Brian Madigan - Composer in Bath, UK
Brian Madigan
Composer
he/him
Bath, UK
Brian Madigan has a long track record scoring to picture and visual media. He has worked with award-winning TV director Iain B McDonald, award-winning CG animator Paul Smith, and acclaimed theatre directors Andy Burden and Jon Nicholson, among others. His music was chosen for the PlayStation hit 'The Forest' and he has supplied music for a range of big-brand advertising clients - including Wilkinson Sword, Shell, Comfort, Nestle, Kit Kat and Felix. In addition, Brian has written for contemporary dance performance and - under Dance Notes - is the UK's leading provider of music for primary dance education. As a performer, Brian has worked in everything from pit orchestras to punk bands, this live experience adding great depth to his musical understanding and informing his composition. Brian records and performs solo as 'a Band named Brian' and is the drummer of alt-folk combo Rivers of England. Recently, he has developed and performed a series of experimental Fringe theatre shows, under the banner ‘Think of a Show Productions’. Brian has worked as visiting lecturer at Bath Spa University and provided music-for-picture workshops for the Diploma in Creative Media in Wiltshire. He has run music improvisation workshops in a number of settings, including theatre summer-schools, dance courses and for volunteer workers in Africa. Testimonials: “Brian has produced work for us on our TV commercials and In-house projects. He quickly comes up with good ideas and is very adaptable. It’s great to work with a musician like Brian, who, apart from being very tolerant of my sudden idea-changes, understands how the music can not only illustrate the visuals, but enhance them too.” Paul Smith; Moving House Films “Brian Madigan has a great sense of adding atmosphere to scenes within film using simple motifs that don’t overwrite the images. Working with Brian was a very rewarding experience. He immediately could see what I wanted and put together rough ideas very quickly. Then he organised musicians, the recording space and put together the finished score before our deadline.” Oscar Stringer; Southstreet Productions “Working with Brian is a pleasure, he is an artist and professional, both laid-back and reliable. I am able to have a two-way discussion with him and he is capable of receiving constructive criticism of his work. He delivered on the brief at very short notice, yet was still able to accommodate my ‘directorial meddling’ and to interpret my sometimes poorly articulated ramblings with patience and precision. Many thanks!”
Composer
Lyricist
Orchestrator
Brian Madigan
Composer
he/him
Bath, UK
Composer
Lyricist
Orchestrator
About
Brian Madigan has a long track record scoring to picture and visual media. He has worked with award-winning TV director Iain B McDonald, award-winning CG animator Paul Smith, and acclaimed theatre directors Andy Burden and Jon Nicholson, among others. His music was chosen for the PlayStation hit 'The Forest' and he has supplied music for a range of big-brand advertising clients - including Wilkinson Sword, Shell, Comfort, Nestle, Kit Kat and Felix. In addition, Brian has written for contemporary dance performance and - under Dance Notes - is the UK's leading provider of music for primary dance education. As a performer, Brian has worked in everything from pit orchestras to punk bands, this live experience adding great depth to his musical understanding and informing his composition. Brian records and performs solo as 'a Band named Brian' and is the drummer of alt-folk combo Rivers of England. Recently, he has developed and performed a series of experimental Fringe theatre shows, under the banner ‘Think of a Show Productions’. Brian has worked as visiting lecturer at Bath Spa University and provided music-for-picture workshops for the Diploma in Creative Media in Wiltshire. He has run music improvisation workshops in a number of settings, including theatre summer-schools, dance courses and for volunteer workers in Africa. Testimonials: “Brian has produced work for us on our TV commercials and In-house projects. He quickly comes up with good ideas and is very adaptable. It’s great to work with a musician like Brian, who, apart from being very tolerant of my sudden idea-changes, understands how the music can not only illustrate the visuals, but enhance them too.” Paul Smith; Moving House Films “Brian Madigan has a great sense of adding atmosphere to scenes within film using simple motifs that don’t overwrite the images. Working with Brian was a very rewarding experience. He immediately could see what I wanted and put together rough ideas very quickly. Then he organised musicians, the recording space and put together the finished score before our deadline.” Oscar Stringer; Southstreet Productions “Working with Brian is a pleasure, he is an artist and professional, both laid-back and reliable. I am able to have a two-way discussion with him and he is capable of receiving constructive criticism of his work. He delivered on the brief at very short notice, yet was still able to accommodate my ‘directorial meddling’ and to interpret my sometimes poorly articulated ramblings with patience and precision. Many thanks!”
