A set of original compositions made using primarily hardware synths set to the idea of blasting off on a space ship for a solitary journey. Part 1 starts the journey with liftoff, part 2 provides a moment soaking in the cosmic perspective and looking back at earth before going through a wormhole. Part 3 sees the traveler exiting the wormhole and descending on an urbanized alien planet, where they are chased out.

II: Pale Blue Dot

III: Metropolis Now

Short original score to the short film 'Five Stars' directed by Kenny Williams and Ryan Hepkema. Link to film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPazP5t1xVw&list=PLvIU5Je5w5fN1OAfL3aNt9Qjf4z_YSA7e&index=91

FIVE STARS House Sequence

FIVE STARS Credits Sequence

Demos/mock ups of some original pieces I've written for string quartet. 4 movements. Demos made exclusively with Spitfire Sacconi Strings sample library. All composed and arranged by Torsten Gran-Ruaz.

Memento II Demo Final

Memento IV Demo Final

Memento I Demo Final

Memento III Demo Final

Metamorphosis for piano

Original score I composed for a short film made up of archival footage showing a team tackling a challenging ice climb in Squamish, BC. For this and other videos like it check out the website: boulder.ing