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Latest WORK
Celebrated composer effortlessly bridging Classical and Contemporary music
Bio
Ben Bartlett Studied Piano and Composition at London University and Guildhall School Of Music And Drama.
It was during this time that a passion for setting drama to music emerged, first on stage productions of fellow students, then short films at the RCA and NFTS.
The really defining opportunity was Walking With Dinosaurs, when Ben was unleashed with the BBC Concert Orchestra and won the BAFTA for his score.
Since then Ben has been working on numerous primetime TV Shows from Vera to The Tunnel, and from Lucan to Lucky Man.
Awards
BAFTA for "Best Original Television Music" for Walking with Dinosaurs (original series).
Emmy Award nomination for Walking with Dinosaurs
RTS nomination for titles music for TV series The Ghost Squad
RTS nomination for best score for The Marc Of Cain movie
Ivor Novello Award nomination for best TV Score for BBC film Fiona's Story
RTS nomination for best score for Mutual Friends TV series
MASA nominated for best score for Lucan TV series
Influences
Beyond an early love affair with Nyman/Greenaway, Ben's piano improvisation roots reached into the worlds of Monk, Tatum and Brubeck.
Via Gill Evans, he came full circle to certain giants of early 20th century - Bartok, Stravinsky, Shostakovich, Ravel and some other less known hard-hitters: Koechlin, Duttileux and Cage. Added to this is his obsession with flamenco guitar, and the Phrygian modes hidden there.
Equally at home scoring full orchestral scores, performing solo piano or creating bespoke synth patches with found objects, Ben is ready to take on any musical challenge.
THE TEAM
BEN
Ben works from a small studio complex in West London. A beloved Steinway Model B is permanently miked up, as are several other instruments.
Ben won the BAFTA for his score to Walking With Dinosaurs, which also picked up an Emmy nomination (Dir Tim Haines). His work with Adrian Shergold gained Ivor Novello and MASA nominations; his work with Mark Munden has been awarded with RTS nominations.
IVANA
Providing administrative, music editing and sanity checks, Ivana has an incredible musical talent that is often added to the mix when work gets fast
ENNIO
Named in honour of the Italian movie giant, Ennio ever reminds the team to put melody at the forefront. If it can't be played with one paw, it's probably not memorable.
Celebrated composer effortlessly bridging Classical and Contemporary music.
Music produciton for Film, TV and Games
REPRESENTATION
Overtone Music Limited
Telephone: +44 20 3786 4061
Email: support@overtonemusic.co.uk