Multi-instrumentalist, maker of music and soundscapes.
Cross-platform composition creating imaginative and engaging sound.
“Brian is not only an amazing musician, performer and composer, but a really accomplished collaborator with an ability to adapt and bring the best out of any group of people. His work is always professional and of the highest standard, but working with him is also a really uplifting experience bringing fun and positivity to all that he does.
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Beacons: Written for the new name announcement of The Bristol Beacon. Collaboration with celebrated poet Vanessa Kisuule, read by the people of Bristol. The piece is based on the letter ‘B’ in morse code, the rhythm of which is central to the work. Filmed by Oli Kendall for Mint Cake Productions/Bristol Beacon.
Chloe and The Colour Catcher: Soundtrack and songs written for Ad Infinitum/Bristol Old Vic’s Christmas show. The work amalgamates pop culture with the soundscape to a dystopian world - written for 3-7 year olds. Dir. by Nir Paldi. (★★★★ The Stage)
Stickman Live: As part of the original devising team and cast, Stickman Live is now in its 14th year on the West End. Originally directed by Sally Cookson, the remount is now Directed by Mark Kane with myself as Assistant Director and Musical Director. Here is the trailer!
Acts of Resistance: A play created through a bold and ambitious project called Headlong Futures - collaborating with Bristol Old Vic, New Perspectives, Theatre Royal Plymouth and Brewery Arts Centre. Bringing together four distinctive communities across England to create four unique stories, which have now been combined into one play, uncovering the fractures within our country. An arrangement of Hometown Glory by Adele - sang by 4 separate casts coming together as one choir. Produced by Headlong Theatre dir. Rob Watt. In the absence of a cast recording, below is the demo we worked from.
(★★★★ The Stage)
More Sounds below:
Gruffalos, Ladybirds and other beasts with Julia Donaldson: The soundtrack, sound design and songs for Julia Donaldson’s two hit Edinburgh shows (★★★★ The List)
Corporate: A few examples of music I’ve written for sample libraries and corporate films.
Remix: Using the ‘Briman’ moniker, I have remixed and produced a number of tunes. My remix of ‘The Center’ by The KBCS was released on Sonar Kollectiv, and pressed to vinyl for the Japanese market.
Dundundun: My new band, combing elements of electronica with jazz. Both EPs had heavy play on Radio 6 music.
“This is so good!”
Humla: Commission carried out over Zoom during lockdown #1 with Togunn Wold and director Nir Paldi of Ad Infinitum. The story of a young girl and the plight of the bumblebee. Supported by Norsk Kulturråd and Fond For Utøvende Kunstnere.
The Feast: A classic European story told through a mixture of languages, incorporating Indian and Western music. Produced by Broken Spectacles with support from ACE, Dance in Devon and Erasmus+
A commission to write, MD and perform music for Table Of Delights, a food/theatre education programme promoting silliness and healthy eating. Songs were recorded for the website as well as being performed as part of a live interactive show - with Theatre Damfino.
Under A Cardboard Sea: A collaboration with Bristol Old Vic Young Company. The soundtrack/soundscape and incidentals are performed by the cast using a combination of metal objects and pieces of the set with traditional instruments. Take Me Back To Sea which ends Act 1 was sung by the cast for the 250th Anniversary Celebrations of the theatre. (A truly magical creation - Bristol 24/7)
Ghost Smoke is a project I collaborated on in 2012. The first part being released as a mini album on band camp last December. An exploration of story and song wrapped up in the haunted folklore of a bygone era. Written and produced by myself, Robbie Stamp and Tom Mauger.