GERARDO BETANCOURT: Castaway Clocks

Gerardo Betancourt

Castaway Clocks

© 2005 Gerardo Betancourt (837101130240)

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A mystically enchanting set of movie-score-like compositions based on the children's book "The Castaway Clocks Of The Castle At Northwind," written and illustrated by Gerardo Betancourt. If you enjoy Silvestri, Elfman, and Enya, you'll enjoy this album.

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ABOUT THE MUSIC

Castaway Clocks is comparable to the music of John Williams, Alan Silvestri, Danny Elfman, Hans Zimmer, Randy Newman, Enya, and Yanni. Some of the tracks even sound similar to music you would enjoy while watching a live show at the Walt Disney World resort, or the Cirque Du Soleil. The compositions themselves are Hollywood-like, meaning this is the kind of music you would expect to hear while watching a movie in the drama and/or suspense genres.

ABOUT THE COMPOSER

Gerardo Betancourt (also known as Gee and Geebee) was raised "a child of television and cinema." He was born on September 9, 1974 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, to a middle class home. Throughout his childhood, and into his early teens, he spent most of his time in front of a television screen. Drama, mystery, and science-fiction became his favorite genres. He also became particularly interested in black-and-white films such as "Casablanca", "Citizen Kane", "To Have And Have Not", "The Roaring Twenties", and "Key Largo", which today remain among his favorites. Though at that time he was already a fan of names such as Bogart, Bacall, Cagney, and Edward Robinson, his passion for film and story telling would only become apparent later in college.

In early 1990, he moved to Orlando, Florida to further his education. He graduated from Winter Park H.S. in 1992, and was accepted to the University of Central Florida that same summer. While in college, he developed an affinity, not just for film, but for music, writing and design. These elements remained an intricate part of his life, becoming key in his ability to show others his vision. Five years after his acceptance to UCF, he graduated with a B.A. in Film (Motion Picture Technology and Computer Animation).

In 2004, he wrote a children's book called "The Castaway Clocks Of The Castle At Northwind," and composed a score for it ("Castaway Clocks") which he self-published on-line and in-stores the following year. In July of 2006, his first film, "That One Moment" (a semi-autobiographical monologue of a man recalling and explaining an answer given to a friend in regard to a question about life), was accepted to the Los Angeles International Shorts Festival (L.A. Shorts Fest), held at the ArcLight Cinemas in Hollywood, where it premiered. This film became a large stepping stone for him, as not only did it make him a public figure in the world of filmmaking, it also gave him a chance to show the world what really drives him in life.

In February of 2008, he completed his second film, "The Hollywood Informant" (a black-and-white film noir production that delves into murder, deceit, and corruption in prohibition-era Los Angeles), which was produced in collaboration with Habit Forming Films and A.P. Stack. He currently resides near Beverly Hills, but is known to truly live in the heart of Hollywood.

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  • What a wonderful CD
    author: Bruce Paul

    What a pleasant selection - The collective work was inspiring, soothing and very pleasing to the ear. I will look for more by GeeBee and am also seeking the book from which this was insprired.

  • Thoughts And Emotions Of A Great Mind
    author: Kendra Avant

    I think this was an excellent project. It represents the thoughts and emotions of a great mind.

  • The Music Is Exceptional
    author: George Tsiokos

    I enjoyed everything! The packaging, the artwork, the inserts, and of course, the music is exceptional!

  • Looking Forward to Listening More
    author: Emilio Mangual

    I would like to start by saying, great job! I've been listening to the CD all day at work for the past week. In addition, colleagues at work are giving me positive feedback on this work. Looking forward to listening more of this work.

  • Definitely Brings Out Emotions
    author: Chuck Smith

    I like this type of music because it allows me to think deeply and also be entertained at the same time. It definitely brings out emotions as well. Good job, Geebee.

  • Quite Grand and has Epic Quality
    author: TAXI Industry Professional

    The horn theme in "Enter The Marionettes" is quite grand, and has epic quality that could appeal for adventure/thriller soundtracks. The scoring sounds solid, and the parts seem idiomatic and believable. Keep up the good work, and all best to you.

  • Great Experience for Any Listener
    author: Alex Harrell

    The album conveys a sense of childish fantasy and mystery; it is a very magical feeling. The highs and lows of the album complement each other very well while maintaining a variety of style. The clever use of instruments to create a mystical backdrop allude to the talent of the composer. The repetitions and syncopations embody the clockwork backdrop of this piece. Each track unifies the piece as a whole and create a great experience for any listener. This is a joy to listen to.

  • Magnificent Work
    author: David Collantes

    Each track interconnects to the other, giving me (the listener) the idea of a dream that flows. Music, as ever powerful, does it's magic, compeling feelings of sadness and happiness very harmoniously. I loved each track, it is hard to "grade" them. The more I listen, the more I like them. I look forward to see more, to hear more. Magnificent work!

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