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Johannes began playing piano at age 4 and composing music at age 16, taking a passionate interest in contemporary music, writing for small ensembles and jazz big bands, he moved to New York at the age of 19 to study at the New School where he soon developed a taste for writing film music.
Johannes has had the privilege of performing with legends such as Stevie Wonder, Michael Bolton, Charlie Haden, Ray Brown, Roy Hargrove in venues such as Madison square Garden, Apollo Theatre and in Washington DC for an audience of 250,000 people.
He has written music for TV and Film in Europe US, Australia and Asia. Including Nickelodeon, New York Theatre Ballet, Zentropa, HBO, Coca Cola, Lego and Nike and a numerous of artists, independent production and theatre companies.
As arranger he has worked on Disney, Warner Bros as well as both arranging and producing jazz and pop artists albums and featuring as piano player on many albums. Composer & pianist Johannes Steinray create
music for Film, TV, Musical, Dance-Shows, Bands and Orchestra
6. My Country - Country music ballads with Orchestra
Johannes Steinray & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Demo Album 2008-2011
A genre-blending orchestral showcase curated for RPO, produced on Erik Chapman's suggestion.
These demos were recorded between 2009–2012. While the concept remains timeless, I can produce updated versions, eg. of a chosen performer, with a more modern, less MIDI-based sound, or even 100% live recordings if there's interest.
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One Last Cry (Brian McKnight Original Vocal) – A cinematic arrangement pairing Steinray’s sweeping orchestration.
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One Last Cry – A lush orchestral and piano reimagining of the timeless R&B ballad, featuring a soulful guest vocalist
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Living in a Dream – A crossover anthem merging Gustav Holst’s Jupiter theme with Steinray’s original pop melody, set against warm Rhodes and full orchestra.
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Falling Bach in Love – A romantic fusion of Elvis and Puccini, opening with Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, sung by Helene Horlyck in both English and Italian.
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AS (Stevie Wonder) – A bold orchestral intro gives way to funky reggae-pop, featuring Eurovision's Christina Undhjem and Driss Farrio.
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Offbeat (Suite) – A medley of Stevie Wonder (with phone call intro) reinterpretations arranged for animation, blending symphonic drama with offbeat funk.