New composition/manuscript! “Gazelle” is basically a fantasia. This beautiful orchestral composition was written in 9/8 time signature.  I originally composed the piece for solo piano 6 years ago, however there is no piano in this recording. I wanted to be free to explore the full scope of a symphonic orchestra. This recording is computer-generated, like most of my recordings.  However I handwrite or play every single note, phrase and expression of every instrument in all my compositions, including this one.  Having no theory background I compose only what I hear, follow no rules exploring dissonance in harmonies/chords and disjointedness in rhythms and transitions.  Artwork photography by Leroy Koetz. 

“Look deeper in Nature, then you will understand everything better” Albert Einstein.

Gazelle

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Some say this is the greatest love song of all time. I recorded this arrangement of George Harrison's song, "Something" for a Beatles radio program in Humboldt County, CA.

Something

Gary Camaro is an artist, poet, musician and good friend of mine.  I accompanied him on the piano reciting his spoken word and produced an album for him in my studio.  This is one of my favorite selections from his album.

The Juke Box Blues

Radio spot for Jim Beam Bourbon produced by Energy BBDO.  I was the sound designer / mixer and the voice-over too!

Fake

Gary Camaro is an artist, poet, musician and good friend of mine.  I accompanied him on the piano and produced the album.

Lucifer Girl

This song is about hanging out at the crik that ran through the open fields of a small neighborhood.

The Allegory of Butterfly Jack

Friends of Mine

This is George Wojtas (my Father-In-Law) scat singing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame".  I'm playing bass and drums.  The cover photo was taken when he was playing drums out in front of Wrigley Field.

George & Friends

This dramatic romantic composition is dedicated to my lovely wife, Amy.  It is very much composed in the style of a nocturne.

Velvet Wallpaper

Amie

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The Healer

Please feel free to visit John's website at www.johnkoetz.com.  

John’s career pathway has led him to be an independent music composer/producer and sound designer.  His goals are to work in sound and music for the TV/film/video production industry, performing arts and theater, as well as being a recording artist. 

John Koetz has been an owner and/or operator of DigiDesign ProTools workstations for more than 25 years.  He composes, records, edits and mixes audio, sound and/or music via this platform.  For the last 15 years John has been key in building several in-house studios for Chicago-based ad agencies such as Energy BBDO and Young & Rubicam. His expertise and technical skills in commercial, web and radio provides creative teams mixing and recording services. He works closely and directs voice-over talent, singers and musicians.

John has played piano since he was 6 years old and owns a 1985 Yamaha acoustic grand.  He was a keyboard player performing in various bands touring the South in the 80s, some of which were fortunate enough to open for concert acts such as Duran Duran, Flock of Seagulls, The Fixx, Missing Persons, Madness, The Producers and various other bands of that era.

In the 90s John moved to Chicago and became an independent film/commercial music producer working directly for clients such as McDonalds, Kraft, Motorola, Lifetime and A&E while continuing to compose soundtracks for independent films, theater and dance. 

John Koetz is a member of BMI and his music is now available in iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, etc.  He continues to live and work in Chicago with his creative partner and wife, Amy Wojtas-Koetz.