Trivia

Met Michael Jackson at the 1973 Oscars telecast when Jackson sang the nominated song "Ben" and then met him again 10 years later as a musician on Michael's mega hit album Thriller.

Member of synthesizer duo The Synners with Brian Banks performing live radio broadcasts of classical symphonic works on modular synthesizers, discovered by a listener and asked to perform the film score to Tonnerre de feu (1983) (1981).

Member of electronic song writing quartet The Beepers (song for films Tonnerre de feu (1983) and WarGames (1983) with composer Arthur B. Rubinstein, lyricist Cynthia Morrow and Brian Banks (1983).

While in high school, purchased his Arp 2600 synthesizer from film composer Jerry Goldsmith (1977).

With Brian Banks, responsible for the first digital synthesis and sampling for a film on the film Tonnerre de feu (1983) (1983) - The Hollywood Reporter Wednesday, June 4, 1986.

With Brian Banks, credited with creating the first orchestral mock up for a film (a technique then called "Polaroids") using synthesizers for Steven Spielberg and Quincy Jones on the film La Couleur pourpre (1985) - The Hollywood Reporter Wednesday, June 4, 1986.

With Brian Banks, worked with the musicians union during closed door meetings to create a new way of compensating synthesists by the hour for unlimited overdubs during film recording sessions (1986).

Grew up around symphonies theatre and ballet visiting father Carmine Marinelli (master of properties at the LA Music Center for 35 years).

Co-composed the film Classe spéciale (1992) (aka "Cyber Eden") with Giorgio Moroder (1992).

Co-founded Levels Audio Post (American Idol: The Search for a Superstar (2002), The Bachelor (2002), MTV Movie Awards) with Brian Riordan (1999).

Cousin of guitarist George Marinelli (The Range, Bonnie Raitt).

Member of electric Jazz sextet Night Flight with Dianne Reeves, Billy Childs, Nicholas Kirgo, Billy Carroll and Joey Heredia (1979 - 81).

Father of Dante Marinelli and Zachariah Marinelli.