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07/20/2022

Check out the ESPYs tonight on ABC! Mike and Ralph created the sound design and mixes for all the graphics and video packages airing tonight.

06/19/2022

Hi FRIENDS!

Could we BE any more excited to share that Sesame Workshop's "Friends" parody, “Fathers”, is live on Youtube!? Mike mixed, sound designed, and added some special musical touches to this tribute to all Fathers and Father Figures, for our good friends at Sesame. Happy Father's Day to all!

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/MhUsdcCUpmE

Sesame Street

06/16/2022

We recently worked with Schmidt Futures to create a video that announced the launch of the Quad Fellowship, a scholarship program to support the next generation of leaders in Australia, India, Japan, and the United States. The video kicked off the Quad Summit that happened last month in Tokyo, and below you can see the leaders of the Quad nations (Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, US President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi) presenting our video.

Producing and Editing: Julia Baker
Creative Direction: Katherine Burke
Music Arranger: Loren Toolajian
Dialogue Editor: Ben Soiefer
Sound Design & Mix: Mike Ungar

06/06/2022

Sesame Street: Sort it All Song (Shake It Off Parody)

Ever wonder what Sesame Street's very own Oscar the Grouch does with trash when it's thrown away? Find out how Oscar reuses and reduces by sorting it all, in this parody of Taylor Swift's Shake It Off! Mike got a chance to make use of cleaning out his garage while foley-ing all the FX and creating musical augmentation for this incredibly catchy tune.

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11wwTMqJWRU

Sesame Workshop

Avocado Green Mattress is proud to sponsor this Sesame Street Parody! Ever wonder what Oscar the Grouch does with trash when it's thrown away? Find out how O...

06/01/2022

Ralph has been busy sound designing and mixing all of Trey's Trends. Ralph creates a zany backdrop featuring everything but the kitchen sink as Trey Wingo, the fast talking, stat slinging host, brings Caesars Sportsbook's NFL off-season facts and figures to light. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHlnpZy6xCs

05/23/2022

‎Sustainability, Inc. on Apple Podcasts

We wrapped the final episode of Sustainability Inc! This podcast features extensive interviews with technological innovators, who are trying to solve the world's climate issues through new business practices. The series was produced by FORTUNE Brand Studio for Boston Consulting Group. Original music, sound design and mix by Sandblast. Listen now: https://podcasts.apple.com/lv/podcast/sustainability-inc/id1588117802

‎Business · 2022

05/14/2022

SOCIAL! the social distance dance club

Happy 70th birthday to David Byrne!!! Last year, we hosted David and set designer Christine Jones, as they recorded voice overs for the Social Distance Dance Club project they created with choreographer Stephen Hoggett. Check out this making-of video, which features the pair in our recording booth and mixing room! Sandblast's Ben Soiefer recorded and edited the voice overs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwya8l2qVcU&t=420s

05/09/2022

Sesame Street: Show Kindness with First Lady Jill Biden | Word of the Day

The Word of the Day is "Kindness!" First Lady Jill Biden and her friends Gabrielle, Elmo & Tango, share how important it is to do things that show you care! Whether it's drawing a picture for someone, watering a plant, or playing with your puppy—there are many ways to show kindness! Mike enhanced the underscore, sweetened, sound designed, and mixed. Sesame Street https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmiS9bZrdPo

The Word of the Day is Kindness! First Lady Jill Biden, with her friends Gabrielle, Elmo & Tango, share how important it is to do things that show you care! ...

02/15/2022

Starring Isla Fisher and Josh Gad, this rave spot for Peacock TV's new dramedy series "Wolf Like Me" features sound design and mix by Mike U and finishing by Paul Monfre.

02/07/2022

The new "Bel-Air" series premieres February 13th on Peacock, and features a dramatic Fresh take on the Fresh Prince. Mike sound designed and mixed the "Bel-Air" teaser for Peacock TV, Will Smith and Westwood Studios.

02/03/2022

The Sesame Street Podcast with Foley and Friends Season 2 Trailer

Sesame Workshop in collaboration with Audible released Season 2 of the "Foley and Friends" podcast series! Recorded, edited, sound designed, and mixed by Sandblast—these 15 minute episodes feature Foley the Sound Maker Monster and Mikee, her good friend and microphone, as they cover a variety of subjects along with special guests from Sesame Street.

Listen now: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Sesame-Street-Podcast-with-Foley-and-Friends-Season-2-Trailer-Podcast/B09H3PZPZY

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. All 15 episodes in Season 2 of this original podcast are available for listening. Hello-ee-o-ee-o listeners, and welcome back for Season 2 of The Sesame Street Podcast with Foley and Friends! Foley the Sound-Maker Monster has plenty of brand new sounds t.....

