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Mark
Innovative, award-nominated composer and sound designer with over 20 years of experience creating compelling soundtracks for film and television.


I bring a unique blend of expertise as a composer, having also worked as a sound designer, and re-recording mixer on a diverse array of acclaimed productions.  Recent composing highlights include the BAFTA, RTS-nominated Apple TV series The Enfield Poltergeist and the BAFTA, RTS, and Grierson-nominated Channel 4 series Evacuation.  My contributions extend beyond composition—I supervised and mixed the sound for the BAFTA-nominated feature drama God’s Own Country, which earned the British Independent Film Award for Best Sound.  Recognition of my craft continues with projects like the documentary feature Who Killed The KLF, for which I delivered both score and sound design, earning a prestigious AMPS Award nomination for Excellence in Sound

STYLE
An eclectic, boundary-blurring approach to music and sound design.

My style reflects a deep musical heritage, drawing from an eclectic mix of influences.  Classical concert music—from traditional works to groundbreaking 20th-century pieces—forms the foundation of my craft.  Equally, my work embraces contemporary popular genres, electronic pioneers, and ambient textures drawn from the physical world.  In my soundtracks, music and sound seamlessly intertwine, often dissolving the boundaries between the two to create rich, immersive experiences.

EXPERIENCE
Classically trained, creatively unbounded.

My musical journey began with classical violin training and orchestral performances from an early age, sparking a lifelong fascination with composition.  In my teens, I discovered the experimental sounds of artists like Aphex TwinThe Orb, and The Future Sound of London, igniting a passion for electronic music.

While earning my degree in composition, I expanded my sonic palette through the abstract works of 20th-century visionaries such as Stockhausen, Messiaen, John Cage, and Steve Reich.  Post-graduate studies in film scoring deepened my understanding of storytelling through music, guided by the genius of cinematic legends like Bernard Herrmann, Ennio Morricone, John Williams, and Jerry Goldsmith.

Professionally, I’ve collaborated with visionary filmmakers and producers across genres, embracing unconventional ideas and pushing creative boundaries.  My work frequently involves supervising other soundtrack professionals and collaborating with exceptional musicians, including large-scale orchestral ensembles.  Most recently, I recorded with the renowned Budapest Art Orchestra to bring cinematic visions to life.



Mark