Wes Boatman
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Biography
Boatman became interested in music at the age of six, and began playing such instruments as pianosPianos
Pianos is a two-story bar/restaurant/live music venue in the Lower East Side section of Manhattan at 158 Ludlow Street.Its stage attracts local and national alternative rock groups as well as DJs, though a more typical performance consists of smaller name local and touring acts...
and keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
. During his adult years, he received a B.F.A. in Film and Electronic Music from the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. He has performed with artists such as Bootsy Collins
Bootsy Collins
William Earl "Bootsy" Collins is an American funk bassist, singer, and songwriter.Rising to prominence with James Brown in the late 1960s, and with Parliament-Funkadelic in the '70s, Collins's driving bass guitar and humorous vocals established him as one of the leading names in funk...
, George Clinton
George Clinton (funk musician)
George Clinton is an American singer, songwriter, bandleader, and music producer and the principal architect of P-Funk. He was the mastermind of the bands Parliament and Funkadelic during the 1970s and early 1980s, and launched a solo career in 1981. He has been cited as one of the foremost...
, and Midnight Star
Midnight Star
Midnight Star is an R&B and electro-funk group that had a string of R&B hits in the 1980s.-Band history:The group was formed in 1976 at Kentucky State University by trumpeter Reggie Calloway, vocalist Belinda Lipscomb, guitarist/vocalist Melvin Gentry, bassist Kenneth Gant, multi-instrumentalist...
, on four Platinum and five Gold Records. He also toured with them around the world.
Boatman currently resides in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, where he is writing and composing partners with John Henry Kreitler
John Henry Kreitler
John Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an American television composer and song writer.-Biography:John Henry grew up in a musical household, with his mother, Alice Kreitler, being a pianist, organist and music teacher...
.
Credits
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(2002) - Material GirlsMaterial GirlsMaterial Girls is a 2006 American satirical teen comedy film starring Hilary and Haylie Duff. It is based on a script written by John Quaintance and is directed by Martha Coolidge It also stars Anjelica Huston, Lukas Haas, and Brent Spiner...
(2006) - Runaway with the Rich and Famous (1987)
- Riviera (1991)
- Melrose Place (1992)
- Lady BossLady BossLady Boss is a 1990 novel written by Jackie Collins and is the third in The Santangelo Novels series.The novel was adapted as a TV movie miniseries in 1992, starring Kim Delaney in the title role of Lucky Santangelo...
(1992) - Loving (1995)
- Once a ThiefOnce a Thief (1996 film)Once a Thief is a remake of a 1991 film of the same name. Both films were directed by John Woo. The movie was also made into a 1997 television series also of the same name...
(1996) - Prime SuspectsPrime SuspectsPrime Suspects was a rap group composed of E, Skinew and Gangsta T , that was signed to Master P's No Limit Records. The group appeared on many of No Limit's releases including Master P's Ghetto D and Magic's Sky's the Limit, among others...
(1997) - Fox Sports NewsFox Sports NewsFox Sports News is an Australian cable and satellite sports news channel. Owned by Premier Media Group and is the sister channel of Fox Sports.Fox Sports News launched on October 1, 2006. The channel runs live for 19 hours a day, broadcasting sports news...
(1995) - Molly (1999)
- Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune (U.S. game show)Wheel of Fortune is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin, which premiered in 1975. Contestants compete to solve word puzzles, similar to those used in Hangman, to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a large wheel. The title refers to the show's giant carnival wheel that...
(2000) - Above & Beyond (2001)
- 20 Years of Must See TV (2002)
- The Guiding Light (1986–1998)
- Another WorldAnother World (TV series)Another World is an American television soap opera that ran on NBC from May 4, 1964 to June 25, 1999. It ran for a total of 35 years. It was created by Irna Phillips along with William J...
(1986–1998) - PassionsPassionsPassions is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC from July 5, 1999 to September 7, 2007 and on The 101 Network from September 17, 2007 to August 7, 2008....
(1999) - Brotherly LoveBrotherly loveBrotherly love may refer to:* Philia, a Greek word for love* Brotherly love * The New Commandment of Jesus, - Television :* Brotherly Love , an American television series...
(2000) - Our Father (2001)
- The Elevator (2001)
- In the Net (2002)
- The MovementThe Movement- Music :* The Movement , an American rock/reggae band* The Movement , the house music act* The Movement , a Danish/German mod revival punk band* The Movement , 2003...
