Antonio Escobar

For the Spanish footballer, see Antonio Núñez Tena.
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Escobar and the second or maternal family name is Núñez.
Antonio Escobar
Background information
Birth name Antonio Escobar Núñez
Also known as Alan May
Born 1976 (age 39–40)
Origin Pamplona
Genres Rock, electronica, pop, dance, Latin, orchestral
Occupation(s) Music producer, sound designer, composer, songwriter
Instruments drums, keyboards, piano
Years active 1990s-present
Associated acts Nieva
Website www.Antipop.es

Antonio Escobar Núñez (born 1976) is a Spanish musical artist[1] who has won awards during his career[2] as a music producer, sound designer and composer for advertising, film, TV and recording artists. Escobar's music features rock, electronica, pop, dance, Latin and orchestral influences.

Biography

Background

Antonio Escobar was born in Pamplona, Navarre, Spain, raised in Malaga and is of Andalusian descent. He began during the late 1990s as a record producer for the singer Manzanita and in 1998, formed Spanish indie band Maydrïm.[3][4]

Productions

Escobar was one of the first music producers in Spain to merge rock, electronica and orchestral in the late 90's and he has been very connected with the last trends in music.

He has worked composing, arranging and producing for a series of recording artists and music groups including John Legend, Dan Croll, Manzanita, Carlos Baute, OBK, Anni B Seet, Carles Benavent, Carlos Tarque (M-Clan), Dani Reus & The Gospel Factory, De Pedro, Dr Kucho!, Garrett Wall, José Ortega, La Mari (Chambao), Salvador Beltrán, Lolita Flores, Lonely Joe[5][6] (as "Alan May"), Lucas, Luis Ramiro, Mar, Marwan, Niño Raro,[7] Vanexxa and Zahara. He has also produced music for the Swedish singer Carita Boronska[8] and Brazilian guitarist Gladston Galliza. He has worked with many important music companies including Columbia, EMI, Sony Music, Warner Music, Vale Music, Subterfuge, El Diablo, Lunar and Weekend.

Sonic branding

In 2000, Escobar was a sound mixer and technician for live programmes at Localia Málaga, Malaga, a former television channel of the Prisa Media Group.[9] In 2002, he moved to Madrid to become chief producer, composer and mixer for the advertising division of A.S.K., a music production company owned by the Argentinian rock producer Alejandro Stivel[10] and one of Spain’s top 5 music studios, triplicating its production output in just 3 years. In 2004, Escobar established the production company and record label, Antipop, to maximize his music productivity within the advertising industry, generate soundtracks for film[11] and television, and produce music for more recording artists.

Advertising campaigns

Escobar has composed and produced music for television, cinema and commercials, including idents, and has worked on over 200 publicity campaigns on behalf of advertising agencies and media channels for Europe and USA. He has created music for the promotion of Spanish brands, including Adif, Aena, Sammontana and Caja Madrid, and has recorded with the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra[12] and the La Orquesta de Cámara Andrés Segovia.

Escobar has also created advertising scores for international brands, including Audi, B.M.W., Carlsberg, Carrefour (broadcast in 34 countries), Coca Cola, Ford, Nestlé, Orange, Pepsi, Peugeot, Procter & Gamble, Renault, Santander, Sony PlayStation, Telefónica, Turismo España and Visa (worldwide campaign). The commercials have been broadcast in Spain (Iberia (on Antena 3), Canal Plus, Telecinco, Televisión Española, Corporación Radiotelevisión Española, Cuatro and laSexta), as well as internationally (Europe, Asia and South America).

Awards

In recognition of his music-to-picture talents, Escobar has won various industry awards for his contributions to the sonic and visual arts.[13] These include a Gold award for Best Music at the New York Film Festival in 2003 and the A.P.P.E. (Asociación de Productoras Publicitarias Españolas) Best Sound award in 2004 (both awards were for the Coca Cola commercial, "Musical").

Escobar has also been invited to deliver lectures at the University of Seville and industry events, such as Tenerife Lan Party, on advertising, mixing, sonic branding[14][15] and audio imaging.

Rock launch

In 2003, Escobar joined forces with the singer Noemí Carrión to form the pop-rock group Nómadas and in 2004, Nieva[16] meaning Snows, whose musical sound fuses electric guitars with electronica. In 2007, after three years of development, the duo performed concerts in Spanish cities with a full band[17][18] before writing, recording and producing their debut album. In 2011, the group began the final mixing and mastering of Sed De Mar (Sea Of Thirst). Also in 2011, Escobar was the programmer of Hacia Lo Salvaje, the sixth studio album of award-winning Spanish rock group Amaral.

