Michael Baiardi | |
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Birth name | Michael John Baiardi |
Also known as | Mike Baiardi |
Born | New York City | September 11, 1972
Genres | Film score, Pop, Rock, Hip Hop |
Occupation(s) | Composer, Songwriter, Music Producer |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, Piano, Orchestral |
Years active | 1996–present |
Michael Baiardi (born September 11, 1972 in New York City) is an American composer, songwriter and music producer who currently resides in Los Angeles, California. [1]
Baiardi's songs and compositions have appeared in hundreds of feature films, television shows and albums. Most notable are songs in feature films such as The Avengers (2012), Magic Mike (2012), The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009), Greenberg (2010), and Mad Money (2008). Also notable music contributions are TV shows such as Modern Family, Dexter, Justified, Law & Order, CSI, and Jersey Shore. [2]
Michael Baiardi is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. In his early career he performed in a variety of rock and pop groups in the Boston and New York areas. He relocated to Los Angeles in 1998 and began working in house at record labels such as Sony Music, Priority Records and Capitol Records. In 2001 he created the music production company Soundfile Productions Inc. He currently works out of his studio in Los Angeles and provides music to over 50 film and television productions per year.
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