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Gearing up for the first releases of this year. March to bring the experimental score for Ash Mountain Films Crime Horror Nefarious. Featuring the original song "GODLESS" co-written with Stacey DeLooze.
The second release is to be Gearmark Pictures thriller starring Cara Gee (Call Of The Wild) Lone Wolf Survival Kit. Further exciting news of this score to come. |
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Buffalo Dreams fantastic Film Festival
James is thrilled to be awarded OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL SONG for "Godless" taken from the opening prologue of feature film
NEFARIOUS
Co-Written with Stacey DeLooze the song and full soundtrack will be released in schedule with the Films Distribution.
Thanks Buffalo Dreams!
NEFARIOUS
Co-Written with Stacey DeLooze the song and full soundtrack will be released in schedule with the Films Distribution.
Thanks Buffalo Dreams!
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A busy and exciting start to 2019's first quarter. Kicking off with the crime horror feature Nefarious from Ash Mountain Films. An electronic and sound design score.
Followed by Los Angeles based Gearmark Pictures debut Lone Wolf Survival Kit, dark thriller feature starring Cara Gee. The score features vintage synth thriller infused tension, dystopic sound design, classical piano, and solo cello by Peter Gregson.
Finally with Pinewood Studios Golden Crab Film Production's urban drama RideBy, based on true story with Jessie Williams. A classic drama style score with an urban gang influence.
All scores will be released as official soundtracks in line with screening release schedule.
Also, James' grandiose orchestral score for the theatrical feature Lancaster Skies, was released with Quartet Records and MovieScore Media hitting number 16 in the official iTunes charts.
Followed by Los Angeles based Gearmark Pictures debut Lone Wolf Survival Kit, dark thriller feature starring Cara Gee. The score features vintage synth thriller infused tension, dystopic sound design, classical piano, and solo cello by Peter Gregson.
Finally with Pinewood Studios Golden Crab Film Production's urban drama RideBy, based on true story with Jessie Williams. A classic drama style score with an urban gang influence.
All scores will be released as official soundtracks in line with screening release schedule.
Also, James' grandiose orchestral score for the theatrical feature Lancaster Skies, was released with Quartet Records and MovieScore Media hitting number 16 in the official iTunes charts.
MovieScore Media and Quartet Records to release "Lancaster Skies" OST on CD and Digital.
Soundtrack Tops at Number 16 in the Official iTunes Charts
MSM Digital Release - Out Now via itunes, spotify, amazon et al
Quartet Records CD Release - Out Now
www.quartetrecords.com
Soundtrack Tops at Number 16 in the Official iTunes Charts
MSM Digital Release - Out Now via itunes, spotify, amazon et al
Quartet Records CD Release - Out Now
www.quartetrecords.com
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DOGGED - Original Motion Picture SoundTrack
OUT NOW via Screamworks Records / Moviescore Media
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DOGGED - ost
The exciting and official soundtrack to Ash Mountain Films Folk Horror delight - "DOGGED"
Released 6th July 2018 with Screamworks Records - Moviescore Media
Released 6th July 2018 with Screamworks Records - Moviescore Media
68 KILL
OST Available now via Varese Sarabande
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Annabelle: creation TV Spot
So pleased to announce that I have provided Sound Design for the new Warner Bros Feature Release "Janice" TV Spot Trailer of
ANNABELLE: CREATION
Thanks to EON Sounds and Warner Bros.
ANNABELLE: CREATION
Thanks to EON Sounds and Warner Bros.
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68 KILL Official OST Release
Great news to announce that 68 KILL Official Soundtrack will be released digitally by Varese Sarabande
Coming August 25th!!
https://www.varesesarabande.com
Coming August 25th!!
https://www.varesesarabande.com
68 KILL destroys SXSW 2017!
Winner Audience Award - Midnighters
“68 Kill” is nonchalant violence and homicidal horniness, a white-trash, punk-rock, blood-soaked romp."
