Antfood Music & Sound Design

11/03/2022

Metamorphosis is a psychedelic trip telling the story of Dr. Gonzo (from Fear and Loathing) in a Herculean struggle to acquire Kakfa's Metamorphosis without fueling the capitalistic flames of our gluttonous, corporate overlords.

10 years on, we’re the ones paying tribute, reflecting with friends on this iconic piece that forever changed our studio, industry and the magic of musical sound design and motion graphics.

https://labs.antfood.com/articles/goodbooks%2C-at-10

Client: Good Books
Agency: String Theory
Director & Animation: BUCK
Music & Sound Design: Antfood Music & Sound Design

11/01/2022

Cadillac - Celestiq Reveal

For Cadillac's global reveal of their ultra-luxury car "Celestiq", Antfood partnered with m ss ng p eces, Framestore and Leo Burnett to create an immersive, personalized art experience - "Art Of You".

We crafted a dynamic track for the experience and the physical reveal, as well as creating original music for the reveal film featuring Lenny Kravitz.

Reveal Event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6CkXtZ4dDw
Art of You Online Experience: https://celestiqartofyou.com/create-your-art

Reveal Films
Director: JJ Augustavo
Production: m ss ng p eces
Agency: Leo Burnett

Celestiq Experience
Experience Designer: Mike Woods
Production: m ss ng p eces
Agency: Leo Burnett

10/27/2022

Next up in our On The Record series is Jen Fife - Senior Producer at Antfood New York and possibly the biggest Björk fan this universe has ever seen.

https://labs.antfood.com/articles/on-the-record%3A-jennifer-fife

10/25/2022

Spaten - Munich Helles

Munich Helles, um estilo que atravessou o tempo.
Munich Helles, style that endures through time.

Client: Ambev
Product: Spaten Brasil
AMBEV Agency: DraftLine Brasil
Agency: LVL
Image Production: Landia
Music & Sound Design: Antfood Music & Sound Design

10/18/2022

CHRISTOPHER AT SEA - The Music

CHRISTOPHER AT SEA - The Music

10/07/2022

Last weekend our Creative Director & Partner, Pedro Botsaris, had the pleasure of speaking at Artcor the first creative hub in Moldova alongside Constantin Şarcov and Olga Radu. Artcor aims to gather and develop the creative industry community in Moldova.

Pedro spoke about why we do what we do at Antfood Music & Sound Design, how promoting collaboration and nurturing a community helped us find our space in our industry, and how this approach could be relevant to the Moldavian creative industry as it grows and flourishes.

10/06/2022

Hacking Google: Series Trailer

Over the past 9 months, we worked with Google’s Creative Lab to develop the sound of Hacking Google: a six-part series of never-before-told stories delving into the work of Google’s 5 elite security teams and how they keep us safe online.

Working across our 3 studios in New York, Amsterdam and São Paulo, we composed an original score, bending the "hacking" genre, by employing a range of styles - from modern orchestral to cinematic synthscapes and even an Etta James cover. We designed a unique sonic language for the cyber world and even integrated a challenging audio game into our score to lead viewers down a rabbit hole of puzzles.

Client: Google Creative Lab
Production: Imaginary Forces, Framestore, Mixtape Club, Heard City, Company 3, WTBR, Moxie Pictures
Original Music & Sound Design: Antfood Music & Sound Design

10/06/2022

Dive into the sonic landscape of Christopher at Sea - a q***r operatic thriller following Christopher's transatlantic voyage aboard a cargo ship.

Antfood Producer Charlie Blasberg takes us behind the scenes of the poignant, stirring, symbolic, and often unsettling sound design that brings the animated short to life.

Thanks to director Tom C J Brown, to our wonderful collaborators at Psyop, Mr. Bronx Audio Post, Temple Carrington & Brown Miyu Productions, and composer Brian McOmber, as well as our talented Antfood sound design team of Bennett Eiferman, Zac Greenberg and Rory White.
https://labs.antfood.com/articles/making-the-sound%3A-christopher-at-sea

10/03/2022

Find out what inspires our talented team in São Paulo to compose & why personal projects are important.

https://labs.antfood.com/articles/why-i-compose%3A-antfood-s%C3%A3o-paulo

09/23/2022

We're looking for a Production Coordinator/Producer to join our team in New York!

