Mica Levi
Film composer, 'Under the Skin' score
Mica Levi (born 1987) is a British composer, multi-instrumentalist, and solo artist known for groundbreaking work in film composition and experimental music. Levi gained critical recognition for creating the haunting, avant-garde score for Jonathan Glazer's science fiction film 'Under the Skin' (2013), which became one of the most acclaimed film scores of the decade. The score's innovative use of orchestral textures, discordant strings, and electronic elements earned widespread praise and demonstrated Levi's mastery of modern compositional techniques. Beyond film work, Levi has composed scores for 'Jacqueline du Pré' (2018) and other productions while maintaining an active career as a solo performer and recording artist. Levi's work is characterized by experimental approaches to melody, harmony, and instrumentation, challenging conventional compositional boundaries. As a multi-instrumentalist proficient on numerous instruments, Levi brings unique textural possibilities to compositions. The artist has collaborated with various performers and has been involved in interdisciplinary artistic projects. Levi's contributions to contemporary classical music and film composition represent a distinctly modern approach to scoring, influencing a new generation of composers.
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British
1987
Thinking about the name
Mica
Hebrew origin
“Derived from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God,' Mica is a streamlined, modern variant used across genders. The name has gained contemporary appeal as a gender-neutral choice, while maintaining its spiritual significance. It's both accessible and distinctive, offering simplicity without sacrificing meaning or depth.”