Imre Czomba
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| Background information | |
| Born | Imre Czomba September 9, 1972 |
| Genres | Film score, Theatre music, Classical music, Jazz, pop |
| Occupations | Composer, Film composer, Theatre composer, Video game composer, Music producer |
| Instruments | Piano, Organ, Accordion, Synthesizer, Flute, Guitar |
| Years active | 1993–present |
Imre Czomba (born September 9, 1972) is a Los Angeles-based Hungarian-American composer, film composer, orchestrator, conductor, arranger, music producer, and musician.[1] He is a voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammy) and the Television Academy (Emmy).[2]
Active in the international music scene since 1993, he has worked across film, Tv, theatrical productions, international events, and dance theatre. He collaborated with ExperiDance, a Hungarian dance troupe, over an 18-year period, with productions performed in theaters across Europe and Asia. His credits include compositions for the 2008 Summer and 2014 Winter Olympic Games, the 2013 European Judo Championship, and the 2006 European Aquatic Championship. In 2008 and 2009, he composed music for the Hungarian National Day fireworks shows in Budapest, which drew audiences of over 3 million viewers. In 2024, he joined the ISINA Academy as a mentor, alongside Walter Afanasieff, Michael Bolton, Greg Phillinganes, Richard Marx, Robin Thicke, Humberto Gatica, Chris Lord-Alge, Paul Oakenfold, and Taika Waititi.[3]
Early life
At an early point in his career, Imre was inspired by the blues, which can be clearly heard in his piano playing. He has been a member of several top blues bands and has performed on the same stages with B. B. King, Sting, Zucchero, Pink and Robben Ford. Czomba has credits on numerous albums as composer, arranger, orchestrator, music producer, and musician, including several Gold and Platinum certified releases. In the pop music world, his most notable success was with Zsuzsa Cserhati, Akos, and the band Nox, who went on to win a number of local awards, including the Golden Giraffe.
Quarantine Music Chain
Czomba has collaborated with artists from sixteen countries, including Kenny G, Michael Boddicker, Alphonso Johnson (Weather Report, Santana), Ed Calle (Gloria Estefan, Michael Bolton), Richie Garcia (Phil Collins Band), and Michael O'Neill (Barbra Streisand Band).The project originated as a small-scale remote collaboration among a few colleagues but quickly expanded into a larger production involving more than 100 contributors. The resulting work was developed collectively, reflecting the contributions of multiple composers and performers.
The Sound of Music - Eine musikalische Liebeserklärung
In 2023, Czomba served as co-arranger, conductor, and orchestrator on the Austrian documentary The Sound of Music: Eine musikalische Liebeserklärung, a production centered on Salzburg and the legacy of the 1965 film The Sound of Music. The documentary featured Yvonne Catterfeld, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Thalia, and Pentatonix, with music produced by Walter Afanasieff.[4]
Why the Sun and the Moon live in the sky ft. Chloe x Halle (Vogue Magazine US)
In 2021, he composed the score for the Vogue short film Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky, directed by Julie Dash and starring Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle.
Theatre
In 2000, Imre's career took a different turn when he was asked to compose music for several plays such as Merlin Theatre's Deathtrap. That experience led to a meeting with choreographer Sandor Roman, with whom Imre developed work for ExperiDance. The dance group is committed to the heritage of Hungarian folk dance. Imre composed a music repertoire built around Hungarian folk music, but also steps outside its boundaries. These stage shows are regularly played on the stages of Budapest's theaters and in bigger cities countrywide as guest performances. He has many musical plays, such as Birth of a Country(2007). The shows were performed with 250 dancers and 10 singers at Budapest's Hero Square. Untouchables (2012) played at the Margaret Island Open-Air Stage, and The Taming of the Shrew (Makrancos Kata) (2013) played at the RaM Colosseum.
Sporting Events Official Songs
In 2006, Imre also had the opportunity to compose the official song for the 2006 European Aquatics Championships. Sports lovers all over the continent enjoyed the song, and it went platinum on the day of its CD release. This led to Imre composing the Hungarian Olympic Team's official song in 2008, the Judo European Championship's official song in 2013, and Evgeni Plushenko's Russian National Championship and Winter Olympic Music. Imre's song is the official song of the Judo World Championship in 2021.
