TESTIMONIALS
“ A one man symphony of horror…”
-Rod Guidino - Founder: Rue Morgue Magazine, Writer/Director
“Mars has all the characteristics of a great horror film composer: skill, talent, experience and most importantly - a furious penchant for the macabre.”
- Jovanka Vuckovic - Former Editor-in-Chief : Rue Morgue Magazine, Author, Director
“His compositions pulse with atmosphere, exemplify craft, and ooze a natural talent that is often absent in the work of his contemporaries. The man is good, he knows it… and after one listen of his music married to image, so will you.”
- Chris Alexander - Editor-in-Chief: Fangoria Magazine
“Mars is a savvy composer whose music evokes a heavy Molotov cocktail of Ennio Morricone, Fabio Frizzi, Stelvio Cipriani and Deep Purple”
- Bob Murawski - Academy Award winning editor: THE HURT LOCKER, ARMY OF DARKNESS, SPIDERMAN 1,2&3, President: Grindhouse Releasing
“I’m always floored by the thought that goes into his music. Mars is fast, talented, and a joy to work with.”
-Greg Lamberson – writer/director: SLIME CITY , author: CHEAP SCARES/THE FRENZY WAY, Senior editor: FearZone.com
“Mars is as talented as he is diverse… his ability to adapt to any genre under the sun is uncanny…”
-Ken Yankee - Emmy Award winning editor: “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
“Mars’ music is mesmerizing…an amazing ability to underscore the action, yet compel the senses…”
- Staci Lane Wilson - AOL Entertainment, SyFy Channel, Entertainment Weekly
“His unique and powerful ability to capture the true essence of each film is flawless. He changes his style with each type of film he works on so that the music is seamless…”
- Debbie Rochon - World’s most popular “Scream Queen” & veteran actress of over 180 feature films
“ One talented mo-effin’ dude…your work is fantastic! Mars is THE go-to guy for exciting music!”
- Michael Granberry - Animator : Cartoon Network’s ROBOT CHICKEN
“I grew to admire this man, not only for his talent and work ethic, but for his person. He is one of the most supportive, positive and thoughtful people in the indie film community.”
- Brooke Lewis - Writer/Producer/TV Host aka: “Miss Vampy”
“Mars is awesome, hands down!”
- Stephen Romano - Screenwriter: Showtime’s MASTERS OF HORROR/ BUBBA NOSFERATU, Author:
SHOCK FESTIVAL
“Everything Mars touches is pure magic. He is one-thousand percent professional and he understands the genre like the back of his tentacles. Danny Elfman better watch his ass!”
- Mr. Lobo - Syndicated TV Horror Host: Cinema Insomnia
“His music became another character in the film, as important to the final product as the actors, the script or the photography…”
- Mike Watt- Editor-In-Chief: Sirens Of Cinema Magazine, writer/director: Happy Cloud Pictures
“Mars’s style is eclectic, his ethic is enviable, and his work-flow is beyond timely. He is an incredibly talented composer who I would recommend to any filmmaker in a heartbeat.”
- James Morgart - writer/director: WON TON BABY!
“Mars’ music effectively captures and conveys a wide range of emotions, genres and eras. His film scores are haunting …I’m a big fan.”
-Paige Kay Davis - Producer: Shock Festival DVD/Business Development: AlternativeCinema.com
“Mars is brilliant. He truly understands the nature of composing an effective score, and he has the musical knowledge to pull it off. I wanted a cool retro vibe with alot of fanfare and that’s exactly what I got I am looking forward to working with Dead House Music in the future.”
“I would highly recommend Mars and Dead House Music to any person or company looking for a talented, professional, and dependable individual to fill their music and sound effects needs. I presented him with a formidable challenge in giving me the kind of soundtrack I wanted, and Mars more than rose to the occasion. Mars not only made the extremely tight deadline, but beat it; yet he still produced a standout soundtrack.”
“Mars did a fantastic job of creating the feel and vibe that I wanted… His hard work, passion and dedication really showed through… The process of working with Mars was very enjoyable, and it felt like I was working with him my whole life. …and I must say, the outcome is stunning. I am extremely happy with the music from Mars and Dead House Music.”
“Mars is a truly talented composer with a vast creative knowledge. His style is darkly dense and surreal, and it inherently lent itself to the nature of this project. His score proved vital in creating the subtle ambiance this film needed. He works hard, and the outcome was outstanding.”