John’s titles music
Titles Music
John's ear for the 'catchy tune' is evident here, as is his understanding of television genres, and the 'short form' musical requirements of the 'theme tune'. The clips here show his depth of understanding of musical genres, and the context for which he is composing.
Videos
Caeau Cymru
A 'pre-talkies' short of the naughty dog,. One of 40 films; created and directed by pioneering Welsh animator, Sid Griffiths, thought lost. An original live orchestral score performed by members of the BBC National Orchestra Of Wales, and shown on the BBC as part of the series Shining Lights & performed live to picture as part of The Swansea Festival in 2012. Commissioned by Paul Islwyn Thomas.
The music mimics the role of the cinema pianist, and uses 'Mickeymousing' scoring techniques, inluenced by 1920's popular music styles, to blur the lines between melodic underscore and sound effects to underpin another Jerry adventure!
Hidden Treasures
A 'pre-talkies' short of the naughty dog,. One of 40 films; created and directed by pioneering Welsh animator, Sid Griffiths, thought lost. An original live orchestral score performed by members of the BBC National Orchestra Of Wales, and shown on the BBC as part of the series Shining Lights & performed live to picture as part of The Swansea Festival in 2012. Commissioned by Paul Islwyn Thomas.
The music mimics the role of the cinema pianist, and uses 'Mickeymousing' scoring techniques, inluenced by 1920's popular music styles, to blur the lines between melodic underscore and sound effects to underpin another Jerry adventure!
Hidden Treasures
A 'pre-talkies' short of the naughty dog,. One of 40 films; created and directed by pioneering Welsh animator, Sid Griffiths, thought lost. An original live orchestral score performed by members of the BBC National Orchestra Of Wales, and shown on the BBC as part of the series Shining Lights & performed live to picture as part of The Swansea Festival in 2012. Commissioned by Paul Islwyn Thomas.
The music mimics the role of the cinema pianist, and uses 'Mickeymousing' scoring techniques, inluenced by 1920's popular music styles, to blur the lines between melodic underscore and sound effects to underpin another Jerry adventure!
MDR ‘Aktuell’ Titles
A 'pre-talkies' short of the naughty dog,. One of 40 films; created and directed by pioneering Welsh animator, Sid Griffiths, thought lost. An original live orchestral score performed by members of the BBC National Orchestra Of Wales, and shown on the BBC as part of the series Shining Lights & performed live to picture as part of The Swansea Festival in 2012. Commissioned by Paul Islwyn Thomas.
The music mimics the role of the cinema pianist, and uses 'Mickeymousing' scoring techniques, inluenced by 1920's popular music styles, to blur the lines between melodic underscore and sound effects to underpin another Jerry adventure!
TV Promo – Millenniwm
Orchestral cue taken from a pivotal scene in the feature film One Of The Hollywood Ten; a true story about the life of film director Herbert Biberman, directed by Karl Francis.
This montage sequence begins with a courtroom scene, and is the point when the lead character (Jeff Goldblum), realises that the influence of McCarthyism will lead to prison, and change turn his life upside down.
An orchestral score, recorded in Budapest, and featuring Steve Sidwell on trumpet, it has low percussive hits to suggest the brooding prescence of the FBI.
Branding/Titles – Mazhavil Manorama
A branding musical commission for an Indian TV channel. Musical style is modern and orchestral style, mixed with Indian inflections in the melodic line.
BBC – Euro 2012
BBC Campaign, music is an arrangment of a Craig Armstrong film cue (taken from Plunkett & Maclean).Original section featuring trumpets in middle section. A powerful mix of big beats and orchestral melodies
