I am a conventional-unconventional composer whose work challenges perception and provokes emotional and intellectual responses.
I am a conventional-unconventional composer whose work challenges perception and provokes emotional and intellectual responses. My music explores tension, discomfort, and existential unease, blending traditional compositional structures with experimental techniques. I aim to create sound worlds that disrupt expectations, inviting listeners to confront introspection through sonic dissonance and expressive contrast.
This score was for a film created by third-year students at Griffith University during my Bachelor’s at the Queensland Conservatorium. Each character, event and emotion has its own unique theme and is represented by the narrative on screen. I took inspiration from John Powell’s How to Train Your Dragon score and followed similar orchestration and compositional techniques.
This is a short horror film that I scored for a student at the Griffith Film School. I wanted to explore the atmosphere the characters inhabited and create an environment that made the audience feel they were there too. I used extended techniques and non-traditional scoring to achieve the desired outcome. video filmcomposer This short film was directed by Torin Dixon and produced by Grace Stovell.
I wrote this piece as an experiment in writing classical-style pieces with a contemporary twist, bridging the gap between the old and the new in music. I followed a set style of music, however, added my own compositional twists that come from 21st-century notation. music instrumental
I wrote this piece to explore the boundaries between contemporary and classical composing. I wanted to write a piece that showcases the violinist's prodigious skills. This piece is designed to push the boundaries and explore unknown sounds. instrumental music
This piece is my imagining of what spring in Japan would be like. With beautiful landscapes covered in vibrant cherry blossoms and crystal clear waters, it is a place of serenity and peace. music instrumental
This piece is a representation of anxiety and the chokehold it has on you. This piece mirrors the feeling of unease of the unknown, with slight hints of a panic attack emerging. music instrumental
Arranged and orchestrated a ballad for the musical, with performances in Edinburgh and London.
Composed scores for three Griffith Film School short film projects.
Arranged Slim Dusty’s 'We’ve Done Us Proud' for Solo Piano.
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