Paul Williams (Composer / Pianist)

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Paul Williams (born September 3, 1940, in London, England) is an English Composer and Pianist

Paul Williams

1 Biography
2 Major Credits (Film/TV)
3 Major Credits (Commercials)
4 External links

[edit] Biography

Paul Williams (aka Terry Day) studied at the Royal College of Music before going on to read Music at Cambridge University, where he gained an M.A. He has been composing since the age of eight and plays a variety of keyboard instruments. Paul has also worked as a session musician with numerous bands and orchestras, and has more recently worked with Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music fame.

Paul also composes for major international publishing companies, including Carlin Music, Sound Stage, Parry Music and Zomba Production Music with over 1300 titles published. Paul is a great melodist and tunesmith and is therefore able to apply his talents to any particular film scenario or drama. His compositions range from the horrifying, through the romantic, into high-tech. Paul has also worked at BBC Radios 1 & 2 with many major production credits.

Currently living in Cheam, Surrey, new London, United Kingdom. Paul spends the majority of his time composing and recording. He has a fine selection of high-tech keyboard instruments, including all the latest and best CDRom samples and Studio facilities. Paul is a competent orchestral scorer and is conversant with modern computer music technology.

[edit] Major Credits (Film/TV)

Crocodile Dundee - Love Theme
Neighbours (Grundy TV Australia) - Incidental Music Underscores
Father Christmas Letters - Film Score
Everybody Wins (Karel Reisz) - Incidental Music
A Country Practise (Australian TV) - Incidental Music
House of Gristle (BBC 1 TV Series) - Theme & Incidental Music
Out of this World (BBC 1 TV Documentary) - Theme & Incidental Music
Natural Neighbours (BBC 1 TV) - Incidental Music
My Good friend (Hartswood films) - Incidental Music
‘Mysteries’ with Carol Vorderman BBC TV 1997 & 1998 - Main Theme & Incidental Music
Growing Places Series (BBC TV, 1998 &emdash; 26 parts) - Main Theme & Incidental Music
Deep Impact Motion Picture (Incidental) 1998
Butterfly Legend 1999, Hollywood - Songs & incidental Music