EarCandy

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And enter the magical world of Ear Candy — a Calgary-based audio boutique for sound and score built on a foundation of passion and creativity…and some say a modicum of madness.

Behind the curtain, the Ear Candy suite boasts everything needed to make your audio ready to perform in the centre ring. Sink into the relaxed vibe, and enjoy the show.

A sampling of our audio goodies:

Advertising
Film
Documentary
Corporate
New Media
Score
Voice Over
Dialogue Replacement (ADR)
Music Licensing
Podcasting

Half-radio. Half-film. One media

Let ears lead and eyes will follow. Wondrous worlds collide to create a persuasive beast mere mortals are powerless to resist.

Face Of Education

Alberta Teacher's Association

This campaign for the Alberta Teachers Association required a custom score that followed the conversations from kids in different stages of their education. The score needed to be simple, inspiring and also honest. Using a Ukulele was a key ingredient in crafting the score as it is one of the first instruments you will learn in school.

The Patriot

Amazon Studios

When getting started on this piece for Amazon I had a number of conversations collaborating with the director about the role of sound design. The trick was finding the right balance of what is going on visually and what is being heard without being taken out of the moment. The unique style in the way this was shot allowed for spacial opportunities that were fun to explore.

Routine

JUST

This project started with casting the right voice that spoke to the demographic. The script and visuals allowed for a less is more approach to sound design and original music. Won Best in Show Anvil at Ad Rodeo.

Rube Goldberg

Telus Spark

Rather than using a sound effects library or foley to create the sounds in this spot we used a voice actor. After all the movements were recorded I felt it could use some music. Again, just using the talented voice actor we came up with a score that just felt right!

Wonderland

Atco

Ear Candy was asked to find a Christmas song that would work well with the story Atco was trying to tell in this commercial. After presenting a number of options we settled on “The Christmas Song”. Once we cleared the song for sync rights, we re-arranged and recorded our own version of the song to better suit the feel of the spot. We recorded a live string section to further enhance the score and then finished up with sound design, VO and a broadcast ready mix.

MMVA’s Horror Cabin

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I have been doing work for the MMVA’s for a number of years and this is one of my favourite campaigns. I was tasked with music selection and editing, ADR, sound design and mix. Winner – Promax Bronze for Sound Design

Envisage the Invisible

Close your eyes if you dare, and enter the imaginarium, where the insane coexists with the mundane as we fabricate fanciful feats of fiction, and mix the most magnificent-sounding sales speak.

Mrs G

Calbridge

Chest

Sherwood

Chili

Taco Time

Translation

Telus Spark

Tested On Animals

Razer Channel

Wake Up

Atco

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Never before heard by human ears

Evolving out of the deepest, darkest jungles of creativity, these notable notes rise above mainstream melodies to make a distinct impression on discerning aural palates.

Don't Say Its Name

Theatrical Feature Film

The Score for this film was all about Textures. From ambient layers with solo cello, to nasty guitar leads over heavy drums, The flavours are plentiful and it was such a treat to go in many different directions musically while still having them feel like they belong together.

Feel the stupendous strength of signature soundscapes

Come one, come all. Short films. Feature films. Documentaries & Series. Bring your moving pictures to life and forge indelible impressions with custom creative and more.

Dead For A Dollar

Theatrical Feature Film

Legendary Director Walter Hill’s latest film starring Willem Dafoe, Christoph Waltz, Rachel Brosnahan and Benjamin Bratt. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Walter as the Supervising Sound Editor on this Feature.

“Beau Shiminsky is a rigorous professional who did an excellent job on my film DEAD FOR A DOLLAR. I remain in his debt and hope to work with him again”. – Walter Hill

Don't Say Its Name

Theatrical Feature Film

All kinds of wonderful opportunities in this film as Supervising Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer.

Shortly after a Native anti-mining activist is killed in a mysterious hit-and-run, horrific murders start occurring in the snowfields of their isolated reserve. A police chief and a Metis veteran investigate, confronting a world of ancient myths.

Winner – Best Overall Sound (Scripted Over 30 Minutes) – 2021 Alberta Film & Television Awards

True Southern

Feature Length Documentary – The scope of this documentary on Ron Southern is very large and needed to be handled carefully when it came to sound design and music. With so much information it was all about supporting the narrative with themes that would not distract but had a weight to them that you could feel. Sound design had a similar role – the use of industrial and office-type sounds made it feel familiar.

Jelena

Feature Length Documentary – WBC/WIBF Super Featherweight Champion Jelena Mrdjenovich defends her title in France. The opportunity to write the score and design the sound for this film was met with the same passion, intensity and drive that she has for her sport.

Legend Of The Lich Lord

Feature Length Film – This full length feature was a great opportunity to flex my sound design muscle. Magical forces, zombies and an Evil Lord – what more can a Sound Designer ask for.

Pieces Of 8

Short Film – My first film as Composer and Sound Designer when I started Ear Candy. You never forget your first.

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Dec 26

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Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! ...

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Sep 28

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Getting ready for the Dead for A Dollar premiere in Hollywood tonight! @albertapostproduction @yourampia ...

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Aug 16

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I am thrilled to announce that the film Dead For A Dollar has been selected for the 2022 Venice Film Festival in Italy. I was fortunate and honoured to be asked by local producer Carolyn McMaster to be the Supervising Sound Editor of the film.

Dead For A Dollar is a Western directed by Walter Hill and stars Willem Dafoe, Christoph Waltz, Rachel Brosnahan, Hamish Linklater, Benjamin Bratt and other fine actors.

Walter Hill will also receive the 2022 Cartier Glory To The Filmmaker award at the festival.

Super excited to be in attendance for this wonderful occasion.

Walter Hill is hero of mine. Just watch his film The Warriors and see why. Truly incredible to be working on one of his films. ...

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Aug 18

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Stephen King’s new audio book Billy Summers was proudly recorded by Ear Candy with the amazing Paul Sparks providing the narration. Available now! ...

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Apr 28

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Shout it out loud to @laceyandewan and @bizzy_woman_ for the wonderful new additions above the door to the main studio at Ear Candy! Hotter than hell now. 🤘 ...

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Apr 15

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That’s a wrap on our latest feature film here at Ear Candy. QC is clean, feet up and faders down. #dontsayitsnamemovie ...

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Mar 9

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A big XO to Maria and Jose @dosmusicensemble for the very thoughtful addition to Ear Candy. Can’t wait to fill it. Look forward to having you both in the studio again real soon! ...

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Feb 23

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Recording some nylon today and obviously had to play Dee as a warm up. Sweet song for a sweet day in the studio. ...

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Ear Candy

Sweet 011, 611-10th ave. S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
T2R 0B2

(Just down the stairs of the annex entrance)

Telephone 403.234.9875