http://movies.blog.austin360.com/2017/03/12/68-kill-is-punk-rock-blood-soaked-romp-so-long-as-you-arent-easily-offended/
Heavy, insane bat shit crazy rocking synth slaying chaos of a score by James and Frank Ilfman
Alliance Media Partners - Snowfort Pictures
Dir - Trent Haaga
http://movies.blog.austin360.com/2017/03/12/68-kill-is-punk-rock-blood-soaked-romp-so-long-as-you-arent-easily-offended/
Heavy, insane bat shit crazy rocking synth slaying chaos of a score by James and Frank Ilfman
Alliance Media Partners - Snowfort Pictures
Dir - Trent Haaga
"IN THE PARK" - OST
A selection of cues taken from the score for the award winning short movie:
A light hearted edgy comedy
"IN THE PARK"
Dir: Marianna Dean
A light hearted edgy comedy
"IN THE PARK"
Dir: Marianna Dean
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thank you for all your continual support throughout 2016!
2017 is an exciting year with the release of 3 announced Feature scores and lots more projects on the go, Im looking forward to bringing you new music to enjoy!
Health and Happyness to you all.
Best
James
P51 - EON Sounds - Production Music
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James is really pleased to have composed 4 tracks for EON sounds new take on production music. A great collaborative album release! |
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Mannequin challenge
We decided to do one with Frank Ilfman's session on The Etruscan Smile!
'Dogged'
Official Trailer Released
'In the park'
official trailer released
The Magic Of Score
Time for Abu Dhabi!!
Whats On Abu Dhabi prepare for A Night at The Movies Extreme with The NSO Symphony Orchestra and 60 Piece Chorus
James will be attending the concert to enjoy the World Premiere concert performance of "A Starlight Horizon" - Music taken from his score for Darkwave Edge of The Storm and award winning and multi nominated score for The Drift.
30th September 2016
Emirates Palace auditorium
Abu Dhabi
UAE
James will be attending the concert to enjoy the World Premiere concert performance of "A Starlight Horizon" - Music taken from his score for Darkwave Edge of The Storm and award winning and multi nominated score for The Drift.
30th September 2016
Emirates Palace auditorium
Abu Dhabi
UAE
A few Snaps from James Conducting a fabulous recording session of Orchestrations he completed for Ujoysound
Synchron Stage, Vienna
9th June 2016
https://www.synchronstage.com/en
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Who Did it?....
James is pleased to announce that he is to score the movie
'2:am'
Directed by Chris Cronin and Genesis Flux, This Psychological Thriller is a hair raising tension filled delight!
'2:am'
Directed by Chris Cronin and Genesis Flux, This Psychological Thriller is a hair raising tension filled delight!
HOME IS WHERE THE PARK IS
James is really pleased to be teaming up with Director Marianna Dean and Unfolding Entertainment to score her latest movie
"Home is Where The Park is"
Currently in Production, this engrossing story explores the nature and turning of our perceptions of what "having it all" means upside down
"Home is Where The Park is"
Currently in Production, this engrossing story explores the nature and turning of our perceptions of what "having it all" means upside down
Abu Dhabi 2016 World Premiere
James is incredibly pleased to announce that he has been invited back to Abu Dhabi for a second year of a World Premiere with the NSO Symphony Orchestra and this time their wonderful Chorus accompaniment on Friday 30th September.
He is orchestrating a new concert works entitled:
STARLIGHT HORIZON
This is a concert suite based on the award winning music from THE DRIFT and his newest score for Darkwave Edge of The Storm.
James cant wait to bring it back to the stage with this fabulous orchestra hosted in the unbelievable Emirates Palace Auditorium. He looks forward to seeing you there.
He is orchestrating a new concert works entitled:
STARLIGHT HORIZON
This is a concert suite based on the award winning music from THE DRIFT and his newest score for Darkwave Edge of The Storm.
James cant wait to bring it back to the stage with this fabulous orchestra hosted in the unbelievable Emirates Palace Auditorium. He looks forward to seeing you there.
THE DRIFT and Darkwave Edge of The Storm double Score Release
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OUT NOW!!
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THE DRIFT and Darkwave Edge of The Storm scores are officially released on the brilliant Score Record Label: MovieScore Media.
http://moviescoremedia.com/
Darkwave Edge of The Storm, written and mixed in surround, is a short score continuing THE DRIFT story and a perfect accompaniment for the new addition at this wonderful label catalogue. Combining with the award winning and multi nominated score for THE DRIFT
This Ltd Edition release is available as a physical CD and also as Digital.
