James Banbury
James Banbury (PRS)Arranger, programmer and engineer for television and global ad campaigns
Selected Albums
- Eastern HorizonsGrand Chinese atmospheres with regal orchestral themes & epic percussion builds
- Infinite SpaceHypnotic, emotive orchestral underscores convey the power of vast landscapes
- Heavy HustleSlick & sexy storytelling from the funky years of Blaxploitation
Latest Tracks
Titles3805/1Anxious flowing piano arpeggios build with electronic beats, synths & sad cello1:5682 BPM- Confidant3805/2Positive piano chords with glitchy beats, pulsating bass, arpeggiated synths & ambient pads2:32120 BPM
- Memory Recall3805/3Reversed electronics build with sombre cello, plucked piano motif, ambient pads & pulsing synths to a panoramic climax1:5660 BPM
- First Responder3805/4Tense piano pulse & sine wave build with deep bass, dark atmospheric textures, electronic beats & gloomy cello2:46120 BPM
- Prescience3805/5Gloomy layered cello drones build with menacing bass pulses, tense drum rhythm & dark synth textures2:4680 BPM
- Sputnik In Space3805/6Pensive floating piano builds with glitchy percussion & melancholy cello2:01126 BPM
- Youtopia3805/7Introspective piano motif over ambient pads builds with melancholy cello, moody synth bass & pulses1:5565 BPM
- Reunion Radio3805/8Mystery, tension & intrigue. Hypnotic synth sequence builds with cello drones & electronic percussion1:5075 BPM
The story behind the sound
James Banbury has over two decades of experience in the music industry. He performed as cellist and keyboard player for indie band The Auteurs and moonlighted as a session cellist for a variety of other bands. His string and orchestral arrangements include the 2011 remix of 'Personal Jesus' by Depeche Mode, 'Chasing Cars' and 'Run' by Snow Patrol and 'The Original of The Species' by U2. James is also one-third of the group Blood Wine or Honey. He partnered with Pete Davis to form Dadahack, an electronic music and design group. The pair also went on to create music through their joint company Component. Within a year of operation, Component created the music in campaigns for Cathay Pacific, Head & Shoulders, Tropicana and Marriott. James is a sought-after arranger, programmer and engineer and has also produced music for television.