If you have music running through your veins, you get energy from taking ideas from paper into fully-executed magic and you're interested in the world of music, sonic branding & production - you may just be the person we are looking for!

Apply now: https://bit.ly/antfood-jobs-production-coordinator

09/20/2022

FanDuel - Fantasy Football

Football is back!

Client: FanDuel
Production: BUCK
Music, Sound Design and Mix: Antfood Music & Sound Design

09/15/2022

Sesame Street & Sesame Workshop - Sonic Branding

We developed mnemonics for Sesame Street and Sesame Workshop. Sesame Workshop is a nonprofit educational organisation that brought the world Sesame Street. They are the largest informal educator of children on Earth and continue to expand and educate, as well as spearhead social impact initiatives across the world.

Working closely with Trollbäck+Company, we aimed to celebrate the Sesame Street legacy, whilst giving space for the organisations to develop and grow.

Client: Sesame Street Sesame Workshop
Agency: Trollbäck+Company
Sonic Branding: Antfood Music & Sound Design

09/14/2022

Karst - Stone Paper

What does paper made of stone sound like? Inspired by the captivating animations by Someform, we created lush beds of sound for 6 films for Karst's unique story of innovation. We relished in the juxtaposition of hard and soft, grandiose and delicate, the literal and abstract, to create a final product that feels as momentous as it is fleeting.

Client: Karst
Agency: Someform
Music & Sound Design: Antfood Music & Sound Design

09/07/2022

Christopher at Sea - Trailer

We're excited to share that on 9th September, the premiere of Christopher At Sea will take place at the 2022 Venice International Film Festival.

We partnered with one of our favourite collaborators, Tom C J Brown, to create the sonic world for his animated film, Christopher At Sea. In collaboration with composer Brian McOmber, Psyop and Mr. Bronx Audio Post, Antfood Music & Sound Design brought Christopher At Sea to life with poignant, stirring, symbolic, and often unsettling sound design.

A film by Tom Brown. Produced by Miyu Productions, Carrington & Brown and Psyop.

09/05/2022

We are looking for a Music Composition & Sound Design Intern to join us at our studio in Amsterdam. 🇳🇱🍉

Applicants must be enrolled in and receive internship credit through a Dutch/European institution as required by the Dutch government.

If you are a composer looking to get hands-on experience composing music & designing sound for media & brands, and you want to learn how the advertising/creative industry works, then we'd love to hear from you!

Full job description & requirements: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3246907379

09/02/2022

Tiger - The Golden Son

The Golden Son.

We composed a track full of analog synth textures, guitars, and percussions, blended with a cinematic sound design to tell the story of Heung Min Son, the first Asian player to win The Premier League Golden Boot. A beautiful film with a strong soundtrack.

Client: Tiger Beer
Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore
Agency: Publicis Singapore
Production: AliceFilmes
Music & Sound Design: Antfood Music & Sound Design

09/01/2022

Tiger - 90th Anniversary

It is truly the year of the tiger as Tiger Beer celebrates its 90th Anniversary. 🐯



Client: Tiger Beer
Agency: Publicis Singapore
Production: AliceFilmes
Music & Sound Design: Antfood Music & Sound Design

08/31/2022

‘CBS Evening News’ overhauls its on-air look, sound

Earlier this week, CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell unveiled its new graphics and music as part of a network-wide rebrand which Antfood Music & Sound Design has developed a comprehensive sonic package for.

https://www.newscaststudio.com/2022/08/30/cbs-evening-news-new-graphics-2022/

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08/30/2022

Ben & Jerry's - No Wonder

Not just another non-dairy frozen dessert.



Client: Ben & Jerry's
Agency: Kin
Original Music: Antfood Music & Sound Design

08/29/2022

Radio LBB: AI vs Human | LBBOnline

Time for a game. We paired songs of similar genres and styles in this LBBonline - Little Black Book playlist. One track from each pair has been crafted by humans, and the other has been created to some extent using AI software. Which is which?

https://www.lbbonline.com/news/radio-lbb-ai-vs-human

Little Black Book, Can you tell the difference between a song made by AI and a song made by a human? Antfood’s playlist puts you to the test

08/26/2022

Natura - Sinta o novo na pele

Natura: Novo Mundo
Natura: New World

Client: Natura
Agency: GALERIA
Production: Delicatessen Filmes
Music & Sound Design: Antfood Music & Sound Design

08/24/2022

IBM / US Open 2020 - Making the Sound

The US Open Tennis Championships kicked off earlier this week, and as we see the crowds gather to enjoy the spectacle, it feels a long time ago since IBM asked us to fill the void of an empty stadium during the pandemic.

Learn how we developed crowd sounds for the 2020 tournament alongside partners at IBM, US Open Tennis Championships, ESPN, United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) & Anyways Creative.

08/17/2022

Colin Coogan, Senior Creative Strategist at Antfood has over 10 years of experience in sonic branding. A lifelong musician, he lives in Brooklyn with his partner, two unusually large cats and a varied record collection!

https://labs.antfood.com/articles/on-the-record%3A-colin-coogan

08/16/2022

Today Lou Schmidt, Creative Director & Partner at Antfood São Paulo, will be judging the 47th Anúario do Clube de Criacao Brasil Brasil on Soundtrack and Radio Categories! Anuário is one of the most prestigious creative festivals in Brazil.

Lou shares his perspective on the future of Brazilian creativity:
"I believe that the future of Brazilian creativity is the convergence between art, advertising and entertainment. These boundaries are increasingly subtle in our daily lives, in the ways we interact, consume, and in pop culture."

08/12/2022

We teamed up with Adobe and DentsuACHTUNG! to celebrate David Bowie’s 75th birthday and Ziggy Stardust’s 50th anniversary. In addition to scoring the launch film for an Adobe toolkit highlighting Bowie’s lasting impact on creativity and self-expression, we collaborated with digital experience agency Resn to produce an immersive, virtual gaming experience taking you back to where it all began – the dressing room where Bowie first became Ziggy.

Read more to find out how we made the sounds on Antfood Labs: https://labs.antfood.com/articles/making-the-sound%3A-adobe-x-bowie

08/11/2022

Citizens - Sonic Branding

In crafting a distinct sonic brand for Citizens, we were inspired by their values of simplicity, humanity, optimism and especially: alleviating anxiety! In an age of uncertainty and information overload, we all need help finding clarity - but why not have a little fun along the way?

Client: Citizens
Agency: Ogilvy
Animation: Black Hole Post / Lost Planet Editorial, Inc.
Sonic Branding: Antfood Music & Sound Design

08/05/2022

Minions x Levis - Dressing Room Decisions

Dive into the psychedelic & colourful world of Minions with this bananas Levi’s® x Minions collaboration. After all, there's nothing wrong with a little mischief...

Client: Illumination Entertainment
For: Levi's x Minions
Production: Golden Wolf
Music & Sound Design: Antfood Music & Sound Design

08/02/2022

Together

We were honoured to improvise a free-jazz drum track for this short film. Challenging us all to fight for a world of greater equality and respect. Featuring Carla Prata.

Poem: Marco Espirito Santo
Direction & Production: DEL and Marco Espirito Santo
Music & Sound Design: Antfood Music & Sound Design

07/29/2022

Unsure of how to communicate about audio if you’re not a musician?

Marina Kagan, Producer at Antfood Amsterdam, shares advice on how you can communicate about audio - even without technical knowledge or a vast musical vocabulary: https://labs.antfood.com/articles/a-new-perspective%3A-communicating-audio-when-you%27re-not-a-musician

07/29/2022

Some great news from our friends over at Carbon!

What a thrill to see our animated short 'Repeater' featured in this week's L.A. Shorts International Film Festival! 💫🪲 👁️

Written and directed by Carbon's Ian Bradley, ‘Repeater’ is our tale of non-conformity and rejection, and the uplifting power of finding your place.

