Charlie Heim: Music

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I’m constantly working to take in as many of them as I can. Here’s some of the ones that I get to make.

Music

Megalodon: Edible

#album: Released October 2010

Features Greg Johnson, Scott Kruser, Erek Kapusta and Mike Dougherty on 11 tracks of stellar original music. Megalodon draws on jazz, rock, classical, and prehistoric beastial influences - please listen and enjoy accordingly. Available at your finest local retailers:

The March Hare: Mister Nimbus

#album: Released February 2008

A record I am quite proud of. I think Brad at CD Baby said it best in his Staff Pick review, calling it “a tremendous collection of songs and a genuine musical accomplishment.” Thanks man. Hop over to the Video page to see our music video, or buy the album here:

Inspirators

#album: Released November 2007

This multimedia undertaking from At Hand Productions makes its statement clear through swirls of droning synths, “spastic drumming” electric sax, floor to ceiling projector screens, and audio and video clips. Watch the DVD, or get a copy of the studio version here:

The Case of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Dog

#publication: Released October 2010

I was asked by author Martha Freeman to write some music for the first book of her new series. Armed with her lyrics for two tunes, I wrote some ditties called “Read A Book” and “Rock ‘n’ Roll Dog”. It was a great project to work on, and my sheet music is published in the last pages. There’s also a self-made recording of “Rock ‘n’ Roll Dog” floating around the interwebs...

Jill & Jam: Goin’ on a Journey: Songs for Every Body

#album: Released November 2010

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, and Registered Dietician, Jill Jayne is the Rockstar Nutritionist. She spends her days traveling to schools across the country, advocating good dietary habits through her unique performances. I was privileged to help her put together a bucket-drum groove in the studio for her latest album: check out track 10, called “All That Junk”!

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Marigold Opera

#demo EP: Released February 2011

A brand-spankin’ new ensemble of great ambition: spearheaded by composers Matt Schlatter and Nathan Cooke, this “chamber group” features cello, violin, french horn, saxophone, vibraphone, drum set, piano, and vocals. Check out the Facebook page for new tracks recorded and mixed by yours truly!

Biography

William Gruff

#album: Released October 2011

An album many years in the making. Once, there was a band called Mountain Man. Back in 2007, they were voted the Best Band in Philadelphia by the Emergenza international music festival. Now the Mountain Man goes by his real name, and this is what he sounds like.

Alex Radus: Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat

#compilation: Released January 2012

Part of the new Philly Dyan Tribute compilation album, Alex Radus is one of 13 Philadelphia artists with unique Bob Dylan covers. Be sure to scope out the whole album for the likes of Andrew Lipke, The Bailey Hounds, Charles Ramsey, and the compilation’s producer, Lance Davis.

Selected Discography

Alex Radus, 2012

Alex Radus, 2011

William Gruff, 2011

Keena, 2011

Jill and Jam, 2011

Marigold Opera, 2011

Charles Ramsey, 2010

Megalodon, 2010

Juno Day, 2009

Josh Sager Quartet, 2009

The March Hare, 2008

Outgroove, 2008

Mountain Man, 2008

The UArts Big Band, 2007

Prophecies of War, 2007

Mountain Man, 2007