http://www.outwithdad.com/news/nominated-in-the-inaugural-canadian-screen-awards

Clean Version:

http://www.adrianelliscomposer.com/mp3s/Xmas_12/Christmas%20in%20Bohemia%20%28Clean%29.mp3

Version with a swearword in it (better):

http://www.adrianelliscomposer.com/mp3s/Xmas_12/Christmas%20in%20Bohemia%20%28Dirty%29.mp3

Lyrics for handy sing-along:

Window shopping at Christmas time
Looking at all the things that we can’t buy
We ain’t got much, we’ll have to count the thought
But we got something, baby, that can’t be bought

I’ll be your present baby, I’ll give myself to you
Batteries included and I’m eco-friendly too
You can wrap yourself all pretty, I couldn’t ask for more
So when Christmas comes we’ll both have presents we adore

Our bank account is empty, the economy is f–ked
The heat and water got turned off, looks like we’re out of luck
We got not jobs to speak of so we won’t be getting paid
Good thing for us honey, they best presents are homemade

I’ll be your present baby, I’ll give myself to you
Even though I’m slightly damaged and an older model, too
You can wrap yourself all pretty, I couldn’t ask for more
So when Christmas comes we’ll both have presents we adore

What matters is the glowing in our hearts
not the burning smell that’s the balance on our credit cards

I’ll be your present baby, I’ll give myself to you
I wasn’t made in China and come pre-assembled, too
You can wrap yourself all pretty, I couldn’t ask for more
So when Christmas comes we’ll both have presents we adore
Yea, when Christmas comes we’ll both have presents we adore

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Back-up vocals: Ashley Miranda, Michael McGuffin, Jack Wiktor

Drums and vocals recorded at Cadence Music Community by Jack Wiktor

Lyrics and Music by Adrian Ellis, Copyright 2012

Out With Dad

The series has now broken 10.5 million views!  It continued it’s habit of being all award-winning and stuff, and racked up the noms and awards, including 6 wins at the LA Webseries Festival, topping it off by winning the Prix Coup de Coeur de France 4 at the Marseille International Web Fest, which included a distribution deal through France 4.

Ghosts With Shit Jobs

This indie feature has done really well on the international circuit playing at multiple festivals around the globe (including Germany, Poland, Korea, and India) and won an award (see above)!

“Ingenious… a gripping movie” – Corey Doctorow
“Brilliant… will leave you emotionally shaken, your brain teeming with weird new ideas…” – io9
“…outstanding…” – Boing Boing
“…sheer delight…” -The Guardian

GWSJ will be available on iTunes/PS/Xbox in December!

For God and Ulster

Congrats to Greg Breen and the crew for their Best Drama win at the Canada International Film Festival!  I’m looking forward to getting started on a new short for Greg in the new year.

Late July

Album #3 is finished and available on all the regular channels!  Check out When The Curtain Falls !

Produced, arranged, and mixed by Adrian Ellis
Drums: Martin Dulac
Violin: Kerrie Lowitt
Cello: Julian Blaise
Tenor and Baritone Sax: Charlie Finlay
French Horn: John Ellis
Guitar, bass, keys, and backup vocals by Adrian Ellis
Drums, sax, and strings tracked at Kuhl Music by Brian Seligman
Piano tracked at The Tinshop by Adrian (thanks to Ray Cammaert)
Mastered by Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel Studios

Also, if you are looking for some awesome holiday tunes, check out these two island-style originals we recorded – Who Cares It’s Christmas!

Premiering on August 16th at the 2012 Edmonton Fringe Festival!  Written by Aaron Talbot with music by Adrian Ellis, and presented by Happy Harbor Comics.

A fatally wounded security guard is saved by a pharmaceutical test company scientist with a unique and mysterious serum. Little did she know that injecting him with it would create a hero, a hero that would need to face his own demons before he can save the world.

