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'''Ted Gannon''' is an American composer, sound designer, and mixer who wrote music for ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' promotional materials for the [[Sci Fi Channel]] while working at Bionic Media.<ref group="external" name=" | '''Ted Gannon''' is an American composer, sound designer, and mixer who wrote music for ''[[Battlestar Galactica (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' promotional materials for the [[Sci Fi Channel]] while working at Bionic Media.<ref group="external" name="mixonline_northern_lights_gannon_2007">{{cite web|url=https://www.mixonline.com/technology/northern-lights-welcomes-ted-gannon-378026#:~:text=He%20wrote%20music%20for%20Battlestar%20Galactica%20promos%20for%20Sci%20Fi|title=Northern Lights Welcomes Ted Gannon|publisher=Mix|date=November 1, 2007|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
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=== Early Work === | === Early Work === | ||
Gannon began his career in the music industry, collaborating with prominent artists including [[Wikipedia:Lenny Kravitz|Lenny Kravitz]], [[Wikipedia:Prince Paul (producer)|Prince Paul]], and [[Wikipedia:Wu-Tang Clan|Wu-Tang Clan]].<ref group="external" name=" | Gannon began his career in the music industry, collaborating with prominent artists including [[Wikipedia:Lenny Kravitz|Lenny Kravitz]], [[Wikipedia:Prince Paul (producer)|Prince Paul]], and [[Wikipedia:Wu-Tang Clan|Wu-Tang Clan]].<ref group="external" name="sonicscoop_superexploder_launch">{{cite web|url=https://sonicscoop.com/northern-lights-launches-sister-sound-company-superexploder/#:~:text=Ted%20Gannon%20began%20his%20career%20audio%20engineering%20for%20artists%20like%20Lenny%20Kravitz%2C%20Prince%20Paul%2C%20and%20Wu%20Tang%20Clan|title=Northern Lights Launches Sister Sound Company, SuperExploder|publisher=SonicScoop|date=August 3, 2017|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref> He also worked on television shows such as ''[[Wikipedia:Beavis and Butt-Head|Beavis and Butt-Head]]'' early in his career.<ref group="external" name="sonicscoop_superexploder_launch" /> | ||
As a musician, Gannon is proficient on a wide range of instruments, including the [[Wikipedia:shakuhachi|shakuhachi]], a traditional Japanese bamboo flute.<ref group="external" name=" | As a musician, Gannon is proficient on a wide range of instruments, including the [[Wikipedia:shakuhachi|shakuhachi]], a traditional Japanese bamboo flute.<ref group="external" name="superexploder_gannon_bio">{{cite web|url=https://superexploder.com/talents/ted-gannon/#:~:text=As%20a%20highly%20skilled%20musician%20and%20composer%2C%20he%20displays%20his%20talents%20on%20a%20wide%20range%20of%20instruments%2C%20including%20the%20shakuhachi%20(Japanese%20bamboo%20flute)|title=Ted Gannon|publisher=SuperExploder|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref> He played his first performance at the legendary [[Wikipedia:CBGB|CBGB's]] venue at age 15 and made his vocal debut on the first-ever [[Wikipedia:Horrorcore|horror-core hip hop]] single, "Diary of a Madman" by [[Wikipedia:Gravediggaz|Gravediggaz]].<ref group="external" name="superexploder_gannon_bio" /> | ||
=== Bionic Media (2005-2006) === | === Bionic Media (2005-2006) === | ||
Gannon built his portfolio as a mixer, sound designer, and composer at Manhattan post-production facilities Subvoyant and Bionic Media.<ref group="external" name=" | Gannon built his portfolio as a mixer, sound designer, and composer at Manhattan post-production facilities Subvoyant and Bionic Media.<ref group="external" name="superexploder_gannon_bio" /> During his tenure at Bionic Media, he worked on promotional materials for several major cable networks, including the [[Sci Fi Channel]], [[Wikipedia:Comedy Central|Comedy Central]], [[Wikipedia:USA Network|USA Network]], various [[Wikipedia:Nickelodeon|Nickelodeon]] networks (Nick at Nite, Nicktoons), [[Wikipedia:Food Network|Food Network]], and [[Wikipedia:History (U.S. TV network)|History Channel]].<ref group="external" name="mixonline_northern_lights_gannon_2007" /> | ||
==== ''Battlestar Galactica'' Promos ==== | ==== ''Battlestar Galactica'' Promos ==== | ||
While at Bionic Media, Gannon composed original music for ''Battlestar Galactica'' promotional materials for the Sci Fi Channel.<ref group="external" name=" | While at Bionic Media, Gannon composed original music for ''Battlestar Galactica'' promotional materials for the Sci Fi Channel.<ref group="external" name="mixonline_northern_lights_gannon_2007" /> He also wrote music for promos promoting ''[[Wikipedia:Tin Man (miniseries)|Tin Man]]'', a 2007 Sci Fi Channel miniseries that reimagined ''[[Wikipedia:The Wonderful Wizard of Oz|The Wonderful Wizard of Oz]]'' with [[Wikipedia:Zooey Deschanel|Zooey Deschanel]], [[Wikipedia:Richard Dreyfuss|Richard Dreyfuss]], and [[Wikipedia:Alan Cumming|Alan Cumming]].<ref group="external" name="mixonline_northern_lights_gannon_2007" /> | ||
