Ric Markmann

Ric Markmann is a renowned musician, composer and producer. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Chris Cornell, Heart, Belinda Carlisle, Tonic, Smash Mouth, and Michael Bolton, to name a few. In addition to his work in the music industry, Ric has also composed music for visual media, winning an Emmy for Best Original Music and an ASCAP award three times. With a career spanning over four decades. Since our inception in 1996, Matter Music has been an unstoppable force. Comprised of Emmy award-winning composers Ric Markmann, Dan Pinnella, and Chris Wagner, we bring passion and experience to every piece we create, from sweeping symphonic themes to the most intimate whispers. Our goal is to enhance the emotions we see and feel in the picture, no matter the project's size or scope. Housed in a world-class studio filled with both exotic and traditional instruments, old and new, Matter Music is an inspiring workplace. Our impressive list of clients includes NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, HBO, Netflix, Lionsgate, MGM, Apple, New Line, Imagine, White Horse, Amazon Prime, Hulu, YouTube, 20th Century, Universal, Paramount, Village Roadshow, Fox Searchlight, Dimension Films, Buena Vista Pictures, Miramax, AMC, Lifetime, Warner Bros, ESPN, UFC, MTV, VH1, The Gap, McDonald's, Kmart, Kit Kat, GoDaddy, Elizabeth Arden, and Revlon.