Later activities

Escobar's latest film soundtracks include The Vampire In The Hole, directed by Sonia Escolano and Sadrac González,[19] Miente, directed by Isabel de Ocampo,[20] Evelyn also directed by Ocampo[21] and Impávido, starring Marta Torné and directed by Carlos Therón.[22] He has also created the music for Spanish teen drama series, 18, including the songs of the group, 18RDC, featured in the show, which aired on Antena 3 and Antena 3 Neox, from 2008 to 2009. Recent advertising credits include Burgo de Arias (Bongrain SA), Disaronno, Cerveza Mixta (Erex Tú and La Fiesta De Blas Covers) and Mútua Madrileña.

Awards and prizes

Film and TV - individual

Music - individual

Advertising - individual

Film & TV - collective

Advertising – collective

Advertising music

International brands

Audi, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, B.M.W., Bongrain SA, Carlsberg, Carrefour, Coca Cola, Ford, Girlguiding UK, I.B.M., Ikea, Illva Saronno, Movistar, Nestlé, Orange, Pepsi, Peugeot, Procter & Gamble, Renault, Sammontana, Santander, Sony PlayStation, Ssang Yong, Sunny Delight, Telefónica, Turismo España, Turismo Madrid , Visa

Spanish brands

Asociación Nacional para el desarrollo de la Salud en la Mujer, Adif, Aena, Amena, Antena Tres, Aviva, Barceló, Caballero, Caja Madrid, Canal Plus, Castilla La Mancha, Cerveza Mixta, Comité Olímpico Español, Comunidad de Madrid, Cuatro, El Corte Inglés, Endesa, Ferrovial, Flex, Fuerzas Armadas de España, Fundación Irene Megías, Hipotecas.Com, Jazztel, Kalise, Larios laSexta, Metro Madrid, Ministerio de Trabajo e Inmigración de España, MultiÓpticas, Once, Mútua Madrileña, Orlando, Páginas Amarillas, Real Club Celta de Vigo, RTVE, Santa Lucía, Telecinco, Televisión Española, Tesoro Público

