Counterpoint Music has been setup by Dunk Murphy to provide original music composition and sound design for film, television, advertising and digital media. Also providing pro-audio recording, mixing and mastering of voice and instrumentation. With a preference for 'real' instrumentation, impressive studio equipment and years of composition & performance experience, Counterpoint Music is seeking collaborative media projects looking for a unique and signature sound.
New Work:
Jacobs Memories 30sec
The brief was to create a friendly, nostalgic, rock pop ditty capturing the colour of the narrative with nods to Queen and 70's American radio rock.
New Work:
Nine Acre Animation Showreel
Counterpoint Music have supplied the Sunken Foal track 'Hard Rime Lattice' for Nine Acre's Showreel. The winding acoustic guitars and grooving vocoder provides a colourful sonic backdrop to their innovative and beautiful visual work.
New Work:
Wiggley Woo Animation Showreel
Counterpoint Music have supplied the Sunken Foal track 'Piss Into the Smash' for Wiggley Woo's Showreel. The catchy vocals and strutting beats perfectly accompany the unique detail and friendly character of their stunning visual style.
New Work:
Mastering for release: 'Oracle' LP by Somadrone
Neil O'Connor's Somadrone music is filled with deep, characterful tones with a solid but delicate psychedelic sound. Paying attention to the big dynamics in the compositions, Conterpoint Music set about massaging the overall sound of the mixes for maximum impact and clarity of tone in presenting Somadron's work on Digital and Vinyl formats. Watch the video for "Invitation" below.
New Work:
Carol Keogh 'My Father the Jeweller (Strings)'
A string arrangement commissioned for Dublin Singer Songwriter Carol Keogh in a joint collaboration with composer Rod Morris. The brief was to compliment the beautiful, poignant lyrics Carol had written about her father with breathing a string ensemble following the melodic and energetic contours of the vocal line.
New Work:
Daniel Ricciardo's Test Day with a Difference
Commissioned by the Proud Robinson agency for Infiniti and Red Bull, the brief was to create a hi-tech sound design piece that transformed into a triumphant score to showcase the Infiniti's unmatched personal customer service.
New Work:
Two Showreels to showcase music from the Spec Library
Taking inspiration from some favourite scenes, Counterpoint Music presents a collection of compositions across a spectrum of styles and instrumentation from the Spec Library. You can stream the tracks here on soundcloud or download them here from bandcamp. All musical works are available for licensing
New Work:
Infiniti QX60
Commissioned by Infiniti to soundtrack their "Day into Night" QX60 promo capturing the rich versatility of the luxury hybrid crossover vehicle.
New Work:
Early literacy educational app 'Phonics with Phonzy'
Commissioned by www.meowtek.com the brief was to create a colourful, vibrant musical backdrop to this kids' app which demonstrates correct pronunciation of phonic letter sounds and encourages kids to practice aloud. Harmonising guitars and west africal rhythmic feel provided the right flavour with a handful of accompanying reward sounds.
New Work:
Brand Film for coca leaf liqueur 'Agwa de Bolivia'
A composition commissioned by Dynamo, Dublin for a commercial short produced by Rocket Science Productions. Shot on location at the Devil's Carnival in Oruro, the masked demons dance the Diablada as the marching bands play into the night. The brief was to create a vibrant motif derived from the historic thrill of the Oruro carnival marching bands while marrying it with a european club feel to place the product into a modern environment.