Film & Theater
Love Sick
Music for the feature documentary ‘Love Sick’ directed by Ann Kim & Priya Giri Desai. I was thrilled to collaborate with the uniquely talented Krishna Venkatesh on this project. All acoustic music composed and orchestrated by Kareem Roustom. All synthesizer programming and composition by Krishna Venkatesh. Manu Leaves Home (composed by…
1913: Seeds of conflict
1913: Seeds of Conflict directed by Ben LoetermanFor more details about the film please visit the 1913: Seeds Of Conflict web page. Listen below. Seeds of conflict – Main Titles The Young Turks The Conquest Of Labor When Dreams Awake A Cause The First Wave Conflicting Visions The Second Wave…
May In The Summer
Directed by Cherien Dabis This soundtrack is available for licensing through Cutting Edge Film Scores. Details here. May In The Summer – Main Titles Chasing Mom Bus ride May Investigates May and Ziad argue Can you take me somewhere? A voice in the desert Featuring Carla Kihlstedt – Vocals…
Arabian Nights
Here is some of the incidental music that I composed for a theater production of these tales from antiquity. The play was directed by Danny Gidron and is the first coproduction with the Nora Theatre Company and Underground Railway Theater’s at their Central Square Theatre in Cambridge, MA. 1. Dance…
My Neighbourhood
My Neighbourhood (2011) directed by Julia Bacha A somber and evocative score for a deeply moving doc. scored for clarinet and piano. Featuring Kinan Azmeh on clarinet and Arturo Rodriguez on piano. Recorded and mixed by John Weston at Futura Productions (www.futuraproductions.com). Congratulations to the film makers of My Neighbourhood, Julia…
The Iran Job
The Iran Job (2011) directed by Till Schauder My music for this project needed to be more about ambiance and moods rather than indicating geographical locations. Watch this CNN interview with The Iran Job’s subject Kevin Sheppard. 1. Kevin’s Story 2. The Final Practice 3. Elections 4. Playoff Elimination
Encounter Point
Encounter Point (2005) directed by Ronit Avni & Julia Bacha Winner of the Best Musical Score Award at the 2006 Bend International Film Festival Encounter Point – Main Titles Encounter Point – Robi’s Letter Encounter Point – Epilogue
Kemo Sabe
Kemo Sabe (2006) directed by Rana Kazkaz A sweet and thoughtful film that called for a twist on spaghetti Western film scores. KemoSabe – ShowDown Kemo Sabe – Father and Son
Amreeka
Amreeka (2009) directed by Cherien Dabis “Kareem Roustom’s Middle Eastern-flavored score [to Amreeka] contributes greatly.” The Hollywood Reporter Amreeka – Taxi to Amreeka Amreeka – Nothing to Wear Amreeka – Main Titles Amreeka – Calling Home Amreeka – I’m Here For A Job
The Mosque In Morgantown
The Mosque In Morgantown (2009) directed by Brittany Huckabee Emmy Nominated Score: 2010 News & Documentary Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Music & Sound. The score to “The Mosque In Morgantown” combines elements of Arabic music, N. Indian music and West Virginia Blue grass with subtle electronica and ambient sounds.…
Budrus
Budrus (2010) directed by Julia Bacha “A strong string, wind and percussion score by Kareem Roustom adds to the momentum and underlines key moments.” Variety Magazine My score for Budrus is scored for traditional instruments such as the Oud, the Buzuq and Arabic tabla as well as clarinet, string quintet…