Film music

Film features

Film shorts

Television

Recordings

Albums

Singles

Remixes

Featured songs

Session recordings

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2833257 Title: "Antonio Escobar (V), Composer;", Author: IMDb.com, "Composer (6 titles)", Section: Filmography, Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  2. ↑ http://www.deconcursos.com/web/hemeroteca.php?id=9151&page=38CADENA= Title: "El manchego Antonio Escobar Núñez gana el Premio de Música Electrónica de Caja España", Author: Europa Press, Section: Hemeroteca de Categorías, deConcursos - premios, certamenes, concursos, Date: 30/10/06, Publisher: deconcursos.com, "EUROPA PRESS. Antonio Escobar Núñez, manchego residente en Madrid, ha resultado ganador del Premio Música Electrónica con su obra titulada 'Lighthouse mp3'.", Retrieved: 6 April 2011
  3. ↑ http://www.maydrim.com Title: Maydrim Official Site, Author: Maydrim.com, Publisher: Maydrim.com, Retrieved: 9 April 2011
  4. ↑ http://www.indyrock.es/grupos/maydrim.htm Title: Maydrim, Author: indyrock.es, "Maydrim realiza el estreno de un tema de su primer disco, Makeyourselfagain, en IndyRock, la canción: Never Ending, uno de los tracks de un LP que aparece el 30 de octubre", Section: Grupos, Publisher: indyrock.es, Retrieved on 4 April 2011.
  5. ↑ http://www.subterfuge.com/es/ver_artista.aspx?id_artista=110&seccion=0 Title: "Un toque de Lonely - Subterfuge, 2008", Author: Subterfuge Online, Date: 1 Abril de 2011, Section: Lonely Joe, Publisher: Subterfuge Online, Retrieved: 6 April 2011
  6. ↑ http://www.subterfuge.com/es/ver_artista.aspx?id_artista=110&seccion=4 Title: "Songs from the Low Side - Subterfuge, 2005", Author: Subterfuge Online, Date: 1 Abril de 2011, "Formato: CD, Produc.: Lonely Joe & Alan May", Section: Lonely Joe - Discografia, Publisher: Subterfuge Online, Retrieved on 6 April 2011.
  7. ↑ http://www.nraromusic.es/historia.htm Title: Historia, Author: Niño Raro - Official Site, "Todo esto ha sido grabado por Antonio Escobar en varios estudios de la geografía española.", Publisher: Niño Raro - Official Site, Retrieved: 6 April 2011
  8. ↑ http://www.caritaboronska.eu/page_sub.asp?apid=18 Title: 2006 - The Trench, Movie, Author: Carita Boronska - Official Website, "THE TRENCH (USA/England 2006), Short Film/Drama. A film by Tom Wadlow. Carita composed, arranged and produced the music. Mixed by Antonio Escobar. A short film set in the First World War. Produced by Light Films and Directed by Tom Wadlow.", Publisher: Carita Boronska - Official Website, Retrieved: 6 April 2011
  9. ↑ http://www.hispasonic.com/reportajes/batallas-musicales-ii-maydrim-yoshi/1042 Title: 'Batallas Musicales II: Maydrim (Yoshi)', Author: Hispasonic.com, "Después decidí dedicarme profesionalmente al mundo del sonido y la música; comencé a trabajar en Localia, luego diseñé el estudio de Manzanita y le grabé a él y a su hijo sendos discos… trabajé también en Málaga Televisión como técnico de sonido (y de todo un poco), y finalmente hice la maleta y me fui a Madrid.", Publisher: Hispasonic.com, Musica, sonido y technologia, Section: Portada > Reportajes, Date: 15/10/2003, Retrieved: 6 April 2011
  10. ↑ http://encuentrosdigitales.rtve.es/2011/alejo_stivel.html Stivel vuelve con 'Decíamos ayer', RTVE.es, 31 May 2011, Corporación de Radio y Televisión Española, Acc: 18 August 2011
  11. ↑ http://www.promofest.org/en/films/estrella Title: Films - 'Estrella', Author: Promo Fest - Official Website, "Ficha Técnica / Specification Sheet, Música / Music: LUIS RAMIRO & ANTONIO ESCOBAR", Publisher: Promo Fest - Official Website, 'Promoting Films For Festivals', Retrieved: 6 April 2011
  12. ↑ http://www.bso.sk/bso/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&Itemid=72 Title: Advertisement Music, Author: Bratislava Symphony Orchestra - Official Website, "TV advertisement Adif, Creation: Spain, 2006, Producer: Antonio Escobar, Orchestra: Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, Conductor: David Hernando", Publisher: Bratislava Symphony Orchestra - Official Website, Retrieved: 6 April 2011
  13. ↑ http://www.cajaespana.es/obs/cultura/convocatorias/musica/musicaelectro/antpremiados_premiomusica.jsp Title: 'Anteriores Premiados', Author: Caja España, Obra Social, "2006 - Premio del Jurado a la Mejor Obra Musical, D. Antonio Escobar Núñez, Por su obra 'Lighthouse MP3'", Section: Obs, Cultura, Convocatorias, Musica, Musica Electro, Publisher: Caja España, Obra Social - 'Anteriores Premiados Premio musica electronica', Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  14. ↑ Music Week, 11 September 2009, Title: Name That Tune: Sonic Branding, Author: Charlotte Otter, “Nokia’s ringtone, Intel’s four-note chime and McDonald’s “I’m lovin’ it” refrain are all classic examples of compositions that create an instantly recognisable aural connection between the listener and the brand. These motifs can be found everywhere: on television, in films, on the radio and online, and behind the notes lies a burgeoning multi-million-pound industry built on the creation and exploitation of concise and evocative compositions.”, Publisher: Music Week, http://www.musicweek.com, Date: 11 September 2009
  15. ↑ Music Week, 11 September 2009, "Name That Tune: Sonic Branding", Author: Charlotte Otter, quote: "But with music still an integral part of nearly all adverts, the importance of sourcing appropriate soundtracks for branded messaging is turning up the heat for sync specialists, and competition to win lucrative ad contracts is intensifying. Despite a couple of years of recession, television, radio, online and mobile platforms are combining to provide growth areas for the advertising industry.”, Publisher: Music Week, http://www.musicweek.com, 11 September 2009.
  16. ↑ http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/prensa/20061129/cultura_alicante/grupo-nieva-noemi-carrion_20061129.html Title: 'El grupo Nieva, con Noemí Carrión, llega al Paraninfo de la UA', Author: Sergio Balseyro (Alicante), "La cantante alicantina lidera esta formación con un espectáculo «único», temas «intimistas» y escenografía «gótica»", Section: CULTURA, Publisher: laverdad.es, Date: 29 November 2006, Retrieved: 6 April 2011
