This is a re-production of a song I wrote a while back that I didn't ever realise the full potential of. It's heavily electronic/synth based which is quite new to me, so nice to try something different. Hope you enjoy.

Have I Died (Or am I Dreaming)

Advert length Gunslinger cinematic piece that gets straight to the point. 

Spaghetti Dub-Step (advert, modern, cinematic)

A composition for Cello and Piano based on a 12 tone row, but not in the way you'd expect. Performed by Zoë Martlew and David Appleton.

Playing With Fire

A groovy 70s inspired piece with a modern edge

Super Funk (retro, band, groove)

An atmospheric track which gradually builds throughout. Mostly electronic with addition of a church bells sample in electronic textures

Bells on the Wind

Bells On The Wind (atmospheric, fairytale, electronic)

Cinematic track inspired by 80s synth and Indie. Soaring lead guitar, warm synths, crashing drums and solid bass guitar

Making Plans INDIE ROCK (80s, Synth, dramatic, instrumental)

Room of Mirrors (Lounge, Corporate)

A slow and reflective piece for solo piano

To Say Goodbye - Solo piano

A haunting violin hovers over a never-ending succession of piano chords. A cue written for the short film 'A Country Doctor' for Will Self's digital essay Kafka's Wound in collaboration with Professors and Graduates at Brunel University. 

Violin performed by Simon Richards.

Kafka's Wound (TV music bed, atmospheric, melancholic)

Josh Trotter is a multi-instrumentalist and composer. His musical output draws on his truly eclectic taste and interest in all music, often crossing genres and cross-referencing techniques in his work. He’s written for internationally acclaimed musicians, performed on live TV and written music for national broadcast. He studied Music Composition at Brunel University, graduating in 2012 with a first class honours and receiving the Steve Thomas Memorial Prize for Composition.

As a composer, Josh specialises in music for media. He is frequently called upon by media companies to produce bespoke music and sound design for film drawing upon his ability to mimic almost any style of music. He is a writer for New Noise Audio who produce jingles and sound-beds for national campaigns. He has worked with Greys advertising agency in London and produced music for a digital essay by Will Self, exploring the work of Franz Kafka.

He works extensively with script-writer Sophia Sheridan under the pseudonym Hungry Yeti Productions, producing Radio Drama, audio documentaries and recently completing a commission to dramatise an audio-tour in Devonport for the Rio foundation. Existing commissions have included for BBC Radio Devon, SoundArt Radio and WUMM in the USA.

Josh continues to explore composition for the concert hall: he’s recently completed a commission for composer and guitarist Rich Perks for fretless electric guitar. He has also written for Canadian Violist Jamie Arrowsmith. His music has also been played by community bands and orchestra in London and Devon.

Josh is a sought-after collaborator as a songwriter and producer, most notably with internationally recognised Iranian singer-songwriter Ali Azimi. Josh co-produced his debut album, Mr. Mean, alongside Tom Sullivan, subsequently touring Europe and North America to sold-out audiences, receiving critical acclaim. In 2012 Josh attended the song-writing course at Dartington International Summer School with Ray Davies and Marion Wells on a bursary provided by the institute.

Josh Trotter

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