During this period, Gannon also composed music for comedy films and independent features.<ref group="external" name=" | During this period, Gannon also composed music for comedy films and independent features.<ref group="external" name="mixonline_northern_lights_gannon_2007" /> | ||
=== Northern Lights (2007-2010) === | === Northern Lights (2007-2010) === | ||
In November 2007, Northern Lights, an award-winning editorial and post-production service in New York City, launched an audio division and hired Gannon as its founding mixer, sound designer, and composer.<ref group="external" name=" | In November 2007, Northern Lights, an award-winning editorial and post-production service in New York City, launched an audio division and hired Gannon as its founding mixer, sound designer, and composer.<ref group="external" name="mixonline_northern_lights_gannon_2007" /> Northern Lights partner Mark Littman explained the decision to expand into audio services: "Our clients have been asking for audio services for some time now. We felt it was the right time and right fit to do so with Ted. Similar to our philosophy with Mr. Wonderful, each additional aspect of a project that we can control allows us to add so much more overall value to the project as a whole."<ref group="external" name="mixonline_northern_lights_gannon_2007" /> | ||
Partner David Gioiella added that the company sought someone with diverse skills: "Our company is driven by the collaboration of creative people, and we wanted someone with the skills and background needed for our diversity of projects. We've been hearing about Ted for years, and feel he's a great match."<ref group="external" name=" | Partner David Gioiella added that the company sought someone with diverse skills: "Our company is driven by the collaboration of creative people, and we wanted someone with the skills and background needed for our diversity of projects. We've been hearing about Ted for years, and feel he's a great match."<ref group="external" name="mixonline_northern_lights_gannon_2007" /> | ||
Upon joining Northern Lights, Gannon immediately began work on a commercial campaign for [[Wikipedia:Centrum (multivitamin)|Centrum]], episodic promos for USA Network's ''[[Wikipedia:Law & Order|Law & Order]]'', and a game opener for the [[Wikipedia:National Hockey League|NHL]] in conjunction with VFX and design company Mr. Wonderful.<ref group="external" name=" | Upon joining Northern Lights, Gannon immediately began work on a commercial campaign for [[Wikipedia:Centrum (multivitamin)|Centrum]], episodic promos for USA Network's ''[[Wikipedia:Law & Order|Law & Order]]'', and a game opener for the [[Wikipedia:National Hockey League|NHL]] in conjunction with VFX and design company Mr. Wonderful.<ref group="external" name="mixonline_northern_lights_gannon_2007" /> | ||
Gannon described his philosophy on the integration of music and sound: "I consider mixing, sound design and music as the same art, so we were all on the same page. It's nice to come in and establish this kind of framework right off the bat."<ref group="external" name=" | Gannon described his philosophy on the integration of music and sound: "I consider mixing, sound design and music as the same art, so we were all on the same page. It's nice to come in and establish this kind of framework right off the bat."<ref group="external" name="mixonline_northern_lights_gannon_2007" /> He particularly valued Northern Lights' tight integration with Mr. Wonderful for design and graphics work, noting: "I'm really excited to work with them on the graphics, and give input in the early phases of a project. Music and sound are not just an afterthought now."<ref group="external" name="mixonline_northern_lights_gannon_2007" /> | ||
The new audio room was equipped with [[Wikipedia:Avid Technology|Digidesign]] [[Wikipedia:Pro Tools|Pro Tools]], a Digidesign Command|8 control surface, a voice-over booth, and [[Wikipedia:Logic Pro|Apple Logic Pro]] software for music composition.<ref group="external" name=" | The new audio room was equipped with [[Wikipedia:Avid Technology|Digidesign]] [[Wikipedia:Pro Tools|Pro Tools]], a Digidesign Command|8 control surface, a voice-over booth, and [[Wikipedia:Logic Pro|Apple Logic Pro]] software for music composition.<ref group="external" name="mixonline_northern_lights_gannon_2007" /> | ||
