David Varga - Composer/Music Producer
Mr. Varga who writes in both electronic and acoustic mediums, has had music performed in numerous different settings. From theater productions, film, television and interactive web sights and CD ROMs to commercials, video games and concert halls, his music and sound design have heightened the experience of audiences.
He is the son of concert violinists Ruben Varga and Norma Varga. For several generations, his family has been involved in music. After studying with such prestigious composers as: David Del Tredici, Robert Starrer, and Tania Leon, he completed his first degree in traditional composition and went on to achieve a second degree in music technology. He followed this with an MFA in television production which provided him with a wide knowledge of video production and post production. Mr. Varga recently provided the music for the independent film, "Imposter" and also "Happy Ending" which premiered at CineGear Expo at Paramount Studios and The Newport Beach Film Festival respectively. Some other projects include the theme song for TLC's series, "Wedded To Perfection", theme music for Discovery Channel's series "Disappeared" and the theme music for The Weather Channel's series, "Storm Riders". David also composed the theme music and contributed to the overall sound and soundtrack of Sundance Channel's series, "Eco Trip-The Real Cost Of Living" and MSNBC's "Future Earth-100 Heart Beats". In addition, he composed music for the video game, "Culpa Innata" by Momentum Digital Media Technologies. Other recent works include music for several commercials, the soundtrack for Strindberg's "The Ghost Sonata" at the New York Strindberg Festival, and the theme music for NBC's Dateline Saturday which can also be heard on MSNBC, Discovery ID and TLC in various crime documentaries.
His works have been performed at a variety of New York venues including Gershwin Hall, Aaron Davis Hall, Riverside Church, Here NY, La Mama and Theater For the New City as well as in local and national broadcasts. His string quartet "Ruined Cathedral" was premiered in the M.S.O. Fellowship Recital Series, Montgomery, AL. He released an electro-rock album under the name, Cyborg Asylum, in 2017 with singer, John
Tumminia. The two are a NYC Producer-Singer duo with roots in the United Kingdom and the United States. An inventive brand of electro post-industrial alt-rock. All of the writing and arranging for Cyborg Asylum takes place in David’s home studio (The Sky Box). Guitar parts are sent to David’s cousin, Phil Jones in England, where he plays and records them. The process is very much a product of the times we live in, with constant digital transfer of files throughout the writing process. It isn’t until the group heads into the studio to properly record vocals and mix that everyone is in the same room at once. David is a dual citizen of the U.K. and the U.S.A. John has a dual citizenship with Italy.
David Varga-Editor/Producer
David Varga has edited a wide range of Emmy award winning film and video projects for more than a decade including Discovery Channel's Emmy winning "Global Warming-What You Need To Know With Tom Brokaw" where he was Lead Editor. He is an Emmy Award winner for Quick Turn Around Editing for NBC News' "Inside The Obama White House with Brian Williams" and was also nominated for an Editing Emmy for "1968 with Tom Brokaw" on History Ch. His editing experience began in the early 1990s as a Protools audio editor, a skill that has proved to be extremely useful in video editing. In addition, David is a music composer, another skill that comes in handy when finessing and editing picture to music or vice versa. In this type of work, it is vital to have a knowledge of rhythm and phrasing.
In the mid 90's, before working on Avid and other non-linear edit systems, he very briefly worked on linear beta and 1 inch systems.
His body of editing work includes: national commercials, broadcast and cable television shows including documentaries and reality TV, studio-based shows and out-door sports events. David has also edited independent films and music videos, including editorial work on "All the Way to Reno" for the band R.E.M. directed by Michael Moore. Additionally, he has worked as a producer and camera man. Other related work includes After Effects compositing and animation and extensive knowledge of music technology, audio engineering and mixing.
David's work has been seen on screens around the country and around the world. Being employed as an editor for so many years has enabled Mr. Varga to work with many producers, directors, executives, agency reps., and other editors and creative professionals in a broad range of companies, networks and production facilities. This wide ranging career has provided him with a wealth of experience.
He has Bachelor degrees in both Music Composition and Music Technology and a Master of Fine Arts in Television Production.
