COMPOSER
Film, TV, Podcasts
Commercial, Sonic Branding
Original Creative Music

PRODUCER
Media & Corporate Clients
Artists

MUSICIAN
Bassist & Multi-Instrumentalist
Band Leader & Arranger

COMPOSER:
I make music for film, TV, podcasts, commercials, radio, dance, sound installations, and more. I also compose original creative music as an artist: Jazz, chamber, world music, Latin, pop

PRODUCER:
I make music for media and corporate clients —Sonic Branding— and collaborate with artists on their projects. I'm a music tech geek and a self-taught engineer. I work from The Plaza Roja, my Brooklyn studio, and publish through Plaza Roja Records, my record label.
MUSICIAN:
I’ve played around the world as a bassist but also on many other instruments —guitars, keys, pianos, percussion, sampling, programming, and more. I’m an arranger, bandleader, and overall music craftsperson.
All these worlds merge into a space where I aim to make music that moves people, stirs emotions, and leaves no one indifferent.

MUSIC FOR MEDIA

I’ve composed/produced music for a plethora of media, including Critics at Large (Condé Nast), Slow Burn (Slate), NYC Now (WNYC), The New Yorker Radio Hour with David Remnick (NY Public Radio), Legacy of Speed with Malcolm Gladwell, The Slowdown (American Public Media), Monumental (PRX), Still Watching (Vanity Fair), Fiasco (Luminary), I Travel For… (Slate-British Airways), Imaginary Worlds (Panoply), Quiet - The Power of Introverts (Panoply), Coming Clean (Sound Made Public), and David Zwirner Art Galleries (Slate), amongst many others.

I’ve worked producing sonic branding campaigns for top companies and organizations such as British Airways, American Airlines, Corona, Wells Fargo, General Mills, Apple TV+, Snapdragon, Toyota, Cruise, NASA, and more.

Placements

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Available Tracks (Library)

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music for Film

My work on old silent films merges my passion for music with my dedication to social activism. I’ve composed scores for silent films addressing immigration, inequality, and LGBTQ rights. These performances have evolved into powerful calls for action, raising funds for NGOs and engaging audiences in conversations on these topics. When presenting these live scores to audiences, I strive to bridge the gap between art and social justice, using music as a vehicle for change.

I’ve also scored several shorts/features, closely collaborating with filmmakers such as Melissa Frienling and Caryn Cline.
My background as a composer and performer of jazz chamber and world music and my production work allow me to keep an open mind, which informs my unique approach to each film I score.

Silent FILM SCORES

Algie The Miner (2020)
Alice Guy Blaché (1912)

The Land Beyond The Sunset (2020)
Harold M.Shaw (1912)

Les Résultats du Feminisme (2020)
Alice Guy Blaché (1906)

Shoes (2019)
Lois Weber (1916)

The Immigrant (2015)
Charlie Chaplin (1914)

feature/doc/short

Midwood Movie (2024)
Dir. Melissa Friedling

Film Tattoo (2020)
Dir. Caryn Cline

An Odd Pair (2022)
Dir. Melissa Friedling.

Equinox (2012)
Dir. Caryn Cline

Stangers (2009)
Dir. Nick Paley

Terapia (2007)
Dir. Juanjo Martínez

Client process

At my Brooklyn-based studio, I collaborate with filmmakers, artists, and creatives, crafting bespoke music that reflects their vision. Whether producing a Latin jazz piece or creating modular electronic sounds, I tailor each project to the client's unique needs. From brainstorming ideas to final revisions, I provide hands-on, thoughtful guidance, offering feedback and flexible solutions throughout the creative process, always ensuring the final piece perfectly captures their initial idea.

A bespoke experience

Documentary: Making of music for The Slowdown.

A start-to-finish breakdown about the process of creating the theme music for this amazing podcast and how I work with my clients to meet their needs.

TeSTIMONIALS

Quotes

“Dear Alexis, What a composer you are! And I am so grateful to you for adding your music to our show. What a gift!”

David Remnick - The New Yorker Radio Hour

“Alexis has that rare mix of artful musicianship and precise producer. He sees the big picture but is also intensely aware of all the tiny details that make music work. An artisan composer-producer who makes bespoke music, thoughtfully, intentionally.”

Leo Sidran - Singer-songwriter, composer, and producer.

Alexis is fully committed to the creative process, a true artist, and a brilliant technician. He is an excellent guide and an uncompromising professional. I can’t wait to work with him again on my next film.

Melissa Friedling - Filmmaker

“Alexis is the producer's composer. He was so responsive and collaborative and worked tirelessly to nail the somewhat complicated requests we threw at him, which really helped us push our episodes forward.”

Andrew Parsons - Producer - Fiasco Podcast

“Having Alexis produce my music was a fantastic experience. I highly recommend anyone to have him help bring out the best music in them!”

Andreas Arnold - Guitarist and Composer

Working with Alexis is a triple treat: He is an amazing composer, an astute interpreter of clients’ needs, and a detailed project manager, all rolled into one.

Kerrie Hillman - Executive Producer - StoryCorps

“Alexis is both intensely creative and utterly professional. His artistry and diligence pushed me and my film to a different level of subtlety and power.”

Caryn Cline - Filmmaker

“Working with Alexis has been a dream. He accommodated our quick timeline and pushed to create the best product possible. We've never felt more in sync with a collaborative partner than we have with him.”

Samira Tazari and Michele Siegel - Producers of “I Travel For” - Slate Studios

“It was such a pleasure to work with Alexis. His ability to identify the sound that a project needs was brilliant and it made for a great series. I highly recommend Alexis for a project that inspires and requires a unique and dynamic sound.”

Tania Ketenjian - Owner and producer - Sound Made Public

“Alexis is a great composer to work with. The compositions he made for my show were right on target and felt wholly original. He’s also quite versatile as we worked on two compositions in completely different styles of music.”

Eric Molinsky - Creator and Producer - Imaginary Worlds

“We gave Alexis a tight time turnaround, expecting it might be difficult to create the requested music in a few days. He provided us with music that exceeded our expectations. I’m happy to have had a chance to work with him and hope to again in the future.”

Taylor Palmer - Producer for the David Zwirner Podcast - Slate Studios

“Alexis composed music for a very difficult story on political torture victims under Assad in Syria. He gave us a series of cues that allowed us to enrich the piece, create space for reflection, manage pacing, and tether transitional gaps. It really helped the listener digest and handle the stark brutality of the material.”

Paul Schneider - The New Yorker Radio Hour

music
production

The Plaza Roja is my one-human-only shop where I work as a composer and producer. It’s open to all media creators and musicians who collaborate with me. I’m proud to provide a uniquely crafted approach to composition and production and help expand sonic horizons.

At TPR, I meticulously create and produce unique, original music. I make handcrafted beats and electronic sounds from scratch and play real-live instruments.

Studio

The Plaza Roja is in an acoustically treated room in my Brooklyn home, where I produce, compose, record, overdub, edit, mix, and master.

I offer high-end production standards at reasonable rates, always to make exceptional, unique music.

Record Label

Plaza Roja Records is the newest outlet for bringing our music into the world.
Our releases adhere to the highest sonic-audiophile standards.

All our records are released in both conventional and Dolby Atmos formats. At PRR, we proudly embrace the future of record-making, creating memorable experiences for the listener.

albums

I’ve made six albums as a leader/composer of my ensemble: Poetica (2016), A Lorca Soundscape (2013), Noneto Ibérico (2011), Puzzles (2008), Visual (2004), and Metro (2001).

They have documented original work since the early 2000s and have been widely recognized by critics, presenters, and fans alike, and have received extensive media accolades