Broadcast4819/1Melancholy piano & cello build with electronic percussion & drums to a heartfelt moving ending
2:2185 BPM
James Banbury
James Banbury (PRS)Arranger, programmer and engineer for television and global ad campaigns
Latest Tracks
- Optimism Sparks A Flame4819/2Bright piano over deep bass & synth textures builds to an emotional climax with soaring cello & heavy beats2:16126 BPM
- Hilversum Dawn4819/3Wistful cello ensemble above a growling bass develops with flowing piano ostinato, 5/4 drum beat & light textures to an uplifting ending2:57150 BPM
- Signalfire4819/4Uneasy micro-tonal ostinato beneath a reflective cello & piano theme. Builds with drums to an emotional & mildly optimistic ending2:37150 BPM
- A Code Repeats4819/5Pulsing signal introduces a beautiful undulating piano theme with ethereal textures, sad cello & steady beats. Builds with synths to a warm & emotional ending2:1168 BPM
- There Is Love In You4819/6Hypnotic & pulsing synths with pensive cello give way to darkly urgent descending piano chords & beats2:0793 BPM
- In The Sky They're Flying4819/7Delicate thoughtful ambient piano builds with deep bass, warm expansive synths & relaxed beats to a moving cello-led ending2:31103 BPM
Titles3805/1Anxious flowing piano arpeggios build with electronic beats, synths & sad cello1:5682 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.