Emile Kelman is an American real estate developer based in

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, United States. Kelman owns and heads Zola Properties which has developed five luxury townhomes in West Hollywood called The Huntley Residences. Kelman previously had an early career as a

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and

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, while working with

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since 2007; in addition to

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, and

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. Kelman has also produced film music such as ''

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'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. Kelman produced the album ''Myth of the Heart'' for

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, a project shepherded by Burnett. Sahara's album features many of the musicians who appeared on the album ''Raising Sand'', such as

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, and

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. The ''Los Angeles Times'' reported of the recording that he "learned his lessons well studying under T Bone Burnett" and gave Sahara's songs "plenty of sonic air in which to breathe". Kelman has produced several independent records for artists including Bryan Greenberg, with several songs placed on television shows including '' One Tree Hill'', and ABC's '' October Road''. His curiosity with sound has led him to write a large volume of instrumentals with heavy, dark, and tough tones, a number of which were placed in the documentary ''

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'' about Los Angeles-artist

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. In the winter of 2009, he was music supervisor for ''Tough Trade'', a television pilot produced by T Bone Burnett and Lionsgate. Kelman is also a classical cellist. Since the age of five he has enjoyed playing with orchestras and chamber music ensembles. He credits most of his advancements in music production to his experience in

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. He writes string arrangements and plays on records for artists and bands, including a number of the songs he has produced.

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References

External links

KTS Music Management
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