(2002) - As the World TurnsAs the World TurnsAs the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera Guiding Light...
(1956–2008)
Awards and nominations
Daytime Emmy awards:- Won, 1992, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for: "The Guiding Light" (shared with Barbara Miller-GidalyBarbara Miller-GidalyBarbara Miller-Gidaly, sometimes credited with her maiden name, Barbara Miller, is an American music supervisor and director. She was married to attorney and theatrical producer Walter Gidaly, until his death from a heart attack at age 75, on February 17, 2003.-Awards and nominations:Daytime Emmy...
, A.J. GundellA.J. GundellA.J. Gundell is an American musician and music director. He has won 13 Emmy awards; his favorites being three in the "Outstanding Original Song" category.-Discography:...
, Barry De VorzonBarry De VorzonBarry De Vorzon is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and composer. His first composing big hit was the rock song "Dreamin'," sung by Johnny Burnette in 1960, although he had a number-one hit previously called "Just Married," which he wrote for Marty Robbins in 1958...
, Richard HazardRichard HazardRichard Hazard was an American television composer, orchestrator, conductor and writer. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and died in Los Angeles, California, of cancer...
, John Henry KreitlerJohn Henry KreitlerJohn Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an American television composer and song writer.-Biography:John Henry grew up in a musical household, with his mother, Alice Kreitler, being a pianist, organist and music teacher...
, Theodore Irwin, and Michael LicariMichael LicariMichael Licari is an American television composer and song writer. He has worked as a composer on the television series, "Deliver Me", documentary "Triple the Triplets"...
) - Won, 1994, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "Another WorldAnother World (TV series)Another World is an American television soap opera that ran on NBC from May 4, 1964 to June 25, 1999. It ran for a total of 35 years. It was created by Irna Phillips along with William J...
" (shared with Barbara Miller-GidalyBarbara Miller-GidalyBarbara Miller-Gidaly, sometimes credited with her maiden name, Barbara Miller, is an American music supervisor and director. She was married to attorney and theatrical producer Walter Gidaly, until his death from a heart attack at age 75, on February 17, 2003.-Awards and nominations:Daytime Emmy...
, A.J. GundellA.J. GundellA.J. Gundell is an American musician and music director. He has won 13 Emmy awards; his favorites being three in the "Outstanding Original Song" category.-Discography:...
, John Henry KreitlerJohn Henry KreitlerJohn Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an American television composer and song writer.-Biography:John Henry grew up in a musical household, with his mother, Alice Kreitler, being a pianist, organist and music teacher...
, Michael LicariMichael LicariMichael Licari is an American television composer and song writer. He has worked as a composer on the television series, "Deliver Me", documentary "Triple the Triplets"...
, Dominic MessingerDominic MessingerDominic Messinger is an American soap opera composer. He began his work in soapmusic on "General Hospital", and has since co-written and composed over one hundred original songs for various soaps...
, Larry Hold, Richard HazardRichard HazardRichard Hazard was an American television composer, orchestrator, conductor and writer. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and died in Los Angeles, California, of cancer...
, and Barry De VorzonBarry De VorzonBarry De Vorzon is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and composer. His first composing big hit was the rock song "Dreamin'," sung by Johnny Burnette in 1960, although he had a number-one hit previously called "Just Married," which he wrote for Marty Robbins in 1958...
) - Won, 1995, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "Another World" (shared with Carole Severson Weiss, Ron Brawer, Susan-Beth Markowitz, John Henry KreitlerJohn Henry KreitlerJohn Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an American television composer and song writer.-Biography:John Henry grew up in a musical household, with his mother, Alice Kreitler, being a pianist, organist and music teacher...
, Barry De VorzonBarry De VorzonBarry De Vorzon is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and composer. His first composing big hit was the rock song "Dreamin'," sung by Johnny Burnette in 1960, although he had a number-one hit previously called "Just Married," which he wrote for Marty Robbins in 1958...
, Richard HazardRichard HazardRichard Hazard was an American television composer, orchestrator, conductor and writer. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and died in Los Angeles, California, of cancer...
, Rick RhodesRick RhodesRick Rhodes was an American musician and television composer.-Biography:Rhodes was born in Los Angeles, California. During his adult years, he toured the U.S...
, Robert SandsRobert SandsRobert Sands may refer to:*Robert Sands , American artist*Robert Sands , conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir*Bobby Sands , member of the Irish Republican Army...
, and Edward Dzubak) - Won, 1996, Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "The Guiding Light" (shared with Jonathan FirstenbergJonathan FirstenbergJonathan Firstenberg is an American television composer and music supervisor.-Biography:Jonathan Firstenberg was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up on Long Island, in Floral Park and Woodbury. Inspired by his parents, Firstenberg studied different varieties of music in his youth, and started...
, Robyn Cutler, Michael LicariMichael LicariMichael Licari is an American television composer and song writer. He has worked as a composer on the television series, "Deliver Me", documentary "Triple the Triplets"...
, Rick RhodesRick RhodesRick Rhodes was an American musician and television composer.-Biography:Rhodes was born in Los Angeles, California. During his adult years, he toured the U.S...
, Ron CohenRon CohenRon Cohen is an American television composer and soundtrack writer. He graduated from the California State University, in Northridge.-Positions held:* Composer on Leeza and The Guiding Light.* Music Writer on Go Tigers!...
, John Henry KreitlerJohn Henry KreitlerJohn Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an American television composer and song writer.-Biography:John Henry grew up in a musical household, with his mother, Alice Kreitler, being a pianist, organist and music teacher...
, Danny Lawrence, John E. Young, David GrantDavid GrantDavid Grant CBE, FREng, FIET is the Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University in Wales. Since his appointment in 2001, Dr Grant has overseen the merger between Cardiff University and the University of Wales College of Medicine, which was completed in 2004, and the awarding of University Status to...
, Barry De VorzonBarry De VorzonBarry De Vorzon is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and composer. His first composing big hit was the rock song "Dreamin'," sung by Johnny Burnette in 1960, although he had a number-one hit previously called "Just Married," which he wrote for Marty Robbins in 1958...
, Richard HazardRichard HazardRichard Hazard was an American television composer, orchestrator, conductor and writer. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and died in Los Angeles, California, of cancer...
Edward Dzubak, and Alan Bellink) - Won, 1998, Outstanding Achievement in Musical Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "The Guiding Light" (shared with Barbara Miller-GidalyBarbara Miller-GidalyBarbara Miller-Gidaly, sometimes credited with her maiden name, Barbara Miller, is an American music supervisor and director. She was married to attorney and theatrical producer Walter Gidaly, until his death from a heart attack at age 75, on February 17, 2003.-Awards and nominations:Daytime Emmy...
, Robyn Cutler, Brian D. Siewert, Ron CohenRon CohenRon Cohen is an American television composer and soundtrack writer. He graduated from the California State University, in Northridge.-Positions held:* Composer on Leeza and The Guiding Light.* Music Writer on Go Tigers!...
, Richard HazardRichard HazardRichard Hazard was an American television composer, orchestrator, conductor and writer. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and died in Los Angeles, California, of cancer...
, Barry De VorzonBarry De VorzonBarry De Vorzon is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and composer. His first composing big hit was the rock song "Dreamin'," sung by Johnny Burnette in 1960, although he had a number-one hit previously called "Just Married," which he wrote for Marty Robbins in 1958...
, Michael LicariMichael LicariMichael Licari is an American television composer and song writer. He has worked as a composer on the television series, "Deliver Me", documentary "Triple the Triplets"...
, Rick RhodesRick RhodesRick Rhodes was an American musician and television composer.-Biography:Rhodes was born in Los Angeles, California. During his adult years, he toured the U.S...
, Chieli MinucciChieli MinucciChieli Minucci is an American contemporary jazz guitarist, composer, music producer, and arranger of Italian descent.Minucci was born in New York City and is primarily known as the leader of the Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz group Special EFX...
, Jamie LawrenceJamie LawrenceJamie Lawrence is an English-born Jamaican professional footballer and former manager of Southern League side Ashford Town...
, and John HenryJohn HenryThe most notable use of the name John Henry is in a ballad, "John Henry", describing the folk figure John Henry as a "steel-driving man".John Henry may also refer to:-People:* John Flournoy Henry , U.S...
) - Nominated, 1999, Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "Another World" (shared with Ron Brawer, James Kowal, Lanny MeyersLanny MeyersLanny Meyers is an American composer, orchestrator and principal arranger. He has worked as a composer on Another World, Bar Girls , Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier , Beirut: The Last Home Movie , Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls , The First Time , The Berenstein Bears' Littlest Leaguer , The...
