ORIGINAL SCORE BY JAMES PICK
James is a pianist, accompanist, composer, and teacher based in the Portland Metropolitan area. He began his musical training at the early age of six and has been enthralled with music ever since. He was classically trained as a pianist and began composing at the piano at the age of nine. Growing up, those interests developed and eventually led him to George Fox University where he recently completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Composition and Piano Performance.
James is a diverse musician with a background in many styles. As a solo performer, his unique style blends New Age and Jazz elements to create a relaxing and deeply personal sound. Listeners have commented on his unique ability to express emotion through the piano.
Writer/Director Hollie Olson is thrilled that James has taken on scoring the feature of Gabby's Wish. His musical ability and style is perfect to bring this important aspect of the film to life.
Please learn more about James at www.jamespick.com
James is a diverse musician with a background in many styles. As a solo performer, his unique style blends New Age and Jazz elements to create a relaxing and deeply personal sound. Listeners have commented on his unique ability to express emotion through the piano.
Writer/Director Hollie Olson is thrilled that James has taken on scoring the feature of Gabby's Wish. His musical ability and style is perfect to bring this important aspect of the film to life.
Please learn more about James at www.jamespick.com
ORIGINAL SONG BY JAMES OLSON
James Olson, Hollie's older brother, passed away in 2010 and was the inspiration for the feature film screenplay for Gabby's Wish. James was an accomplished and successful musician, singer, songwriter who owned Columbia River Records. He left behind an amazing collection of fully produced original material. Before his unexpected passing, he happened to write a song entitled "WATCH ME FLY" the song plays over the ending credits of the film. It will be wonderful for the audience to hear him play amazing guitar and sing after they have watched the feature.
ORIGINAL SONGS BY SIMPLE SWEET
Simple Sweet is an Portland Oregon based original band and director/writer Hollie Olson is a personal fan of their great songs and vocals. Their music is commercially sound and brought a nice icing on the cake as two songs, "Rain" and "A Little More" written by members Steven Dolbey and Justin Hart were used as "incidental" music on the soundtrack. Meaning songs playing where the characters are listening to it. To learn more or purchase their music please check out www.SimpleSweetMusic.com
ORIGINAL SONG BY JOAN MEYER
Jessie Rae's featuring Joan Meyer, has been described as "roots pop with a blues edge" and "cool funky folk." The band displays a flair for R&B, blues, and reggae. They also have a knack for playing a more mellow, acoustic sound that incorporates jazz, folk and rock. Joan's song. "It Came Down to Me" is a wonderful addition to the soundtrack as incidental music.
Please check out www.jessierae.com to learn more.
Please check out www.jessierae.com to learn more.