Tim Hammond

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Tim Hammond composes and produces music for film, television, advertising, theatre, ballet, and production libraries, and is known as the 'swiss army knife' of composers.

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Tim Hammond composes and produces music for film, television, advertising, theatre, ballet, and production libraries, and is known as the ‘swiss army knife’ of composers. His music often incorporates elements of both traditional and modern techniques, blending rich harmonies with contemporary ideas. He currently has an extensive catalogue in the Universal Production Library, and has had enjoyed success with track placements and custom tracks across platforms such as Netflix, BBC, Disney+, Sky, Channel 4, Discovery, NASA and more. Tim’s versatility and creativity have made him a sought-after composer in the industry.


Tim was the orchestral manager for many years at the theatre production company Bill Kenwright Ltd. where he musically supervised shows such as Heathers, Cabaret, and Saturday Night Fever.
He is now well-equipped to take on all types of composing and production work from small independent projects to large film sound tracks.

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Projects · 12

"Everyone is implanted with a digital implant named the Memorize Chip to allow the SSU - Special Surveillance Unit - to track criminals by viewing recorded footage of where they’ve been. An SSU agent tracks down a suspected killer, with unexpected complications." Music composed and produced by Tim Hammond for demonstration purposes © 2026 video composer producer drama sci-fi future shortfilm

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  • Music Producer

"In the words of the Apollo 8 astronauts, Earthrise tells the story of the first image captured of the Earth from space in 1968. Exploring the grandeur, beauty, and awe of the Earth against the blackness of space, this documentary compels us to remember and reflect on the Earth as a shared home." Music composed and produced by Tim Hammond for demonstration purposes © 2026 video composer producer documentary space apollo

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The credits and underscores were composed and produced by Tim Hammond in collaboration with James Dawson. Initially aired on BBC1, it has since enjoyed considerable success around the world in recent years. BBC Television Soundtrack Underscore Composer Music Producer Credits

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The cinematic soundtrack for 'No Fire Zone' was arranged and orchestrated for studio orchestra by Tim Hammond for Channel 4 / ITN Productions. No Fire Zone is a 96 minute Emmy nominated feature documentary which tells the story of the final months of the 26-year long Sri Lankan civil war. Made in 2013 it was updated and expanded in 2015 with important new evidence. No Fire Zone is directed by the Nobel Peace Prize nominee Callum Macrae, a Peabody and Colombia Dupont Broadcast Journalism Award winner and Greirson and BAFTA nominee.

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  • Orchestrator

This is a specially composed and recorded soundtrack for the 'Stargirl' competition. orchestra screen film soundtrack film score

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These production music tracks are currently available for license. (The visualisations are just for illustration purposes). 0:00 Morning Thoughts An inspiring, motivational, uplifting and cinematic piano-led piece accompanied by strings, percussion, horns and flute. Perfect for gentle, thought-provoking, morning scenes and romantic backgrounds. 2:14 Floating Flaxen Debussy meets Ultravox! A wistful, dreamy, string quartet-led track fusing electronic and organic elements. A floating ethereal reimagining of 'The Girl With The Flaxen Hair'. 3:25 A Taste of Opulence Piano-led exquisite, exotic and inspiring advert or commercial music - invokes the world of glamour and associates with items such as jewellery, perfume, chocolate, air travel and hotels. 4:10 Blue Dawn A piano-led orchestral piece in a modern news program style - gradually growing in tension and drama. Perfect for military, disaster and serious scenarios, or quiz/game shows. - - Morning Thoughts advertisement, background, beautiful, cinematic, classical, corporate, discovering, documentary, elegant, emotional, film, gentle, hopeful, inspirational, inspire, inspired, motivational, nature, nostalgic, piano, reflective, sentimental, soft, strings, thoughtful, uplifting, pensive, tender, relax, relaxing, romantic, English, countryside, advertising, atmospheric,peaceful, proud, calm, horns, flutes, 2000s, percussion, pensive Floating Flaxen video advert videoeditor Swimming Meditative Hypnotic Classy Electronic Piano Synth FX Relaxed String Quartet Ocean Sea Space Stars Sky Weightless Vacation Holiday Debussy Ultravox Chilled Drift Calm Tranquil Classical Space Slow Triple Reimagined Composer A Taste of Opulence video advert exotic sophisticated opulent glimmer shiny jewels jewellery asian arabian treasure shimmer rich, expensive female beautiful pretty special sparkle discerning, beauty glossy trailer commercial executive elite perfume glamour piano pipes videoeditor Blue Dawn video advert videoeditor News Breaking News Current Affairs News Theme War Battle Conflict Military Army Live Headlines Orchestra Business Corporate Serious Radio Debate Strings Drums Guitar Orchestra Piano Disaster Storm Politics TV Weather Quiz Epic Live

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This is a collection of classical piano recordings Tim has made, many of which are currently active in the media. 0:00 Chopin: Eb Nocturne 3:49 Debussy: Girl With Flaxen Hair 6:19 Chopin: Prelude in E Minor 8:11 Debussy: Clair De Lune 13:00 Chopin: Prelude in C Minor 14:47 Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata 20:33 Chopin: Prelude in A Major 21:25 Beethoven: Pathetique 23:56 Satie: Gymnopedie

  • Music Producer
  • Pianist
  • Soundtrack Musician

Tim Hammond was commissioned by Zodiak Media to create a concept album of pre-existing classical music but with a modern twist. The tracks are currently available for license at the Beacon Music production library. These tracks have since been use extensively across the media. advert classical production music composer music producer producer library classics reimagined

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A full length ballet for orchestra composed for the London Children's Ballet - executive producer Emma Thompson. This was performed in the Peacock Theatre in London's West End. video composer ballet London WestEnd orchestra children orchestration LCB Emma Thompson

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This is a bespoke recording of an arrangement of Chopin's Nocturne in Db (Op. 27 No. 2) for a film passage. soundtrack piano Chopin film strings

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  • Pianist

Performed and recorded by Tim Hammond (commissioned by Zodiak Media) used on the NASA website for their video 'Moonlight'.

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  • Pianist

These three tracks were commissioned by a cruise ship act called 'The Tap Chaps' in May 2024. Jumpin' Jive, I Got Rhythm and 42nd Street were all arranged and fully produced by Tim Hammond. swing jazz production arrangement video

  • Arranger
  • Music Producer
  • Musician

Work experience

Music Supervisor and Producer · Soul Satisfaction EntertainmentsMay 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Tim currently leads the musical direction and production for a series of theatrical productions, including Barry White - Let The Music Play, The Four Tops - Sugar Pie Honey Bunch, and Icons of Soul: Under The Boardwalk.

Orchestral Manager and Music Supervisor · Bill Kenwright Ltd.Sep 2018 – Jun 2022 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Tim musically supervised and recruited musicians for numerous theatre productions including Heathers, Cabaret, Blood Brothers, The Sound of Music, Joseph and Saturday Night Fever.

Education

Bachelor of Music · Guildhall School of Music and Drama1991 – 1995

Certifications and awards

Bachelor of Music (Hons)1995

1:1 (Composition and Piano)

Testimonials · 5.0 from 4 reviews

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