Multiple award winning composer, Robert Sands, has been creating music for TV, film, corporate video, commercials and song production for over 25 years. Working out of his state-of-the-art recording facility in rural Hunterdon County, NJ, Robert's creations run the gamut from fully electronic scores to acoustic ones, from producing a slamming R & B track one day to an old time country song the next. From his beginnings playing in rock bands as well as a stint as keyboardist for Robert Hazard and the Heroes (Hazard wrote "Girls Just Want To Have Fun") Robert went on to work alongside Academy Award winning composer, Joe Renzetti, assisting with scores for Poltergeist III as well as other feature films and primetime television shows. TV Network daytime dramas are also something that Robert has been involved with, having spent 10 years scoring Another World, As The World Turns and Guiding Light. He was honored with two Emmy awards for his music during that period. With such a diverse background, Robert's ability to create music in the widest varieties of genres clearly makes him a valuable addition to any creative project.
Robert's versatility and attention to detail has earned him a total of four Emmy Awards as well as countless other awards and nominations for his eclectic, powerful and stimulating compositions. Passionate and evocative music is never in question – so whether you're an up and coming artist looking to record the next huge hit song, an established pro wanting a new, edgy sound or a film maker who needs the perfect score – Robert's aim is to take your project to the very highest level and to be an intrinsic part in helping you realize your vision.
SCORE-TO-PICTURE
Morristown - Where America Survived
Robert recently completed the score to the NJN documentary entitled, "Morristown - Where America Survived." Bob Szuter, the director of the documentary, said of
Robert's music - "As always, it was a pleasure to work with you. Your stuff in this show was flawless, and completely compelling. All your cuts hit the mark in setting the mood, and enlivening the entire doc. Again, great stuff." To hear a sample of Robert's score click below
Reflections of a Bayshore Painter - Glenn Rudderow
South Jersey artist, Glenn Rudderow is showcased in this PBS documentary. Click below to listen to a sample.
Ten Crucial Days - the Road to Liberty
Tough times on our Nation's march towards independence Click below to listen to a sample.
The Hidden Child
The story of Maud Dahme, who as a child living in Europe during World War II, was saved from a concentration camp by a courageous Christian family. Click below to listen to a sample.
Daniel Belaire hails from Canada and has a powerful and unique voice with tons of passion. He's also an all around cool character and a hard worker in the vocal booth. Here is a cut from Daniel's CD that shows the sensitivity and pathos that makes him such a wonderful singer.
Just When I Needed You Most.mp3
Jeannie is a strong songwriter as well as a singer with a special quality. A fun person to work with too, which is always a big plus. Here three song EP, "So This is How it Starts," has just been released and is available on iTunes.
Anything You Say.mp3
The Only One You See.mp3
See if I Care.mp3
Here is a song just recorded at Sands Creative Studios entitled, "Here I Am." The singer is Britanni Fonseca and she recently won a vocalist competition at which Robert was a judge. Her 1st place prize was a chance to come into his studio to record her winning song. She sang to a prerecorded track but the song has been put on the site as an example of vocal production and recording quality at Sands Creative Studios. A wonderful singer with a big voice who was a pleasure to record. Enjoy!