Ross Lara

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Ross Lara is an American music composer, producer, sound designer and engineer from the Breckenridge, CO. As a producer, composer, mix engineer, and sound designer, Ross has created music for high concept projects with Red Bull, Meta Platforms, Epic Games, and numerous artists who have topped international Billboard charts.

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Ross Lara
OriginBreckenridge, CO United States
GenresCinematic, Ambient, Electronica, Pop, Neo-Classical, Original Soundtracks, Musical Sound Design
Occupation(s)Producer, Composer, Mix Engineer, Immersive Audio Producer, Musician, Sound Designer
Instrument(s)Piano, Synthesizer, Guitar
Years active2009–present
LabelsRed Bull
Meta Platforms
Perfecto Records
Armada Music
S.M. Entertainment
Warner Bros
Walt Disney Records
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His innovative approach has led to scoring award-winning films, composing for cutting-edge video games, and amass over 600 million streams and listens.

Receiving his first piece of music equipment at the age of 12 changed his life forever. Ross began his musical career as a DJ, eventually sharing some of the worlds largest stages with the likes of Paul Oakenfold, Deadmau5 and Paul Van Dyk. His electronic background paved the way for a flourishing career in pop music for both American and International artist. His extensive catalog includes #1 K-Pop singles and a plethora of music for Universal Music, Walt Disney Records, Warner Brothers and more. His love for technology, vintage gear, and boundary pushing music production led him to creating music and sound for multimedia projects including film and video games. Ross is now focusing on the audio revolution of immersive sound with Dolby Atmos.

Archipelago Entertainment

In 2014 Ross Lara and Brian Shenefelt founded Archipelago Entertainment in Atlanta, GA. The company’s premier immersive production studio is now located in Breckenridge, CO with hubs in Orlando, FL, Los Angeles, CA, and Washington DC. Archipelago Entertainment is a music company focused on bringing the highest quality production, mixing, scoring and sound design with a blend of acoustic instrumentation and cutting-edge technology. The team’s extensive discography of music ranges from video games and film to audio experiences and international pop. Archipelago consistently pushes boundaries of the musical creation process and is leading the way on immersive audio production and mixing.

The Studio

Archipelago’s premier production studio, in Breckenridge, Colorado, is now the highest elevation Dolby Atmos studio at almost 9,000 feet. The serene location offers profound inspiration while the technological advancements have been the backbone for the music creation process from beginning concept to final mix. An extensive array of music has been created over the past decade, coming from the upright piano and an array of synthesizers, ranging from vintage to modern. Gear highlights: Focusrite RedNet Interfaces, Trinnov D-Mon 12, Inward Connection DEQ-1 Mastering Equalizer, Baldwin Upright & Yamaha Baby Grand pianos, Dynaudio & Output Frontier Speakers, and Sequential, Oberheim, and Korg Synthesizers.

The Spacies

The Spacies is an electronic music duo composed of Dave Cook and Ross Lara. Their 2016 single "Slow Mo" with remixes by Felix Parmqvist, went #1 on Hype Machine and entered Top 50 Spotify Pop charts in Australia and Canada. Dave and Ross co-wrote "Dream Girl" by SHINee that was released February 19, 2013 which was nominated for Song of the Year at the Golden Disk Awards in Seoul, Korea.

