Kevin Saunders Hayes
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| Born | December 6, 1965 Lexington, Kentucky |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
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Kevin Saunders Hayes (born December 6, 1965, in Lexington, Kentucky) is an American composer, songwriter, producer, and director.[1] With three decades of experience, Hayes has composed music for over 50 feature films, including two Academy Award-nominated documentaries. He has also produced music for artists such as Tony Award winner Jodi Benson, Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe nominee Lainie Kazan. Hayes has released over six EPs, 15 albums, and 30 singles.[2]
Early life and education
Hayes was born on December 6, 1965, in Lexington, Kentucky. During his formative years, his family frequently relocated, which led him to explore various musical styles and genres. He pursued music education at the Royal Academy of Music in London and Abilene Christian University, where he honed his skills in composition and songwriting.
Career
Hayes has composed scores for numerous films and stage musicals. Some of the notable films include Virtuosity (1995), Soulkeeper (2001), Blur (2007), The Missing Link (2018), and Blood Type (2018). He has received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including seven Los Angeles Ticket Holder Awards and five LA Stage Scene Awards.[3]
Hayes is also an independent singer and songwriter. He has produced 15 albums and written music and lyrics for 15 stage musicals.[4]
He is the creator of Vox Lumiere, a unique entertainment franchise that combines live performances with silent films and augmented reality. This innovative approach has garnered extensive media attention and a dedicated international fan base. Vox Lumiere productions have toured North America and Europe and have been featured in a PBS television special.
Hayes is also known for his passion for creating distinctive and deeply emotional sonic stories using augmented reality and multi-dimensional audio storytelling. He has worked with a wide range of talent, including actor Paul Sorvino and Spanish classical guitarist Angel Romero. His current projects include "AliƧin," an immersive mashup inspired by Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," and "King Laugh," a gothic mashup incorporating silent vampire films and the classic "Nosferatu."
Discography
| Albums | Singles | EPs |
|---|---|---|
| Quarantine Stories (2020) | In the Name of the Father (2020) | Phase One (2021) |
| Third Wave (2021) | Small Plate of Cheese (2020) | Phase Two (2021) |
| Rock The Boat (2021) | The Time Traveler’s Guide to Pants (2020) | Comicbook Cleavage (2021) |
| Vox Lumiere: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (2021) | Ventilators and Whiskeys (2020) | Phase Three (2021) |
| Vox Lumiere: Metropolis (2021) | Lockdown Protests Knuckleheads (2020) | Phase Four (2021) |
| Blur (2021) | Your Only Goal Is To Arrive (2020) | Poolside Cosmonaut (2021) |
| Mr. Fix-It (2022) | A Beautifully Complex Orchestra (2020) | |
| AliƧin (2022) | Delivery Guy (2020) | |
| Fate Still Rests (2024) | Acid Theatre (2020) | |
| Brickwall Beach (2020) | ||
| Airship (2020) | ||
| Sick & Tired (2020) | ||
| Koi (2020) | ||
| Tempest in a Teapot (2020) | ||
| Uneasy Hitman (2020) | ||
| Bug Conundrum (2021) | ||
| Firefly (2021) | ||
| Open Not Open (2021) | ||
| Wall of Moms (2021) | ||
| Wear the Fucking Mask (2021) | ||
| Lo Fi Superman (2021) | ||
| Hallelujah (2021) | ||
| Demon Sperm (2021) | ||
| 2147483647 (2021) | ||
| 39.17 MHz (2021) | ||
| 80 Seconds (2021) | ||
| Alien DNA (2021) | ||
| Nem.e.sis (2021) | ||
| Femme Fatale (2021) | ||
| Globalkites (2021) | ||
| It’s a Trap (2021) | ||
