– Film Scores –

Charlie Barnett to score "An Open Door" by Sonny Izon

Charlie Barnett to score "An Open Door" by Sonny Izon

An Open Door is a feature-length documentary on the uplifting story of how a small Asian nation was able to save over 1,300 Jews as they fled the pogroms of Nazi Germany. It is written, produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Noel M. Izon and co-produced by author Sharon Delmendo. This is the third film in his World War II trilogy Forgotten Stories.
This unique film will explore the rare confluence of the Pacific and European theaters. It juxtaposes momentous events in history such as the passage of the Nuremberg Laws and the inauguration of the Philippines as a Commonwealth of the United States.
An Open Door is the story of a deep friendship borne of common adversity and intense love for freedom. Together, Filipinos and Jews struggled, endured and ultimately prevailed.
"The World of Narnia"

"The World of Narnia"

The Chronicles of Narnia Deluxe Box Set

Part of the The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe box-set, deluxe edition is an amazing documentary about CS Lewis. It is called The World of Narnia. M. David Melvin directed this gem. The story is compelling and structured to mirror The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis’ masterpiece.

We went for a chamber orchestra sound for the most part, recording with a 40 piece orchestra. The result is very “British,” I think. Jon Baumgarten played the solo flute parts and Terri Lazar played all the violin solos. Tim White brought his round, perfect trumpet tone to this score. As always, the musicians are the best part of the gig.

The small team that worked on this film was one of the best I have ever worked with. Dave Melvin, of course, and John Laux, the editor, were the key ingredients to making a really great film out of what might have been nothing more than a DVD extra. I am truly proud of this piece. I hope it gets some airtime and some sort of life of its own.

Listen to excerpts of the soundtrack:

[audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/charlesbarnett/wp-media-folder-charlie-barnett-film-music-composer/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/narnia.mp3|titles=The World of Narnia, Disney][audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/charlesbarnett/wp-media-folder-charlie-barnett-film-music-composer/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/narnia-oxford.mp3|titles=The World of Narnia, Oxford Scenes, Disney]
"Hallowed Grounds"

"Hallowed Grounds"

In this film about US cemeteries in Europe, director Robert Uth manages to deliver a message about the heroism and the ageless futility of war all at the same time. It was a pleasure working with him on this difficult film. He brought things out of me I didn’t know were there. This aired on Memorial Day 2009.

Listen to excerpts of the soundtrack:

[audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/charlesbarnett/wp-media-folder-charlie-barnett-film-music-composer/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Hallowed-Grounds-2.mp3|titles=Hallowed Grounds Excerpt One][audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/charlesbarnett/wp-media-folder-charlie-barnett-film-music-composer/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Hallowed-Grounds-12.mp3|titles=Hallowed Grounds Excerpt Two]
"Coal Country"

"Coal Country"

A film by the redoubtable Phylis Geller about… coal. It concentrates on the mining proctice of “mountaintop removal.” The film also features music by Kathy Mattea and Justin Towns Earle.

Listen to excerpts of the soundtrack:


[audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/charlesbarnett/wp-media-folder-charlie-barnett-film-music-composer/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/canaryfull.mp3|titles=Coal Country – The Canary][audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/charlesbarnett/wp-media-folder-charlie-barnett-film-music-composer/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/hard-black-rockfull.mp3|titles=Coal Country – Hard Black Rock]

"Bedford: The Town They Left Behind"

"Bedford: The Town They Left Behind"

This is the new film by Joe Fab and Elliot Berlin of Paper Clips fame. It is a beautiful portrait of the town of Bedford Virginia: the town that lost more young men (per capita) on D-Day than any other city in America. Beyond that it is a study in the effects of war on those left behind.

Listen to excerpts of the soundtrack:

[audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/charlesbarnett/wp-media-folder-charlie-barnett-film-music-composer/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Bedford_12.mp3|titles=Bedford Excerpt One][audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/charlesbarnett/wp-media-folder-charlie-barnett-film-music-composer/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Bedford_23.mp3|titles=Bedford Excerpt Two]
"Kicking It" Film Score by Charlie Barnett

"Kicking It" Film Score by Charlie Barnett

Susan Koch and Jeff Werner’s award-winning doc about homeless soccer players and the Homeless World Cup of Soccer. The premier of this film at Sundance last year was such a thrill for me. It is now out on DVD and was the pick of the week on HULU!

Listen to excerpts of the soundtrack:


[audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/charlesbarnett/wp-media-folder-charlie-barnett-film-music-composer/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Kicking_It_Open.mp3|titles=Kicking It Open Score][audio:https://s3.amazonaws.com/charlesbarnett/wp-media-folder-charlie-barnett-film-music-composer/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Kicking_It_23.mp3|titles=Kicking It Excerpt]