Skills, accents & languages
Skills
Singing
Piano
Guitar
Flute
Drums
Music Composition
Pop
Folk
Lyric Writing
Songwriting
Musicians' Union Member
Bongo Drums
Cajon
Conga Drums
Folk Singing
Percussion
Singer Songwriter
General Singing
Songwriter
Synthesizer
Tai Chi
Comedy Songwriting
Composer
Lyricist
PRS for Music member
PPL member
Credits and work history
| Timeline | Production or institution | Role | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
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2023
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Charlotte Palmer Is Not Invisible (She's Merely Turned 50) CMP - Dir. Charlotte Palmer |
Composer |
Stage |
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2022
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Think of a Song Productions - Dir. Brian Madigan |
Composer |
Dance |
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2020
|
Dir. Natasha Parker-Edwards |
Composer |
Dance |
|
2019
|
Fixation |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2019
|
Hogarth International |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2019
|
Bath Spa UNiversity - Dir. Natasha Parker-Edwards |
Composer |
Dance |
|
2012
|
Dir. Karl Curling |
Composer Production |
Short Film |
|
2010
|
Cliff Productions - Dir. Daniel Wilding |
Composer |
Short Film |
|
2010
|
Prime Theatre - Dir. Andy Burden |
Composer |
Stage |
|
2010
|
Cause For Applause - Dir. Kirsten Laine |
Composer |
Stage |
|
2009
|
Hannover Pictures - Dir. Paul Dudbridge |
Composer |
Short Film |
|
2009
|
Light Films - Dir. Nick Light |
Composer |
Short Film |
|
2009
|
MMM - Dir. Oskar Jon |
Composer Production |
Feature Film |
|
2009
|
Full Tilt - Dir. Pat Welsh |
Composer |
Stage |
|
2008
|
Dir. Vicky Lynn |
Composer |
Documentary |
|
2008
|
44 Point One |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2008
|
Big State Theatre - Dir. John Nicholson |
Composer |
Stage |
|
2007
|
Amadeus Music |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2007
|
44 point One |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2007
|
44 Point One |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2007
|
44 Point One |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2007
|
44 Point One |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2007
|
44 Point One |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2005
|
Dir. Eddie Young |
Composer |
Feature Film |
|
2005
|
Moving House Films - Dir. Paul Smith |
Composer |
Animation |
|
2005
|
Hannover Pictures / ITV - Dir. Paul Dudbridge |
Composer |
Television Movie |
|
2005
|
Big State Theatre - Dir. Andy Burden |
Composer |
Stage |
|
2004
|
Dir. Iain B. MacDonald |
Composer |
Short Film |
|
2003
|
Dir. Mike Peter Reed |
Composer Production |
Feature Film |
|
2003
|
Big State Theatre - Dir. Andy Burden |
Composer |
Stage |
|
2002
|
Southstreet Productions - Dir. Oscar Stringer |
Composer Production |
Short Film |
|
2002
|
5YLAC - Dir. Chance |
Composer |
Feature Film |
|
2002
|
Moving House Fillm - Dir. Paul Smith |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2002
|
Moving House Film - Dir. Paul Smith |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2002
|
Moving House Fillm - Dir. Paul Smith |
Composer |
Animation |
|
2002
|
Rondo Theatre Co - Dir. Iris Leonard |
Composer |
Stage |
|
2002
|
Inneroom - Dir. Andy Burden |
Composer |
Stage |
|
2001
|
Southstreet Productions - Dir. Oscar Stringer |
Composer Production |
Short Film |
|
2001
|
Moving House Film - Dir. Paul Smith |
Composer |
Animation |
|
2000
|
Moving House Film - Dir. Paul Smith |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2000
|
Moving House Film - Dir. Paul Smith |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
2000
|
Big State Theatre - Dir. John Nicholson |
Composer |
Stage |
|
1998
|
5YLAC - Dir. Chance |
Composer Production |
Short Film |
|
1998
|
Inneroom - Dir. Andy Burden |
Composer |
Stage |
|
1997
|
5YLAC - Dir. Chance |
Composer Production |
Short Film |
|
1996
|
SNAP Theatre - Dir. Andy Graham |
Musical Director |
Stage |
|
1995
|
La La Land |
Composer |
Commercial |
|
1992
|
Hot Savoury Souffles - Dir. Lisa Haworth, Rachel Bradbear, Katrina Etherton |
Composer |
Dance |
|
1991
|
Hot Savoury Souffles - Dir. Lisa Haworth, Rachel Bradbear, Katrina Etherton |
Composer |
Dance |
|
Unlisted
|
Composer |
Stage |