Chester Film Co-op was commissioned to produce a film highlighting the creative arts within the city. This is the result. The composition, unusually, was written before the final edit was completed, with plenty of instruction from the director.
Animation Pitch
Pitching for a job with Chat Noir Productions Ltd, here is a sample animation with appropriate score:
No Man's Land
Filmed in Chester Military Museum, this short film is a tribute by Chester Film Co-op to the films of the Second World War.
A Tree Call'd Judith
Submitted to the New Cambridge Singers' composition competition, with original text based on an unfinished poem by William Cowper: A Tree Call'd Judith.
Sandal Castle and the Battle of Wakefield - Soundtrack
This has proved to be one of my most requested soundtracks so I am very pleased to make it available. It includes the nominated song, Edward's Lament, from Lost in Castles' feature-documentary: Sandal Castle and the Battle of Wakefield.
Middleham A Castle Made for Kings - Soundtrack
Now available to download, the full soundtrack to the Lost in Castles feature-documentary Middleham: A Castle Made for Kings. Includes the bonus track "The Last Plantagenet".
Psalm Settings
In response to the Elysian Singers' call for scores, I have set three Psalms for SATB. They are:
Psalm 53 - Where no fear was
Psalm 56 - For God is for me
Psalm 83 - Do unto them
Each posed unique challenges. Sometimes the challenge is to include every word, as in the extended naming in Psalm 83. Sometimes the challenge is not to descend into a sentimental pattern, as in Psalm 56. The ultimate challenge though is to remember that the Word of God is not like the words of men and must be spoken and sung with reverence. I have tried to maintain that tone and also paid great attention to clarity, that the music will not overwhelm the words.
Vantage Videos
Four videos for Vantage, featuring original branded scores.
The Pied Piper - with children's choir
My completed competition entry of The Pied Piper of Hamelin, from the original text by Robert Browning.
The Bethlehem Carol
Originally intended as an entry to St Mary at Hill's carol competition, I have reworked the idea to become a setting of portions of the nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ in the words of Luke's Gospel.