Professional, bespoke music/sound solutions for visual projects in any style.
Featured Project:
WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE:
THE STORY OF OUR BUILDING
I worked alongside Cardiff based animation production company, Jammy Custard, on this project for Wales Millennium Centre.
I was given an open brief with regards to the music so decided to create a mainly organic piece, to reflect some of the cliffside/mountainous imagery. I also wanted to create an uplifting and nostalgic mood with my music to accompany the historic storytelling of the animation.
About me
I'm a freelance composer and sound designer based in Cardiff, Wales. I thrive on aesthetically and tastefully matching my musical compositions to a range of visuals; from film/TV to animations, ads and more.
I'm a multi-instrumentalist, particularly proficient on guitar and keyboard and I currently work from a home studio set up.
My work has included short films, adverts and animations, amongst others.
Clients have included The National Trust, Tenovus Cancer Care, Family Fostering Partners, Hugh James Legal and Wales Millennium Centre.
I was also lucky to have been selected for the 2019 'It's My Shout' scheme, for which I composed the score to 'The Graduation' - a short film which aired on BBC 2 and won the People's Choice award at the 2019 It's My Shout Awards Night.
Any length, any style.
From short passion projects, to TV shows, to feature length films, I can offer your project a score that will perfectly match and enhance the emotions of the visuals, whether they be joy, tragedy, love or fear.
Music For Film & TV
Composed with painstaking attention to detail to perfectly accompany your visuals.
Memorably matched.
From 5 second sonic branding stings, to full scoring of 2 minute+ adverts, I can compose music which will add an extra layer of memorability and brand to your advert.
Music For Adverts
Composed to be as memorable as the visuals and to enhance the brand.
Composed for character.
From reactive musical licks to a full animation score, I can compose music which can help to increase an animation's sense of personality and character, whatever the style may be.
Music For Animation
Composed with mood in mind to help bring your animation to life.
Anything else?
I love working on new and exciting projects so if you have a project unlike anything already mentioned that would benefit from bespoke music, feel free to get in touch.
Sound Design
Pieced together to help bring your project to life.
What I Offer
If you have a project that could benefit from bespoke music, let's have a chat - get in touch.
Composition Styles Showcase
A collection of short films, animations, promotional videos and more that I had the pleasure of composing music for between 2017-19.
Full versions of most of these can be found in the 'Latest Projects' section.
A collection of adverts, opening titles sequences and trailers for which I re-scored the music in order to showcase various styles of music.
Important note: these compositions have been re-imagined to demonstrate alternative solutions to the original broadcast pieces.
Latest Projects
The Importance Of Having An Up To Date Will - Hugh James Legal (Animation)
I collaborated with animation production company Jammy Custard for this explainer animation for Hugh James.
I aimed to compose an emotional/melancholic piece of music to accompany the subject matter, without creating something too sombre. It was great to work with Jammy Custard on such a beautifully designed animation.
JEFF - The First Name In Hosted Communications - Glamorgan Telecom (Animation)
Animation production company Jammy Custard brought me on board for this upbeat, 50s/60s style animation for Glamorgan Telecom.
The style of the animation drew influence from 50s/60s comics and cartoons which needed to be mirrored in the music. I decided upon an energetic jazzy/swing style piece would fit Jeff's appearance and the overall pace of the animation.
What Clients Say
"Working with Tom was an absolute pleasure. Tom was the composer for my short film. He takes on board everything you say and is a genius when it comes to composing. Very efficient and enthusiastic. He really understood the tone of the film with his composition and it fit perfectly. I would without a doubt work with Tom again on future projects."
"He really understood the tone of the film with his composition"
— Terri Culbertson, Producer on 'Doubt' (Short Film)
"Tom took on a brief for a child's cartoon pilot. We provided a draft of the cartoon, a synopsis and creative freedom. The composition had to factor in comedic timing from the narrative and ensure any sounds would work bilingually (timing and culturally). The turnaround was short, but Tom worked quickly to produce a sound effects range and music that exceeded everyone's expectations, especially for the category of work. His composition has enhanced our work's sense of 'brand'. Our client is as delighted as we are!"
"His composition has enhanced our work's sense of brand'"
— Patrick Hathaway, Producer and Account Director at Jammy Custard Animation
"Very happy with Tom’s work. He’s talented, passionate, easy to work with, and seems to really have a knack for understanding what people are asking for. Looking forward to working with him on some more upcoming projects."
"He’s talented, passionate, easy to work with"
— J.ournal Poems, LA based spoken word poet/videomaker
"It was a pleasure working with Tom on our short film 'Hey Mal!'. Throughout the collaboration process, Tom worked hard to provide a soundtrack that aligned with the tone and feel of the story that was being told. We are really pleased with his work and would highly recommend him to any other filmmakers looking for a composer."
"We would highly recommend him to any other filmmakers"
— Justin Chaloner, Producer at Purple Hat Productions
"I very much enjoyed working with Tom on my short film, Tornado. With there being no dialogue, the music was essential to help bring the emotion out and Tom really delivered. He's incredibly talented and very efficient and I would definitely recommend and work with him again!"
"Music was essential to help bring the emotion out and Tom really delivered"
— Daisy Victoria, Director of 'Tornado' (Short Film)
"We asked Tom to compose a score for my short film. It was a complicated task as we needed Arabic music with contemporary instruments. Tom did research and produced a fantastic soundtrack for our film. Working with Tom was an amazing experience as he is professional and always brought his creativity into the project."
"He is professional and always brought his creativity into the project"
— Waqas Bin Idrees, Producer of '3 Minutes' (Short Film)
Get In Touch
Send an email giving some details about your project and the kind of music you need.
What type of visual media? (Film, ad?)
How long is it?
What style of music are you after?
What is your budget for music?
Based on the details in your initial email, I'll quote you my rate for your project.
Once agreed, we'll discuss time-scales and deadlines.
Any footage can be sent to me at this point and composing can then begin.
Throughout the composition process, I'll keep you up to date with the music's progress.
Once completed, a first draft will be sent to you.
You can then request any alterations until you feel the music fits perfectly.