Paul Antonelli


Paul F. Antonelli is an American composer, musician, music director, and music supervisor. He began his career in the entertainment industry as a keyboardist and founding member of the 1980s synth-pop band Animotion, appearing in the music video for their signature hit, "Obsession".
After the first Animotion album, Antonelli departed the band and formed Radio Werewolf, who were featured in the 1988 film Mortuary Academy. Around this time, he began working on films scores, composing the music for Out of [the Dark (1989 film)|Out of the Dark], China O'Brien and its sequel, and Dead On: Relentless II. He worked as a musical director or supervisor on the daytime soap operas General Hospital, Santa Barbara, All My Children, Sunset Beach, Passions, As [The World Turns], Days of Our Lives, Hollywood Heights and The [Young And The Restless].
In 2014, Antonelli was the music supervisor for the soap opera web series Beacon Hill.

Awards and nominations

awards:
  • Won, 2004, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "Passions"
  • Won, 1999, Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series for: "All My Children"