Matthew Acheson

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I'm a freelance composer and sound designer based in London and Bristol, UK. I've had the privilege to work in most forms of media - from film, television, podcasts, advertising, video games, the theatre and sound art.

About

I’m a freelance composer and sound designer based in London and Bristol, UK. I’ve had the privilege to work in most forms of media - from film, television, podcasts, advertising, video games, the theatre and sound art.

My passion is in collaboration - in translating what is required from a visual production team into unique and compelling sound, that above all tells a story and connects deeply on an emotional level with the audience.

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Projects · 12

Writing additional music and assisting on the film score of award-winning composer Rupert Gregson-Williams (Hacksaw Ridge, Wonderwoman, The Crown), on the Columbia Pictures movie Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 starring Kevin James.

  • Audio Mixer
  • Music Composer
  • Sound Designer

Toy Piano is an audio supervision company that specialises in providing unique music, sound design for animation and kids entertainment. https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Audio Mixer
  • Music Composer
  • Sound Designer

Created sound design and delivered music and final dub mixes for this festive animated series from Games Workshop and Warhammer 40k.

  • Audio Mixer
  • Sound Designer

I created the music for the award-winning Sony Music podcast "This Is History by best-selling author and TV historian Dan Jones. The podcast reached number one in Spotify UK’s History Chart and Apple Music’s History Chart in the US.

  • Music Composer

I am part of Bristol-based techno collective Hoard. Our debut album is set for release later this year.

  • Band Member
  • Musician

Original composition for this digital artwork by Stefan Kang.

  • Music Composer

Sonic branding for Marquee TV - “The Netflix of the Classical Arts”. An online channel which focuses on theatre, ballet, opera and dance.

  • Music Composer

Composing the original score for this comedy short directed by Tom Edmunds ("Dead In A Week Or Your Money Back").

  • Film Composer

A selection of songs written and produced for Nessy Learning, one of the global leaders in online dyslexia learning for children, used in over 190 countries. My task is to create catchy songs that above all convey educational lessons in a clear and fun way.

  • Music Composer
  • Music Producer
  • Songwriter

Work experience· 14 roles

Music Composer & Sound Designer · UbisoftSep 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Creating the sound design for the trailer of AAA video game Just Cause 3: Mech Land Assault.

Music Composer · Niall O'BrienJun 2025 – Sep 2025 · 4 mos

Original score for comedy short film "There's A Girl In My Room", directed by Niall O’Brien.

Music Composer · Marquee TVApr 2025 – May 2025 · 2 mos

Creating the sonic branding - a series of idents and bumpers for Marquee TV – “The Netflix of the Classical Arts”. An online channel which focuses on theatre, ballet, opera and dance.

Music Composer · Bleeding FingersJun 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos
Music Composer · Sound CanvasSep 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos
Music Composer · Sony MusicJun 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 6 mos
Sound Designer · Games Workshop / WarhammerMay 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Founder, Composer & Sound Designer · Toy PianoSep 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

Education

M.A. · University of Cambridge1998 – 2001
B.A. (Hons.) · University of Cambridge1998 – 2001

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