23rd August 2010
Final Master approved by the BBC for 'Doctor Who - The Companion Chronicles: Find and Replace'.
Find and Replace features the vocal talents of Katy Manning (Jo Grant/Iris Wildthyme) and Alex Lowe who appears as Huxley, an alien 'novelisor' from Verbatim Six who previously debuted in 'Ringpullworld'.
The CD is available to pre-order from all major retailers including www.amazon.co.uk and www.bigfinish.com
28th March 2010
'Doctor Who - The Lost Stories: The Song of Megaptera' with music and sound design by Daniel Brett now completed and signed off, awaiting approval by the BBC. Listen to the trailer at www.bigfinish.com
9th February 2010
CD cover sleeve art released for 'Doctor Who - The Lost Stories : The Song of Megaptera'
For larger image please click on the picture to left.
The Song of Megaptera was written by Pat Mills and stars Colin Baker as the Sixth Doctor. www.bigfinish.com
Sound Design on all four episodes is reaching completion with work underway on the music, ready for release in May.
4th November 2009
First review out for 'Doctor Who - The Companion Chronicles: Ringpullworld' at Unreality SF
Work started on dialogue mixing for 'Doctor Who - The Lost Stories: The Song of Megaptera' by Pat Mills.
Recently completed two new worship songs, "I give You my life" and "Your will be done" and currently in the process of writing a new Christmas call to worship "Come and worship Christ the King"
14th September 2009
CD cover sleeve art released for 'Doctor Who - The Companion Chronicles: Ringpullworld'.
For larger image please click on the picture to left.
Ringpullworld was written by Paul Magrs and stars Mark Strickson as Turlough, with sound design and music by Daniel Brett and is now available to pre - order from www.play.com , www.amazon.co.uk , www.whsmith.co.uk and www.bigfinish.com
10th September 2009
Commissioned to create sound design and compose the music for the full cast Doctor Who audio drama, featuring the sixth Doctor, Colin Baker. 'Doctor Who : The Song of Megaptera' is the eighth episode from the new 'Lost Stories' series. The 'Lost Stories' were scripts developed initially for the television series that were replaced, changed or dropped due to altered plans and series cancellation. The new Big Finish Series of 'Lost Story' audio dramas is bringing these scripts to life for the first time and the complete series of eight episodes can be subscribed to now at www.bigfinish.com . Individual releases can also be pre-ordered in CD or download format and each release consists of 2 x 50 minute episodes.
20th August 2009
Audio Drama 'Doctor Who - The Companion Chronicles : Ringpullworld' by Paul Magrs with sound design and music by Daniel Brett is now available to pre - order from www.play.com , www.amazon.co.uk , www.whsmith.co.uk and www.bigfinish.com
The single disc is due for release on the 30th November 2009 and will also be available in all good bookshops.
10th May 2009
Draft music score and second edit of SFX and dialogue for Big Finish Audio Drama 'Doctor Who - The Companion Chronicles: Ringpullworld'
2nd May 2009
Arrangement of 'God in your Grace' completed!
First dialogue and SFX edit for 'Doctor Who - The Companion Chronicles: Ringpullworld'
28th April 2009
Title confirmed for Big Finish Audio Drama: Doctor Who - The Companion Chronicles: Ringpullworld more information at www.bigfinish.com
27th April 2009
Due to start work composing music and sound design for an upcoming 'Companion Chronicles' audio drama from Big Finish Productions. Title to follow soon! www.bigfinish.com
23rd April 2009
Currently working on the second movement to the cello suite, 'Silver Devastation' for the cellist Jackie Baxter.
Due to start work on arrangement of worship song for church convention in Cambridge.
Audition successful for sci-fi audio drama company, more details coming soon!
22nd April 2009
Recently completed work on 'Scottish Medley' and an arrangement of the folk tune 'English Country Gardens' for the Brett Collection.
6th April 2009
No news updates for a while so just to keep you all updated....
Currently working on a medley of Scottish folk tunes for mixed quartet
March saw the premiere of 'Silver Devastation' at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Audition for sound design and music for audio drama company succesful, more details to follow!
9th February 2009
Currently working on music for documentary
12th January 2009
Currently composing a work for cello and piano entitled 'Silver Devastation' and dedicated to Jackie Baxter.