11/30/2021

Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together Special

It's "Neighbor Day" on Sesame Street and everyone has something special to share! Created for families to watch together, See Us Coming Together is a 1/2 hr special that celebrates the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities as part of Sesame Workshop’s ongoing racial justice initiative. Stream it now on HBO Max, PBSKids, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube.

ADR was recorded at Sandblast Productions in NYC by Ben Soiefer and Sean Canada, with sound design and mixing by Mike Ungar.

Read more, from Sesame: https://www.sesameworkshop.org/what-we-do/racial-justice/see-us-coming-together
Read MORE, from the NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/15/arts/television/new-sesame-street-character-ji-young.html
Watch the full special now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcPXYRDFr-8

It's "Neighbor Day" on Sesame Street and everyone has something special to share! Join an all-star cast and new neighbor Ji-Young for , a...

10/15/2021

Congratulations to our own Ben Soiefer on his award for Best Sound Editing at the Festival of Cinema NYC! Ben worked on David Toth's short film, Fear of Open Spaces, which puts the viewer in the shoes of a person with severe agoraphobia. Watch the trailer below, and find out more about the project here: https://filmthreat.com/reviews/fear-of-open-spaces

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLOxCzVWwe8

10/12/2021

Behind the Scenes Look Into the Horrifying Chucky | New Series Coming Oct 12 | SYFY & USA Network

Chucky returns TONIGHT! Mike mixed this sizzle reel for the new series—go behind the scenes before the show premieres at 10pm on SYFY and USA Network!!

Watch the sizzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fanl55bk5A

The creators and cast behind USA & SYFY's upcoming series, Chucky, dives deep into what makes the Child's Play franchise everlasting, why Child's Play 2 is t...

09/16/2021

Trey's Trends Ep1- Offseason

Football is back! Sandblast’s Ralph Kelsey mixed this episode of Trey’s Trends for Moonshot Productions and Caesars Sportsbook. Have a laugh while Trey Wingo runs through the stats for this brand new NFL season!


Watch Now: https://vimeo.com/602117181

Trey's Trends

09/13/2021

Bing Bunny is a new show for preschoolers premiering TODAY on Cartoon Network! We've been remotely recording the main character, Bing (voiced by Santino Bernard), over the past year. Read more about the show below, or watch full episodes now!

Read More: https://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/WarnerMedia/view/265118/

Watch Now: https://www.cartoonnetwork.com/video/bing/fireworks-episode.html

08/20/2021

i saw a face \\ a film by Remy Styrk

This month's film from Remy Styrk is titled “i saw a face.” Remy is a former Sandblast intern and now freelance Sandblast composer, making a short film every month as a way to be more vocal and open about mental health for people his age.

From Remy: "i’m listening to old albums i first heard as a kid and i’m getting this heavy, haunting feeling of guilt. listening as an adult, i thought i was re-experiencing these songs, but i was truly hearing them for the first time. i felt the sense of adventure i yearned for as a kid, but never got. i saw my childhood streets again, just less saturated. i would trade an hour of my time today; knowing what i know, having gone through i’ve gone through, grieving past traumas; for an hour as a kid to listen to these albums again, for the real first time.”

Watch “i saw a face” here: https://youtu.be/ptXqK22ASx8

i saw a face \\ a film by Remy Styrkwritten + directed by: Remy Styrkscored by: Remy Styrkhand-drawn by: Remy Styrkabout the film:i’m listening to old albums...

08/13/2021

Chucky is back! Mike mixed this sizzle for the new series on SYFY and USA Network. As our dear friend and producer extraordinaire Elana B of Crazy Pants said recently: "It's rare that after 20 years of doing any job, a person can still find his/ her/ their work to be so much fun. That's exactly how I feel about this project for USA/ SYFY. So glad to finally see it make its way to SDCC and beyond. As Chucky would say - it's been a f#@&%n' blast. If you have a spare 11 minutes - check it out. And watch out for the killer new series Chucky, premiering this October."

Watch the sizzle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Fanl55bk5A

08/06/2021

The Men’s USA Basketball team faces off against France tonight in the gold medal game. To see what it took to get there, watch For Ball and Country on Peacock TV, a docuseries that goes behind the scenes with videos and interviews of our National Team players and coaches. Sandblast’s Sean Canada and Paul Gleeson mixed the series, which was produced by Winik Media.

