British Composer
Music for Worlds Yet To Exist
A Composer With a Storyteller's Perspective
I’m Charlie, a British composer writing music for film, TV and games. My path into composition began through filmmaking, where I became fascinated by how music shapes story and emotion on screen. That background still informs how I work today, from early creative conversations through to the final mix.
I enjoy working closely with directors, developers and creative teams to shape scores that feel deeply connected to their vision, rather than simply layered on top of it. Whether it’s an independent film, game or commercial project, I aim to create music that supports narrative, enhances world-building and evolves through collaboration.
Fantasy, Science Fiction & Beyond
Fantasy and dark fantasy are a natural home for my love of orchestration, melody and large-scale storytelling. I’m drawn to music with a sense of adventure and emotional weight, from intimate character moments to sweeping themes.
My background in electronic music has also led me towards science fiction and more modern, textural approaches to scoring. I enjoy creating depth and atmosphere through synthesis, sound design, processing and hybrid orchestration.
These are the areas I’m most excited to explore, but my experience as a composer is broader. I'm a multi-instrumentalist, and I’ve worked across all genres of independent film, games, commercial and corporate projects, adapting my approach to very different creative briefs.
Experience & Collaboration
Alongside my independent and creative work, I’ve collaborated with a variety of commercial and corporate organisations including the NHS, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Virti and BroadcastMediaUK. Working across these different types of projects has given me experience in understanding a brief, communicating with clients, responding to feedback and delivering music to a wide range of professional deadlines and production requirements.
I enjoy the collaborative side of composing just as much as the writing itself. Whether a project arrives with a very clear musical direction or needs someone to help discover it, I’m happy to be involved at whatever stage is most useful.
From Concept to Composition
Not sure how to hire and collaborate with a composer?
I offer a clear, collaborative process from first idea to final delivery. We define the sound together, refine it through focused feedback and deliver music that's ready for seamless integration into your project - no matter the medium.
We’ll define the sound of your project together through references, conversations, and (ideally) a good coffee or two. That could be a full spotting session or a loose creative brief - but together we'll shape a clear musical direction that fits your world.
Develop
I compose in Logic Pro X primarily, writing cues to picture, producing final tracks or building adaptive scores for games. For interactive work, I design vertical and horizontal sequences ready for Wwise, FMOD or your engine of choice, so the music feels responsive and alive.
Compose
This is where the music really comes into its own. I run a focused, collaborative feedback process sharing drafts, responding to notes, and refining quickly. You can give detailed timecodes or broad strokes, either way I make sure we land exactly where you want it.
Refine
Everything is delivered to a professional standard: timecoded broadcast WAVs, high-quality masters, and clean, organised stems for mixing or implementation. Ready to drop straight into your edit, mix, or engine.
Deliver
Areas of Composition
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Fantasy & Dark Fantasy
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Sweeping orchestral fantasy music, rich arrangements and darker textures, from intimate themes to large cinematic scores.
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Science Fiction
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Sci-fi scoring combining electronic music, sound design and orchestration, with a focus on texture, atmosphere and depth.
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Film & Games
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Story-led music for film, TV and games, shaped around picture, pacing, character and narrative.
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Cinematic & Hybrid Scoring
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Hybrid orchestral and electronic music, including cinematic and trailer scores built for impact, emotion and scale.
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Interactive Audio
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Layered and adaptive music for games and interactive projects, designed to respond to gameplay and changing states.
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Software and Workflow
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Logic Pro X, Cubase & FL Studio
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Premium Sample Libraries for high quality mockups (Spitfire Audio BBCSO, Appassionata Strings, Solo Strings/Brass/Woodwind, entire CineSamples collection and many more)
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Premium mixing and mastering plugins for final output (Izotope Ozone, Valhalla Reverb, FabFilter and more)
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A personal collection of multi-instrumental samples for unique sounds
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A network of musicians, audio engineers, mixers and other collaborators available where a project calls for additional expertise.