12th January 2009
Recently completed a Diploma in Media Composition through the Music for the Media Course run by Guy Michelmore. Tutor was Peter Howell, head of composition at the National Film and Television School.
12th January 2009
"Christmas Medley" for mixed ensemble commissioned and performed by 'The Brett Collection' over Christmas 2008
7th November 2008
'Composer Spotlight' Interview now up at ScoreNotes click HERE .
6th November 2008
New Christmas anthem 'Hosanna in the Highest' for SAAB choir and piano accompaniment now available. To purchase copies please get in touch via. the website. To hear a computer mock-up recording of the piece please click HERE
17th October 2008
Music used in "Mother's Will" a project for the 48 Hour film challenge in Tampa nominated for 'Best Musical Score' amongst other nominations. Congratulations to all the team involved at Vincent Talenti Productions.
31st August 2008
New worship songs 'Go Forth!' and 'We will raise Him up!' now available to download from the sites NEW free worship music resource. Please click here to visit! Check back for more updates soon!
15th July 2008
Audio drama 'The Ceremony' directed by Prunella Scales with music by Daniel Brett now available to download free from the Wireless Theatre Company Website .
7th July 2008
Score for the action film 'Sari's Journey' now complete! Watch out for soundtrack album and film release/festival details coming soon.
13th June 2008
New work 'Daffodils', a setting of Wordsworth poem "I wandered lonely as a cloud" for SAB, choir and harp to be performed at Smithills Hall, Bolton on the 24th June
15th May 2008
First cue for "Sari's Journey" completed today; "The Dress" for scenes 5, 6 and 7.
14th May 2008
Recording of 'The Neville Report' unfortunately delayed. New project for the Wireless Theatre Company, "The Ceremony" starring Prunella Scales recording on the 17th May before starting on the music.
10th May 2008
Currently writing a setting of Wordsworth famous poem "I wandered lonely as a cloud" for SAB choir and harp
11th March 2008
Composing music for new audio drama project 'The Neville Report: Village of Fear' for the London based Wireless Theatre Company www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk The play is a comedy, spoofing the detective/horror genre.
10th March 2008
About to start work on composing the music for the US Action film "Sari's Journey", more details to follow
9th March 2008
Work completed on music for documentary entered in the International Documentary Competition 2008. Work was completed to a very tight deadline with 6 minutes of music completed in just 6 hours!
3rd March 2008
"The Great Hat Heist" has just finished its tour of 28 UK cinemas with the British Animation Awards' 'People Choice' Award. The Awards evening is on the 13th March 2008.
7th February 2008
Orchestrations for 'Monkey Beat' and 'Funky Croc' commissioned by the Lancashire Sinfonietta www.lancs-sinf.com for their Education Project 'Carnival' now complete. Performance of work on 17th March 2008 at Preston Guild Hall. Interactive concert including a Bollywood dancer, African percussionists, 2,000 schoolchildren and the wonderful musicians from the Lancashire Sinfonietta
6th February 2008
New commission from the School's Music Association www.schoolsmusic.org.uk to arrange "As We Grow" by Alan J Woods for brass quintet and children's voices. Arrangement to be recorded in March 2008 with a 1,000 strong children's choir to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Association.
3rd February 2008
New Orchestral Overture completed entitled "Bank Hall". 6 minute long programme music item inspired by a visit to Bank Hall in Bretherton; www.bankhall.org.uk click here to hear the computer mock-up of the work.
25th January 2008
Animation "Mr Haten Bugelperp and the Great Hat Heist" was awarded a 'Special Jury Award' at the Royal Television Society Student Awards (Yorkshire) on December 11th 2007. The film was described by the judges as "Outstanding - a Real Gem", and a full screening of the animation was given to the audience. www.rts.org.uk
20th December 2007
Currently writing title music to the web series 'Big Beat' by KayMic Entertainment, work due to start on 'Sari's Journey (Vincent Talenti Productions) early next year.
14th December 2007
The award winning animation "Mr Haten Bugelperp and the Great Hat Heist" which was recently broadcast on BBC2 is now available to watch on the site 'cinema' alongside another animation 'Bowling for Doreen'. Please click here to watch the films!