Physical Album released 6th May 2016
Secondly I am pleased to say that LA based Recording Artist for Films and BMG songwriter Katherine Liner has performed with up most mind blowing brilliance on Darkwave, accompanied by the equally brilliant Cellist Jo Quail. This team has created magical performance through this touching score.
You can hear their work at:
https://soundcloud.com/liner-notes-music
www.joquail.co.uk
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THE DRIFT Live in Abu Dhabi 9th October 2015
James + Saxophone + Tech Metal?
A strange combination coming from the tools of a film composer, however last year James was graciously asked by his good friend Graham Pinney (Guitarist Sikth, Aliases) if he would join him on his latest album with his boundary busting tech metal band ALIASES.
Jumping at the challenge, and stepping away from score, also coming from a Professional Saxophonist background career, he dusted off his horn and got to it.
The album is released on April 15th through Basick Records and it is an intense record of pure technical adventure, plus James' Saxophone solo thrown in.
Enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/aliasesband/?fref=ts
Jumping at the challenge, and stepping away from score, also coming from a Professional Saxophonist background career, he dusted off his horn and got to it.
The album is released on April 15th through Basick Records and it is an intense record of pure technical adventure, plus James' Saxophone solo thrown in.
Enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/aliasesband/?fref=ts
Music and Sound Awards 2016
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It was a great honour to be nominated for The Siren Award for Best Original Composition - Feature Film Score at this years Music and Sound Awards. A Fantastic event and passion towards the world of music and motion picture. Thank you for the support and nominating my score for THE DRIFT. -James |
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MASA AWARD 2016 FINALIST
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James is incredibly honoured to have his score for THE DRIFT movie reach the finalists for:
The Music and Sound Awards 2016.
Nominated in the category of The Siren Award for Best Original Composition - Feature Film.
http://www.masawards.com/finalists-comp
The award ceremony will be taking place on March 2nd.
The Music and Sound Awards 2016.
Nominated in the category of The Siren Award for Best Original Composition - Feature Film.
http://www.masawards.com/finalists-comp
The award ceremony will be taking place on March 2nd.
James Begins a New Lecturing Position....
James is incredibly honoured to be appointed the new Lecturer of Film Scoring and Modern Composition Techniques at The Centre for Advanced Training at The Sage Concert Venue in Gateshead, UK
Home to The Royal Northern Symphonia and an incredible concert venue, James will be lecturing and guiding students and aspiring composers into a future career of Film Music.
http://www.sagegateshead.com/event/cat-information-session/
Home to The Royal Northern Symphonia and an incredible concert venue, James will be lecturing and guiding students and aspiring composers into a future career of Film Music.
http://www.sagegateshead.com/event/cat-information-session/
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New Feature! "DOGGED"
James is pleased to announce that he will be scoring the New UK Horror Feature "DOGGED", Directed by Richard Rowntree of Ash Mountain Films, this feature goes into production later this year. You can find more information on the kickstarter campaign.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1718939790/dogged-a-horror-feature-film-by-ash-mountain-films_
https://www.facebook.com/doggedhorrormovie/?fref=nf
The DRIFT Movie Released on Youtube for 2016
The Award winning Epic Sci-fi / Horror Movie along with my Award winning score for THE DRIFT has been released on Youtube by its Producers over at Backyard Productions for 2016.
Come and explore The Drift along with already over 20,000 viewers
I hope you enjoy!
Come and explore The Drift along with already over 20,000 viewers
I hope you enjoy!
Merry Christmas and thanks for all the Wonderful Support in 2015
I am pleased to say that lots of amazing film scores and films are on the horizon for 2016 and would like to announce the first of many in production. I am back with Director Darren Scales of THE DRIFT to score his latest movie
DARKWAVE EDGE OF THE STORM.
A very big movie with an even bigger score! Further Updates to come....
See you all in 2016
I am pleased to say that lots of amazing film scores and films are on the horizon for 2016 and would like to announce the first of many in production. I am back with Director Darren Scales of THE DRIFT to score his latest movie
DARKWAVE EDGE OF THE STORM.
A very big movie with an even bigger score! Further Updates to come....
