Hello, I’m Samuel Jones, a Glendale-based composer with 15 years of experience creating music for high-profile television, feature films, and games. My work spans eclectic genres from jazz and classical to electronic and indie-rock, and I have credits on over 80 projects, including producing, recording, and mixing for artists across these styles. I thrive on collaboration, blending orchestral and electronic textures to support storytelling and gameplay. Most recently, I served as lead composer on an unannounced AAA game project with a new indie developer, delivering hybrid electronic/orchestral scoring while guiding a team of musicians and collaborators under NDA. I studied at USC’s Scoring For Motion Pictures & Television program and hold a BM in Studio/Jazz Guitar. I enjoy working closely with directors, editors, and sound teams to shape immersive sonic worlds for film, television, and interactive media.

Samuel Jones

Hello, I’m Samuel Jones, a Glendale-based composer with 15 years of experience creating music for high-profile television, feature films, and games. My work spans eclectic genres from jazz and classical to electronic and indie-rock, and I have credits on over 80 projects, including producing, recording, and mixing for artists across these styles. I thrive on collaboration, blending orchestral and electronic textures to support storytelling and gameplay. Most recently, I served as lead composer on an unannounced AAA game project with a new indie developer, delivering hybrid electronic/orchestral scoring while guiding a team of musicians and collaborators under NDA. I studied at USC’s Scoring For Motion Pictures & Television program and hold a BM in Studio/Jazz Guitar. I enjoy working closely with directors, editors, and sound teams to shape immersive sonic worlds for film, television, and interactive media.

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Hello, I’m Samuel Jones, a Glendale-based composer with 15 years of experience creating music for high-profile television, feature films, and games. My work spans eclectic genres from jazz and classical to electronic and indie-rock, and I have credits on over 80 projects, including producing, recording, and mixing for artists across these styles. I thrive on collaboration, blending orchestral and electronic textures to support storytelling and gameplay.

Most recently, I served as lead composer on an unannounced AAA game project with a new indie developer, delivering hybrid electronic/orchestral scoring while guiding a team of musicians and collaborators under NDA. I studied at USC’s Scoring For Motion Pictures & Television program and hold a BM in Studio/Jazz Guitar. I enjoy working closely with directors, editors, and sound teams to shape immersive sonic worlds for film, television, and interactive media.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Composer at UNANNOUNCED AAA GAME PROJECT
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead composer on a large-scale open-world sci-fi adventure game project for a new developer; hybrid electronic/orchestral score. Project is NDA-restricted, details not disclosed; scoring is currently on hiatus while the team builds Alpha and seeks funding.
Composer at Animal Kingdom
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2021
Composer for six seasons of crime drama television series for TNT; rock/industrial guitar-based score.
Composer at NEXT GEN
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Composer for animated sci-fi/action feature film for Netflix; hybrid electronic/orchestral score. Recorded a 55-piece orchestra at AIR Studios, London.
Composer at EQUITY
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Composer for financial industry drama feature film directed by Meera Menon. Electronic and piano-based score. Premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2016.
Composer at LILA & EVE
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Composer for psychological crime thriller feature film starring Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez for A&E/Lifetime; electronic-based score. Premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2015.
Composer at PRESERVATION
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Composer for horror feature film directed by Christopher Denham; industrial electronic/guitar-based score. Premiered at Tribeca Film Festival 2014.
Composer at WE’LL NEVER HAVE PARIS
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Composer for romantic comedy feature film directed by Simon Helberg and Jocelyn Towne; jazz-based score. Premiered at SXSW Film Festival 2014.
Composer at RAINBOWTAIL
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Composer for mobile/iOS puzzle game for Minidragon Ltd; lo-fi electronic score.
Composer at Animal Kingdom (TV Series)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
Composer for six seasons of crime drama television series for TNT, delivering rock/industrial guitar-based score.
Composer at Next Gen (Netflix)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Composer for animated sci-fi/action feature film for Netflix; hybrid electronic/orchestral score. Recorded a 55-piece orchestra at AIR Studios, London.
Composer at Equity (Film)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Composer for financial industry drama feature film directed by Meera Menon; electronic and piano-based score.
Composer at Lila & Eve (Film)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Composer for psychological crime thriller feature film starring Viola Davis and Jennifer Lopez for A&E/Lifetime; electronic-based score.
Composer at Rainbowtail (Mobile Game)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Composer for mobile/iOS puzzle game; lo-fi electronic score.
Composer at Preservation (Film)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Composer for horror feature film; industrial electronic/guitar-based score. Premiered at TriBeCa Film Festival 2014.
Composer at We'll Never Have Paris (Film)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Composer for romantic comedy feature film; jazz-based score. Premiered at SXSW Film Festival 2014.

Education

BM Studio/Jazz Guitar at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
GRTC Scoring For Motion Pictures & Television at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Mix With The Masters - score mixing seminar at La Fabrique Studios, St. Rémy de Provence, France
January 1, 2021 - April 3, 2026
BM Studio/Jazz Guitar at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
GRTC Scoring For Motion Pictures & Television at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

Mix With The Masters - weeklong score mixing seminar
January 1, 2021 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming