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Timo Baker is a British composer and musician with a career spanning over 35 years in the music, film, and television industries. He has worked with major entertainment companies, including Universal Pictures, Lionsgate, Netflix, Disney+, CBS Productions, and the BBC. 

He is known for composing music for globally successful TV shows and films, including River Monsters, Primal Survivor, Stan Lee’s Superhumans, and numerous BBC series such as Countdown to Life, Miracles of Nature, Our Changing Planet, and Cities: Nature’s New Wild.

Originally a guitarist, Timo began his career in the 1990s as a member of the alt-rock band Crazy Gods. The band’s debut album Heavy Planet was produced by Warne Livesey, (The The, Midnight Oil, and Jesus Jones). Timo’s early musical influences were defined by his time performing and touring with notable acts such as The Prodigy and Feeder.

Following the band’s dissolution of in 1998, Timo shifted focus to composing for TV and film. During this time, he worked at an interactive TV company, Timo honed his talent for writing to picture by dovetailing his understanding of visuals with his compositional skill.

Timo’s career as a composer took off after relocating to Bristol with the punchy rock score for PlayStation's Ghost Rider. His work in television expanded with major projects such as Secrets of Wild India for National Geographic, narrated by David Attenborough, Survive The Tribe and the BBC-Sega co-production Orbi. 

Timo’s diverse compositional range includes everything from experimental ambient to full orchestral scores, showcasing his adaptability to different genres and media formats.

In addition to his work on TV shows, Timo expanded his repertoire by composing music for film trailers. Working with the LA-based agency Pusher Music, he created music for high-profile trailers such as The Adjustment Bureau, Paul and . Tracks from his album Digital Scars (T Minus 50) were licensed for use in the hit television series CSI: New York.

Timo is an active member of the Ivors Academy and the Musicians' Union. He serves on two advisory committees, Fair Score and MWS, where he advocates for the rights of composers and musicians.

Timo’s long-standing career has made him a prominent figure in the film and television music industry, known for his versatile musical approach and ability to craft memorable scores for a wide range of projects.

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