See you all in 2016
"THE HUNTING OF LOST CHARACTERS" (SHORT) - Review
Soundtrack Dreams
http://www.soundtrackdreams.com/2015/10/soundtrack-review-the-hunting-of-lost-characters-short-james-griffiths-2015/
"When I hear the first cue of “The hunting of lost characters” I smile affectionately because this is one of those sounds I could never get tired of...."
"...I am happy to find once again that unique freshness in the music of James Griffiths..."
Synchtank and SynchBlog speak to James about DIY
Synchtank cover James, and 3 global DIY artists on their life and journey into the world of FIlm Music and Sync of Music to Motion Picture.
http://blog.synchtank.com/four-diy-musicians-on-scoring-sync-licenses
"Thanks to all at SynchTank, a great pleasure to speak with you and thank you for all the support"
- James
http://blog.synchtank.com/four-diy-musicians-on-scoring-sync-licenses
"Thanks to all at SynchTank, a great pleasure to speak with you and thank you for all the support"
- James
THE DRIFT Live in Abu Dhabi October 9th 2015
James has just returned from his visit to Abu Dhabi, and The NSO Symphony Orchestra for the World Premiere performance of his concert suite for THE DRIFT Movie. Performed in the Auditorium Concert Hall in Emirates Palace Hotel, this wonderful occasion was supported by a fantastic audience and passion from the curators of this evening.
http://www.nsouae.org/
http://www.nsouae.org/
"Heartfelt thanks to all those who attended, met me, the orchestra who brought THE DRIFT to life from screen to stage, with such grace, passion and enjoyment. The organizers of the wonderful event and all involved. Until next time.....Happy Drifting.
-James
-James
OUR SHINING SWORD Feature
Teaser Trailer 1
Teaser Trailer 1
The makers of the Epic UK WW2 Feature Our Shining Sword have released a new teaser trailer to gear the excitement up of whats to come. Featuring a sneak peak into one of the themes from the current score writing. Enjoy!
www.tinhatproductions.com
www.tinhatproductions.com
World Premiere Performance of THE DRIFT Suite hits national news in Abu Dhabi
City7 TV - 7 Abu Dhabi National News and The Gulf Time Newspaper covers the lead up to The Night at The Movies 3 Film Music concert performed by The NSO National Symphony Orchestra in Abu Dhabi. Making its World Premiere is an Orchestral Suite of THE DRIFT.
9th October 2015, Emirates Palace Hotel Auditorium, Abu Dhabi
http://www.nsouae.org/upcoming_events/a_night_at_the_movies_iii.html
9th October 2015, Emirates Palace Hotel Auditorium, Abu Dhabi
http://www.nsouae.org/upcoming_events/a_night_at_the_movies_iii.html
THE HUNTING OF LOST CHARACTERS
OFFICIAL TRAILER
www.thehuntingmovie.com
THE HUNTING OF LOST CHARACTERS
Very pleased to announce James has just completed the score to Dir: Gustavo Sampaio of NoHoCineFest Productions new Sci-fi Action Short
'The Hunting of Lost Characters'.
http://www.nohocinefest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thehuntingoflostcharacters?fref=nf
The film will be doing a 7 night run at the Laemmle NoHo 7 from Thursday 24 Sept - Wednesday 30th September to begin its qualifying run for submission to the 88th Academy Awards
More details of the release of the Score to come. Enjoy the film for now!
'The Hunting of Lost Characters'.
http://www.nohocinefest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thehuntingoflostcharacters?fref=nf
The film will be doing a 7 night run at the Laemmle NoHo 7 from Thursday 24 Sept - Wednesday 30th September to begin its qualifying run for submission to the 88th Academy Awards
More details of the release of the Score to come. Enjoy the film for now!
TIME SLIPS
Short Comedy Starring Justin Lee Collins available to watch now on YouTube.
Arcadia Film - Dir: Liam Swann
EXCLUSIVE SCORE excerpt from the Feature Film OUR SHINING SWORD.
Currently In Production and seeking further investment, please support this fabulous and passion fueled film
www.ourshiningsword.com
www.tinhatproductions.com
World Premiere of THE DRIFT Score to be Performed by the NSO Symphony Orchestra , Abu Dhabi
Friday, October 9th 2015
James is delighted to bring a suite orchestrated exclusively for the wonderful NSO Symphony Orchestra to be performed on their 'Night at The Movies 3' concert program. A fabulous program of film giants that James is honored to be performed alongside.