Here’s an audio trailer for the show:

Tickets and information at http://www.fringetheatre.ca

You can see all 5 of the series here http://www.sportsnet.ca/magazine/cathedrals/

Here’s one of my favorites in the series, the mysterious William Allman Memorial Arena:

Last night actress Kate Conway, series creator Jason Leaver, composer Adrian Ellis and producers Natalie O’Brien and Vanya Garraway were all on hand at an exclusive party, at which  Mark Greenspan, Executive Producer of nextMEDIA 2011 announced the “The List,” the definitive index of Canada’s digital elite and the 2011 nominees for this year’s Digi Awards. The Digi Awards are Canada’s premier showcase of the remarkable digital media companies, projects, products and pioneers that are putting Canada at the forefront of the international mediascape. There are 31 categories, and Out With Dad was nominated for Best Web Series: Drama. Fellow nominees include “Fabrique Moi Un Conte” and “Zieuter.tv“, both of which are produced for CBC Radio. We’re really really proud to be considered among the best of Canada’s digital community. On December 6th the DigiAward winners will be announced at a ceremony hosted in our own backyard, Toronto. Wish us luck!

Soul Train

By Jove it’s finally here!  SOUL TRAIN will hit the stage on September 16th, at The Great Hall!  For tickets and information, see:

http://soultrainto.eventbrite.com/

TEDxTO 2011

I’m writing material for a collaborative work of interactive music for TEDx Toronto 2011, which will be happening on Sept. 23rd.  My friend and colleague Drasko V is the mastermind behind this innovative piece (which features many artists including Richard Devine) and he will also be performing live at the event.

More Musicals!

I’m in the process of writing the first in a series of songs from a musical about the life of Lillian H. Smith, Toronto’s first children’s librarian.  I head into the studio to record vocals in mid-September.  It’s practically criminal how fun it is writing in the style of Mary Poppins!

TIFF 2011

I’m heading to TIFF to see some films, attend some panels, and shake some hands!  I always enjoy meeting filmmakers and creatives of all kinds, so if you’re going to be there, get in touch!!

Out With Dad

Have you been keeping up with the 2nd season of this award winning show?   Wow – it’s an intense season, full of incredible scenes and amazing performances.  I couldn’t be prouder of our cast and crew.  Check it out!

Daily Planet

The premiere show of the 17th Season of this flagship Discovery Channel Canada show opened with a band on August 29th.  I love it – the new set, Dan Riskin as the new co-host to Ziya Tong; the energy is just through the roof.  Oh yea, the new version of my theme is pretty cool too

Dan Beausoleil

The album is mixed and out the door!  Dan is currently the front runner in The Vox Music Competition, and we are all rooting for him!

When The Hero Comes Home – Book Trailer

What’s a book trailer you ask?  See the video below and be enlightened!  I wrote some heroic music for this little promotional piece shot and edited by my good friend Jason Leaver.

I’m also back to writing the score for the popular award winning webseries Out With Dad (www.outwithdad.com).  Going into it’s second season on July 7th, the show has garnered nearly 1.5 million views (um, congrats guys!!!), and was awarded a 2010 Indie Soap Award for Outstanding Use of Music.  The new season is going to be AMAZING – check out the trailer here (if you get through it without tearing up,

Singer/songwriter and social media superstar Miss Late July (http://miss.latejuly.ca/) released her sophomore EP, Hospital Quiet this Spring, which I produced and arranged.  It features stark, cinematic soundscapes, emotional storytelling, and lush string arrangements and was again mixed & mastered by Andy Magoffin (Great Lake Swimmers, The Hidden Cameras, The Constantines, Royal City).  Miss Late July is currently playing shows in Toronto with indie darlings The Elwins and Will Currie and the Country French.  I’m really proud of this EP, which Miss LJ likes to call her ‘sadcore’ album.  My favorite tracks are Good Behavior, Parkdale, and What’s Left.  I’m currently working with the talented Dan Beausoleil on his yet-to-be-titled debut – we’re in the studio laying down tracks this week, and then I mix through July.  Stay tuned!

Again, I’m plagued by media black-outs and Non-disclosure Agreements, and some of the most exciting stuff that’s cooking away in the background I CAN’T TALK ABOUT!  Mostly for karmic reasons.  At any rate, I’m blessed to have an incredible group of super talented friends, and I’m really excited to share some news in the (hopefully near) future – it’s definitely shaping up to be the BSE (Best Summer EVER).