  17. ↑ http://www.laverdad.es/alicante/prensa/20061129/cultura_alicante/grupo-nieva-noemi-carrion_20061129.html, Title: "El grupo Nieva, con Noemí Carrión, llega al Paraninfo de la", Author: Subir, Publisher: Laverda, Murcia, Spain; Date: 29 November 2006, Retrieved: 9 April 2011
  18. ↑ http://www.ua.es/es/servicios/comunicacion/notas/06112702.html, Title: Pop-Rock Gótico Y Música Contemporánea En El Paraninfo, Author: Servicio de Informatica, "Nieva, que presentará su primer trabajo el 29 de noviembre, a las 20.15 horas, en el Paraninfo de la UA, ha grabado once temas, “canciones intimistas sobre el amor, desamor y lo de siempre”, explica Noemí, con títulos como /Maldito veneno, Volverá, Deseos de tormenta /o/ Perdiste //la luz.", Publisher: ua.es, Retrieved: 6 April 2011
  19. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1732751 Title: The Vampire In The Hole (2010), Author: IMDb.com, "The Vampire In The Hole (2010), Directors: Sonia Escolano, Sadrac González", Section: Action-Drama-Fantasy, Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  20. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1307979 Title: Miente (2008), Author: IMDb.com, "Miente (2008) - 15 min - Short - Thriller, Director: Isabel de Ocampo", Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  21. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1211137 Title: Isabel de Ocampo, Author: IMDb.com, "Director (3 titles)", Section: Filmography, Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  22. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727795 Title: Impávido, "Impávido (2011), Director: Carlos Therón", Author: IMDb.com, Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 26 August 2011
  23. ↑ http://www.academiadecine.com/descargas/publicaciones/revista_academia_cine_162.pdf Title: Academia De Cine, Revista del Cine Espanol, No. 162, Diciembre 2009, 'Academia de las Artes y las Ciencas Cinematograficas de Espana', Section: Academia Peliculas Espanolas Estrenadas, 2009, "VI Certamen Pata Negra de Guijuelo; Salamanca, 31/10, 'Mejor Corto: Miente, de Isabel de Ocampo'", Author: academiadecine.com, Publisher: academiadecine.com, Retrieved: 6 April 2011
  24. ↑ http://2008.liaawards.com/2004/finalists/finalists/tv/tv05.html Title: '2004 Finalists: TELEVISION/CINEMA', Author: London International Awards, "Entrant: McCann-Erickson, Madrid, Coca-Cola - Musical, Agency: McCann-Erickson, Madrid", Section: 'Archive Winners and Finalists', Publisher: London International Awards - Official Site, 'Celebrating the power of ideas', Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  25. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727795 Title: Impávido, "Impávido (2011), Director: Carlos Therón", Author: IMDb.com, Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  26. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1732751 Title: The Vampire In The Hole (2010), Author: IMDb.com, "The Vampire In The Hole (2010), Directors: Sonia Escolano, Sadrac González", Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  27. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0807006 Title: Dream Machine (2006), Author: IMDb.com, "Dance Machine (2006) - La máquina de bailar (original title) - Comedy - 22 September 2006 (Spain) - Director: Óscar Aibar", Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  28. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1743251 Title: The Recipient (2010), Author: IMDb.com, "The Recipient (2010) - 11 min - Short | Drama | Mystery - Director: Javier Bermúdez", Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  29. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1445126 Title: Terapia (2009), Author: IMDb,com, "Terapia (2009) - 15 min - Short | Drama, 'Lucis is a patient who wants to be discharged. Ana, her psychiatrist, does no want to discharge her. But Anna will receive a cell call that will change her life radically during that therapy session.', Director: Nuria Verde", Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  30. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2030380 Sea Bed (2009), Title: Sea Bed, Author: IMDb.com, Publisher: IMDb.com, Accessed: 26 August 2011
  31. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1855202 Title: Estrella (2008), Author: IMDb.com, "Estrella (2008) - 17 min - Short - Drama - Director: Belen Herrera", Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  32. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1307979 Title: Miente (2008), Author: IMDb.com, "Miente (2008) - 15 min - Short - Thriller, Director: Isabel de Ocampo", Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  33. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1130836 Title: Impávido (2007), "Impávido (2007), 22 min - Short, Director: Carlos Therón", Author: IMDb.com, Publisher: IMDb.com, The Internet Movie Database, Retrieved: 4 April 2011
  34. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2030366/ Never Ending (2007), Author: IMDb.com, Publisher; IMDB.com, Accessed: 26 August 2011
  35. ↑ http://www.imdb.es/title/tt1965785 "Háztelo mirar" (2011), Series de TV 2011, IMDb.com, IMDb.com, Inc, Accessed: 9 September 2011
  36. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1955483/episodes "Desalmados" (2010), Episode List, IMDb.com, IMDb.com, Inc., Accessed: 26 August 2011
  37. ↑ http://www.discogs.com/In-Strict-Confidence-The-Serpents-Kiss/release/820201 Section: In Strict Confidence, Title: "The Serpent's Kiss", "In Strict Confidence - The Serpent's Kiss, Label: Minuswelt Musikfabrik, Catalog#: minus 033, Format: 3 × CD, Maxi-Single, Shape, Limited Edition, Box Set, Limited Edition, Country: Germany, Released: Oct 2006, Genre: Electronic, Style: EBM, Electro, Synth-pop, Industrial", Section: Tracklist, "3-07, Maydrïm, Promised Land (Maydrïm Remix)", Publisher: discogs.com, Retrieved: 4 April 2011

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