Ben Kopec

Ben Nils Kopec

Ben Kopec – Hollywood Film and TV Composer
Background information
Birth name Benjamin Nils Kopec
Born (1981-11-10) November 10, 1981
Derby, Connecticut, United States
Genres Industrial rock, industrial metal, electronic music, film score, video game music
Occupation(s) Musician, song writer, composer
Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, programming, drums, piano, synthesizer
Years active 1999–present
Labels Independent
Associated acts Intricate Unit
Website http://www.benkopec.com/

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

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.

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

Kopce 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 is 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 hsi energy on his other companies.[12]

On 10–10–10 Kopec relocated his home and studio to Los Angeles, CA. 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

References

  1. ↑ "Intricate Unit official website". Ben Kopec.
  2. ↑ "Ben Kopec's LinkedIn profile". LinkedIn.
  3. ↑ Meet the DJs, WNHU, November 17, 2007, retrieved 2007-05-06
  4. ↑ Intricate Unit tour log
  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 2009-02-02
  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, retrieved 2009-02-02
  9. ↑ Ben Kopec Music Licensing, Sonicbids, August 5, 2008, retrieved 2009-02-02
  10. ↑ ASCAP Member search, ASCAP, November 17, 2007, retrieved 2009-02-02
  11. ↑ ASCAP Member search, ASCAP, November 17, 2007, retrieved 2009-02-02
  12. ↑ Rock Pulse LinkedIn, 'RockPulse
  13. ↑ Kopec, Ben. "CD Review for Epic Orchestral and Cinematic Rock". Indie Music Digest. Retrieved May 31, 2011.
  14. ↑ Kopec, Ben. "Epitome Music official website". Epitome Music.
  15. ↑ Intricate Unit discography, Intricate Unit
  16. ↑ "IMDB soundtrack page for "Promised Land"". IMDB. Retrieved 2012. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  17. ↑ Kopec, Ben. "IMDB page for We are the Future". IMDB. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  18. ↑ Cackle TV, Cackle TV, November 17, 2006, archived from the original on December 29, 2008, retrieved 2009-02-02
  19. ↑ That Tiny Little Crevice in the Back of your Mind, Neil McKay, November 17, 2004, retrieved 2009-02-02
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