Discography

2024"King of the Mountain" - Feature DocumentaryDirected by Rod CooperComposer, ProducerShoulder2Shoulder Productions
2023MythForceCreative Director: Luke Rideout - BeamdogComposer, Producer, Mixer, Sound DesignEpic Games, Aspyr, Archipelago Entertainment
2022The SpaciesFrom IcelandComposer, ProducerArchipelago Entertainment
2022"10-56" - Short FilmDirected by Jason WinnComposer, ProducerWild Winn Pictures, Lucky Dog Filmworks
2022"I Miss Us" - Short FilmDirected by Roth RindComposer, ProducerLegion Films
2021Tate McRaeI'll Be Home For ChristmasKeys, SynthsRCA Records
2021The SpaciesThis One, Kiss You, To The Sky, CirclesCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
2021Tony Anderson & Ross LaraCambodiaRemixer
2020Ross Lara & My City GloryCastor & PolluxCo-Producer, Co-WriterArchipelago Entertainment
2020Tony Anderson & Ross LaraAndromeda, Indigo [Remix]Co-Producer, Co-Writer
2020Ross LaraSounds of Rampage Soundtrack [1]Producer, Writer, MixerRed Bull Media House
2020Cyrus ReynoldsNew Ground (Ross Lara x My City Glory Remix)Remixer, Production, MixingKiller Tracks New Ground KT376
Universal Music Group[2]
2020Ski-Doo Snowmobiles2021 Snowmobile CampaignAthlete, Music Producer, Sound Designer, MixerBRP/Ski-Doo
2020Ross LaraUnderwater Journey VII Soundtrack [3]Producer, Writer, MixerRed Bull Media House
Netflix - The Home of Documentaries Trailer [4]
2020Ross LaraThe MainframeProducer, Writer, MixerT-Mobile Commercial, 208 Production "White Gold" Film Trailer
2020The SpaciesCool Like YouCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
2019Short Film "Holiday Tradition"Directed by Roth RindComposerFeatured on Amazon Prime
2019The SpaciesHeartbeat, Calling Me Calling You, Stay A WhileCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
2018Ross LaraSoar feat. Emma Rowley
Ashes feat. Tommy Gann
Producer, Co-Writer, MixingKiller Tracks New Ground KT364
Universal Music Group[5]
2018Ross LaraMotor CityProducer, Writer, MixingPGA Rocket Mortgage Classic Commercial
Archipelago Entertainment
2018Ross LaraWide Open, Way You Move Me, Hearts on Fire, Toe The LineCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
2018SHINeeWho Waits For Love[6]Co-Producer, Co-Writer, Mixing#6 Japanese Billboard Album[7]
#8 Japanese Oricon Album[8]
#1 Japanese International Oricon Album
#1 South Korean Gaon Album[9]
#5 US Heatseekers Billboard Album[10]
#4 US World Billboard Albums[11]
2018The SpaciesWandererCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingThe Nature Conservancy + Full Sail University + Ink Dwell + Archipelago Entertainment
2018Kuuro feat. SophiyaAfraid of the DarkCo-Producer, Co-WriterMonstercat
2018Husman & The SpaciesA BeCo-Producer, Co-WriterArmada Music
2018TRAX x LIP2SHOT feat. SophiyaNotoriousCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingS.M. Entertainment
2018Jeong SewoonNo Better Than This[12]Co-Producer, Co-WriterStarship Entertainment
#6 iTunes K-Pop Album Chart
#3 Gaon Album Chart
2018The SpaciesFell In Love, Sleep Walking, The One That Got Away, Pictures, Gravity, Say, Dance Your Way Out, HeartbeatCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
2017MitiS & AdaraMomentsCo-WriterSeeking Blue x Suicide Sheep
2017Kicks n Licks feat. RULSWorldCo-Writer, Vocal ProducerLowly Island
Trap Nation Selection
Boston Beer Company Commercial[13]
2017The SpaciesRound and Round, SayCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
2017Tout Va BienA Curious Encounter With EPAdditional Production, programmingWarner Music Benelux
2017Lydia LeeBlue, Talking to Myself, & Paralyze MeProducer, Co-Writer, MixerButton Inc.
'Talking To Myself'
#15 Malaysia Spotify Pop Chart
#12 Japan Spotify Pop Chart
2017AdaraOasisCo-Producer, Co-writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
2016Adventure Club x Terravita feat. AdaraSave MeCo-Writer, Additional ProductionSony Music
#2 iTunes Dance Chart
#4 Dance/Electronic Billboard Chart
#33 Independent Billboard Album Chart
No. 50 US Billboard Album Chart
2016The SpaciesSlow MoCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
#1 Hype Machine Pop Chart
Top 50 Spotify Australia Music Chart
Aux Paris Selection
Trap Nation Selection
2016AnittaBangAdditional ProductionWarner Music Brasil
Brazil Billboard Hot 100 #9
Just Dance 2017
2016LUNA of f(x) x Amber (feat. Ferry Corsten & Kago)HeartbeatCo-Producer, Arrangement, MixingS.M. Entertainment & ScreaM Records
Spectrum Dance Music Festival Theme Song
2016Christian F & The SpaciesGhostCo-Writer, ProgrammingVidisco Records
#1 Portugal Dance Chart
2016AdaraOpen Eyes, Dose Of YouCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