Currently working on a medley of Scottish folk tunes for mixed quartet
March saw the premiere of 'Silver Devastation' at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Audition for sound design and music for audio drama company succesful, more details to follow!
7th November 2008
'Composer Spotlight' Interview now up at ScoreNotes click HERE .
6th November 2008
New Christmas anthem 'Hosanna in the Highest' for SAAB choir and piano accompaniment now available. To purchase copies please get in touch via. the website. To hear a computer mock-up recording of the piece please click HERE
17th October 2008
Music used in "Mother's Will" a project for the 48 Hour film challenge in Tampa nominated for 'Best Musical Score' amongst other nominations. Congratulations to all the team involved at Vincent Talenti Productions.
31st August 2008
New worship songs 'Go Forth!' and 'We will raise Him up!' now available to download from the sites NEW free worship music resource. Please click here to visit! Check back for more updates soon!
15th July 2008
Audio drama 'The Ceremony' directed by Prunella Scales with music by Daniel Brett now available to download free from the Wireless Theatre Company Website .
7th July 2008
Score for the action film 'Sari's Journey' now complete! Watch out for soundtrack album and film release/festival details coming soon.
13th June 2008
New work 'Daffodils', a setting of Wordsworth poem "I wandered lonely as a cloud" for SAB, choir and harp to be performed at Smithills Hall, Bolton on the 24th June
15th May 2008
First cue for "Sari's Journey" completed today; "The Dress" for scenes 5, 6 and 7.
14th May 2008
Recording of 'The Neville Report' unfortunately delayed. New project for the Wireless Theatre Company, "The Ceremony" starring Prunella Scales recording on the 17th May before starting on the music.
10th May 2008
Currently writing a setting of Wordsworth famous poem "I wandered lonely as a cloud" for SAB choir and harp
11th March 2008
Composing music for new audio drama project 'The Neville Report: Village of Fear' for the London based Wireless Theatre Company www.wirelesstheatrecompany.co.uk The play is a comedy, spoofing the detective/horror genre.
10th March 2008
About to start work on composing the music for the US Action film "Sari's Journey", more details to follow
9th March 2008
Work completed on music for documentary entered in the International Documentary Competition 2008. Work was completed to a very tight deadline with 6 minutes of music completed in just 6 hours!
3rd March 2008
"The Great Hat Heist" has just finished its tour of 28 UK cinemas with the British Animation Awards' 'People Choice' Award. The Awards evening is on the 13th March 2008.
7th February 2008
Orchestrations for 'Monkey Beat' and 'Funky Croc' commissioned by the Lancashire Sinfonietta www.lancs-sinf.com for their Education Project 'Carnival' now complete. Performance of work on 17th March 2008 at Preston Guild Hall. Interactive concert including a Bollywood dancer, African percussionists, 2,000 schoolchildren and the wonderful musicians from the Lancashire Sinfonietta
6th February 2008
New commission from the School's Music Association www.schoolsmusic.org.uk to arrange "As We Grow" by Alan J Woods for brass quintet and children's voices. Arrangement to be recorded in March 2008 with a 1,000 strong children's choir to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Association.
3rd February 2008
New Orchestral Overture completed entitled "Bank Hall". 6 minute long programme music item inspired by a visit to Bank Hall in Bretherton; www.bankhall.org.uk click here to hear the computer mock-up of the work.
25th January 2008
Animation "Mr Haten Bugelperp and the Great Hat Heist" was awarded a 'Special Jury Award' at the Royal Television Society Student Awards (Yorkshire) on December 11th 2007. The film was described by the judges as "Outstanding - a Real Gem", and a full screening of the animation was given to the audience. www.rts.org.uk
20th December 2007
Currently writing title music to the web series 'Big Beat' by KayMic Entertainment, work due to start on 'Sari's Journey (Vincent Talenti Productions) early next year.
14th December 2007
The award winning animation "Mr Haten Bugelperp and the Great Hat Heist" which was recently broadcast on BBC2 is now available to watch on the site 'cinema' alongside another animation 'Bowling for Doreen'. Please click here to watch the films!
Music used in "Mother's Will" a project for the 48 Hour film challenge in Tampa nominated for 'Best Musical Score' amongst other nominations. Congratulations to all the team involved at Vincent Talenti Productions.