Diego is a Latin Grammy nominated artist and composer. In 2009 he co-founded Latin Alternative rock group Making Movies, and has enjoyed a multi-faceted career in music that includes collaborating with icons Rubén Blades and Los Lobos, composing the original score for fantasy RPG Ledgerbound, and producing PBS music documentary AMERI’KANA TV.
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Ledgerbound Score Breakdown with Spitfire Audio
In this deep dive, Diego explains how he shaped the lead cello sound using Abbey Road 2 Iconic Strings’ Performance Legato patch on the Cello: All in One preset, and why the vintage close-mic paired with a stereo mid setup became his chosen tone: rich, present, and full of character. He explains how the spiccato…
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Ledgerbound Announce Trailer
Ledgerbound is announced as part of IGN Live, original music by Diego Chi. Check out the fun trailer for this upcoming narrative tactical RPG comedy from ex-Helldivers 2 developers. Learn more about the story as you play as the world’s top strategist: an insurance adjuster gunning for a promotion. But when an ancient immortal enemy…
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En La Sala
Kansas City PBS and AMERI’KANA TV present En La Sala, a Making Movies concert special that blends classic rock and Latin American rhythms. En La Sala, Spanish for “in the living room,” was filmed during a surprise show at the Folly Theater in Kansas City and features performances from international rock band Making Movies and vocalist and trumpet player…
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XOPA
Making Movies fourth full-length album, released via Cosmica Records. “[Making Movies] tap into the primordial aspect of rock music and Nuyorican salsa” – Marcos Hassan, Remezcla. Credits: Produced by Ben Yonas Executive Producer Javier Carrizo Esquivel Mixed by Tchad Blake Mastered by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering Recorded by Scott McEwen at Memphis Magnetic…
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Live on KEXP
KEXP presents Making Movies performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded June 14, 2022. Songs: Delilah Sala De Los Pecadores Porcelina XOPA Enrique Chi – Guitar / Vocals Diego Chi – Bass / Vocals Juan-Carlos Chaurand – Percussion / Keyboard / Vocals Duncan Burnett – Drums Host: Chilly Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew Mastering: Matt Ogaz…
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Mirror Game
Original song “Sexy Funky Love” was composed by Diego Chi for The Mirror Game, directed by William J. Stribling, an energizing and thoughtful drama/comedy adapted from writer Marissa Flaxbart’s play A Mere Conception. “A BEAUTIFULLY… HEALING FILM” – Ben Thomas, Take2 Indie Review
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AMERI’KANA TV
Produced and hosted by Making Movies, the film begins with the question: What is American music? Spanning genres and generations, this one-hour documentary is comprised of a collection of live performances, recorded collaborations and insightful conversation examining how cultural influences and artistic expression have shaped American music, featuring appearances by Los Lobos, Flor De Toloache,…
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ameri’kana
Making Movies releases third and highly collaborative album featuring contributions from Rúben Blades, David Hidalgo, Flor De Toloache, Asdru Sierra, activist Dolores Huerta and more. CREDITS: Produced by Steve Berlin and Ben YonasEnrique Chi – Lead Vocal, Electric Guitar, Multi-Tres, CuatroJuan-Carlos Chaurand – Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Piano, Bkgnd VocalDiego Chi – Bass, D-Synth, Sample, Bkgnd…
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No Te Calles
Rolling Stone premieres Rubén Blades and Making Movies collaboration, No Te Calles calling it “a rollicking ode to the right to resist” – Suzy Exposito Full article on Rolling Stone, written by Suzy Exposito
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I Am Another You
Making Movies sophomore album. “Lyrically and sonically one of the best of the year” – NPR. Credits: PRODUCED BY STEVE BERLIN EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ROB GORDON MIXED BY JEFF STUART SALTZMAN (1, 4-9, 11-20), CHARLIE KRAMSKY (2,3), PAUL MALINOWSKI (10) RECORDED AT WAVELAB IN TUCSON, AZ WITH ADDITIONAL TRACKING AT: STUDIO FOUR WEST, (VENICE BEACH, CA)…
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A La Deriva Short Film
Short film for A La Deriva released. CREDITS: Directed by Dan Myers and Enrique Chi Edited by Enrique Chi and Diego Chi Written by Diego Chi Director of photography: Austin Goldberg Art director: Johanna Brooks Additional photography: Max Jolley, Christopher Commons, Diego Chi, Austin Goldberg, Johanna Brooks, Dan Myers and Sean Church CAST: Luna (young)…
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