, John HenryJohn HenryThe most notable use of the name John Henry is in a ballad, "John Henry", describing the folk figure John Henry as a "steel-driving man".John Henry may also refer to:-People:* John Flournoy Henry , U.S...
, Dominic MessingerDominic MessingerDominic Messinger is an American soap opera composer. He began his work in soapmusic on "General Hospital", and has since co-written and composed over one hundred original songs for various soaps...
, Rick RhodesRick RhodesRick Rhodes was an American musician and television composer.-Biography:Rhodes was born in Los Angeles, California. During his adult years, he toured the U.S...
, Robert SandsRobert SandsRobert Sands may refer to:*Robert Sands , American artist*Robert Sands , conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir*Bobby Sands , member of the Irish Republican Army...
, Richard HazardRichard HazardRichard Hazard was an American television composer, orchestrator, conductor and writer. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and died in Los Angeles, California, of cancer...
, Barry De VorzonBarry De VorzonBarry De Vorzon is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and composer. His first composing big hit was the rock song "Dreamin'," sung by Johnny Burnette in 1960, although he had a number-one hit previously called "Just Married," which he wrote for Marty Robbins in 1958...
, Allan Bellink, Ed Dzuback, Mark Breeding, and Chieli MinucciChieli MinucciChieli Minucci is an American contemporary jazz guitarist, composer, music producer, and arranger of Italian descent.Minucci was born in New York City and is primarily known as the leader of the Grammy-nominated contemporary jazz group Special EFX...
) - Nominated, 2000, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "Another World" (shared with James Kowal, Pamela Magee, Dominic MessingerDominic MessingerDominic Messinger is an American soap opera composer. He began his work in soapmusic on "General Hospital", and has since co-written and composed over one hundred original songs for various soaps...
, Rick RhodesRick RhodesRick Rhodes was an American musician and television composer.-Biography:Rhodes was born in Los Angeles, California. During his adult years, he toured the U.S...
, Mark Breeding, Robert SandsRobert SandsRobert Sands may refer to:*Robert Sands , American artist*Robert Sands , conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir*Bobby Sands , member of the Irish Republican Army...
, Ed Dzubak, Fred Hand, Chieli Minnucci, Richard HazardRichard HazardRichard Hazard was an American television composer, orchestrator, conductor and writer. He was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and died in Los Angeles, California, of cancer...
, Barry De VorzonBarry De VorzonBarry De Vorzon is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and composer. His first composing big hit was the rock song "Dreamin'," sung by Johnny Burnette in 1960, although he had a number-one hit previously called "Just Married," which he wrote for Marty Robbins in 1958...
, Brian D. Siewert, and John HenryJohn HenryThe most notable use of the name John Henry is in a ballad, "John Henry", describing the folk figure John Henry as a "steel-driving man".John Henry may also refer to:-People:* John Flournoy Henry , U.S...
) - Nominated, 2001, Outstanding Original song for: "PassionsPassionsPassions is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC from July 5, 1999 to September 7, 2007 and on The 101 Network from September 17, 2007 to August 7, 2008....
" song "Brown-eyed Beauty" (shared with Steven J. Snyder and John Henry KreitlerJohn Henry KreitlerJohn Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an American television composer and song writer.-Biography:John Henry grew up in a musical household, with his mother, Alice Kreitler, being a pianist, organist and music teacher...
) - Nominated, 2001, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "Passions" (shared with Paul F. Antonelli, Ed O'Donnell, and John Henry KreitlerJohn Henry KreitlerJohn Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an American television composer and song writer.-Biography:John Henry grew up in a musical household, with his mother, Alice Kreitler, being a pianist, organist and music teacher...
) - Won, 2004, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "Passions" (shared with Ed O'Donnell, Paul F. Antonelli, and John Henry KreitlerJohn Henry KreitlerJohn Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an American television composer and song writer.-Biography:John Henry grew up in a musical household, with his mother, Alice Kreitler, being a pianist, organist and music teacher...
) - Won, 2007, Outstanding Original Song for: "Passions" song "Love is Ecstasy" (shared with John Henry KreitlerJohn Henry KreitlerJohn Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an American television composer and song writer.-Biography:John Henry grew up in a musical household, with his mother, Alice Kreitler, being a pianist, organist and music teacher...
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