composer | multi-instrumentalist | engineer + producer
Welcome to dirkvanderwal.com. I score and mix film and television projects, write and perform as a member of the band Lion Thief, and produce, engineer, and mix records. Visit the pages listed at left to learn more about what I do.
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august 1, 2007
Lion Thief's self-titled debut is in for mastering at The Command Centre, with thanks to Warne Livesey for his work. We expect the album to be ready for release by late summer.
july 12, 2007
Currently recording drums with Luke Renshaw for Rolla's forthcoming psych-rock EP. Stay tuned at rolla.ca.
june 8, 2007
I'm starting on a few cues for Bryan Skinner's Tumbling After. They're going to be big-band numbers in the classic Burlesque style. The film is shooting throughout July and I'll be posting some of the tunes when they're finished.
may 25, 2007
Jets Overhead have asked me to remix one of the tracks from their Juno award-nominated album Bridges. Stay tuned to hear the results!
march 1, 2007
Lion Thief is going to be the Zone 91.3 Band of the Month for March. We will be receiving feature airplay on the Zone and will play a showcase for Zone listeners on Thursday, March 29 at Evolution Nightclub. You can check out our page by visiting www.thezone.fm.
february 12, 2007
Brand new website launched!
november 20, 2006
congrats to my colleagues at the new canoe as they enter their sixth season of production this fall. you can check out season five, currently airing on a-channel and aptn, to hear some of the music i've done for the show over the past year.