About
JOE SANDERS IS AN AWARD-WINNING COMPOSER FOR FILM, TV, VIDEO GAMES, and theater.
Most recently, Joe composed score for Lego 2K Drive (nominated for Best Original Light Mix Score, New IP by the National Academy Of Video Game Trade Reviewers), film scores for Jimmy Boden and Chasing Sundance, wrote music for romantic comedy films on the Hallmark Channel, created orchestrations/musical arrangements on Bowie Reimagined (recorded by David Bowie’s touring band), wrote music that was featured in professional sports broadcasts (NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, PGA, Nascar), composed music for The Last Arrow (the credits song of which earned him the Grand Prize and Lennon Award for World Music in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest), and is currently writing the soundtrack for an Irish dance show set to tour in 2025.
Joe’s passion for storytelling through music is evident in his emotionally charged melodies and distinctive character themes. Drawing inspiration from a broad set of musical influences and a deep background in violin playing, he continuously delivers distinctive scores for each project he contributes to. Whether it be lush orchestral harmonies, delicate acoustic recordings, futuristic synthesizer textures, or otherworldly experimental soundscapes, he relishes the opportunity to contribute to the world-building process for each project he is involved in.
Joe currently resides in Los Angeles and is a graduate of the Bob Cole Conservatory at California State University, Long Beach.