André Moraes

André Moraes (born 6 March 1977 as André Torres Moraes) is a Brazilian Latin Grammy-nominated musician, film director, music producer and soundtrack composer. He has worked in the entertainment industry for two decades. He has been married to actress Ana Carolina Machado since 24 August 2010. Career André began studying classical music and blues guitar at the age of 6 inspired by his father, Geraldo Moraes. He then studied film music under the tutelage of David Tygel and Gabriel Yared. While still a teen, he relocated to Rio de Janeiro and co-formed music group Infierno, which toured and released a full-length album. In 1997, at age 20, he composed his first soundtrack score, for No Coração dos Deuse (In the Heart of the Gods), directed by his father, working alongside Faith No More member Mike Patton. To date, Andre has composed 45 film scores, eight short-film scores and music for four TV shows. Among his works, he has composed for Assalto ao Banco Central, Meu Tio Matou um Cara, O Coronel e o Lobisomem, Melhor Trilha Sonora, Viva Sapato! and Lisbela e o Prisioneiro. In addition, André has served as producer for several albums, including Dante XXI by Sepultura, Guns N’ Roses keyb