Pushing back is a calm, introspective instrumental track, inspired by growing up on the coast.
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James Grunwell
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- 7 projects
I’m James Grunwell, a music producer and media composer with over 25 years of studio experience, specialising in an end-to-end approach from song creation and live tracking through to industry-standard mixing,…
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I’m James Grunwell, a music producer and media composer with over 25 years of studio experience, specialising in an end-to-end approach from song creation and live tracking through to industry-standard mixing, mastering, and multimedia deployment. I work across alternative, rock, pop, and funk/soul styles, with a strong focus on blending organic live instrumentation with contemporary digital production.
I also deliver high-quality music for global screens and broadcasts, including proven music synchronisation credits on major platforms (such as Netflix and Disney+). Alongside my production studio work in Leeds and freelance composition worldwide, I provide tailored deliverables—stems, alternates, and loopable layers—so projects can move smoothly from creative direction to final audio-ready assets.
- Joined June 2024
Skills· 14
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- FrenchIntermediate
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Gaming
Projects · 7
Dramlike, drifty, electric piano piece inspired by gaming music. music instrumental soundtrack gaming
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- Music Producer
- Soundtrack Musician
This showreel features highlights of my work in music production and sync placement to date, set to 'Bottle Caps', a single from emerging artist Ava Lee, who I've been working with. The reel showcases high-level placements of my remixes for Me and My Friends in: The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix): Featured in the high-energy dance sequence. Better Things (FX/Hulu): Used in the critically acclaimed Season 3 Finale. Bull (CBS): Placement in the prime-time network drama. Services & Licensing: Whether you need a bespoke track, a unique remix, or licensed music for your next production, my music is broadcast-ready and cleared for use. For sync licensing inquiries, custom composition, or remix requests, please contact: https://www.twine.net/signin or book directly : https://www.twine.net/signin Featured Track: Track: Bottle Caps Artist: Ava Lee Produced by: James Grunwell Year: 2026
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Back in time was a Flo Perlin track that I absolutely loved, so I approached her about doing a remix. I kept the vocals but replaced everything else.
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- Music Producer
- Musician
Laundry, written and sung by Ava Lee, was a track I produced, released in Nov 2025. I wrote the arrangement and mixed the track. It was mastered by Technology Works.
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This song is written by Julie Abbe from her album Out of the Ashes. This album has received amazing reviews from The Guardian, The Scotsman and Bristol Folk House, with the lead singles getting radio play.
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Song written by Me and My Friends and released on their album Before I Saw The Sea, which gained support from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Cerys Matthews, FiP, Soundway Records, and Quantic.
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Work experience· 4 roles
Music Producer · Unitary AudioJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
At Unitary Audio, I handle the full creative and technical lifecycle of every track—from initial composition to the final master. My work here is defined by a commitment to high-fidelity production, amassing over 10M streams and securing placements in major series such as The Lincoln Lawyer, Bull, and Better Things. I specialise in delivering finished, modern music that is ready for streaming platforms, or immediate use by music supervisors, editors, and libraries worldwide.
Owner / Head Producer · Unitary AudioJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos
Private, fully equipped production studio supporting independent singer-songwriters and commercial media clients. Manage the full record lifecycle—turning raw acoustic ideas into polished, radio-ready alternative, rock, and pop masters. Engineered and produced multiple independent music releases, accumulating over one million streams across multi-track projects. Handle business operations, budget management, client communications, and strict project delivery timelines.
Session Musician & Live Performer · Various ProjectsJan 2001 – Present · 25 yrs 11 mos
Professional live and studio multi-instrumentalist specialising in electric bass, guitar, and keyboards. Toured and recorded extensively with live hip-hop, funk, soul, and world music acts across the UK and European festival and venue circuits.
Freelance Media Composer · Self-EmployedJan 2001 – Present · 25 yrs 11 mos
Education
M.A. Music Production · Leeds Conservatoire2015 – 2016
Certifications and awards
MA Music Production2015 – 2016
Advanced studio / technical training (mixing, mastering, hybrid digital/analogue workflows)2030 – 2026
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