Ben Kopec

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Background information
Birth nameBenjamin Nils Kopec
Born (1981-11-10) November 10, 1981 (age 42)
Derby, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres Industrial rock, industrial metal, electronic music, film score, video game music
Occupation(s)Publisher, composer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass, programming, drums, piano, synthesizer
Years active1999–present
Labels Independent

Benjamin Nils Kopec (born November 10, 1981), known better by his stage name, Ben Kopec, is an American-based musician and composer.

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As a composer, Kopec has had his music used in feature film trailers including The Tall Man , Never Surrender , and The Curse of Micah Rood. He formed the American-based Industrial rock band Intricate Unit in 1999, but did not start performing live until 2003. Since then Intricate Unit has opened for bands on the East Coast, and headlined their own tour in 2006. [1]

in 2006, Kopec launched Epitome Music Library. The primary goal of the company is to place music into film, TV, video games, advertising campaigns, and other mediums. Previous companies Kopec has started include a Rock Band Authoring service, called The Rock Pulse, to help bands get their music into the Rock Band Network.

In 2018, Kopec launched OnChain Music, a music distribution service for blockchain related music platforms. OnChain Music also help musicians generate royalties on the blockchain through the sale of NFTs.

Early life and education

Kopec studied Music and Sound Recording at the University of New Haven for 2 years before attending and receiving his 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Audio Engineering at the University of Hartford. He went on to also receive his minor in Communication Studies. Kopec also received his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. [2] Kopec is currently taking classes for his Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

While attending the University of New Haven, Kopec inherited an 8-year-running industrial music radio station called The Industrial Revolution. The station itself was called WNHU 88.7 FM. Kopec would go on the air every Wednesday from 6 pm to 8 pm for over 2 years. [3]

Career

Kopec started the band Intricate Unit. Having played many shows at Toad's Place in New Haven, CT, the band eventually started playing many shows in the Tri-state area and touring across the country; [4] notably, playing to thousands of people in Ohio in 2006 at the Gathering of the Juggalos. [5]

Kopec composes for film, TV, and video games. [6]

Kopec has placed twice at the Hollywood Reporter Film and TV Music Conference in Los Angeles for his music in trailers and video games. [7] [8]

Kopec also works with Massachusetts-based company Sonicbids for music licensing opportunities. [9] Kopec has been an ASCAP (American Society for Composers and Publishers) member since 2005. [10] Kopec also has a music publishing company called Jukebox Johnny with ASCAP. [11]

In late 2009, Kopec started a company called The Rock Pulse. The mission of this company was to provide a service for bands to get into the Rock Band Network. The Rock Pulse has authored songs for Intricate Unit and Dead By Wednesday. However, Kopec decided in 2011 to focus more of his energy on other companies. [12]

On 10-10-10, Kopec relocated his home and studio to Los Angeles.[ citation needed ] On June 1, 2011, Kopec's release, Epic Orchestral and Cinematic Rock for Film Trailers, was reviewed and nominated for Best CD of the Year. [13]

In late 2012, Kopec launched Epitome Music Library which represents artists and bands. Some of EML's clients include CBS, Discovery, and Bunnim-Murray. [14]

Discography

Ben Kopec

Intricate Unit

TV credits

Filmography

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References

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  2. ↑ "Ben Kopec's LinkedIn profile". LinkedIn.
  3. ↑ Meet the DJs, WNHU, November 17, 2007, retrieved May 6, 2007
  4. ↑ Intricate Unit tour log, archived from the original on March 4, 2016
  5. ↑ 2006 Gathering of the Juggalos news, May 25, 2006, archived from the original on July 12, 2006
  6. ↑ About Ben Kopec, Indie911, June 17, 2008, retrieved February 2, 2009[ permanent dead link ]
  7. ↑ Scoring Contest, Hollywood Reporter, November 17, 2008, archived from the original on August 4, 2008, retrieved February 2, 2009
  8. ↑ Seeking Film Opportunities, Versus Media, November 17, 2007, archived from the original on May 9, 2008, retrieved February 2, 2009
  9. ↑ Ben Kopec Music Licensing, Sonicbids, August 5, 2008, retrieved February 2, 2009
  10. ↑ ASCAP Member search, ASCAP, November 17, 2007, retrieved February 2, 2009
  11. ↑ ASCAP Member search, ASCAP, November 17, 2007, archived from the original on May 10, 2000, retrieved February 2, 2009
  12. ↑ "Rock Pulse LinkedIn". RockPulse. Archived from the original on December 13, 2012.
  13. ↑ Kopec, Ben. "CD Review for Epic Orchestral and Cinematic Rock". Indie Music Digest. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
  14. ↑ Kopec, Ben. "Epitome Music official website". Epitome Music.
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