Glenn Schloss
Schloss leading drum circle in Nyack, New York in 2015.
Schloss leading drum circle in Nyack, New York in 2015.
Background information
Born (1972-07-01) July 1, 1972
Tappan, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)
  • Television composer
  • film composer
  • musician
  • writer
  • drum circle facilitator
Instrument(s)
  • Drums
  • keyboards
  • piano
  • xylophone
Years active1994–present
Websiteflavorlab.com

Glenn Schloss (born July 1, 1972) is an American television & film composer, musician, entrepreneur, writer and drum circle facilitator.

Early life

Schloss was born and raised in Tappan, New York. He was musically inspired as a child by his parents and older brother. At age 7, he began playing the xylophone followed by the drums and keyboard. His early musical influences were Frank Zappa, Pat Metheny, Iron Maiden, John Coltrane, Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix.[1][2]

Television

Schloss composed the theme music for the Emmy Award winning talk show, The View with writing and business partner, Erik Blicker.[3][4][5] His other television composing credits include: MSNBC's The McVeigh Tapes: Confessions of an American Terrorist,[6][7] The History Channel's Extreme History with Roger Daltrey,[8] MTV's Catfish: The TV Show, Spike TV's The Team, BBC's Never Mind The Buzzcocks, HBO's 30 by 30: Kid Flicks, VH1's Being, VH1's Rock Story, VH1's Rock Across America, VH1's The Greatest, NYC Media's The Big Quiz Thing and ESPN's Sports Center.[4][9]

Film

Schloss's film composing credits include HBO's The Nine Lives of Marion Barry,[10][11] The Sundance Channel's Positive Voices: Matthew Cusick, MSNBC's The Assassination of Dr. Tiller, Synthetic Cinema International's Dark Haul, Breaking Glass Pictures' Gone and New Line Cinema's We Married Margo.[4]

Entrepreneurship

Schloss formed the television music production company, G&E Music with business partner Erik Blicker in 1997. In 2004, Schloss, Blicker and Brian Quill created Flavorlab, a music production company for television, film, commercials and video games.[2][12][13][14][15]

Contributing writer

Schloss writes articles for the music production industry website, SonicScoop.com.[16][17]

Drum circle facilitator

Schloss created For Vibration, a live drum circle and guided groove meditation in 2012 based in Nyack, New York.[1][18][19]

Personal life

Schloss is married to voice over actress Elena Schloss and they have three children.[18][20] Schloss is the brother of the Today Show's health and nutrition expert, Joy Bauer.[21]

References

  1. 1 2 Batson, Bill (November 7, 2015). "Local Arts Index: Glenn Schloss". nyacknewsandviews.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Erik Blicker & Glenn Schloss - Composers". gone-film.com. 2011. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  3. ↑ "The View". imdb.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 "Glenn Schloss". imdb.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Erik Blicker". imdb.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  6. ↑ Brian, Lowry (April 15, 2010). "Review: 'The McVeigh Tapes: Confessions of an American Terrorist'". variety.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  7. ↑ Davis, Victoria (April 28, 2010). "NYC's G&E Music Scores "The McVeigh Tapes" for MSNBC". sonicscoop.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  8. ↑ "G&E Covers Roger Daltrey on History Channel". www.mixonline.com. February 17, 2004. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  9. ↑ "GE Rocks Hard For ESPN". prosoundnetwork.com. August 7, 2007. Archived from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  10. ↑ Cockrell, Eddie (June 20, 2009). "Review: 'The Nine Lives of Marion Barry'". variety.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  11. ↑ "G&E Music Has Nine Lives". prosoundnetwork.com. June 11, 2009. Archived from the original on April 18, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Erik Blicker Bio". imdb.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Assemblies: Finding Your Voice/Finding Your Rhythm by Marlon Saunders & Glenn Schloss". rowaytonpta.org. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  14. ↑ "We Are Flavorlab". flavorlab.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  15. ↑ Brown, Janice (April 15, 2010). "NYC Audio Post Sweet Spot: Flavorlab". sonicscoop.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  16. ↑ Schloss, Glenn (May 3, 2012). "How Many Ways Can You Rock A Beat? A Multimedia Electronic Drumming Review Ft. FXpansion BFD & Geist". sonicscoop.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  17. ↑ Schloss, Glenn (February 16, 2011). "FXpansion GEIST: Beats In The New Year". sonicscoop.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  18. 1 2 "Advising Artists: Glenn Schloss". evolvetheconversation.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  19. ↑ "Drink & Drum". forvibration.com. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  20. ↑ "Snuggling with Noodles: My First Interview". thinkmagnetkids.com. July 31, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  21. ↑ Bauer, Joy (2007). Prevention's 3-2-1 Weight Loss Plan: Eat Your Favorite Foods to Cut Cravings, Improve Energy, and Lose Weight. Rodale Books. p. vii. ISBN 9781594865862.
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