Joel McNeely

Joel McNeely is an American composer, conductor, and arranger known for his work across film, television, and video games. With a career spanning decades, McNeely has composed music for a wide range of projects, including animated favorites like Disney's Tinker Bell series (such as The Pirate Fairy and Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast), as well as feature films like A Million Ways to Die in the West and Iron Will. His lush orchestration style and flair for melody have made him a go-to collaborator for studios seeking an emotional, cinematic sound.

In addition to his film work, McNeely has contributed to high-profile television scores and even worked within the Star Wars universe—composing music for the Shadows of the Empire multimedia project. A protégé of legendary composer Jerry Goldsmith, McNeely combines classical training with a dynamic sense of storytelling through music. Whether scoring family films, animated adventures, or epic soundscapes, his music continues to enhance the emotional resonance of the stories he helps tell.

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Guardian Grove
Single - Released February 25, 2024
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  1. February 25, 2024