Philip Sheppard
Philip Sheppard (PRS)Composer of over 60 film, television, and theatrical scores.
Latest Tracks
Duel4853/1Tense, driving, stately strings with layered rhythmic patterns & deep legato lines. Sense of urgency & momentum throughout3:07158 BPM- Cliveden Fountains4853/2Sprightly, whimsical strings with quirky off-kilter percussive motifs, layered pizzicato cello & bouncing ensemble lines3:17112 BPM
- Riding Out4853/3Urgent, purposeful regency-inspired string ensemble with strong central theme supported by driving rhythmic energy & stately percussion2:36140 BPM
- Playing The Field4853/4Vibrant regency-inspired piece driven by fast-paced ensemble strings. Looping piano motifs & expressive cello lines create a focused, forward-moving energy3:00128 BPM
- Paradisum4853/5Busy layered cello lines & driving ensemble strings with a lively rhythmic bounce & subtle folky feel. Melancholic mood develops prior to vibrant ending2:38148 BPM
- History4853/6Unfolding, reflective piece with a sense of nostalgia featuring expressive layered cello lines, uplifting string ensemble & delicate piano patterns2:36122 BPM
- Storm Brewing4853/7Steady, earnest string ostinatos build with rippling piano patterns & poignant solo cello. Tense & regal2:4280 BPM
- Great Expectation4853/8Bright driving rhythmic strings build with lyrical, layered cello patterns & spirited cinematic strings. Sense of excitement & anticipation grows throughout2:29108 BPM
Selected Albums
- Shut Your EyesPhilip Sheppard shares a hybrid orchestral set spanning moods from pensive to optimistic.
- The Shape Of Things To ComeA playful orchestral collection featuring strings, piano, synths, cimbalom, harp and vibraphone.
- Futurism Dystopia An unsettling collection of tracks fueled by frantic and soaring arrangements.
- Futurism UtopiaMelancholic strings build alongside poignant melodies and hypnotic piano
The story behind the sound
Philip Sheppard is an award-winning composer, producer, virtuoso cellist and professor at the Royal Academy of Music. He has composed over 60 film, TV, gaming and theatrical scores; his nominations include multiple Emmys and two Grammys, while he has received several awards for his works at Sundance. His portfolio as a producer includes globally recognised complex live events. He was music director for the London 2012 Handover sequence at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and Paralympics closing Ceremony, writing all scores. Recording with Jimmy Page and the London Symphony Orchestra, he re-scored & recorded all 205 of the world's National Anthems. Other credits include being music producer for the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and COP21 Paris Climate Change Summit. Feeling a pull towards contemporary over classical, his solo works have seen him collaborate with artists including David Bowie, Scott Walker, Suzanne Vega and Jarvis Cocker. He also regularly writes and plays with Odesza, Pretty Lights and UNKLE. In 2017 he was inducted into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as a member of the music class. He is also the recipient of a RAM Fellowship, a lifetime achievement award from the Royal Academy of Music for his services to music and education.