For more info: https://www.usab.com/news-events/news/2021/07/for-ball-and-country.aspx

07/20/2021

Dirty Rotten Cleaners Full Episodes, Video & More | A&E

Mike has been very busy these days "cleaning up", designing and mixing the new series "Dirty Rotten Cleaners" which premieres tonight at 10 on A&E. Produced by our friends at Blast Films (no relation, other than love) DRC follows the adventures of some of the most intrepid group of bio-hazard cleaning crews in all of America as they help those in need. If you think you got behind in keeping up with your housekeeping during the pandemic..... tune in tonight at 10.

For more information visit: https://www.aetv.com/shows/dirty-rotten-cleaners

About the Show “Dirty Rotten Cleaners” follows extreme cleaners facing the filth of Florida as they dive into a never-before-seen side of the Sunshine State. The teams will tackle jaw-dropping messes, mold, bacteria and biohazards. Read More

07/12/2021

Stranger(s) | a film by Remy Styrk

This month's film from Remy Styrk is titled "Stranger(s)." Remy is a former Sandblast intern and now freelance Sandblast composer, making a short film every month as a way to be more vocal and open about mental health for people his age.

From Remy: “a family dinner. an adopted son and his adoptive family. from appetizers to dessert, the only thing consumed is a disconnect. something so simple, so innocuous becomes limbo.”

Watch "Stranger(s)" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jToPII64tEQ

Stranger(s) | a film by Remy Styrk————————about the film:“a family dinner. an adopted son and his adoptive family. from appetizers to dessert, the only thing...

06/19/2021

Sesame Street: Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Song | Power of We Club

"Let's Celebrate Juneteenth" is a new song available on Sesame Street's Youtube page! The video celebrates not only the freeing of enslaved African Americans but also the guaranteed right for all citizens to be treated equally under the law. Mike sound designed and did the final mix. Happy Juneteenth everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoarn6UPEJQ

It’s Juneteenth! Each year on June 19th we gather to reflect on the past and share hope for today. Join Gordon and the Power of We club to celebrate the day ...

06/14/2021

Clockwise | Remy Styrk

This month's film from Remy Styrk is titled "Clockwise." Remy is a former Sandblast intern and now freelance Sandblast composer, making a short film every month as a way to be more vocal and open about mental health for people his age.

From Remy: "my childhood bathtub. the size of a singular line in my fingerprint; with the gravitational pull of a black hole. i plan the funeral of younger me in the bathtub. for one last time, i will relive the same sense of adventure the tub gave me. what is lost in this process will bring closure, not emptiness. when all is done, the water will turn clockwise."

Watch "Clockwise" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSKwvHSrMV8

CLOCKWISE || a film by Remy Styrkstarring: Reagan Florawritten + directed by: Remy Styrkscored by: Remy Styrk————————— about the film:my childhood bathtub. t...

06/04/2021

We recently had our friends at Lookalike Productions and the incomparable Steve Martin in the studio with Sean to record narration for a video tribute to living legend Dick Van D**e.

The video will air as part of the 2021 Kennedy Center Honors this Sunday (6/6), starting at 8pm EDT on CBS.

Learn More: https://www.cbs.com/shows/kennedy_center_honors/news/1010138/the-kennedy-center-announces-honorees-for-2021-tribute-broadcast-on-june-6/

05/27/2021

Notion | Remy Styrk

This month's film from Remy Styrk is titled "Notion." Remy is a former Sandblast intern and now freelance Sandblast composer, making a short film every month as a way to be more vocal and open about mental health for people his age.

From Remy:
"i dance for millions under prismatic beams
i flit and formulate past the horizon of dreams
some say i am entrancingly untoward
vexing at the edge of so much unexplored"

Watch "Notion" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RfH1yZwA8Q

Notion | Remy StyrkJoin Patreon: www.patreon.com/remystyrkmusic—————————————————ABOUT THE FILM:i dance for millions under prismatic beams i flit and formulat...

05/25/2021

Sesame Street: Cantar (Sing) | Spanish Word of the Day #1

Mike sweetened, sound designed and mixed the first of a series of videos from Sesame Street for YouTube. Each video teaches a new Spanish word of the day. Check it out mis amigas!

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/P4a-6GWr2gI

It's time for the Spanish Word of the Day! Rostia shares with Elmo and Cookie Monster that today's word is Cantar. Cantar means "Sing" in Spanish! Sing after...

05/18/2021

Get to know Dave Finamore, our Senior Editor, and watch his NBCUniversal sizzle reel below. To work with Dave on your next video project, e-mail us at [email protected]!

NBCUniversal Sizzle: https://vimeo.com/388255624

05/05/2021

From Here and Back; Residual | Remy Styrk

Last month's film from Remy Styrk is titled "From Here and Back; Residual." Remy is a former Sandblast intern and now freelance Sandblast composer, making a short film every month as a way to be more vocal and open about mental health for people his age.

