I am a creative and adaptable musician and music producer with professional experience creating original music, sound design and digital content for major brands and media projects. I hold postgraduate level in Music Composition and Technology and am highly experienced with modern audio workflows. I also have professional experience in videography and video editing, and I love creating engaging, inspiring and informative content. I am collaborative, detail-driven, and committed to producing purposeful music experiences. In my role at Jaguar Land Rover I led audio and music production for the internal film and photography team, shaping the sonic identity for content and vehicles. Since 2018 I have freelanced as a Media Composer & Audio Producer, scoring attractions and TV commercials and delivering bespoke music for multimedia campaigns.

Chris Datson

I am a creative and adaptable musician and music producer with professional experience creating original music, sound design and digital content for major brands and media projects. I hold postgraduate level in Music Composition and Technology and am highly experienced with modern audio workflows. I also have professional experience in videography and video editing, and I love creating engaging, inspiring and informative content. I am collaborative, detail-driven, and committed to producing purposeful music experiences. In my role at Jaguar Land Rover I led audio and music production for the internal film and photography team, shaping the sonic identity for content and vehicles. Since 2018 I have freelanced as a Media Composer & Audio Producer, scoring attractions and TV commercials and delivering bespoke music for multimedia campaigns.

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I am a creative and adaptable musician and music producer with professional experience creating original music, sound design and digital content for major brands and media projects. I hold postgraduate level in Music Composition and Technology and am highly experienced with modern audio workflows. I also have professional experience in videography and video editing, and I love creating engaging, inspiring and informative content.

I am collaborative, detail-driven, and committed to producing purposeful music experiences. In my role at Jaguar Land Rover I led audio and music production for the internal film and photography team, shaping the sonic identity for content and vehicles. Since 2018 I have freelanced as a Media Composer & Audio Producer, scoring attractions and TV commercials and delivering bespoke music for multimedia campaigns.

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Work Experience

Lead Digital Artist & Audio Specialist at Jaguar Land Rover
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Led audio and music production for the internal film and photography team, creating soundtracks, sound design and curated music selections for marketing and communication campaigns. Produced and engineered voiceover sessions and guided contributors to achieve clear, professional deliveries. Rigged vehicles for audio recording and oversaw audio workflow for the team. Worked closely with the Brand and Creative departments to shape the sonic identity for content and vehicles. Curated playlists for corporate events and product showcases.
Media Composer & Audio Producer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Composing bespoke music for a variety of multimedia campaigns, collaborating closely with directors and producers to support narrative and emotional tone. Highlights include scoring the Crazy Professor theme park ride at Conny Land in Switzerland, and composing the TV commercial As if it never happened for First4Lawyers.

Education

MSc (Hons) Music Composition for Film & Media at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
BSc (Hons) Music Composition & Technology at University of Hertfordshire
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Professional Services