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Brian Chan
Canadian composer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brian Chan is a Canadian composer and multi-instrumentalist.[1][2] He has written music for Neflix’s North of North, Nickelodeon’s The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish, CBC’s Allegiance, Lego Dreamzzz (Season 3), Angry Birds: Summer Madness, DreamWorks Animation’s Pinecone & Pony, Fox’s Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Seasons 2-3), Sony’s Panhandle and Sam Raimi’s 50 States of Fright.[3][4][5] He is a recipient of the 2024 SOCAN Breakout Composer Award, multiple Canadian Screen Award nominations, Canadian Screen Music Awards nominations, and Leo Awards.[6][7] He is one half of a composing duo with his brother Caleb Chan.[8]
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Life and career
Chan was raised in Hong Kong and Vancouver, British Columbia. He attended McGill University and holds a Masters in Sound Recording from the Schulich School of Music.[9] Prior to writing music for picture, he was a recording engineer that worked with CBC radio, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra.[10] His engineering work with Chor leoni was nominated for a Juno award.[11]
As a musician and arranger, Chan has contributed to numerous albums, collaborating with artists such as Jordan Klassen, Dear Rouge and Iamtheliving.[12]
Chan is a board member of the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF).[13]
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Selected filmography
As Composer
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Awards and nominations
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