Gabor Keleti.

Into The Holy Revenge

Orchestral Track excerpt from the upcoming album REDEMPTION.

This track is a cue from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack "A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE KAROLI FAMILY", 2018, Hungary, Directed By Gabor Keleti.

The Holy Revenge

Chasing In The Storm

Orchestral Film Score Demo Composition, which will be included in Istvan´s upcoming music album REDEMPTION, to be released soon this year in 2021.

Overcoming Satan's Temptation

DIESTRUS Jazz Album - CD Track Nr. 7

Laura Hajós - Vocals,
Gergő Földi - Electric/Acoustic Guitars,
Csaba László Kallik - Drums/Percussions,
Zsigmond Vladár - Bass Guitar,
István J. Balázs - Keyboards/Piano.

Mommy is Awaiting You Home

American Family Revival 
OST Track Name:  "I Am Not A Superman"
Documentary, US, 2019
Film Director: Handel Humphrey

AMERICAN FAMIL REVIVAL

I Am Not A Superman - American Family Revival OST

Orchestral Track from the upcoming album "REDEMPTION". The song depicts the final battle between the evil forces and Jesus Christ, The Son of God, where He gloriously wins the battle and sets free the enslaved human souls desperately crying out to Jesus for salvation. Music Composed, Orchestrated & Arranged by Istvan J. Balazs.

Soul Armageddon

"Hannah Abbelire" - An orchestral and Piano Composition From the Album "REDEMPTION" which it helped me to start my film scoring debut at Cannes International Film Festival in 2018.

Hannah Abbelire

FEATURE FILM (TV/Web MINI-SERIES)

"OUVERTURE" - Episode 1. DIRECTED BY Alex Lazarov (2019, AT)

CREDITS: Film Score Composer, Orchestrator and Music Producer for Minutes: 3:20 - 6:06

Written, Edited, Produced by: ALEX LAZAROV
Cinematographer: STEFAN KRENN
Production Design/Costumes/Make-Up:
LUCY LI CATHERINE HU
Sound Editor: ROMAN LICHTENEGGER

Sound Recording: JAKOB LIPPERT
Assistant Cinematographer: SIMON ULRICH
Colourist: MARIN LAZAROV
Casting/Production & Assistant Director: DANIEL DE JONG

2021

Jungle OST - Lost Memories

QUO VADIS(1951) - "Main Title" Theme

I am so honoured to create the Digital Orchestration (MIDI Mockup) of QUO VADIS (1951) movie's Main Title Theme for "The Miklós Rózsa Society" to support their efforts in preserving the immensely rich and outstanding musical heritage of Miklós Rózsa, multiple Oscar winner Hungarian composer, one of the founding fathers of the Hollywood Golden Age Film Music.

The aim of the Digital Reconstruction(MIDI Mockup) was to preserve the legendary film music legacy of Miklós Rózsa, Hungarian Multi-Oscar Winner Hollywood Composer, known for his iconic/epic scores such as the "Spellbound", "Quo Vadis", "Ben-Hur", "The Thief of Bagdad", "El Cid" and many others.

Copyright notice: This is a digital reconstruction in form of a MIDI Mockup of the original motion picture Soundtrack's Main Title Theme and I do not own or pretend any copyright for this music.

#quovadis #maintitletheme #hollywoodgoldenage #soundtracks

QUO VADIS (1951) - "Main Titles" Theme (Digital Orchestration)

Istvan J. Balazs is a Hungarian film composer and a voting member of the World Soundtrack Awards Academy. Istvan is known for his scores for movies such as the Award Winning "American Family Revival" (US, 2019), When To You Turn To God(HU, 2016), One Day of The Karoli Family(HU, 2017), "JUNGLE" (AT, 2019) movie. Istvan is currently working on his first Oratorio called "THE RETURN OF THE KING OF KINGS", which will be premiered worldwide in 2024.

Istvan J. Balazs

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