Born in S.Miguel, Azores, Mario is an eclectic and a self-taught musician. His taste and influences encompass Jazz, Classic music, New Age, Electronic and film score composers. Since the early nineties, Mario has been creating music for film scores, commercial documentaries, advertisements, TV generics and CDs. A true product of his times, Mario does not hesitate in injecting into tradicional forms a more modern language. He has experimented mostly with fusion, i.e.: jazz; traditional Portuguese and new age (especially on documentaries); electronic pop, dance; and orchestrations through the use of synths and sample libraries.

-Highlights Um Natal distante - a made for TV short-fiction (30 min.) directed by Carlos França, produced by IRIS - in collaboration with RTP-Açores. Based on a script by Azorean writer DIAS DE MELO. Broadcasting by RTP-Açores, RTP-2, RTP-Africa and RTP-Internacional 1998. Açores na Expo 98 - the main theme of the promotional film made for Azores pavilion at Expo 98 in Lisbon. Directed by Carlos França and produced by IRIS 1998. Açores - Tesouros do Atlântico - a commercial documentary directed by Carlos França and produced by IRIS 2000. O sol nasce aqui - a commercial documentary directed by Carlos França and produced by IRIS. Made in the Azores - a commercial documentary directed by Carlos França and produced by IRIS. Commissioned by the Regional Secretary of Tourism of the Azores 1997. S.Miguel, ilha verde - a commercial documentary directed by Carlos França and produced by IRIS 1997. Santa Maria, ilha do sol - a commercial documentary directed by Carlos França and produced by IRIS 1995. Other musical achievements: Gold on blue - debut CD for Mario's band (Art & Soul): arrangements; compositions; lyrics for 8 tracks; keyboards; and back up vocals - 2001. Maré cheia - arrangements for the CD by Azorean musician Anibal Raposo - 1999. Contemplações - arrangements for the CD by Azorean musician Luis Bettencourt- 1997. O Silencio das Horas - arrangements for the CD by Azorean musician Luis Bettencourt - 2007 Perfume das Ilhas - arrangements for the CD by Azorean musician Luis Bettencourt - 2011

Classical, electronica, New Age, Contemporary Jazz

My keys and modules: Roland XP-60, D-70, TD-10, Korg Wavestation, N364, Yamaha TG-77, Sampler A4000, Casio CZ-1, Nektar Impact LX88+. PC with Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 soundcard working with Cakewalk and various soft synths and sample libraries.

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