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Ryan Elder is a television and film composer known for his diverse, eclectic comedy and sci-fi scores. His music for Adult Swim's Rick and Morty has been recognized for the strange and fantastical worlds it helps create. He also co-composes the music for Inside Job (Netflix) and the Dreamworks animated series Boss Baby: Back in Business (Netflix.) He has contributed music to FOX's The Simpsons and co-wrote the theme song for Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place.
Ryan has also composed music for numerous advertising clients (Nike, Toyota, US Bank). In 2010 he won a London International Award for his work on New Balance's campaign "Feet on Head." He has been writing music for Los Angeles's monthly Channel 101 screenings since 2006 where he received a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.
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