Formula Indie Sessions interview with George Solonos
George Solonos is an award winning Film Composer, Producer and Guitarist based in Los Angeles, California. His career counts more than 15 years in the industry and is affiliated with a plethora of internationally acclaimed artists including Tommy Lee (Motley Crue, Methods of Meyhem), Scott Humphrey, Daniel “Bad Day” Powter, Ayaka Hirahara, Quincy Jones, Tim “Ripper” Owens, and Boy George. GEORGE SOLONOS Film Composer | Music Producer | Guitarist As a Film Composer, Solonos was awarded with “Best Score” in 2018 at the Bucharest ShortCut Cinefest, for composing the music for short film “Bad Habits”. He recently composed the music for Marvel’s advert “Sleepless Night” featuring DJI’s “Iron Man” drone (Link). Other works include “DonkeyXote” (Winner of the Montreal Film Festival), “Chinatown – The Three Shelters”, “Heavenly Deposit” Feat. George Vincent, “Bad Habits” (Official Selection at the Berlin Idependent Film Festival) and additional music for “Apple of my Eye” (starring Burt Reynolds, Liam Mcintyre and Amy Smart). More details about George Solonos – Film Composer available on IMDB. As a Producer and Guitarist, Solonos is featured in albums such as Methods of Mayhem’s – “A Public Disservice Announcement”, Chantz’s – “Stories of Me”, “WolfPakk” (an all-star project featuring Iron Maiden’s Blaze Bailey, Paul Di-Anno and Judas Priest’s Tim “Ripper” Owens). He is also the main songwriter, guitarist and producer for rock bands Sulphur Generation, Marianne’s Wish and Barebone. Solonos’ academic qualifications include an awarded distinction for Masters Degree in Music Production at Leeds College of Music, in UK. Endorsed by PRS Guitars, Freshman Acoustic Guitars, Steve Clayton USA and Fractal Audio.
What is your earliest memory connected to music?
I remember being very young lying on the carpet with headphones on listening to Queen and feeling something move inside me that I could not explain. It felt like another world opened.
How did your passion for creating music begin?
It started as a survival mechanism. I felt too much and music was the only place where the feelings made sense. I never really decided to become a musician. It was the only thing that felt natural.
What is the story behind your current music project?
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Right now the main project is the George Solonos Band. It was kickstarted with my album Human which was released in March 2024. It blends cinematic rock and emotional storytelling and has already begun growing into a full live experience with strings and visuals.
How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music before?
Cinematic rock. Emotional. Heavy in places. Delicate in others. It feels like a movie for your mind.
What is one thing you have learned that completely changed the way you make music?
Silence is just as important as sound. Space gives emotion power.
What tools instruments or software are essential in your creative process?
My PRS Custom 24 Private Stock guitar. Logic Pro. A piano. And good coffee.
Which indie artist or song are you loving right now?
I enjoy a lot of new alternative music from bands like Milky Chance and Glass Animals. Fresh sounds that still feel human.
How have your personal experiences influenced your music and artistic vision?
Everything I write comes from real events. Loss betrayal love healing. I do not know how to write fiction. I translate my life into sound.
What emotions or messages do you hope listeners take from your work?
That they are not alone. That pain can become beautiful. That there is still magic in being human.
What is the most important lesson music has taught you so far?
You cannot force truth. It comes when it comes.
What is a dream venue or festival you would love to perform at?
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Royal Albert Hall with the full production. That would be a moment.
If you could collaborate with any artist past or present who would it be and why?
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Sting. His writing is deep and timeless and I think our musical worlds could merge in a beautiful way.
Where can our listeners follow and support your music?
Website: georgesolonosmusic.com
Spotify and Instagram: George Solonos
YouTube and all major platforms under the same name
Looking toward the future what is your dream for the next chapter of your musical journey?
We already toured Europe this year and I am looking forward to more. I want to keep growing the live show and release the new music I am working on in the studio right now.
What do you hope listeners will discover about you along the way?
That behind the big sound there is a very human story. A person who is trying every day to stay honest and connected.
Representative YouTube link
Walking Away Live Music Video
George Solonos – Walking Away (Official Music Video)
