My website: https://www.kierancampbellportfolio.co.uk/
I am a multi-instrumental composer and soundscape artist based in Norwich, UK. I graduated from Norwich University of the Arts in 2020 with a degree in Fine art. I have 10 years of composing music as well as 15 years of experience playing instruments in recordings and live settings.
My practice as an artist has incorporated sound installations, live performances as well as films. My practice tends to focus on encouraging openness to emotion, connection as well as object personalities. which are achieved through set motifs, rhythm, and specific tones. As a composer I tend to work from an abstract standpoint, trying to incorporate a lot of fun and fluidity into what I compose. My background isn’t a classical one and has deep influences from extreme metal, funk, rock, and pop genres spanning from the 1970s through to the present day, in concept as opposed to practicality.
Projects
- SHED (2022)Original musical score I wrote for the 2022 student short film: "SHED". Not everything is as it seems at this house party, but sometimes that can present surprising opportunities. Written and Directed ---------- Kate Tressor Produced ---------- Noemi Kornova and Kate Tressor Cinematographer ---------- Jeff Yeung Editor ---------- Dylan Woolvin Composer ---------- Kieran Campbell
- Tuesday (Directed by Akanksha Goyal) 2022A coming of age film about two young 20 something-year-old women. They face the tribunals of being a woman in today’s world. We see this through their perception of themselves as well through her relationship with various people in her life. I composed the last 2 minutes of score for the film.
- Il Senza Titolo (2021)Final end-of-year degree showpiece by Brooke Savino. This piece encapsulated how a painting can take on a 3-D life of its own and is not bound by the limits of 2-D mediums. This was a month-long project that had many twists and turns with the general outlook for the audio to mirror the performance in its neutrality. Full video can be found on my website: https://www.kierancampbellportfolio.co.uk/freelance-composer/l-senza-titolo-2021
- Untitled (2021)A series of videos and audio for Joshua Burke’s masters degree project. A project that looked at feelings of loneliness, hope, and nothingness as well as open conversations about looking deeper within, to go on and produce bigger and better. The videos were put together as part of a live stage set performance that highlighted how the audio can fulfill emotive resonance in a contemporary setting. Full project series can be found on my wesbite: https://www.kierancampbellportfolio.co.uk/freelanc
- I Love you Baby (2020)I Love You Baby (2020) is a short film by director George Ronald Gray. The short film highlights a man’s struggle to come to terms with the severity of his actions and the torment that now lives with him. This project was completed as part of my final year at university and was well-received amongst peers and academics alike. You can find the full film on my website: https://www.kierancampbellportfolio.co.uk/freelance-composer/i-love-you-baby-2020-7enxc
- Darkroom (2020)Darkroom is a film directed by Fynn Kennedy. An abstract drama, that explores a warped reality with nostalgia, that doesn’t end as expected. This project was completed in my final year of university, where my musical input was praised as being a key feature of the film. See the full film on my website: https://www.kierancampbellportfolio.co.uk/freelance-composer/darkroom-2020-ghzwc
Work history
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Site ConsultantPMP Recruitment
- Derby, United KingdomFull Time
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Drum TutorSelf Employed
- Norwich, United KingdomFreelance
Whilst in my final year at university I had the pleasure of tutoring students from the university on how to play the drums. This was an invaluable stepping stone in building my confidence in successfully passing on information to others, with great continued success from my students.
Skills
- Music Performance
- Audio Composition
- Sound Art
- Soundtrack Composition
- Soundscapes
- Tutoring
- Confident Communicator
- Drums
- Project Management
- Audio Mixing
Education
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Fine ArtNorwich University of the arts
- Norwich, United Kingdom
Specialising in sound compositions/installations and live/video performance.
Grade 8 DrumsRSL (Rockschool Ltd)
- Derby, United Kingdom
Passed with Merit