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Composer / Producer / Music Director / Conductor

 
 

         Matthew Dela Pola has excelled in virtually every area of music production. 
He has done work for film studios such as Warner Bros. Pictures, Walt Disney Studios,
20th Century Fox, Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, IMAX Films, all four national broadcast television networks, MTV, major cable networks, many major recording labels as well as hundreds live shows.

         Over the past years Mr. Dela Pola has also worked with artist the such as
Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Kenny G., Elton John, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder,
Josh Groban, Alejandro Sanz, Andrea Bocelli, Tears for Fears, Sarah McLachlan,
David Foster, Babyface, Phil Collins, Usher, Jessica Simpson, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw,
La Ley, N-Sync, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, Michael Buble, Glen Frey, Don Henley,
Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Renee Olstead, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, Brian McKnight, Olivia Newton John, Richard Marx, Natalie Cole, Michael Jackson, Lee Ann Rhimes,
Boys 2 Men, Donna Summer, Diana Ross, Eric Benet, Luther Vandross, Cher,
Trisha Yearwood, Luis Ivars, William Ross, Steve Perry, Michael Boulton, etc., as a conductor, arranger, synth programmer, co-producer, scoring consultant or written charts for. More artist names upon request.

Recently has Matthew music directed Andrea Boceli's DVD recording of his concert in Lajatico, Italy.  Special guest were Sara Brightman, Laura Pausini, Kenny G, and others. The DVD is currently on sale in Amercia and Italy and has been filmed in the town where Andrea grew up.

Other upcoming events are shows in Canada and in the United States and Matthew is working with a new artist named Estefanía Gralla out of AudioGenia Studios in Alicante, Spain.

Matthew has a long term working relationship with record producer David Foster with duties including: conducting live shows, assistant music director ( David is his own music director ), arranging charts for shows, direct interaction with the artist to prepare the production and musical needs for their performance, rehearsing orchestras, choirs and rhythm sections, supervising all music prep for the show, takedowns, etc.  He has also been in session with David countless times over the past ten years or so and has done hundreds of shows in one capacity or another with Mr. Foster.

He has also worked numerous times with record producers such as Walter Afanasieff, Babyface and Humberto Gatica and engineers such as Armin Steiner, Dave Reitzas,
Danny Wallin, Al Schmitt, Tommy Vicari, Robert Fernandez and Chris Brooks,
just to name a few.

Matthew has also been working closely with film composer William Ross over the last ten years.  Co producing film scores, synth programming, recording, editing and mixing music for the film as well as for the soundtrack, as well as designing and maintaining William's studio named Matt-Man Studios.  Matthew was involved in every aspect of the process from creating the demo for the job to delivering final mixes at the end of the project.  He also particpated in hundreds of recording sessions in various capacities.  Thru his film work he is familiar many different styles of music and the technology needed to complete and deliver final products for any world class project.
More details upon request.

Matthew has worked with orchestras such as the Hollywood Film Orchestra (hundreds of times on films and cds), the London Symphony Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic,
the Phoenix Symphony and many orchestras in Los Angeles, London, New York and
Las Vegas for recordings and live shows.  He has also worked with the Miami String Orchestra.

He works with world class musicians such as Greg Phillinganes, Nathan East, John "JR" Robinson, Dean Parks, Dave Boruff, Michael Thompson, Niel Stubenhaus, George Deoring, Randy Waldman, Raphael Padilla, and many other "A" list Los Angeles based musicians.  He has worked many times in studios such as the Streisand Scoring Stage (formerly Sony Scoring Stage, Culver City, CA), The Newman Scoring Stage (Fox Scoring Stage), Paramount Stage M for Scoring, Todd A/O Scoring, Abbey Road Studios in London, Captiol Studios, O' Henry Studios, Ocean Way, The Record Plant, Cello Studios, Chartmaker Studios, 143 Records, Signet Sound, The Hit Factory NYC, Sony Studios Miami, Sacramento Studios in Alicante, Spain and has performed in many theaters and
concert halls throughout the United States.

 
 
Films
         Co-Produced and/or Scoring and Mix Consultant/Synth Programming
 

"El Concursazo"  **also orchestrated, arranged and composed additional music**
"La Dama Boba"  **also orchestrated, arranged and composed additional music**
"Ladder 49"
"Seabiscut"
"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"*
      *(Assisted William Ross in adapting and recording the score)
"The Young Black Stallion", the IMAX film
"Tuck Everlasting"
"My Dog Skip"
"Her Majesty",
"T-Rex, Back to the Cretaceous”, the IMAX film
"I C U"
“My Fellow Americans”
“Tin Cup”
“Waiting to Exhale”,
"Life"
“The Evening Star”
"Black Sheep”,
“The Little Rascals”
"Heat"
"Cops and Robbersons"
"Look Who's Talking Now"
"A Smile Like Yours"
"The Amazing Panda Adventure"
and others.

