I am a composer, songwriter, producer, author and editor with over 15 years of professional creative experience including cinematic composition, jazz orchestration, narrative songwriting, live performance, and independent production. I hold a Master's degree in Jazz Composition and have written for large ensembles, developed soundtrack-oriented material, and produced emotionally driven original music. I thrive on collaboration, intricate arrangement, storytelling, and adapting music to diverse creative settings.\n\nMy work blends mood-driven, cinematic storytelling with intimate performance, and I aim to craft music that supports narrative arcs and emotional development. I enjoy leading projects, collaborating with artists and ensembles, and bringing ideas from concept to finished recordings.

Barnaby Hazen

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I am a composer, songwriter, producer, author and editor with over 15 years of professional creative experience including cinematic composition, jazz orchestration, narrative songwriting, live performance, and independent production. I hold a Master's degree in Jazz Composition and have written for large ensembles, developed soundtrack-oriented material, and produced emotionally driven original music. I thrive on collaboration, intricate arrangement, storytelling, and adapting music to diverse creative settings.\n\nMy work blends mood-driven, cinematic storytelling with intimate performance, and I aim to craft music that supports narrative arcs and emotional development. I enjoy leading projects, collaborating with artists and ensembles, and bringing ideas from concept to finished recordings.

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I am a composer, songwriter, producer, author and editor with over 15 years of professional creative experience including cinematic composition, jazz orchestration, narrative songwriting, live performance, and independent production. I hold a Master’s degree in Jazz Composition and have written for large ensembles, developed soundtrack-oriented material, and produced emotionally driven original music. I thrive on collaboration, intricate arrangement, storytelling, and adapting music to diverse creative settings.\n\nMy work blends mood-driven, cinematic storytelling with intimate performance, and I aim to craft music that supports narrative arcs and emotional development. I enjoy leading projects, collaborating with artists and ensembles, and bringing ideas from concept to finished recordings.

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Work Experience

Freelance Author / Editor
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance writing and editing work including cultural commentary, creative writing, and editorial development.
Staff Writer at Live Taos
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Contributed feature articles and community-focused writing on arts, culture, and regional topics.
Bassist / Guitarist at Freelance Musician
January 1, 2010 - Present
Perform regularly in clubs, events, weddings, and collaborative projects across multiple genres and performance settings.
Music Instructor / Educator at Various (Taos Municipal Schools, Taos Academy, Hummingbird Music Camp, private instruction)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Private and institutional instruction in guitar, composition, performance, and music fundamentals. Teaching experience includes Taos Municipal Schools, Taos Academy, Hummingbird Music Camp, and private instruction.
Lead Singer / Songwriter / Band Leader at Babelshack
January 1, 2005 - Present
Primary songwriter and creative lead for an independent recording and performance project. Responsible for songwriting, arranging, recording coordination, live performance, promotion, and long-term creative direction. Recently released new material including the single 'All the Good People', with additional releases forthcoming.
Music Publisher at Tax Blanket Music
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Managed and promoted independent music catalog, including licensing outreach and placement-oriented promotion.

Education

Bachelor of Music at College of Santa Fe
August 15, 2002 - May 15, 2008
MA Jazz Composition at Prescott College
August 15, 2008 - May 10, 2012
Master's Degree at Prescott College
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026
Bachelor of Arts at College of Santa Fe
January 11, 2030 - May 25, 2026

Qualifications

Beyond the Curve Film Festival
April 20, 2022 - May 20, 2022
Best Music Video
Beverly Hills Book Awards
June 14, 2017 - December 31, 2017
For the novel, Misfortunes of T-Funk

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Cult of Ferrara

    Cult of Ferrara — Composer / Songwriter / Producer

    Solo project combining cinematic atmosphere, narrative songwriting, and experimental production. Work blends post-punk, jazz influence, and soundtrack-inspired composition with a focus on mood and emotional development.

    Featured work:

    “Edible Product”

    Dark Room Swing
    Jazz big band composition, as performed by a community orchestra. instrumental music