E.S. Posthumus
Biography
E.S. Posthumus is the duo of brothers Helmut Vonlichten and Franz Vonlichten, who were both born and raised in Los Angeles and studied piano with their mother. Franz Vonlichten worked in recording studios after graduating from high school, while Helmut Vonlichten attended and graduated from UCLA. They formed E.S. Posthumus in 2000, the "E.S." standing for "Experimental Sounds," while "Posthumus" is said to represent "all things past." The brothers' music contained elements of soundtrack-like sounds and electronica, and they recorded Unearthed, which was made available by the online CDBaby company in January 2001. Thereafter, excerpts from the disc were licensed extensively by film and television companies, particularly for use in the trailers to such films as Planet of the Apes, Minority Report, and Spider-Man. The track "Nara" became the theme for the CBS television series Cold Case. After becoming the third biggest selling album in CDBaby's history, Unearthed became available at retail in May 2005 through 33rd Street Records/Bayside Distribution. Meanwhile, E.S. Posthumus composed the new theme for The NFL on CBS. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
Unearthed
2001
It sounds like trailer music because a lot of studios actually do use it in trailers. The page for Unearthed has more information.
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not bad ... not bad at all...still like my true clasicle better and hybrid but not bad at all
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i imagine film trailers too. love their music. it would either be harrappa or pompeii that i like the best.
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their music sound like trailer music... i always imagine film trailers in my head ... it is fun!
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All of their work is musical auditory bliss for me. You have to get their second album, Cartographer too which features the voice of Luna Sans. HEAVEN!! http://www.e s p o s t h u m u s . c o m /
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As much as I hate to be cliché, I still love Pompeii! It just gets you going with the epic drum beat.
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the beginning of Tikal sounds a bit like god of war at some points <_<
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Cartographer is good, but only the remixes like Daniel said. The first CD is utter garbage.
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Yeah this is sweet. Very epic, but i wish the beats were a bit more solid. I love the soaring strings and the chants.
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I have an animal rescue group called Crusades Animal Rescue and the song Pompeii is our theme song. It fits us if anyone has ever witnessed us in action. I love this group.
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second album was weak, but the second disc, the remixes, is pretty cool.
of course unearthed is awesome, hope they bring us more epic awesomeness |
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sounds like an Egyptian war movie and like flashing from scenes where the soldiers prepare to the kings with his wfe getting ready. epic.
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I'm playing age of conan at the moment. perfect soundtrack. but right now im trying to picture level 1-1 of super mario brothers with this playing in the background.. . right on!
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HAHA right on Gmitchell35. I totally agree with you on that too bad I had to quit warcrack after 3 years but this music def. makes me think of it.
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The best soundtrack I have when playing World of Warcraft. It almost seems like Antissa was written specifically to describe Ashenvale.
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I listen to a lot of this group's music while writing. Nara will forever be -the- best song for inspiration for me.
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THIS GROUP IS (insert chosen expletive) GREAT!! I absolutely love the blending of styles and Genre's, its absolute art. Hope those brother's never stop experimentin g .
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Sweet, epic-y.
Guitars: *dun dun dun!* Chorus: *aaaaooooaaa ! * Orechestral hit: *nn nn nn!* The kind of music someone may put on to a Dungeons and Dragons game. |
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Easily one of my favorites of all time. Easily. There's no other group or artist quite like the brothers that make up the unforgettabl e E.S. Posthumus.
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