 
 

Songs for Films
         Scoring Consultant

 
 
Titanic "My Heart Will Go On", Celine Dion
Ice Age "Send Me On My Way", Rusted Root
Enough "Alive", Jennifer Lopez
The Hunchback of Notre Dame

"When You Believe"
Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston duet

Nothing To Loose "I'll  See You When I Get There", Coolio
Quest for Camelot various songs, with Celine Dion, Steve Perry, etc.
Snow White
      (2001 video release)

"Someday My Prince Will Come", Barbra Streisand
(also synth programming)

 
 

String Arrangemnets:
         for cd recordings or live shows

 
  David Foster, Alejandro Sanz, La Ley, Kenny G (with Bill Ross, 1 song), Faith Hill,
John Mayer, Ken Hensley, Sarah McLachlan, Tim McGraw, Humberto Gatica, Rennee Olstead (live versions), Brandon Jenner, Michael Ciadella, Chris Brooks and many arrangments for various artist when they are performing with an orchestra or string orchestra.
 
 

Television
         Scoring and Mix Consultant

 
 

"Concursazo", telemovie for Spain   **also orchestrated and composed additional music**
"Me and My Shadows, the Judy Garland Story"
Wonderful World of Disney Opening sequence
Great Performances "Josh Groban"
Superbowl National Anthem 1999 with Cher
Superbowl National Anthem 2000 with Faith Hill
“You’ll Never Walk Alone”, performed by Barbra Streisand for the 2002 Emmy’s
“God Bless America” performed by Celine Dion for the National Telethon for 9-11
MTV sequences and bumpers
more upon request

 
  Conducted and/or Arranged  
 

Conducted and Arranged "The Andre Agassi Childrens Foundation Grand Slam Concerts",
      various artist 1996 to present, live show  ( did not conduct every year )
Conducted Celine Dion's Christmas Special, "These Are Special Times", television show
Conducted "The Tonight Show", Kenny G. segment, television show
Conducted and Arranged "N-Sync's Christmas Special", television show
Conducted and Arranged "MTV Video Music Awards 2000", N-Sync segment, television show
Conducted and Arranged for MTV La Ley "Unplugged CD", live show
Conducted and Arranged the David Foster Foundation 2005, live show
Conducted and Arranged for MTV Alejandro Sanz "Unplugged CD", live show
Conducted Trisha Yearwood's video for MTV "You're Where I Belong"
     from the film "Stuart Little", video
Conducted Steve Perry's video for MTV "United We Stand" from "Quest for Camelot", video

Matthew has also conducted and arranged for many shows for David Foster.

 
 

Theme Park Attractions/Rides
         Scoring and Mix Consultant/Programmer

 
 

             “FantasyLand 3D”
                    Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
                        Disney Theme Park  Attraction
                           Walt Disney Studios

                “Berlin Symphony"
                    Sony Center in Postdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany
                        Sony Entertainment Germany
                            Iwerks Entertainment

                "T-Rex, Back to the Cretaceous"
                     Various World Wide IMAX theaters
                         IMAX Entertainment
               

                 “Dino Island I & II”
                     Various Theaters/Worldwide
                           Iwerks Entertainment

 
  Live Shows include:  
 

- Assistant Music Director to David Foster, Conductor/Arranger
- The Andre Agassi Foundation Show 1996 to present
- Fight Night for Muhammad Ali's Charity 2000 to present
- JCP Jam for America's Kids 2006
- Global Kids Day for Ronald McDonald House Charities
- David Foster Foundation
- Stevie Wonder's "House Full of Toys"
- Celine Dion's Christmas Special
- Andrea Bocelli, Amore Under the Desert Stars DVD filming
- N-Sync Christmas Special
- MTV 2000 Music awards for N-Sync segment
- Alejandro Sanz MTV unplugged
- La Ley MTV unplugged
- City of Hope Charities
- Carousel of Hope Charities
- Democratric National Party Fund Raiser, 2000, 2002, 2004
- Inaugral for Gray Davis 2000 Govenor of California
- NBA All stars 2004 "Tribute to Magic Johnson"
- NBA All Stars Game 2000
- Josh Groban DVD live performance
- Josh AOL peformance
- Save the Bay Santa Monica Bay Fund
- Pepperdine Music Department
- Blue Suede Shoes Ballet (front of house mixer)

- Hundreds of other shows with David Foster, too numerous to mention.

