Local Composer Scores Film
Collaborates with “Hannah Montana: The Movie” Orchestrator

HICKORY – Local composer, Jeff Hartman, recently scored “Pendulum Swings,” a faith-based movie shot in North Carolina by producer/director Bill Rahn of Tri-Rahn Pictures in cooperation with Adam Melton and Vela Films. The sold-out public premiere on January 8 at Marquee Cinemas in Morganton sparked high demand for a second premiere showing on Saturday, January 22. Advanced tickets are available by calling the box office.

Hartman wrote 42 cues for the film. Two were orchestrated in collaboration with “Hannah Montana: The Movie” orchestrator, Mark Johnson, later recorded by the 45-piece Immanuel Bible Church Orchestra, near Washington, DC. Conducted by Clint Shondelmyer, both pieces were engineered and mixed by Rob Cantanio and Michael French at Down to Hear Recording in Hickory (now Hickory Arts). Jeff also appeared, co-wrote and performed the concert scene-song in the film with his wife and band, “Hartman.”

“It’s been a joy ride. It’s thrilling to see the film take its first steps. It’s an important story of faith and I’m looking forward to see how far we can carry the message.”

Folks can follow “Pendulum Swings” on facebook or by visiting pendulumswingsmovie.com. Jeff Hartman has been touring and promoting original music professionally for 15 years. He currently teaches and operates in coordination with Down to Hear Studios in Hickory (now Hickory Arts). jshartman.com