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Shivering News........James will be Scoring the spine tingling Horror Short Film
DOGGED
Brought to you by Ash Mountain Films
Dir: Richard Rowntree
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Pleased to Announce that James will be scoring the new Feature Film
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Track: Resistance
Delighted to announce that James will be scoring the Short Comedy Film
TIME SLIPS
Starring Justin Lee Collins
Brought to you By Arcadia Film
Dir. Liam Swann
New Trailer Music track 'FIGHT OR FALL' released on Really Slow Motion album THE X-FILES Vol 6
Double Album Release of THE DRIFT Score.
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Release 1 Available from iTunes and Spotify - THE DRIFT (OST) - [DARKWAVE EDITION] Complete Score in order from beginning to end - 31 cues and unheard unreleased music. |
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Release 2 THE DRIFT (OST) - [LIGHTWAVE EDITION] ALBUM PLUS LTD EDITION ORCHESTRAL SCORE OF 'THE FINALE SUITE' This Ltd Edition Release of the CD Album Plus a made to order: Ltd Edition Orchestral Score of the Finale "Lightwave" Cue. The Music is scored out and printed on Parchment Paper With a Black Leather Grain Cover. Front Cover has a Photo print from the film and every score is personalized and unique to the recipient. |
'Our Shining Sword' Music Exclusive Preview
In Line with the recent launch of a new IndieGoGo campaign, a sneak preview of some sketch themes for 'Our Shining Sword' Feature Film, has been put together with some behind the scenes stills.
Enjoy and please visit the campaign site:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/our-shining-sword-feature-film
In Line with the recent launch of a new IndieGoGo campaign, a sneak preview of some sketch themes for 'Our Shining Sword' Feature Film, has been put together with some behind the scenes stills.
Enjoy and please visit the campaign site:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/our-shining-sword-feature-film
"THE DRIFT" THE DARKWAVE EDITION
The Complete score from beginning to end
31 Cues in total and unreleased music
Available for Download Purchase from iTunes and Spotify
Released 25th May 2015
Tin Hat Productions 2015 Showreel - Featuring track "Reality"
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Really Slow Motion Production Music
James is over the moon to be joining a killer team of composers to write exciting Production Cues for Really Slow Motion Music and Sound Design. These guys are amazing, with credits of magnitude like Interstellar, Mad Max Fury Road, Chappie, Jupiter Ascending….. http://www.reallyslowmotion.com |
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New Title and End Credit Themes for THE SWEENEY Tribute Film "THE FLYING SQUAD"
James was asked to write a new main theme for a short film THE FLYING SQUAD a tribute to the 1970's epic British police drama THE SWEENEY.
A collaborate release from Tin Hat Productions and The Sweeney Fan Forum
Released later this month
http://www.tinhatproductions.com/the-flying-squad.html
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Flying-Squad/681143768607125
James was asked to write a new main theme for a short film THE FLYING SQUAD a tribute to the 1970's epic British police drama THE SWEENEY.
A collaborate release from Tin Hat Productions and The Sweeney Fan Forum
Released later this month
http://www.tinhatproductions.com/the-flying-squad.html
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Flying-Squad/681143768607125
THE DRIFT Score awarded Best Surprise for Soundtrack Geek Awards 2015
Nominated for Best Sci-fi and Best Surprise
http://www.soundtrackgeek.com/v2/soundtrack-geek-awards-2015-the-winners/
Nominated for Best Sci-fi and Best Surprise
http://www.soundtrackgeek.com/v2/soundtrack-geek-awards-2015-the-winners/
James is to score the music for the exciting and brilliant British Feature Film 'Our Shining Sword' And Epic War, Action and Drama film Directed by Callum Burn, Produced by Andrew Burn of Tin Hat Productions.
www.tinhatproductions.com
www.tinhatproductions.com
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'THE DRIFT' Score, Nominated for Best Sci-fi and Best Surprise
Soundtrack Geek Awards 2015.
Soundtrack Geek Awards 2015.
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