 
  Awards  
 

         Latin Grammy's Certificate 2002 Album of the Year,
                  Alejandro Sanz MTV Unplugged
                            String Arrangements and Show Conductor        

         Latin Grammy's Certificate 2002 Song of the Year,
                  Alejandro Sanz MTV Unplugged
                            String Arrangements and Show Conductor

 
  Takedowns:  
 

         (creating music charts from audio sources )
        Too many to list, for many international super star acts.

 
  Ballets:  
 

         "Blue Suede Shoes",

All digital editing, FOH mixing for live shows as well as
designing the timecode driven playback system. Matthew
worked directly with choreograher Dennis Nahat of the
Cleveland San Jose Ballet in creating and producing the
audio tracks for the live ballet and cd.

 
  Scoring Consultant
        For arrangements recorded by composer/arranger
        William Ross:  
 
 

Celine Dion

 
        A New Day Has Come
          “Make Love to Me”
          “Surrender”
          “A New Day Has Come”
          “Who Could Ever Love You More”
     “God Bless America” for the National Telethon for 9-11
     “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face”
     “These Are Special Times”
          “The Prayer” Duet with Andreas Bocelli
          “Ave Maria”
          “Brahm’s Lullaby”
     “My Heart Will Go On” from the motion picture “Titanic”
     “Let’s Talk About Love”Album
          “I Hate You Then I Love You” Duet with Luciano Pavarotti
          “When I Need You”
          “Us”
          “Let’s Talk About Love”
     “The Prayer” from the motion picture “The Quest for Camelot”
 
  Barbra Streisand  
       Duets
          “I Won’t Be the One to Let Go”, with Barry Manilow
     Christmas Memories (Also all Synth Programming for the album)
          “Ave Maria”
          “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”
          “What Are You Doing New Years Eve”
          “I Remember”
          “Closer”
          “Snowbound”,
          “One God”,     
          “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, for the 2002 Emmy’s
     “Someday My Prince Will Come”
               (Also all synth programming for song)
     Love Like Ours
          “The Music That Makes Me Dance”
          “Someone Like You”
          “Isn’t It A Pity”
          “If I Never Met You”
          “I’ve Dreamed of You”
          “Love Like Ours”
          “If I Didn’t Love You”
          “If You Ever Leave Me”
          “We Must Be Lovin’ Right”
     “Higher Ground” Album
          “Circle”
          “Higher Ground”
          “Tell Him”
     “Back to Broadway” Album
          “Everybody Says Don’t”
     “The Concert” Album
          various arrangements
 
  Jessica Simpson  
       “To Fall In Love Again”
     “When You Told Me You Loved Me”
 
  Jennifer Lopez  
       “Alive”, from the motion picture “Enough”
     On the Six
          “No Me Ames”
          “Do You Know Where You’re Going To”
 
  Babyface  
       “When You Believe” Duet with Whitney Houston
                         and Mariah Carey
     “The Day” Album
           “The Day”
     “Dream Away” from the motion picture “The Pagemaster”
 
  Kenny G.  
       Wishes
          “Deck the Halls/ The Twelve Days of Christmas”
          “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
          “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”
          “ Joy to the World “
     Paradise
          “One More Time”
          “Kay Gee”
           “Ocean Breeze”     
           “Seaside Jam”
           “Renasiance”
          “Spanish Song “
          “Too Hip”
          “Falling in the Moonlight “
           “Every momement Counts”
     Faith, A Holiday Album
          “O Christmas Tree”
          “Sleigh Ride”
          “The First Noel”
          “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
          “Carol of the Bells”
          “Ave Maria”          
          “Aud Lang Syne”
          “The Chanukah Song”
          “Let It Snow”
     Songs in the Key of G
          “What A Wonderful World”, Duet with Louis Armstrong
          “The Look of Love”
          “Desafinado”
          “In A Sentimental Mood”
          “Body and Soul”
          “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
          “Girl from Impanema”
          “Stranger on the Shore”
     “My Heart Will Go On” (Theme song from “Titanic”)
     “The Moment” Album
          “The Moment”
          “Havana”
          “The Champion’s Theme”
          “Moonlight”
          “Innocence”
      “Miracles - The Holiday Album”
          “White Christmas”
          “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”
          “Miracles”
          “The Chanukah Song”
          “Away In A Manger”
          “Brahms Lullaby”
 
  Josh Groban  
       “She’s Out of My Life”
     “You Raise Me Up”
     “You’re the Only Place”
     “Broken Vow” from the PBS Great Performances Special
     “For Always” from “AI”
     “Un Amore per Sempre”
     “You’re Still You” from “Malena”
     “Alla Luce del Sole”
     “Se”
     “Gira con Me Questa Notte”
     “Mia per Sempre”
 
