

Phoenix’s experience since 1997 as a trailer scorer - someone who writes music for theatrical trailers - intrigued Bergersen, 32, who was living in Norway at the time. “It’s going to be more like a rock concert,” says Phoenix, 45, who met his partner back in 2002 on a web forum for composers. Master Chorale and other artists flown in from Europe to perform its biggest scores.Īnd the show promises to be just as “big” with giant taiko drums, a light show and a video wall to compliment the experience.

Known for providing sonic backdrops for some of the biggest blockbusters, TV shows and video games of recent years, the pioneering band that’s rounded out by Thomas Bergersen appears Friday at the Walt Disney Concert Hall backed by 130 performers, including members of the L.A. That’s Nick Phoenix, one half of Los Angeles-based Two Steps From Hell.
