"Wirsig takes the soul of sound and uses it as a weapon" *

Welcome to my world of music

I'm a composer, producer and songwriter in Los Angeles, and have been writing music for over 25 years, with 50+ releases to date. Since moving to LA in November 2015 I've had my music placed on numerous TV shows, and wrote the score for several award-winning features & short films. I'm also co-writing with other songwriters, and producing other artists, so let me know if you'd like to collaborate.
 
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Music for film & TV

Even if it often is subtle, music is such an integral part of a movie or TV show, as it needs to help tell the story, and support the emotions, moods and atmosphere of a certain scene.
 
As a composer my job is to support the story and characters of your project without taking over, but with a memorable, immersive sound.

Arrangement & Production

If you like songs that are unique, have some twists and turns, and create an immersive atmosphere, I'd love to work together with you.
 
By mixing electronic and acoustic instruments, I'll help you to create a truly captivating (often cinematic) song that stands out - realizing your vision, working together for a memorable track.

Songwriting

I've been writing songs for my own projects for over 25 years, and I'm constantly co-writing & producing songs with artists songwriters like Psyche, Liza Marie Sparks, Queen Chameleon, Roxanne Seeman, Lori Barth, Audio Terrorist, Melissa Harding, and many others.
 
Hit me up if you would like to write something memorable together...

Trailerization, Remix, Cover

Let's take your song to another level, reimagine it in a different style.
 
How about a trailerization - making it more epic or creepy for film trailers? Or make it into an unusual remix, blending it with new elements, transforming the song with new meaning?

Chris Wirsig

Chris Wirsig is an award-winning composer, songwriter and producer, who enjoyed classical training on piano and saxophone, studied audio engineering at SAE Technology College, and has more than 20 years experience in music production. His music can be heard in the award-winning documentary series "Halloween Obsessed," the vampire feature "The Things We Cannot Change," several short movies, the comedy feature “39 And A Half,” as well as in games like the acclaimed Top Ten iPad game “Alien Tribe 2,” and in numerous TV shows on ABC, E!, MTV, History, Oxygene, Fox Sports, and many others.
 
Current and upcoming projects include the pilot for an LGBTQ+ animated comedy series, “Be More Popcorn,” the cyberpunk boxing drama “Steel Will,” a tech-horror series pilot, “Glitch,” and charity projects with cover versions of Depeche Mode's "People Are People" with 36 musicians and singers, and a Heavy Metal version of the Ukrainian National Anthem benefitting the Red Cross.
 
On the songwriting/producing side, Chris started the acclaimed Electro Pop/Dark Wave band no:carrier in 1995 and the Electronica/Chill-Out project Virtual Conformity in 2001, as well as several side projects. He’s also co-writing and producing songs with other artists and songwriters like Psyche, Lori Barth, Briana Cash, Daniel E. Wakefield, Liza Marie Sparks, Queen Chameleon, The Dust Ryde, echoekill, and many others.
 
After studying audio engineering in the late 1990’s, he worked as editor for the musician & tech magazines “KEYS” and “Studio Post Pro,” and founded the first German fair-trade record label, NovaTune.
 
Chris is a Board Member and the SongArts chair of the Society Of Composers and Lyricists, as well as a member of the Television Academy, the Recording Academy, and the Production Music Association.

        


        


Testimonials

  • "Chris Wirsig is one of my favorite composers because he is very professional, highly creative,
    provides quick turnaround, and most importantly, immediately understands
    what the music needs of a project are, and delivers the score on time."
     
    Linda Palmer, writer/director/producer

  • "Chris has a tremendous talent for evocative orchestration; using unique scoring techniques
    that also call upon the brilliant use of the orchestral textures found in natural instrument
    playing in combination with electronic sounds to creat audio atmospheres of great imagination."
     
    Michael & Patty Silversher, songwriters/composers for Disney, Jim Henson Company

  • "Chris Wirsig is an incredibly talented, caring, professional and innovative person to work with.
    He has an excellent ear and is extremely patient, focused and diligent in his work ethic.
    Love working with Chris, he‘s a wonderful composer."
     
    Maria Di Cara, vocalist/vocal library producer

  • "I chose Chris because I wanted a score that could feel both menacing and modern, with dense texture
    while being sparse and claustrophobic at the same time. Chris and I got on the same page pretty fast,
    and by the time he sent me the music for the end credits, it was perfect."
     
    Mark Tapio Kines, writer/director

  • "Working with Chris has been one of the best experiences of my music career. He can turn a bus ride idea
    into a full song with different versions to suit the need of film, TV or single release.
    Chris makes you feel like an equal partner yet making your music shine and your journey with him special."
     
    Liza Marie Sparks, singer/songwriter

  • "I‘ve had the pleasure of working with Chris in a number of ways. He leveraged his keen ear to present me
    in my best light, he crafted unique and creative arrangements & quickly composed music as my songs developed in the studio.
    To say that working with Chris has changed my life is an understatement."
     
    Kalib DuArte, singer/songwriter/producer

  • "When I launched my TV show, „Nadya‘s Identity Files,“ Chris composed a theme song
    that is unique, cutting edge & transcendental. I was not only impressed by his unique sound
    but also his professionalism, extraordinary fast turnaround, flexibility, and all around kind and supportive demeanor."
     
    Nadya Rousseau, producer

  • "I've had the pleasure of recording several songs with Chris Wirsig over the years.
    He has the ability to hone in on the essence of whatever instrument & extract a quality of sound which fits the mood and feeling of the song.
    He is easy going, has a brilliant, open mind and is adroit at what he does."
     
