Joel Douek is an award winning composer and instrumentalist, whose music has appeared in hundreds of TV episodes, major documentary specials, as well as numerous films and national commercials. Specializing in orchestral drama, he also brings a fascination with world music and electronica into many of his scores. From big-screen IMAX features such as the 2011 BAFTA-winning film 'Flying Monsters 3D' and the Liam Neeson-narrated Everest adventure: 'The Wildest Dream', to the multiple EMMY-winning 'First Life with Sir David Attenborough', 'Shark Week', and iconic animations such as 'Yu-gi-oh!', 'Sonic X' and 'The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles', Joel's music has brought many a scene and story to life. Joel's score to "The Wildest Dream' was nominated for Best Original Score for a Feature Documentary by the International Film Music Critics Association in their 2010 awards. Joel is a past winner of the Song Of The Year Contest for his work with Karin Brennan on the song "King's X". Working with Brazilian singer Bebel Gilberto, he arranged and co-produced a re-imagining of Nat King Cole's classic 'Brazilian Love Song' for EMI 'Re:Generations' Album. Joel's additional album credits include 'Duel Madness' and the Latin Madness remix of Destiny's Child's 'Lose My Breath'. Joel has served on the New York Steering Committee for the Society of Composers and Lyricists, and as the New York editor of The Score magazine. He also serves on the advisory board of Game Music Inc.
