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Raz Mesinai is a versatile composer, producer, and musician, known for his groundbreaking work in electronic, world music, and experimental genres. His career spans a diverse range of collaborations with high-profile artists and filmmakers. Mesinai has worked with major music acts like Matisyahu, The Roots, Wu-Tang Clan, John Zorn, and producer Bill Laswell.

In addition to his music career, Raz Mesinai is highly regarded for his contributions to film and television scoring. He is particularly recognized for his work with directors such as Ridley Scott, Darren Aronofsky, Jonathan Demme, and Yaron Zilberman. His compositions have appeared in films by these directors, including The Fountain, Black Swan, The Wrestler, and A Late Quartet, as well as in documentaries like The Agronomist.

Mesinai’s influential album The Heretic of Ether (1999) played a pivotal role in his transition into film scoring. The album's innovative sound was used as the template for the score to Black Hawk Down, a major Hollywood film directed by Ridley Scott.

This experience led him to coin the term "Score Design," a methodology that focuses on creating immersive, conceptual soundscapes tailored to a film’s visual and emotional narrative. Following this breakthrough, Mesinai went on to score a range of critically acclaimed films, including The Fountain and Black Swan, both of which were directed by Darren Aronofsky.

In addition to his work in film, Mesinai has produced for major networks such as National Geographic and PBS, and composed music for theatrical productions. His own projects, like Badawi and The Raz Mesinai Ensemble, showcase his unique ability to blend traditional global influences with cutting-edge electronic soundscapes. With his diverse contributions to music, film, and theater, Raz Mesinai remains a key figure in the world of experimental music and cinematic scoring.