While at Northern Lights, Gannon composed and performed music for [[Wikipedia:Hilary Duff|Hilary Duff]]'s web video miniseries ''The Chase'', featured on [[Wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]] to promote her clothing line for [[Wikipedia:DKNY|DKNY]] called "Femme."<ref group="external" name=" | While at Northern Lights, Gannon composed and performed music for [[Wikipedia:Hilary Duff|Hilary Duff]]'s web video miniseries ''The Chase'', featured on [[Wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]] to promote her clothing line for [[Wikipedia:DKNY|DKNY]] called "Femme."<ref group="external" name="shootonline_gannon_hilary_duff">{{cite web|url=https://www.shootonline.com/spw/ted-gannon-scores-and-performs-music-hilary-duffs-chase/#:~:text=Northern%20Lights'%20Ted%20Gannon%20composed%20and%20performed%20the%20music%20for%20Hilary%20Duff's%20web%20video%20mini-series|title=Ted Gannon Scores and Performs Music for Hilary Duff's 'The Chase'|publisher=SHOOTonline|date=May 14, 2024|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref> The series' first episode garnered over 350,000 views in its first week and became one of YouTube's most-watched videos.<ref group="external" name="shootonline_gannon_hilary_duff" /> | ||
=== SuperExploder (2010-present) === | === SuperExploder (2010-present) === | ||
In 2010, Northern Lights officially launched its audio post facilities as SuperExploder, a sister company to Northern Lights, joining production company Bodega and design/animation firm Mr. Wonderful under the Northern Lights umbrella.<ref group="external" name=" | In 2010, Northern Lights officially launched its audio post facilities as SuperExploder, a sister company to Northern Lights, joining production company Bodega and design/animation firm Mr. Wonderful under the Northern Lights umbrella.<ref group="external" name="sonicscoop_superexploder_launch" /> Gannon became a founding member of the SuperExploder team alongside fellow mixer/sound designer Jody Nazzaro, Executive Producer Beth Cummins, and Audio Assistant Tony Sprayberry.<ref group="external" name="sonicscoop_superexploder_launch" /> | ||
SuperExploder offers comprehensive sound services including mixing, sound design, creative services, and casting for commercials, promos, radio, feature films, web content, and experiential projects.<ref group="external" name=" | SuperExploder offers comprehensive sound services including mixing, sound design, creative services, and casting for commercials, promos, radio, feature films, web content, and experiential projects.<ref group="external" name="sonicscoop_superexploder_launch" /> The facility includes five mix rooms, including a [[Wikipedia:John Storyk|John Storyk]]-designed 5.1 mix studio completed in 2010.<ref group="external" name="sonicscoop_superexploder_launch" /> | ||
As a senior composer, sound designer, and mixer at SuperExploder, Gannon has collaborated with major clients including [[Wikipedia:USA Network|USA]], [[Wikipedia:Nickelodeon|Nickelodeon]], [[Wikipedia:Hachette Book Group|Hachette]], [[Wikipedia:Luvs|Luvs]], [[Wikipedia:Nike, Inc.|Nike]], and [[Wikipedia:Prudential Financial|Prudential]].<ref group="external" name=" | As a senior composer, sound designer, and mixer at SuperExploder, Gannon has collaborated with major clients including [[Wikipedia:USA Network|USA]], [[Wikipedia:Nickelodeon|Nickelodeon]], [[Wikipedia:Hachette Book Group|Hachette]], [[Wikipedia:Luvs|Luvs]], [[Wikipedia:Nike, Inc.|Nike]], and [[Wikipedia:Prudential Financial|Prudential]].<ref group="external" name="superexploder_gannon_bio" /> His work spans television promos for networks including [[Wikipedia:Paramount+|Paramount+]], [[Wikipedia:PBS|PBS]], and various cable networks, as well as commercial campaigns for major brands.<ref group="external" name="superexploder_gannon_bio" /> | ||
== Filmography == | == Filmography == | ||
Gannon has extensive credits as a sound designer, mixer, and composer in film and television. His sound department work includes ''[[Wikipedia:Hello Lonesome|Hello Lonesome]]'' (2010), for which he also composed the original score, ''[[Wikipedia:Invitation to a Suicide|Invitation to a Suicide]]'' (2004), ''A Yiddish World Remembered'' (2004), ''Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box'' (2002), and ''I Think I Do'' (1997).<ref group="external" name=" | Gannon has extensive credits as a sound designer, mixer, and composer in film and television. His sound department work includes ''[[Wikipedia:Hello Lonesome|Hello Lonesome]]'' (2010), for which he also composed the original score, ''[[Wikipedia:Invitation to a Suicide|Invitation to a Suicide]]'' (2004), ''A Yiddish World Remembered'' (2004), ''Breath Control: The History of the Human Beat Box'' (2002), and ''I Think I Do'' (1997).<ref group="external" name="imdb_ted_gannon">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0304487/#:~:text=Sound%20Department|title=Ted Gannon|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=November 18, 2025}}</ref> | ||
His composition credits include the television series ''Grossmalerman!'' (2011), ''Medical Maverick'' (2006), and ''Captain Cornelius Cartoon's Cartoon Lagoon'' (2012), as well as numerous short films.<ref group="external" name=" | His composition credits include the television series ''Grossmalerman!'' (2011), ''Medical Maverick'' (2006), and ''Captain Cornelius Cartoon's Cartoon Lagoon'' (2012), as well as numerous short films.<ref group="external" name="imdb_ted_gannon" /> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||