John Ashton Thomas
John Ashton Thomas (PRS)
Composer, orchestrator & conductor who has contributed to over 160 feature films
Selected Albums
- Archimedes TriangleThoughtful and uplifting instrumentals, with orchestral strings, lyrical oboe and peaceful piano
- AspireCreating epic emotional climaxes, Richard Lacy and John Ashton Thomas join forces for an aspirational, orchestral collection. Light, atmospheric piano mingles with poignant strings, warm brass, electronic pulses, ambient synths and powerful percussion.
- Panoramas & LandscapesSweeping themes feature noble horns, imposing string swells, twinkling percussion and woodwind.
- Beyond You And MeA collaboration between trailblazing pianist Jason Rebello and composer John Ashton Thomas. Ranging from romantic waltzes with a 1950s Parisian flavour to uplifting themes, songs blend bright piano with breezy flute, strings, glockenspiel and marimba.
Latest Tracks
For Sean4198/1Wistful Chapman stick & orchestral strings with piano & oboe. Cinematic with a simple yet memorable melody2:46- Parting Shot4198/2Driving strings build with thoughtful Chapman stick & piano, noble horn, wistful oboe & violins to a positive ending2:29
- Father4198/3Warm lilting orchestral strings with Chapman stick, piano, oboe & horn. Uplifting with moments of reflection & yearning1:54
- Beautiful Broken4198/5Gentle Chapman stick & orchestra with piano. Serene, nostalgic & uplifting2:29
- Sea Of Tranquility4198/6Melancholy oboe, enigmatic strings & pensive piano build with Chapman stick patterns & bass to an urgent climax2:24
- West Of Nowhere4198/7Moving strings with poignant Chapman stick & oboe melody building to a positive driving finale2:32
- Pulsa Denura4198/8Bright driving strings with uplifting Chapman stick, sparkling piano patterns & lyrical oboe2:13
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The story behind the sound
Composer, orchestrator, and conductor John Ashton Thomas studied composition and piano at Trinity College of Music and was awarded the senior composition prize. His orchestrations include “Ferdinand” and “How to Train your Dragon 3” and he’s contributed to over 160 feature films including “Captain America” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” An accomplished pianist, John also created numerous arrangements for Diana Ross. His bespoke pieces are uplifting, designed towards a positive conclusion. He can imagine his work accompanying documentaries about the potential of the human spirit and the beauty that exists between cities. John is also experimenting with aleatoric music, which leaves some elements of the work open to the performer’s discretion which makes sense for someone with a background steeped in Jazz.
He’s contributed to over 120 feature films including “Captain America” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”