Multidisciplinary musician and performer based in Leeds, UK. Over the years, I have written and performed as a solo artist and with bands across the UK and Taiwan, working as a composer, guitarist, bassist, vocalist, and percussionist. My work spans original music, soundtracks, and live performance, with a strong focus on storytelling through sound. In 2025, I completed an MA with Merit in Music at Leeds Conservatoire while funding my studies as a freelance content creator, editor, and consultant for educational organizations. Since then, I have continued to compose soundtracks, contribute to student productions, and provide educational media content for various clients and platforms.

Mark Thomas Darvill

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Multidisciplinary musician and performer based in Leeds, UK. Over the years, I have written and performed as a solo artist and with bands across the UK and Taiwan, working as a composer, guitarist, bassist, vocalist, and percussionist. My work spans original music, soundtracks, and live performance, with a strong focus on storytelling through sound. In 2025, I completed an MA with Merit in Music at Leeds Conservatoire while funding my studies as a freelance content creator, editor, and consultant for educational organizations. Since then, I have continued to compose soundtracks, contribute to student productions, and provide educational media content for various clients and platforms.

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Multidisciplinary musician and performer based in Leeds, UK.

Over the years, I have written and performed as a solo artist and with bands across the UK and Taiwan, working as a composer, guitarist, bassist, vocalist, and percussionist. My work spans original music, soundtracks, and live performance, with a strong focus on storytelling through sound.

In 2025, I completed an MA with Merit in Music at Leeds Conservatoire while funding my studies as a freelance content creator, editor, and consultant for educational organizations. Since then, I have continued to compose soundtracks, contribute to student productions, and provide educational media content for various clients and platforms.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced

Work Experience

Composer and producer of soundtrack for short film “Oceans of Hope” at Leeds Conservatoire
June 30, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Guitarist and bassist in Leeds Conservatoire student production of Alice by Heart at Leeds Conservatoire
November 11, 2024 - March 8, 2025
Guitarist in multiple themed music shows, including 90s evenings, 70s evenings, and Canadian music festivals at Various
November 1, 2019 - Present
Guitarist in Huawei smartphone commercial at Huawei
May 12, 2015 - May 12, 2015
Beginners’ guitar instructor at Bosworth College, Leicestershire
October 6, 2003 - March 19, 2004

Education

MA in Music (Merit) at Leeds Conservatoire
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025
BA Hons in Music and English Literature (2:1) at University of Sheffield
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
A-levels at Bosworth College
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
    The Ever-Expanding Lung
    “The Ever-Expanding Lung” is a song that I wrote, recorded, and produced in 2026 for my solo project, The Godfather of Kathmandu. I produced this piece independently, performing all guitar and vocal parts and programming all other parts.
    Plateau
    "Plateau" is a piece that I composed in 2025 as part of a short film soundtrack. I produced this piece independently, performing all guitar parts and programming all other parts.
    The Red Cliff - Why We All Drink Wine
    “Why We All Drink Wine” is the title track to The Red Cliff's 2015 debut album. For this song, I served as the principal songwriter and performed all guitar parts and lead vocals on the recording.