John Dragonetti is an American composer, songwriter, and music producer based in Los Angeles, California. He is also a founding member (along with Blake Hazard) of the band The Submarines.
Early life
Dragonetti was born in Jackson, MI. His family moved to Egypt, where his father was principal of the American School in Cairo, at age 5. He spent most of his childhood in Dubai, U.A.E before attending boarding school in Nicosia, Cyprus. After high school at
TASIS in Cyprus, John moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music.
Pop career
Based in Boston in 1996, Dragonetti began recording on 4-track cassette under the moniker
Jack Drag. These home recordings were released by the Chapel Hill-based label, Hep-Cat. He later signed to A&M Records and released the band’s only major label LP,
Dope Box, which was produced by Chris Shaw. Dragonetti released two more self-produced Jack Drag albums,
Aviating and
The Sun Inside.
In 2006 he formed The Submarines with Blake Hazard. The band toured extensively and released three albums on Nettwerk Records. The group's songs were heavily placed in films, television shows, and commercials such as Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist and Nip/Tuck. Most notably was for Apple’s iPhone ad campaign. The company licensed two songs, "Submarine Symphonika" and "You, Me and the Bourgeoisie" from Honeysuckle Weeks.
Film and television
Dragonetti's first film score was for
Doug Pray's
Surfwise. He has also worked extensively with director Brian Knappenberger, composing the music for
The Internet's Own Boy and
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Among his television scores are the FX series
Married and AMC’s
Small Town Security. Dragonetti has also composed music for commercials including
Volkswagen,
Lexus, and
Coca-Cola.
Works
Film and television
Source:
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Web of Make Believe: Death, Lies & the Internet - 2022
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Truth and Power - 2016
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Baby, Baby, Baby - 2015
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Married - 2015
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About Scout - 2015
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(Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies - 2015
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Ice Warriors: USA Sled Hockey - 2014
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The Internet's Own Boy - 2014
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Frontline - 2012-2013
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Freeloaders - 2012
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Small Town Security - 2012
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We Are Legion - 2012
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The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers - 2009-2011
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Big Ideas for a Small Planet - 2007-2009
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Surfwise - 2007
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Number 1 Single - 2006
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Father of the Pride - 2004-2005
Producer discography
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| 2014 | Dylan Gardner | Adventures In Real Time | Bingo Masters Records |
| 2011 | Chadwick Stokes | Simmerkane II | Nettwerk Records |
| 2011 | The Submarines | Love Notes/Letter Bombs | Nettwerk Records |
| 2008 | The Submarines | Honeysuckle Weeks | Nettwerk Records |
| 2006 | The Submarines | Declare a New State! | Nettwerk Records |
| 2003 | Dear Leader | The Good Times are Killing Me | Lunch Records |
Remixes
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Moving to Brussels | 2015 | Bhi Bhiman |
Girlfriend | 2010 | Avril Lavigne |
| Oh, La | 2009 | Ra Ra Riot |
Close Your Eyes We Are Blind | 2008 | Alaska In Winter |
Hot Pink, Distorted | 2006 | 50 Foot Wave |
| Otherside | 2002 | Josh Ritter |
