PRODUCTION & ARRANGING
PIANO & KEYS
DRUMS & PERCUSSION
Josh Lava is a musical chameleon who has amassed an impressive and eclectic body of work as a multi-instrumentalist, producer/engineer, composer, and songwriter across the genre spectrum. Whether he's composing for full orchestra, performing live with a jazz trio, or producing an electronic dance track, Josh is musically at home pretty much anywhere.
Josh has written and produced music for National Geographic, Sephora Cosmetics, 1-800-Flowers, Sony Music, and Illinois elected official Ameya Pawar; performed with notable artists such as The Buddy Rich Band, comedian Sandra Bernhard, and the world-renowned string ensemble Kronos Quartet; engineered for 60's pop icon Ronnie Spector and the Rock Band/Guitar Hero video game series; and has played on dozens of records that have been featured on television networks including CBS and WGN, television series such as New Girl and Bloomers, and various print media and radio including NPR, Time Out, Chicago Tribune, and The Onion A.V. Club. No matter what genre he's working in, Josh strives to create music that is equally rewarding to the head and the heart, merging sophistication with accessibility, intelligence with passion.
CONTACT: CONTACT@JOSHLAVA.COM
SCORING FOR FILM, TV, & WEB
Ameya Pawar for Governor: Family
Sephora Cosmetics Industrial
Zazzle.com Bay To Breakers TV Spot
Brave New Films' Redemption Of The Prosecutor
Christmas Voiceover Commercial (30 second spot)
Warm Acoustic Commercial (30 second spot)
Spritely Commercial (30 second spot)
Sentimental Acoustic Commercial (30 second spot)
* Musical samples excerpted from the following artists:
Buffalo Roadhouse Music: http://www.buffaloroadhousemusic.com/
Nicole Berke: http://www.nicoleberkemusic.com/
Canasta: http://www.canastamusic.com/welcome/
Chance Hayden: http://www.chancehayden.com/
Amie Penwell: http://www.amiepenwell.com/
Heather Styka: http://heatherstyka.com/
Cobalt & the Hired Guns: http://www.cobaltandthehiredguns.com/
Mike Roth: https://www.facebook.com/MikeRothMusic
Buoy Larue: https://www.facebook.com/BuoyLaRueMusic
John Craig: https://www.facebook.com/johncraigmusic
Wil Kinky: http://www.reverbnation.com/wilkinky