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

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.
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 Publisher at Tax Blanket Music
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Managed and promoted independent music catalog, including licensing outreach and placement-oriented promotion.
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.
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.

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
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    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