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Anthony Dann (Photoshoot 2024)

About

The story of limitless creativity.

"Creation and music are like two languages in themselves, universally understood. This power to share stories and connect inspires me the most! I believe creativity is one of the most human things there is."

A free-spirited, creative nomad exploring arts, life, and languages in search of inspiration. A composer and producer whose multifaceted nature has led to a thrilling journey through different ways of expression, styles, genres, and places.

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Curiosity is a superpower that has guided Anthony from a young age. At just four years old, he began to show an interest in the piano and explored various arts throughout his childhood. Ultimately, his passion for music proved to be the strongest. While learning piano didn't bring much success, the boy had an exceptional ear and a keen enthusiasm for English.

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Raised in the small Russian town of Sverdlovsk district, a young creative quickly became known around his home region as a singer/songwriter with an unusual walk. Music, both in the sense of creation and listening, was a vital source of support when facing the challenges of growing up with a disability. But even the bullying and discrimination didn't get him off stage. Spending free time writing and producing his songs, Anthony kept pushing the boundaries of what many might claim is impossible. At fourteen, he presented his first English song, gaining national recognition and embarking on his debut tour, filled with music and travel across Russia.

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With time, the spark slowly started to fade out. A burnout forced the musician to take a pause. Not much later, the seventeenth year of Anthony's life brought darkness as he navigated many challenging events, one after another, and the loss of a friend to suicide while figuring out his own life. The young man relied on music to process all his emotions and get through. But once on the other side, there was no music. There was silence and a craving for something else.

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In search of a fresh outlet, Anthony explored writing, poetry, photography, and design, but struggled to connect with any. He still had no lyrics or melodies in mind, no sound to cling to. At some point, he considered pivoting from the arts for good. But there was a road yet untraveled. One where synergy and synthesis go hand in hand to convey something unique. Filmmaking brought the spark, colors, and inspiration back to Anthony's life.

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Relocated to Chelyabinsk City to study Filmmaking at the State Academy of Arts, Anthony found a new home and many like-minded close friends. Flourishing creativity and freedom of expression uncovered strong tendencies toward directing, video editing, and soundtrack creation. And there they were: new sounds, melodies, lyrics. Only this time, the words came in English. The language has opened a whole new world for the creator, revealing cultures and opportunities unknown before.

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His journey took a turn in 2015 when he began collaborating online with independent artists from the USA and the UK. A chance submission of his instrumental for background music led to a deal with a Los Angeles publisher, launching his international career as a soundtrack composer-producer. Soon, the music spread on TV networks like Vice, Netflix, E!, and BBC, expanding his collaborations across countries such as Canada, Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany. Diverse soundtracks became a part of reality shows, news, documentaries, and drama series, some of which received prestigious nominations and awards like Emmy or Peabody.

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Following the momentum, Anthony transferred his studies to a remote program for a Bachelor of Digital Music Production and Education. He never finished his formal education but focused on building a career. Vagabonding between Yekaterinburg, Saint-Petersburg, and Moscow while creating music for international projects, the composer used to hear his music blending with different languages. A new whisper emerged, luring him to see the world.

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Often called a shapeshifter, Anthony continues to evolve his creative pursuits, seamlessly transitioning from songs to soundtracks, from cinematic to modern styles, from pop to alternative, and from writing to producing. Despite having the skill set to realize a complete media project, the producer remains an avid advocate for collaboration. Free exploration of ideas and fusion of differences became the leading pillars of the creative process he is known for.

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Recent global events have prompted transformative choices. Now residing in Kazakhstan, Anthony has embraced a nomadic lifestyle, intertwining the exploration of inner and outer worlds. Wielding creation for unity, connection, and freedom, he allows the journey to unfold with mystery, following inspiration and discovering where it may lead next, demonstrating that creativity knows no bounds.

Anthony Dann 2 (Photoshoot 2024)

10+ years

Experience in the International Music and Media Industry

30+ countries

Projects' geography

50+ projects

On different languages

80+ tracks

Current total music catalog

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

  • Peabody Awards 2021: News - VICE ShowTime (music department member / additional background music composer-producer)

  • News & Documentary Emmy Awards 2021: Outstanding Business, Consumer or Economic Report - Between Musk and Mars (music department member / additional background music composer-producer) [Track: «Warning Lights»]

  • Primetime Emmy Awards 2021: Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special - VICE ShowTime (music department member / additional background music composer-producer)

  • Primetime Emmy Awards 2020: Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special - VICE ShowTime (music department member / additional background music composer-producer)

  • MTV Movie + TV Awards 2018: Best Reality Series/Franchise - Keeping Up with the Kardashians (music department member / additional background music composer-producer) [Track: «Rumour Has It»]

Peabody Awards 2021
Member of BMI Music Nashville
MTV Movie + TV Awards 2018
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