| Priests in a Tiki Bar Boat (2021) | ||
| Robotic Cheerleaders (2021) | ||
| Secret Lair (2021) | ||
| The 10,000 Year Clock (2021) | ||
| Track 114 (2021) | ||
| Zero G (and counting) (2021) | ||
| Hope (2021) | ||
| Reselling Dumbbells (2021) | ||
| Rumpelstiltskin (2021) | ||
| The 99% Invisible City (2021) | ||
| Tomorrow (2021) | ||
| Elliptical Orbit (2021) | ||
| Delta V (2021) | ||
| Magnetosphere (2021) | ||
| 6 Words (2021) | ||
| 65 Trips (2021) | ||
| I Told You UFOs Were Real (2021) | ||
| Nude George Washington (2021) | ||
| Platypuses Glow Under Blacklight (2021) | ||
| The Last Two Digits Are Uncertain (2021) | ||
| Samplethis (2021) | ||
| Diva’s Lament (2021) | ||
| I Dream Of You (2021) | ||
| If I Dream About You (2021) | ||
| All Around The World (2021) | ||
| Can’t Stay Here (2021) | ||
| Nothing Stays The Same (2021) | ||
| Promise Me (2021) | ||
| We Know What Girls Like (2021) | ||
| You Can Be Extraordinary (2021) | ||
| You Can Sparkle (2021) | ||
| Inside Your World (2021) | ||
| King of Darkness (2021) | ||
| The Mad Woman (2021) | ||
| Save Me (2021) | ||
| If The Key Fits (2021) | ||
| With What ForPOise (2022) | ||
| Release Me - And I'm Watching (2024) | ||
| Dance For Me (2024) | ||
| Ah Je Ris (2024) | ||
| Let Me Love You Now (2024) | ||
| 1899 (2024) | ||
| I’ll Let You Know (2024) |
Filmography
Composer
| Title | Year | Category |
|---|---|---|
| K.C. Morgan in The Missing Link | 2018 | Feature Film |
| Blood Type | 2018 | Feature Film |
| Getting Ed Laid | 2016 | Short Film |
| Out | 2014 | Short Film |
| The Rookery | 2013 | Short Film |
| A Thousand Cuts | 2012 | Feature Film |
| Expecting Mary | 2010 | Feature Film |
| The Grind | 2009 | Feature Film |
| Bad Luck Govind | 2009 | Feature Film |
| Vox Lumiere: The Hunchback of Notre Dame | 2008 | Video |
| Waiting for Yvette | 2008 | Short Film |
| Mine | 2007 | Short Film |
| Nightmare | 2007 | Short Film |
| Blur | 2007 | Feature Film |
| Harvest Moon | 2007 | Feature Film |
| Mr. Fix It | 2006 | Feature Film |
| American Blend | 2006 | Feature Film |
| Careful What You Wish For | 2003 | Short Film |
| Reeseville | 2003 | Feature Film |
| Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe in Santa | 2002 | TV Movie |
| Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks | 2002 | Short Film |
| Blue Shark Hash | 2001 | Feature Film |
| Soulkeeper | 2001 | Feature Film |
| Lady in the Box | 2001 | Feature Film |
| The Flunky | 2000 | Feature Film |
| Cold Hearts | 1999 | Feature Film |
| After All | 1999 | TV Movie |
| The Last Days of Danny Pelvic & The Thrusters | 1998 | Feature Film |
| Heaven & the Suicide King | 1998 | Feature Film |
| Rock the Boat | 1998 | Feature Film |
| Ivory Tower | 1998 | Feature Film |
| Interruptions | 1997 | Feature Film |
| Infidelity/Hard Fall | 1997 | Feature Film |
| The Achievers | 1997 | Feature Film |
| Getting Away | 1997 | Feature Film |
| Different Shade of Love | 1996 | Feature Film |
Sound Department
| Title | Year | Credits | Category |
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| Corsi: The World's First Super Model | 2025 | Sound Recordist | In Production |
| Paperweight | 2021 | Audio Production Consultant | Short Film |
Actor
| Title | Category | Role |
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| The Finer Things in Life | TV Series | Guest, Self |
References
- ↑ "Meet Vox Lumiere 's Kevin Saunders Hayes". Times Square Chronicles. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "Kevin Saunders Hayes at RadioSparx". www.radiosparx.com. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful / Kevin Saunders Hayes". 벅스! (in 한국어). Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ↑ ""Once Upon a Time" by Kevin Saunders Hayes - トラック・歌詞情報 | AWA". s.awa.fm (in 日本語). Retrieved 21 June 2024.