Eastern HorizonsGrand Chinese atmospheres with regal orchestral themes & epic percussion builds
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
- Confidant3805/2Positive piano chords with glitchy beats, pulsating bass, arpeggiated synths & ambient pads2:32
- Memory Recall3805/3Reversed electronics build with sombre cello, plucked piano motif, ambient pads & pulsing synths to a panoramic climax 1:56
- First Responder3805/4Tense piano pulse & sine wave build with deep bass, dark atmospheric textures, electronic beats & gloomy cello 2:46
- Prescience3805/5Gloomy layered cello drones build with menacing bass pulses, tense drum rhythm & dark synth textures2:46
- Youtopia3805/7Introspective piano motif over ambient pads builds with melancholy cello, moody synth bass & pulses1:55
- Reunion Radio3805/8Mystery, tension & intrigue. Hypnotic synth sequence builds with cello drones & electronic percussion1:50
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.