David Klotz Explained

David Klotz
Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Instrument:Guitar, keyboards
Genre:Film score, Synth-Pop, Indie pop
Years Active:1995–present

David Klotz is an American composer and music editor.[1] He won eight Primetime Emmy Awards.[2]

Career

David graduated from Emerson College in 1994.[3] He formed a band Fonda, along with Aaron Ryder and Emily Cook. In 2001, he wrote and performed the title song to Robert Rodriguez's film Spy Kids.[4] In 2016, he formed a synth-based band DREAM SYSTEM 8, along with singer Erica Elektra.

In 2020, David co-composed the score for the Netflix film The Prom, along with Matthew Sklar. Most recently he teamed up Morgan Kibby to compose the score for the Netflix series The Watcher.[5]

Selected filmography

As Composer

As Music editor

Awards and nominations

YearResultAwardCategoryWorkRef.
2022WonPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One-Hour)Stranger Things

Chapter Seven: The Massacre at Hawkins Lab

2020Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie or SpecialAmerican Horror Story

Camp Redwood

WonMotion Picture Sound EditorsOutstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Music Score and Musical for Episodic Long Form Broadcast MediaGame of Thrones[6]
2019WonOutstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Music Score and Musical for Episodic Short Form Broadcast MediaThe End (American Horror Story)
WonPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One-Hour)Game of Thrones
2018WonStranger Things
WonMotion Picture Sound EditorsOutstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Music Score and Musical for Episodic Short Form Broadcast Media[7]
2017WonBest Sound Editing - Short Form Music in Television[8]
WonPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Sound Editing for a Series
2015WonGame of Thrones
2014WonMotion Picture Sound EditorsOutstanding Sound Editing for a Series[9]
2013WonPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a SpecialAmerican Horror Story[10]
2012WonOutstanding Sound Editing for a SeriesGame of Thrones[11]
2011WonMotion Picture Sound EditorsBest Sound Editing - Short Form Musical in TelevisionGlee
2010WonBest Sound Editing - Short Form Music in Television[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stranger Things Music Editor David Klotz on the Sonic Secrets Behind the "Massacre at Hawkins Lab". btlnews.com. 17 August 2022 . 2022-10-07.
  2. Web site: David Klotz. emmys.com. 2022-10-07.
  3. Web site: Winning Emmys is No Strange Thing for David Klotz, But It Never Gets Old. today.emerson.edu. 23 September 2020 . 2022-10-07.
  4. Web site: Interview: Matthew Sklar & David Klotz Talk About Scoring THE PROM!. broadwayworld.com. 2022-10-07.
  5. Web site: Morgan Kibby & David Klotz Scoring Netflix's 'The Watcher'. filmmusicreporter.com. 2022-10-07.
  6. Web site: 'Ford v Ferrari,' '1917' Collect Wins at MPSE Golden Reel Awards. hollywoodreporter.com. 19 January 2020 . 2022-10-07.
  7. Web site: 'Dunkirk', 'Blade Runner 2049' Take Home Top Honors At MPSE Golden Reel Awards – Complete Winners List. deadline.com. 19 February 2018 . 2022-10-07.
  8. Web site: Golden Reel Awards: 'Hacksaw Ridge' Tops Feature Competition at Sound Editors' Ceremony. hollywoodreporter.com. 19 February 2017 . 2022-10-07.
  9. Web site: Complete list of 2014 Golden Reel award winners. Los Angeles Times. 17 February 2014 . 2022-10-07.
  10. Web site: Outstanding Sound Editing For A Miniseries, Movie Or A Special - 2013. emmys.com. 2022-10-07.
  11. Web site: Outstanding Sound Editing For A Series - 2012. emmys.com. 2022-10-07.
  12. Web site: 'Avatar' snags two Golden Reel Awards. hollywoodreporter.com. 20 February 2010 . 2022-10-07.