  Charlotte Church  
       “Reach Out”
     “Summertime”
     “In Hebrid’s Seas”
 
  Dolly Parton  
       “ I Will Always Love You”  
  Bocelli  
       “The Prayer” from the motion picture “Quest for Camelot”  
  Quincy Jones  
       “If This Time is the Last Time” Artist Patti Austin
     “I’m Yours” Artist El DeBarge & Siedah Garrett
 
  Whitney Houston  
       “When You Believe”
     “Waiting to Exhale”
     “Hurts So Bad”
 
  Marc Anthony  
       “She Mends Me”
     “You Belong to Me”
     “Do you Believe in Lonliness”
 
  Kelly Clarkson  
       “My One True Love”  
  Lee Ann Rhimes  
       “Light the Fire Within”, 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremony  
  Mariah Carey  
       “When You Believe”
     “There for Me”
     “Spanish Song”
 
  Boyz 2 Men  
       “Anyway”
     “Dreams”
 
  Garth Brooks  
       “It’s Your Song”  
  Gloria Estefan & N-Sync  
       “Music of My Heart”  
  Micheal Buble  
       “Can't help Falling in Love”
     “Put your Head on my Shoulder”
     “You'll Never Find”
 
  Garou  
       “Je Ne Attendais que Vous”
     “Voilent”
 
  Faith Hill  
       “Star Spangled Banner”, Superbowl 2000
     “Riverside”
     “I Believe I Can Fly”
     “Let Me Let Go”
 
  Luis Miguel  
       “Soy Yo”
     “Dormir Contigo”
 
  Lara Fabian  
       “For Always” from AI
     “You’re Not From Here”
     “Love By Grace”
     “Hold On To My Heart”
     “Always On My Mind”
     “Broken Vow”
     “Into The Light”
 
  Bette Midler  
       “My One True Friend”  
  Kirk Franklin  
       “Lean On Me”  
  Michael Jackson  
       “HIStory”
      “The Earth Song”
 
  Ricky Martin  
       “No Tengo Madre”
     “Que Dificil es Decir Lo Siento”
 
  Julien Clerc  
       “Vete De Mi”
     “Horizon Chimerique”          
     “Joublie”
     “Si J’Etais Elle”
     “En Ton Nom”
 
  Johnny Mathis  
       “On Broadway”
     “Children Medley”
     “All I Ask of You”
     “Bring Him Home”
 
  Neil Diamond  
       “Puttin’ On the Ritz”
     “Unchained Melody”
     “When You Wish Upon A Star”
 
  Brandy  
       “Everything I Do I Do For You”
     “One Voice”
 
  David Foster  
       “O Canada”
     "Light the Fire Within, 2002 Winter Olympics theme song
 
  David Foster/ Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds  
       “The Power of the Dream” Olympic Theme Song 1996       
  Laura Pausini  
       “One More Time”  
  Lace  
       “If Not For Loving You”
     “You Could Have Had Me”
 
  Cher  
       “Star Spangled Banner”, Superbowl 1999  
  Natalie Cole  
       “With My Eyes Wide Open”
     “A Smile As Beautiful As Yours” (Also conducted)
 
  Coolio  
       “I’ll See You When You Get There”  
  Steve Perry  
       “I Stand Alone”
     “United We Stand”
     “The Quest for Camelot”          
     “On My Father’s Wings”
 
  Lionel Richie  
       “Your Voice”  
  Monica  
      “Right Here Waiting”
     “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
     “Someday”
 
  Paul Anka  
       “You Are My Destiny”
     “No Goodbye’s”
     “She’s A Friend”

 
  Studio  
  Matthew owns and operates and complete working studio with Protools HD, Logic ( was a Logic endorsed artist, before Apple ended the artist program ), and all the latest programs and devices that most pro composers use.  He delivers final products for feature films, CD recordings and live shows from his studio named, The Lab Studios. 

 
  Post Logic Studios:  
  Staff 2nd Engineer, Synclavier Assistant, Client Managment

 
  Education:  
  Matthew earned a Master Degree in Piano Performance and two Bachelor Degrees, one in Music Theory and the other in Music Composition from Combs College of Music in Philadelphia, PA.  In addition he has had conservsatory training at The Neupauer Conservatory of Music, Philadelphia, PA, with Dr. Jacob Neupauer (music theory), and Julliard graduates, Dr. William Schimmell (composition) and Dr. Anthony Weigand (piano) all by the age of 23.  His education also includes film scoring classes I & II at UCLA and an audio engineering diploma from Music Lab in Hollywood, CA, as well as private conducting lessons with various teachers in Philadelphia and Hollywood.