Check out the full schedule of films ➡️ lashortsfest.com/animation-program-2

Antfood Music & Sound Design OFFF DACH OFFF Festival

07/28/2022

META - Are We There Yet?

Join us on a journey into the Metaverse, alongside the incomparable Keke Palmer. We collaborated with Meta to compose catchy original music for this educational and entertaining series. The first episode is out now on Meta's Instagram and YouTube!

Original Music: Antfood Music & Sound Design
Director: Tim Bierbaum
Client: Meta
Production: 1stAveMachine

07/25/2022

Case Study: Subway - The Vault

See how we composed original music and sound design for this sandwich-inspired joy ride through time and space for Subway - guided by Marshawn Lynch during the 2022 Super Bowl Weekend.

Client: Subway
Agency: Momentum Worldwide
Production: The Mill
Original Music, Sound Design & Spatial Mix: Antfood Music & Sound Design

07/22/2022

"Neve’s craft facilitated the translation of voltage, current, and the push and pull of undulating waves into rich and open sonics that forever changed the world. Although his legacy will proudly continue, the man will be greatly missed."

Read this tribute to Rupert Neve, the godfather of recording technology written by Wilson Brown, ECD & Partner at Antfood Music & Sound Design: https://labs.antfood.com/articles/neve%3A-finding-joy-in-the-process

07/12/2022

Amazon Freevee - Sonic Branding

This is what freedom sounds like. We worked with Amazon.com to develop a fun, expressive sonic identity for Amazon Freevee, their free streaming service.

Client: Amazon.com Amazon Freevee
Production: BUCK
Sonic Branding: Antfood Music & Sound Design

07/08/2022

We collaborated with the team at Omelete to create epic soundtracks for the three films in Google's "Heroes of Small Business" campaign which raises funds and support for purpose-driven small businesses around the country. Narration and a featured song are by the incredible Tobe Nwigwe.

Client: Google
Featured Business: Society Nine
Agency: Omelete
Animation: Imaginary Forces
Music: Antfood Music & Sound Design
Sound Design and Mix: Formosa Group
Featured Song: Tobe Nwigwe

07/07/2022

Antfood Labs is now live! A space for sonic stories and explorations, Antfood Labs will take you beyond the sound, offering insights into our culture and how we make our music.

Take a look at: https://labs.antfood.com/

07/01/2022

No Kid Hungry - Find Free Summer Meals Near You

Millions of children in the United States today don't get the healthy food they need. No Kid Hungry's Summer Meals Campaign helps to ensure that kids have access to healthy meals year-round.

Client: No Kid Hungry
Production: BUCK
Music, VO & Mix: Antfood Music & Sound Design

06/27/2022

A game takes 90 minutes but victories happen in split seconds.

Run like your game depends on it. 👟

Honoured to work on this project for Under Armour featuring Liverpool FC right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Special thanks to Under Armour, the entire team at 72andSunny including Alex Bower, Matteo Gallinelli, Nayim Saati & Eleanor Fitzgerald and of course the director, Maik Schuster Iconoclast.tv.

Client: Under Armour
Agency: 72andSunny
Production: Iconoclast.tv
Music & Sound Design: Antfood Music & Sound Design

06/21/2022

IBM Think

We recently collaborated with IBM and BUCK to create the new sound of IBM Think.Build.Grow. - a new live streaming experience tackling conversations that matter and offering on-demand technical training. Inspired by their past musical experimentation, we worked with IBM to identify and distil the sonic elements that feel uniquely Think. We're excited to see these sonics represent IBM as they pioneer new tech, software and business leadership.

Client: IBM
Producer: BUCK
Music & Sound Design: Antfood Music & Sound Design

06/20/2022

AdobexBowie - Hidden Treasures

David Bowie was a musical and visual shapeshifter. To celebrate what would have been his 75th birthday, and the 50th anniversary of his iconic persona, Ziggy Stardust, Adobe have made it possible for you to step into Bowie’s dressing room where you can unleash your own creative alter-ego. 👨‍🎤



Client: Adobe David Bowie
Agency: dentsuACHTUNG!
Production: UNI_VERSE STUDIO
Edit & Grading: Splash Studios
Audio: Antfood Music & Sound Design