Michael Hodges (producer)

Michael Hodges is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, composer, executive music producer and music executive best known for his work in music for film and television most notably on Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Point Break (2015), The Expanse (2015–2020) and Pete the Cat (2017–present). He has received three Grammy nominations for his work as songwriter and producer. In 2017, Hodges was an executive music producer on Blade Runner 2049, produced the Blade Runner 2049 soundtrack and co-wrote and produced the only original song on the album "Almost Human" performed by Lauren Daigle.[1] The album debuted at No. 1 in the "Billboard" Soundtrack Sales Charts and No. 53 in the "Billboard" 200. In October 2017, Hodges signed on as executive music producer and co-composer of the Amazon Original Series Pete the Cat. In 2018, The Blade Runner 2049 Soundtrack, co-produced by Hodges, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media.[2]

Michael Hodges
Michael Hodges at Grammys P&E Red Carpet 2013
Michael Hodges at Grammys P&E Red Carpet 2013
Background information
Birth nameMichael E Hodges
BornLittle Rock, AR, US
OriginNashville, Tennessee
Genres
Occupation(s)singer-songwriter, record producer, composer, musician
Instrument(s)
  • vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • keyboards
Years active1994–present
Labels
Websitesleepinggiant.media

Early life and career

Born Michael E. Hodges in Little Rock, Arkansas USA, Michael began his love for music at an early age. At the age of 12 he performed his first solo concert and by 22 had his first No. 1 song. Hodges continued his music career touring, writing songs and singing background vocals for several notable bands. In 2013, he was approached by Ken Caillat and Kayla Morrison about starting a unique record label focused on film and television. In 2013 Hodges assisted in building Sleeping Giant Media, an artist friendly publishing catalog with a network of writers, artists, producers and composers credited with numerous Grammy, Emmy and Oscar nominations and awards. In 2014, Hodges assisted in the development of an integrated business model for film, television, and music and became Co-CEO of ASG Music Group, LLC (Alcon Sleeping Giant) a joint venture between Alcon Entertainment and Sleeping Giant Media.[3][4][5]

Discography

Films
Year Title Notes
2014 Dolphin Tale 2
2015 Wild Horses
2015 Point Break
2016 No Manches Frida
2017 Blade Runner Black Out 2022
2017 Father Figures
2017 Blade Runner 2049
2019 No Manches Frida 2

Television
Year Title Notes
2015–2019 The Expanse
2017–2019 Pete the Cat
2021–2022 Blade Runner: Black Lotus

References
  1. "Alcon Sleeping Giant (ASG) Records & Epic Records to Release 'Blade Runner 2049' Soundtrack". soundtrack.net. Retrieved October 3, 2017.
  2. "Blade Runner 2049 Awards". IMDb.
  3. Appelo, Tim (April 18, 2014). "Alcon, Sleeping Giant Launch ASG Group to Drive Down Music Cue Costs". hollywoodreporter. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  4. "Alcon Partners With Sleeping Giant Media To Form Movie & TV Music Services Company". deadline. April 15, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  5. Morfoot, Addie (April 15, 2014). "Alcon Entertainment Launches Music Division". variety. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
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