From Remy: "I have very little memory of my parents’ relationship; only pictures and the interactions between my dad and the things of my mom’s he’s kept. The image of them composed of storytelling, mannerisms, and attachment. The memory of them is a tape loop; very dense and repetitively patterned, yet each time it comes around I feel renewed."

Watch "From Here and Back; Residual" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVifF1k_qdk

BENSON FILM FESTIVAL OFFICIAL SELECTION“From Here and Back; Residual” Starring: Gavin Abercrombie + Naomi TaniokaWritten + Directed By: Remy StyrkScored By: ...

04/28/2021

Happy from Sandblast! Ralph Kelsey and Mike Ungar worked on this trailer for Marvel's Hero Project, providing mixing and sound design. You can watch the series on Disney+!

04/14/2021

The Smell of Burning - Remy Styrk

This month's film from Remy Styrk is titled "The Smell of Burning." Remy is a former Sandblast intern and now freelance Sandblast composer, making a short film every month as a way to be more vocal and open about mental health for people his age.

From Remy: “I see my mom everywhere I go, in everything I do, and in everything I want to accomplish, but she is always just out of reach. I am entangled in her memory, and the memories of those she inspired. My memory of my mom is more of a protective energy than a face. the feeling of her arms, her voice, and her security."

Watch "The Smell of Burning" here: https://youtu.be/1TCx1oKLam8

"THE SMELL OF BURNING"Written + directed by: Remy StyrkScored by: Remy StyrkHi, I'm Remy! I make short films about personal stories. These films are what I'm...

04/08/2021

SB's Ben Soiefer at Sandblast studios with artist/musician David Byrne and Tony Award-winning set designer Christine Jones, all happily vaccinated! Ben recorded and edited Byrne's VO for their new project: SOCIAL, which debuts TOMORROW at the Park Avenue Armory. The work is an interactive music and dance experience, conceived by Byrne, Jones and choreographer Steven Hoggett.

03/26/2021

Brilliantly directed and produced by bassist Adam Kahan, our own Mike Ungar was instrumental in bringing "From Bass to Infinity" to fruition. Buster Williams is not only a jazz legend but an incredibly kind and generous person. His unique perspective and interaction with the musical greats with whom he converses and plays tells a memorable story of what it takes to be the backbone of a group.

Now available on various platforms we highly recommend this film to everyone interested in the creative process and how it manifests itself over decades of experience. Some films come and go, but some stay with you and "From Bass to Infinity" was one of those. It was an honor to work on it.

Available to rent/buy here: https://geni.us/BusterWilliams

POV Magazine review: https://bit.ly/3rs5ggH

London Jazz News review: https://bit.ly/3ddNQz4

03/17/2021

Co-Owner Ralph Kelsey has been collaborating for the past year with HOMER - Early Learning Program, a subscription-based early learning app that teaches literacy and math skills for 2-8 year olds. Ralph's been composing music and sound designing, as well as directing and casting vocal talent for the platform's refresh of their menus and games. Here's a small sample of what he's been up to.

03/15/2021

Get to know Melanie Reed, our Director of Operations!

03/09/2021

Another great piece from Comcast NBCUniversal's The More You See Her campaign for .

Sandblast’s Dave Finamore, Julia Baker and Katherine Burke worked on this series, focusing on women's empowerment, health, and representation. // The More You Know // Nina Parker

03/08/2021

Extra Extra: UNGAR GOES HOLLYWOOD—well Pasadena at least.

Mike was tasked to work on a Viacom project for Paramount+ with a super tight turnaround: a preshow for the drive-in exclusive screening of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run. Mike cleaned up Zoom interviews, clips, and interstitials; sweetened, sound designed and mixed 25 mins of material. It all went swimmingly and the client was happy as a clam!

Revenue from ticket sales went to Heal the Bay, an environmental charity focused on improving coastlines in and around the Los Angeles area. For more information on how you can help go to healthebay.org.
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03/04/2021

Paramount+

You've seen the spots everywhere but now the launch of Paramount+ is finally here today! Mike had the pleasure of working on many of the spots for the campaign. Sweetening, foley, ADR, sound design, additional scoring ... the works. Here is one of his favorites.

03/01/2021

In honor of , we are sharing Comcast NBCUniversal's The More You See Her campaign. Sandblast’s Dave Finamore, Julia Baker, and Katherine Burke are always excited to work on this series, especially the 2020 campaign. It focuses on women empowerment, highlighting women in the workforce, women's health, proper representation in the media, and much more. View more of our projects online at www.SandblastProductions.com/work.