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James Conducting an orchestra recording session

AMBITION IS THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS

James Oliver 
Coulthard
 

Up-and-coming composer for film, TV and video games based in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

For more samples, please click here, or contact me for a custom made demo!

About

About

James is a busy up-and-coming film composer based in Leeds, United Kingdom. Born in Cornwall, he began performing and writing music from an early age, using the guitar as his instrument of choice to begin with before venturing out onto piano.

He has a bachelors degree in Jazz, and a masters degree in Orchestration for media.

A natural explorer of sound, harmony and musical colors, he has dedicated well over a decade in his composition abilities whether working with guitars, synthesisers, or writing parts for live orchestra for a truly authentic film score. To date, James has had the pleasure of working on a variety of films, including 9 features, over twenty shorts as well as series Podcasts, Commercial content and video games. 

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Music with synth and glasses #music #sounddesigner #composer
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Music with synth and glasses #music #sounddesigner #composer

I made some music using wine glasses and a synthesiser. Check out the full video for a more detailed breakdown.
Can I make music with wine glasses?!?
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Can I make music with wine glasses?!?

In this video I composed a track using wine glasses, a couple of synthesisers and a few other instruments. I spent a while recording the sounds and then making them usable in a musical context, composing a track with them. With the right effects they can sound really eerie, or very gentle. If you missed the interstellar video, here's the link - Thanks for watching - don't forget to like, subscribe and share! www.jamescoulthard.com Enquiries - info@jamescoulthard.com #composer #sounddesign
Interstellar theme #filmcomposer #sounddesign #composer #ambientmusic
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Interstellar theme #filmcomposer #sounddesign #composer #ambientmusic

Interstellar theme using wine glasses
interstellar Theme with Wine Glasses...
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interstellar Theme with Wine Glasses...

Can't believe its been 10 years since its first release. One of my all time favourites Just happened to have a couple of glasses that could play the tune, albeit slightly flat which were easily tuned up in Logic Featuring the cajon wizard @HarryClemence Thanks for watching. #interstellar #composer #soundtrack #filmcomposer #sounddesigner
Taboo #music #creative #sounddesign #piano #guitar #soundtrack #film #cinema #dark #vibes #studio
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Taboo #music #creative #sounddesign #piano #guitar #soundtrack #film #cinema #dark #vibes #studio

Making Music for a Thriller Film with Analogue Synth
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Making Music for a Thriller Film with Analogue Synth

'Taboo' What film comes to mind when you hear it? This piece was originally a demo for a 'noire' film project. I completely rearranged and re-recorded it with grand piano (played by Luca Longoni), Moog Grandmother Synthesiser and guitar. I hope you like it! Enquiries - info@jamescoulthard.com #sounddesign #music #creative #filmmusic #filmmaking #piano #synth #guitar
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