2016Kicks N' Licks & AdaraTribalCo-Writer, Vocal Producer & programmingArchipelago Entertainment
2016The SpaciesHesitateCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
Spotify Canada Daily Viral 50 Chart
2015The SpaciesOut of Time, Like I Dream, Here & NowCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
2015LTN feat. AdaraOutside The LinesCo-Producer, MixingEnhanced Recordings
Top 40 Beatport Chart
2015The SpaciesInfinityCo-Producer, Co-Writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
2015Feel & AdaraDisappearVocal ArrangerAdrian Music
A State of Trance Selection
Top 20 Beatport Chart
2015BRKYLNSteal Your Heart (The Spacies Remix)Co-Producer, RemixerEnhanced Recordings
2015Matt Bukovski & Eloquentia feat. AdaraPieces of the SkyVocal ArrangerArmada Music
A State of Trance Selection
Top 40 Beatport Chart
2015K Theory & AdaraWild ThingsCo-WriterTrinity Music Group
Trap Nation Selection
2015AdaraChemistryCo-Producer, co-Writer, Programming, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
Armada Music - Vocal Trance Hits Vol. 3 Compilation
A State of Trance Selection
2015Kicks N' Licks & AdaraYoungCo-Writer, Vocal Producer & ProgrammingBORN Records
Trap Nation Selection
2014The VampsCan We DanceProgrammingMercury Records
#2 UK Singles Chart
2014Blue OctoberFear (Phil Tan Remix)Additional ProgrammingUp/Down-Brando Records
2014Club Banditz feat. AdaraMission ControlMixing, Programming, ArrangementUniversal Music Group
2014AdaraExpose, Turn The World, Lighting Up The Night, StadiumProducer, Co-Writer, MixingArchipelago Entertainment
2014Cassio MonroeEuphoria, Get It Done Right, It Starts TonightCo-Producer, Co-Writer, ProgrammingHitShop Records/Warner Bros.
2014The SpaciesVoicesCo-Producer, Co-WriterEnhanced Recordings
Top 50 Beatport Progressive House Chart
2014BT Feat. Christian BurnsParalyzed (The Spacies Remix)Co-Producer, RemixEnhanced Recordings
2014DJ Shogun feat. AdaraDragonCo-WriterArmada Music
#1 Beatport Trance Chart
#9 iTunes Dance Chart
A State of Trance Selection
2013SHINeeDream GirlCo-Producer, Co-Writer, EngineeringNo. 1 Gaon
No. 2 Billboard World Albums
No. 3 Billboard K-Pop Hot 100[11]
No. 5 Billboard Heatseekers
No. 10 Oricon
Albums Bonsang (Album) Golden Disk Awards
Bonsang Seoul Music Award
No. 1 Inkigayo (3/17/13)
No. 1 Music Bank (3/8/13, 3/15/13)
No. 1 Show Champion (2/27/13, 3/6/13, 3/13/13, 3/20/13)
No. 1 M-Countdown (2/28/13, 3/7/13, 3/14/13)
2013ShineeBoys Meet UCo-Producer ("Dream Girl" Japanese Version)
Co-Producer ("Dream Girl" Instrumental)
Certified Japanese Gold
No. 2 Billboard Japan Hot 100
No. 1 G-Music Asia
No. 1 Hit FM Asia
No. 1 Oricon Chart
2013VIXXLight Me UpCo-Producer, Co-Writer, Engineering#7 World Billboard chart
Gaon Chart #3
Taiwan (Five-Music) Weekly Album Chart #8
2013VIXXG.R.8.UCo-Producer, Co-Writer, EngineeringNo. 1 Bugs, Soribada & Naver Chart
No. 3 Album Gaon Chart
No. 13 Billboard K-Pop Hot 100
2013VIXXSay You, Say MeCo-Producer, Co-Writer, EngineeringNo.1 Album Gaon
No. 1 Music Bank (12/6/13)
No. 3 Gaon Social Chart
No. 7 Single Chart
2013Cassio MonroeShake ThatCo-Producer, Programming, Remix#3 Billboard Dance Chart
2013Real 100%Want U BackCo-Producer, Co-Writer, Mix Engineer#6 Gaon Album Chart
2012FIESTARWe Don't StopCo-Producer, Co-Writer, Mix Engineer#21 Gaon Chart
Billboard Korea Hot 100 #58
2012Paul OakenfoldSurrenderAdditional Production & programming#3 Billboard Dance Chart
2011Daft PunkC.L.U. (Paul Oakenfold Remix)Co-Producer, Mix Engineer#9 Billboard Dance/Electronica Albums
2011SECTR 24Say GoodbyeCo-Producer, Co-writerASOT Selection/Armada Music
2011Roger Shah & Ross LaraLay Down (Feat. Todd Wright)Co-Producer, Co-writer#18 Beatport Top 100
2011Mark BallasWay You Werk (Ross Lara Remix)Co-Producer/RemixerLicensed to Pro Form
2011Erika JaynePretty Mess (Bill Hamel Remix)Co-Producer#1 Billboard Dance/Club
2011Britney SpearsHold It Against Me (Paul Oakenfold Remix)Co-Producer, Mix EngineerPerfecto/Armada Music
2011Nadine LorenBlame It on the Rain (Paul Oakenfold Remix)Co-ProducerPerfecto/Armada Music
2011CeCe Peniston feat. Joyriders"Finally" (Paul Oakenfold Remix)Co-producerPerfecto/Armada Music
2011Nadine LorenBlame It on the Rain (Paul Oakenfold Remix)Co-ProducerPerfecto/Armada Music
2011Paul OakenfoldSleep feat. Tamra (Paul Oakenfold Remix)Co-Producer, Mix EngineerPerfecto/Armada Music
2010AK1200, Bill Hamel, Ross LaraSanctuaryProducer, Co-writerLicensed to WRC World Rally Championship
2010Tegan and SaraAlligator (Bill Hamel Remix)Co-Producer,#32 Billboard Dance/Club Chart

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