    Lauralee Brown, singer/songwriter

  • "Chris Wirsig is one of my favorite people in the world to work with. He's very open to new ideas & encourages experimentation.
    He's also extremely adept at organizing large groups to bring projects to life in a quick and efficient manner.
    Chris is the kind of guy to get the job done and have you smiling the entire time!"
     
    JD McGibney, guitarist/session musician

  • "The song "My Father's Hands" is a gift from my daughter Karyssa Lynne.
    Chris Wirsig, using his extensive editing and mastering skills, took this song and brought it to a higher level.
    Chris helped my daughter finish it professionally, a gift that will stay with me until the day I die."
     
    Carlos Zaldivar


Latest Credits

The Things We Cannot Change

Vampire feature with a twist
2022
 
Full score production

The Ghost Under My Bed

Whimsical drama short
2022
 
Full score production

I Had No Choice

Home invasion drama short
2022
 
Full score production

Halloween Obsessed: Haunted Attractions

Documentary series, episode 2
2022
 
Full score production

The Curse Of Oak Island

2022
 
Additional music

The UnXplained

2022
 
Additional music

Faster With Finnegan

2022
 
Additional music

No Traces

Crime comedy short
2022
 
Full score production

Come Dance With Me, The Real Murders Of Atlanta, Black Ink Crew: Compton, Roadkill

2021-2022
 
Additional music

Halloween Obsessed: The Misconception Of Witches

Documentary series, episode 1
2021
 
Full score production

The Drive Within

2021
 
Additional music

Civil Disobedience

2 episodes: "Perspective," "Trauma"
2021
 
Full score production

Death's Wager

Romantic fantasy short
2021
 
Full score production

Families Of The Mafia, Behind The Music, Ru Paul's Drag Race Allstars

2021
 
Additional music

Blocked

Short thriller
2021
 
Full score production

Steel Will

Multi award winning short boxing drama
2021
 
Full score production

America's Book Of Secrets

2021
 
Additional music

Siesta Key

2021
 
Additional music

Florida Man Murders

2021
 
Additional music

Black Ink Crew: New York

2020-2021
 
Additional music


Latest Releases

Haunted House

Chris Wirsig feat. Ships Have Sailed

Eerie Dark Pop song.
2023

      

A Callout Away (OST)

Chris Wirsig

Music from the search & rescue documentary.
2023

        

In A Circle - Abstract Piano Works 1

Chris Wirsig

Experimental Avant-Garde piano pieces
2023

        

Tainted Love

Chris Wirsig & Audio Terrorist

Electro Punk cover of the Gloria Jones/Soft Cell classic
2023

      

Quitting Time (Left Behind Mix)

Juliet Lyons & Chris Wirsig

Remix of "Quitting Time"
2023

      

Check Mate (Stomped-On Mix)

SweetBlade

Remix of "Check Mate"
2023

      

The Great Moon Hoax - SubCon Improvisations 5/5

Chris Wirsig

Series of live-in-the-studio electronic improvisations
2023

        

Their Stench Is In My Heart - SubCon Improvisations 4/5

Chris Wirsig

Series of live-in-the-studio electronic improvisations
2023

        

For Reasons Unknown To Man - SubCon Improvisations 3/5

Chris Wirsig

Series of live-in-the-studio electronic improvisations
2023

        

Every Night's Endless Dream - SubCon Improvisations 2/5

Chris Wirsig

Series of live-in-the-studio electronic improvisations
2023

        

How To Measure Time Wasted - SubCon Improvisations 1/5

Chris Wirsig

Series of live-in-the-studio electronic improvisations
2023

      

The Things We Cannot Change (OST)

Chris Wirsig

Music from the vampire feature film
2023

        

Archived Three

Chris Wirsig

Third collection of my music written for TV - this time compiling tracks from MTV's The Challenge, America's Book of Secrets, and Florida Man Murders.
2022

        

I Had No Choice - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Chris Wirsig

Music from the home invasion drama short "I Had No Choice"
2022

        

They Want You

SweetBlade

Halley Feaster & Chris Wirsig offer another harsh track: Electro Punk with HipHop vibes, and Accordion & Tuba. A Hyperpop experience - edgy, angry, but sweeeet!
2022

      

Halloween Obsessed: Haunted Attractions - Music from the Documentary Series: Episode 2

Chris Wirsig

Music from the second episode of "Halloween Obsessed" - watch the series on Vimeo, Amazon and Tubi.tv!
2022

        

Gimme A Taste

Juliet Lyons & Chris Wirsig

Second collaboration with singer Juliet Lyons, this time with an upbeat sommer pop song with suggestive lyrics.
2022

      

Check Mate

SweetBlade

Halley Feaster & Chris Wirsig's new band SweetBlade brings hard beats, guitars and synths - with rap and vocals. A Hyperpop experience - edgy, angry, but sweeeet!
2022

      

Quitting Time

Juliet Lyons & Chris Wirsig

With bouncy beats, a mix of Western & Indian percussion, and creative use of synths & old homecomputer sounds, "Quitting Time" makes you dance your worries away.
2022

      

Infinite Spaces - A Tribute To Jean-Michel Jarre

Chris Wirsig

My third tribute to one of my musical heroes and biggest influences when it comes to electronic music.
2022

      


Contact

General Questions

Please send general inquiries to:
info@counter-communications.com
phone: +1 323-365-6600
 

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Licensing

If you'd like to license some of my existing music, check out our own exlusive music library (distributed by Spirit Production Music):
Counter Communications
 
More music can be exclusiveley licensed from:
Atrium Music
Lab Hits
Pink Shark Music

Legal Contact

Ben McLane
McLane & Wong Attorneys at Law
email: bcmclane@aol.com
phone: +1 818-587-6801