Theatre premieres
| Year | Title | Venue | Location | Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Penetration | Fringe Hollywood | Los Angeles | Composer |
| 2016 | Benyovszky | — | Budapest | Orchestrator |
| 2016 | Nostradamus | RaM Colosseum | Budapest | Composer |
| 2015 | I, Leonardo | — | Milan | Composer |
| 2014 | A Night in Venice | RaM Colosseum | Budapest | Composer |
| 2014 | Játékkészítő (The Game Creator) | Tüskecsarnok | Budapest | Score composer |
| 2013 | The Taming of the Shrew (Makrancos Kata) | RaM Colosseum | Budapest | Composer |
| 2013 | Radnóti | RaM Colosseum | Budapest | Composer |
| 2012 | Untouchable | Margaret Island Open-Air Stage | Budapest | Composer |
| 2011 | Liliomfi | Palace of the Arts | Budapest | Composer |
| 2011 | The Person of the King | RaM Colosseum | Budapest | Composer |
| 2009 | Happiness 69:09 | Palace of the Arts | Budapest | Composer |
| 2008 | Measure for Measure | National Dance Theatre | Budapest | Composer |
| 2007 | Essence | — | Beijing | Composer |
| 2007 | The Birth of a Country | Heroes' Square | Budapest | Composer |
| 2006 | Festen | Pesti Theatre | Budapest | Composer |
| 2006 | Gypsies of Nagyida | National Dance Theatre | Budapest | Composer |
| 2005 | Steel, the Legend of the Metal | Bolzan Urban Theatre | — | Composer |
| 2002 | Revans | National Theatre | Budapest | Composer |
| 2001 | One Thousand and One Year | Szolnoki Szigligeti Theatre | Szolnok | Composer |
| 2001 | Deathtrap | Merlin Theatre | Budapest | Composer |
| 2000 | E.Tango | Thália Theatre | Budapest | Composer |
Fireworks Music Budapest
He was highly honored with an invitation to write music for the Hungarian National Day's fireworks in 2008 and 2009. With over 3 million viewers, it was an unforgettable moment in his professional life.
Television, Film
He next turned to television as a composer and music producer. In 2013, Czomba relocated to Los Angeles, where he has since worked on international film and television productions.
Film and television
| Year | Title | Type | Episodes | Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Heroic | Film | — | Composer, music producer, songwriter ("I'm on My Way Up") |
| 2025–2026 | Pokoli Rokonok | TV Series | 171 | Composer |
| 2024 | Game Changers | TV Series | 8 | Additional composer |
| 2023 | Shakespeare 37 | TV Series | 1 | Composer |
| 2023 | The Sound of Music: A Musical Declaration of Love | Documentary | — | Co-arranger, conductor, orchestrator |
| 2023 | Icons Unearthed | TV Series | 8 | Additional composer |
| 2018–2023 | Maine Cabin Masters | TV Series | 4 | Additional composer |
| 2022 | J-Style Trip | TV Series | 1 | Additional composer |
| 2022 | A Thousand Little Cuts | Film | — | Composer |
| 2021 | Wheeler Dealers | TV Series | 9 | Composer, additional music |
| 2021 | Behind the Attraction | TV Series | 6 | Composer, additional music |
| 2021 | The Movies That Made Us | TV Series | 1 | Composer, additional music |
| 2021 | OutDaughtered | TV Series | 3 | Composer, additional music |
| 2021 | Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky | Short film | — | Music by |
| 2020 | Moving Past Trauma | Documentary | — | Music by, music editor |
| 2020 | Twisted Love | TV Series | 5 | Additional composer |
| 2020 | Little People, Big World | TV Series | 1 | Composer, additional music |
| 2020 | PGA Tour Golf | TV Series | 2 | Composer, additional music |
| 2020 | Rhythm of Love | Short film | — | Music composed and produced by, music director, producer |
| 2020 | Quarantine Music Chain | Short film | — | Lead composer, musical director, producer |
| 2020 | Obscene Beauty | Documentary | — | Composer, music producer, songwriter |
| 2019 | The Toys That Made Us | TV Series | 4 | Composer, additional music |
| 2019 | Canary in a Mine | Short film | — | Composer |
| 2018–2019 | Twisted Sisters | TV Series | 16 | Composer, additional music |
| 2019 | Love on Repeat | TV Movie | — | Composer |
| 2015–2019 | Celebrity Opera Series at the Broad Stage | TV Series | 23 | Music supervisor, camera operator |
| 2019 | Unfinished Business | Short film | — | Composer, performer, songwriter |
| 2019 | Kölcsönlakás | Film | — | Composer, conductor, orchestrator |
| 2019 | Beneath the Leaves | Film | — | Orchestrator |
| 2018 | JDM Legends | TV Series | 6 | Composer, additional music |
