Alec Puro (born April 25, 1975), also known as Alec Püre, is an American drummer, songwriter and composer. As well as being the drummer for Deadsy, Puro has composed music for numerous television shows and films.
Career Puro is best known for scoring the drama series The Fosters and Black Summer, as well as several films including The Art of Getting By (2011), starring Freddie Highmore, and Higher Ground (2011), directed by Vera Farmiga. A veteran of the indie film world, he composed the music for the comedy All Nighter (2017), starring Emile Hirsch and J.K. Simmons, and A Happening of Monumental Proportions (2017), Judy Greer's directorial debut.
In 1996, Puro formed the rock band Deadsy with longtime friend Elijah Blue Allman and Renn Hawkey. The band's style is a synthesis of glam, goth and synth-rock with science fiction. After their first album was released, the band embarked upon several world tours, opening for bands such as Linkin Park and Stone Temple Pilots. During his time with Deadsy, Puro also began composing music for various films and television shows. Since 2007, Puro's film work has been a regular fixture at some of the world's most integral film festivals, from SXSW to Cannes to the Tribeca Film Festival.
Puro founded Gramoscope Music in 2006. Some projects they have created music for include the new theme for Real Time with Bill Maher, American Horror Story, So You Think You Can Dance, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, Wicked Tuna, Glee, and Burn Notice.
Personal life Puro has been married to actress Marla Sokoloff since 2009. Puro and Sokoloff have three daughters.
Filmography
Film Year Title Notes2022Blade of the 47 RoninComposer2022Rosé All DayComposer2021The GatewayComposer2020DieHard Is BackComposer2020Home But Not AloneComposer2018PimpComposer2018Eyes of FaithComposer2017All NighterComposer2017A Happening of Monumental ProportionsComposer2016Lost in the PacificComposer2016PandemicComposer2015AshbyComposer2014MallComposer2014The ScribblerComposer2014ManterventionComposer2014Murder 101Composer2012Kill 'Em AllComposer2012Dog Eat DogComposer2012What to Expect When You're ExpectingAdditional music2012The First TimeComposer2011Like WaterComposer2011The Chateau MerouxComposer2011A Warrior's HeartComposer2011KevinComposer2011Higher GroundComposer and Arranger2011The Art of Getting ByComposer2011Joint BodyComposer2011Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel 2Additional music2011We Are the HartmansComposer2010Starting at the Finish Line: The Coach Buehler StoryComposer2013GrowthOpening titles theme2010The Street Stops HereComposer2009The CarterComposer2009Q: The ManComposer2009Concrete JungleComposer2008The CoverupComposer2008Kill the DayComposer2007Living with LewComposer2007The Good NightComposer2006Analog DaysComposer2006Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian HosoiComposer2001Turbulence 3: Heavy MetalWriter, "Razor Electric"1995An Eviction NoticeComposer
Television Year Title Notes2022Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks ShowdownComposer2021The CrewMusic by2020-2022The Mighty OnesComposer2019-2021Black SummerComposer2018The Gymkhana FilesComposer2018Cult and Extreme BeliefComposer2018Staties (ABC)Composer2017Real Time with Bill MaherArranger and producer, main titles theme2016–2017Sweet/ViciousComposer2017Leah Remini: Scientology and the AftermathAdditional Music2013–2016The FostersComposer2016American Horror StoryAdditional music2012–2021Wicked TunaMain titles theme / Music by2016Botched by NatureMain titles theme / Music by2016Botched: Post-OpMain titles theme / Music by2014–2021BotchedMain titles theme / Music by2014–2021Wicked Tuna: North vs. SouthMain titles theme / Music by2015Airplane RepoMain titles theme / Music by2015So You Think You Can DanceAdditional music2015Knock Knock LiveMain titles theme / Music by2015Somebody's Gotta Do ItMusic by2013–2015My Cat from HellMain titles theme2014Manhattan Love StoryComposer2014WahlburgersAdditional music2014Running Wild with Bear GryllsComposer2014Every Street UnitedMain titles theme / Music by2014StaticMain titles theme / Music by2012–2014Reluctantly HealthyMain titles theme / Music by2013My Big Fat RevengeMain titles theme / Music by2013Forever YoungMusic by2013The AmericansPerformer, "Mississippi Queen"2012Code 9Main titles theme / Music by2012Shake It UpAdditional music2012Brand X with Russell BrandMain titles theme2010–2012GleeAdditional music2012¡Q'Viva!: The ChosenMain titles theme / Music by2009–2012Jersey ShoreAdditional music2009–2011Burn NoticeAdditional music2010The Millionaire MatchmakerAdditional music2010The Fairy JobmotherMain titles theme / Music by2010What's Eating YouMusic by2010If I Can DreamMain titles theme / Music by2010TerriersAdditional music2010Dad CampMusic by2010The OCD ProjectMusic by2009JonasComposer Select episodes2008Raising the BarComposer Pilot episode2008Imaginary BitchesComposer2007–2008Rob & BigAdditional music2007Life of RyanAdditional music2007Victoria Beckham: Coming to AmericaMusic by2007Bam's Unholy UnionAdditional music1995–2007Road RulesAdditional music2005Parco P.I.Music by2005Minding the StoreMusic by2005Over ThereOriginal Songs2005Super AgentMusic by2004High School ReunionAdditional music2003Real World/Road Rules ChallengeAdditional music2002–2003Robbery Homicide DivisionAdditional music2001DismissedMain titles theme / Music by1992Real WorldAdditional music
Video games Year Title Notes2021WWE 2K22Additional Music2020NBA 2K21Additional music2019NBA 2K20Additional music2018NBA 2K19Additional music2017NBA 2K18Additional music2016NBA 2K17Additional music2015NBA 2K16Additional music2014NBA 2K15Additional music2001ATV Offroad FuryAdditional music
References
External links Gramoscope Music