Scotland-based soundtrack composer specialising in original music for film, television, documentary and interactive media. My work blends contemporary classical composition with cinematic production to create emotionally resonant, narrative-driven scores for directors, producers and creative studios worldwide.
From intimate piano-led themes to expansive orchestral soundscapes, I aim to compose music that deepens storytelling, shapes atmosphere and supports character development — always in service of the story.
Open to collaborating remotely across the UK, Europe and internationally, my aim is to deliver broadcast-ready, production-quality soundtracks tailored to each project.
A Poetic Approach to Film Scoring
I am drawn to music that unfolds gradually — that allows harmony, texture and tone to carry narrative meaning.
My compositional language is rooted in:
Contemporary classical harmony
Textural orchestration
Minimalist development and repetition
Emotional restraint and tonal clarity
Organic evolution over spectacle....until spectacle is required.
Whatever the project, I seek to create scores that feel inevitable (following the story) rather than imposed upon it.
Stylistic Alignment & Influences
My work is influenced by the emotional depth found in the music of Hildur Guðnadóttir, the structural clarity and emotive harmonic language of Max Richter and I admire greatly the work of Thomas Newman, who has been able to tap into both emotional clarity and subtle suspense. I could not leave out the late, and great, Ennio Morricone, whose soundtracks transcend so many moments in my life.
The late Jóhann Jóhannsson is a profound artistic reference point — particularly his ability to balance intellectual rigour with deep emotional undercurrents.
I am able to work in the more dramatic space with a view to producing epic scores that drive momentum. I have included some samples below.
Ultimately, my aim is conversation, to talk about your work and understand your story — I will contribute my own perspective and compositional voice but only in service to the evolving landscape of your project.
For producers and directors seeking music in this aesthetic territory — intimate, textural, emotionally intelligent, contemporary classical in foundation — I offer a collaborative and story-focused approach.
Contemporary Classical Scoring for Modern Storytelling
As a Scottish film composer available to work on Scottish, UK or international projects, I am open to projects focused on: (a) documentary scoring with emotional nuance and authenticity; (b) character-driven film themes; (c) orchestral and piano-led cinematic composition; (d) hybrid acoustic/electronic textures; (e) minimalist thematic development; (f) slow-building dramatic architecture.
My work is particularly suited to:
Independent feature films
Arts and cultural documentaries
Psychological drama
Landscape-driven cinema
Human-centred storytelling
All music is composed ready for broadcast and can be delivered with stems for professional post-production workflows.
