Loading...
Hometown: Belleville, MI
Label: EMI, Virgin Classics, Boosey & Hawkes, Dennis Music,etc
Management: RT
Website: www.dkatis.com
Sounds Like: Ennio Morricone, Basil Poledouris, Wilhelm Richard Wagner
Genre: Classical
* BILLBOARD world song contest Award 2011, Best Electronica, Excellence in Songwriting
* LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARDS WINNER - Best Classical 2007
*HOLLYWOOD MUSIC AWARDS Winner - Best Classical / Orchestral 2008
*LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARDS – Hollywood F.A.M.E Awards Winner – International Best Conposer 2008,
He was presented with a framed HOLLYWOOD STAR from 'walk of fame'.
* BILLBOARD World Song Contest music Awards WINNER - Soundtrack / Electronica 2008
* 'EMI Platinum Disc Winning Composer'.
* Mayor of Athens Mr. N.Kaklamanis presents to Demetrios the Award of Honor of the City Hall.
* US AMBASSADOR to Greece Mr.' Daniel V. Speckhard' presents the "Special Music" AWARD to composer DEMETRIOS KATIS at the "Euro American Women's Council" Artemis Award Ceremony, July the 7th, 2010 hosted by the renowed American journalist RITA COSBY. The ceremony took pla...ce at renowed 'Zappeion Megaron" - Athens Greece.
*tMayor of Portland Maine, ED SUSLOVIC honored Demetrios presenting him with the Golden Key to the Town.
*'Award of Hellenism' by The Order of AHEPA, 2008 for Outstanding Work performance on the “THE BACCHAE” by Euripides (ancient Greek tragedy), at the Community Performing Arts Theater Media, Pennsylvania,USA.
• ‘West Coast Songwriters’ Honorable Mention
• “John Lennon’’ music awards – Honorable Mention
• “100% Songwriting contest – Winner France 2008
* 'Just Plain Folks Music Awards' official Nomination 2006
* His 1st album released via POLYGRAM at the age of 17.
* Greece’s biggest selling hard rock / metal band of all time “EXORISTOI” was founded by Demetrios Katis in 1989 –Gold & Platinum record EMI
* Kiev Philharmonic Orchestra performed & recorded Demetrios's masterpieace "Arrogance and Fear"
*Sidney Olympic Games’s American maestro Robert Ian Winstin conducted & recorded Demetrios’s music work “Arrogance and Fear” which released via ERM Media.
* The board of directors of the ‘Greek educational institute’ unanimously approved Demetris' "Blazing March" to be included as part of the high school curriculum in music
* 'LIONS Best Young composer Music Award' Winner
* Demetrios hosts the TV Shows 'MetalMania' & 'Star Club' for the Greek National TV in the 90s
Demetrios produces & presents his own radio programme : "The Dance of the Danans" on "Athens 9.84 FM"
* ARTEMIS AWARDS HONOREE 2009 by the Euro-American Women's Council.
* Demetrios musical work, "Europe Hymn and Duty", featuring the lyrics of Kostas K. Katis (veteran journalist IF J), James Edwards (British Royal Opera) on tenor vocals and Joe Lamachia (CNN,MIRAMAX) as a narrator. "Europe Hymn and Duty" is an epic musical tribute to the historic course of the United Europe, released on CD.
* Numerous US, EU & Canadian film music publishers (Boosey & Hawkes, Dennis Music, Kool Music, Octobertunes, Abaco Library, Feature Sounds, Manifest Media, Sonichouse Publishing, ERM Media, Atlanta Music Group, etc) sign contracts with Demetrios Katis.
* The VICE PRESIDENT of the European Union Commission Mr GUNTER FERHEUGEN writes & sends a personal letter to Demetrios to warmly congratulate him for his Musical Project 'Europe Hymn & Duty', July 2005
* The CULTURAL FOUNDATION of the OFFICIAL UNION of JOURNALISTS in Athens honors & awards Demetrios for his music work at the Union’s Hall on 3rd of June 2008.
* NOBEL PRIZE WINNER DR. CHRISTOS ZEREFOS HIGHLY SPEAKS FOR DEMETRIOS WORK AT THE ATHENIAN OFFICIAL HALL OF
JOURNALISTS ON MONDAY 3RD, JUNE 2008.
*member of the 'International Federation of Journalists' Brussels & member of the 'Journalists Union of Athens'
“*Demetrios, these tunes are very rich, orchestration wise and work well in the drama department.The playing is very good and the arrangements are detailed and sophisticated. The recording quality is high. Overall, a very fine job.
Track "Roman Legion", Very large arrangement . Multi textured. Use of vocals interesting. Well recorded. Dramatic and evocative.
Track "Rebirth Among the Ruins", Highly dramatic use of horn sounds with the timpani. Works well here. Arrangement shows range with sectional contrast and dynamic shifts. Fine arrangements, evocative and passionate.
”
TAXI, A&R Department
“*Having had the privilege of hearing Demetris' earlier release "The Blazing March.....From Genesis To Europe" an epic symphony, my expectations were quite high on receiving his new CD compilation "Gallant Defender." I was not disappointed.Graced with attractive melodies, each piece stands alone as a dramatic composition yet still the underlying dynamics of struggle, war, tragedy, heroism, and rebirth can be found in each, thus tying the whole together.Vigorous, and exhilarating are some of the first words that spring to mind as we can almost feel the call to arms and the gathering of the clan in the opening salvo's.On the overall I found the whole experience to be intellectually rewarding and the musical journey itself very satisfying indeed.”
Charlotte Hannon Atlanta Music Group. Marietta, Georgia USA
“Demetrios - Right on the money (or drachma)! Strong, convincing pieces that carry just the right amount of musical Russell Crowe (noble, brave and prone to getting into a fight) for this purpose. You've hit the target with your bow, musket and cannon. Excellent work !
Track Gallant Defender", the sound of epic nobility, right from the start, great job ! Track "The Gathering of the Tribes". Another dramatic entrance. Cool use of gongs for flourishes. Subtle male voices add a nice dimension. Time to put on my chain mail and fight !
Demetrios, your thematic ideas are strong and clear.
Good sectional contrast and thematic development. Creates strong and clear mood."
”
TAXI A&R Department Calabasas CA, USA
“* "Demetris is a man of passion, and music is his passion. As a person he is positive, sincere and cheerful, yet his music can be mysterious, haunting and enchanting. His soul and his spirit soar with the mystical characters of old, and it is easy to get carried away by his melodies."
”
Ted Johnson KOOL MUSIC, Toronto, Canada