| 2018 | Koller Éva bátorsága | Short film | — | Composer |
| 2018 | Carnival Kings | TV Series | 9 | Additional composer |
| 2018 | Daily Blast Live | TV Series | 3 | Composer, additional music |
| 2018 | It's Suppertime! | TV Series | 19 | Composer, additional music |
| 2018 | The Tesla Files | TV Series | 5 | Composer, additional music |
| 2017 | Akil | Short film | — | Composer, re-recording mixer, sound engineer |
| 2017 | In the Hot Seat with DW | TV Series | 4 | Composer, main title composer |
| 2017 | Eva Kolosvary Artist at 80 | Short documentary | — | Original music by, musician |
| 2017 | Meghalni Ukrajnáért | TV Movie | — | Composer |
| 2017 | La Douleur Exquise | Short film | — | Composer |
| 2016 | Last Vow | Short film | — | Composer |
| 2016 | The Story of Los Angeles Karpatok | Documentary | — | Drone cinematographer |
| 2016 | Search Party in Beverly Hills | Short film | — | Original music by |
| 2016 | The Game Creator | Film | — | Score composer |
| 2015 | Madeleine | Film | — | Score recording supervisor |
| 2015 | Chance of a Lifetime | Short film | — | Original music by |
| 2014–2015 | The Coffin Footage | Film | — | Composer, music producer |
| 2015 | Argo 2 | Film | — | Composer |
| 2014 | Cinema Inferno | Documentary | — | Original music by |
| 2014 | Kényszerszinglik | TV Movie | — | Original music by |
| 2014 | The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh | Documentary | — | Composer, original music by |
| 2014 | Close Encounters of the Rural Kind | Documentary | — | Original music by |
| 2014 | Midnight in Hollywood | Short film | — | Composer, musician (piano) |
| 2013 | Elhallgatott gyalázat | TV Movie | — | Original music by |
| 2013 | Water, Our Past and Future | TV Series | 9 | Original music by |
| 2013 | A Matter of Death and Life | TV Movie | — | Composer |
| 2012 | Becsengetünk és elfutunk | TV Series | 3 | Composer, original music by |
| 2012 | Meldrum House | Short film | — | Composer |
| 2011 | Flow | Documentary | — | Composer |
| 2011 | A nagy duett | TV Series | 8 | Music producer |
| 2011 | Puss in Boots 3D | Video game | — | Composer |
| 2011 | Two Heart | TV Movie | — | Music composed by, music producer, performer |
| 2010–2011 | Csináljuk a fesztivált VI. | TV Series | — | Background music, music producer |
| 2010 | 10 éves az Experidance | TV Movie | — | Original music by, music producer |
| 2007–2010 | Csináljuk a fesztivált I. | TV Series | 96 | Music producer |
| 2009 | Revolution Day Hungary | TV Movie | — | Original music by, music producer |
| 2009 | Fireworks Budapest | TV Movie | — | Original music by, music director, music producer |
| 2009 | Csináljuk a fesztivál turnét | TV Movie | — | Background music, music producer |
| 2009 | Csináljuk a fesztivált V | TV Series | 16 | Background score, music arranger, music producer |
| 2008 | Csináljuk a fesztivált IV | TV Series | 13 | Background music, music arranger, music producer |
| 2008 | És most mi csináljuk a fesztivált | TV Special | — | Background score, music producer |
| 2008 | Fire Dance | TV Movie | — | Original music by, orchestrator, music producer |
| 2008 | Csináljuk a fesztivált III. | TV Series | 11 | Background music, music arranger, music producer |
| 2007–2008 | Csináljuk a fesztivált II | TV Series | 17 | Composer, music producer |
| 2007 | Mi kérünk elnézést! | TV Series | 2 | Composer |
| 2007 | Szent István – Egy Ország Születése | TV Movie | — | Original music by, orchestrator, music producer |
| 2007 | Experidance: The Legend of Dance | TV Series | — | Composer |
| 2007 | Impossible Duets | TV Movie | — | Background music, music producer |
| 2006 | Köszönet a szabadság hőseinek | TV Movie | — | Composer, theme music composer |
| 2005 | Mr. Torma | Short film | — | Original music by, producer, sound mixer |
| 2004 | A mohácsi vész | Film | — | Music arranger |
| 2000 | E.Tango | TV Movie | — | Musician, music by, music arranger |
References
- ↑ ""Few people take the risk of pushing the 'all in' button around the age of 40" – Imre Czomba". Budapest Reporter. June 29, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
- ↑ "ISINA Mentors – Imre Czomba". ISINA. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
- ↑ "ISINA Mentors". ISINA. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
- ↑ "The Sound of Music: A Musical Declaration of Love". IMDb. Retrieved June 21, 2026.