I am Sindbad Gillam, a composer and sound designer specializing in music for film, media, and visual storytelling. With a background in classical piano and multi-instrument performance, I earned a first-class BA (Hons) in Commercial Music from Bath Spa University, England, focusing on music for media, music production, and marketing. I create original scores, immersive sound design, and audio environments for film, art installations, online media, and independent projects. My work includes credits for SriLankan Airlines in-flight programming, the YouTube series Zakariyus the Role Model, and freelance collaborations via Upwork, as well as sound design for art installations such as Water’s Native Tourist and scores for short films like The Spectacle.…

Sindbad Gillam

I am Sindbad Gillam, a composer and sound designer specializing in music for film, media, and visual storytelling. With a background in classical piano and multi-instrument performance, I earned a first-class BA (Hons) in Commercial Music from Bath Spa University, England, focusing on music for media, music production, and marketing. I create original scores, immersive sound design, and audio environments for film, art installations, online media, and independent projects. My work includes credits for SriLankan Airlines in-flight programming, the YouTube series Zakariyus the Role Model, and freelance collaborations via Upwork, as well as sound design for art installations such as Water’s Native Tourist and scores for short films like The Spectacle.…

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I am Sindbad Gillam, a composer and sound designer specializing in music for film, media, and visual storytelling. With a background in classical piano and multi-instrument performance, I earned a first-class BA (Hons) in Commercial Music from Bath Spa University, England, focusing on music for media, music production, and marketing.

I create original scores, immersive sound design, and audio environments for film, art installations, online media, and independent projects. My work includes credits for SriLankan Airlines in-flight programming, the YouTube series Zakariyus the Role Model, and freelance collaborations via Upwork, as well as sound design for art installations such as Water’s Native Tourist and scores for short films like The Spectacle.

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Skills

Experience Level

Logic Pro
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Sibelius
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Composer at SriLankan Airlines
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Original track Oceano created for in-flight tourism programming; track released under Miso Blue.
Audio Designer / Composer / SFX Implementation at Zakariyus the Role Model (YouTube Series)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Original music and playful sound design created to support comedy and character-driven moments of the series.
Music Composer / Audio Designer at Upwork (Freelance)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Composed original music and sound design for independent media and online video projects through freelance collaborations.
Sound Designer (Art Installation) at Water’s Native Tourist
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Art installation surround soundscape designed entirely from water recordings exploring the theme of water.
Score Composer at The Spectacle
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Original score to support the film's narrative tone and atmosphere.

Education

BA (Hons) Commercial Music at Bath Spa University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

ABRSM Grade 8 Piano
January 1, 2014 - March 16, 2026
ABRSM Grade 5 Violin
January 1, 2013 - March 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment
    paper The Spectacle (Dir. Chloe Orbell) – Short Film

    Composed the original film score, shaping the emotional tone and atmosphere of the short film’s narrative.

    paper Zakariyus the Role Model – YouTube Series

    Created original music and characterful sound design to support the comedic timing and energetic tone of the children’s web series.

    paper Soundtrack Producer / Composer – SriLankan Airlines

    My original track “Oceano”, released under the alias Miso Blue, was featured 35,000 feet in the air as part of SriLankan Airlines’ tourism programming on their inflight entertainment system. The piece was composed, produced, and licensed by Sindbad Gillam.