David Simkins is a proactive and enterprising music composer and sound designer. Following his MA studies in Music with Innovation at the University of Bristol, he has been selected for training at the National Youth Film Academy and National Film and Television School. His compositional portfolio in fusion music and comedy drama film already inclu...
Read MoreDavid Simkins is a proactive and enterprising music composer and sound designer. Following his MA studies in Music with Innovation at the University of Bristol, he has been selected for training at the National Youth Film Academy and National Film and Television School. His compositional portfolio in fusion music and comedy drama film already includes two feature-length films for Amazon Prime release. His soundtrack to Snake Hotel (2023) is for the producers of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023).David's Grade 8 performance skills, key understanding of orchestration, and detailed research into different musical styles enables him to create stylish bespoke music. Previous works have included influences ranging from 90s acid house and electroacoustic music to Balinese Gamelan and West-African drumming. He’s producing a hauntological, plunderphonics album in alternative rock and electronic music.To inform his music production, David takes leadership roles in orchestral ensembles. During his time as an MA Music with Innovation student at the University of Bristol, he has conducted the University Chamber and Philharmonic Orchestras, and worked as an assistant music director with operatic and music theatre groups. He has also collaborated with local artists, directors, and ensembles, including Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Kokoro, Dorset Youth Orchestra, Richard Irwin Music, Red Hat Productions, and Sollywood Production House.David is eager to apply his musical, sound mixing, and project-management skills to more film soundtrack projects. He is excited about his developing network and experience in the industry.
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