James Seymour Brett
| James Seymour Brett | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 3 April 1974 |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Film scores |
| Occupation(s) | Composer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Website | jamesseymourbrett.com |
James Seymour Brett (born 3 April 1974) is an English composer and conductor.
Early career
After graduating from The Royal Academy of Music in 1997 James was immediately hired by composer Michael Kamen. James’ further contribution to film scores includes writing collaborations with Kamen on features such as The Event Horizon, What Dreams May Come, The Iron Giant, Frequency, X-Men, and the mini series, Band of Brothers produced by Steven Spielberg. In this period James also co-produced and provided additional score on Paramount's Against the Ropes.
In 1999 James helped produce the concert that saw Metallica pair up with The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra as assistant Musical Director. The album has since sold over 5 million copies worldwide. In 2002 James went on to plan and execute, again as assistant Musical Director and in close partnership with the BBC, Party at the Palace (part of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations). This event was broadcast live to a multi-million audience worldwide with a gold CD in less than a week. James co-ordinated and arranged many of the collaborations both with traditional rock pairings and new orchestral interpretations.
Film and television
James has written extensively for film and television, including scores for TriStar Picture’s Planet 51 and the 13-part NBC primetime series, Crusoe. James’ collaborative work as composer, conductor and orchestrator with Harald Kloser can be heard in the feature film 2012 and the thriller Anonymous (film) directed by Roland Emmerich. James became a part of the creative team behind the film 10,000 BC. James also scored the music for the horror feature Outpost, directed by Steve Barker. In addition, James has written, orchestrated and conducted for the 2007 releases of Transformers for DreamWorks and The Nanny Diaries for The Weinstein Company.
In May 2013, James once again collaborated with Roland Emmerich on his major film White House Down. James also spent the summer working on One Chance (The Weinstein Company) working closely with Paul Potts and James Corden producing their vocal performances and arranging the material. James also composed the score to Stephen Frears film Lay the Favorite.
Walking With Dinosaurs - The Live Experience
James travelled to Australia to collaborate on Walking with Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular. Working with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra he composed and conducted over 80 minutes of music to score the live arena show. The show features 20 life-size, animatronic dinosaurs, as they battle through evolution. It has recently finished a worldwide tour seen by over 8 million people in 217 cities having won numerous awards since its opening in 2007.
Disney - Imagination Parks
To mark the global relaunch of Disney's Stores, James was asked to write music designed to thrill both children and parents alike. The "Imagination Parks" introduced new interactive zones, live events and mini theatres,[1] which opened officially in Madrid on 6 July 2011.
Batman Live
James' music can again be heard in arenas across the world in the stage show Batman Live. The score to accompany the DC superhero incorporates full symphonic forces, including choir. The show premiered in Manchester, UK in July 2011 and toured North America in 2012.
Queen's Diamond Jubilee/Party In The Palace
Working with the BBC and Gary Barlow in 2012, James composed and conducted the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II, celebrating the 60-year reign of Her Majesty the Queen alongside Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox and Stevie Wonder. James’ Diamond Jubilee collaboration followed on from the 2002 BBC ‘Party in the Palace’, where he served as Assistant Musical Director as part of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.
Credits
Film
Dir. John Wells | The Weinstein Company
Dir. Roland Emmerich | Columbia Pictures
Dir. David Frankel | The Weinstein Company
Dir. Stephen Frears | Emmett/Furla Films
- L'Historie De Nos Petites Mort
Dir. David Chidlow | Campfire Stories
- Geography of the Hapless Heart
Dir. David Allain | Saetre Films
Dir. Roland Emmerich | Studio Babelsberg
Dir. Roland Emmerich | Columbia Pictures
Dir. Jorge Blanco | Sony Pictures
Dir. Steve Barker | Matador Pictures
- The Golden Compass – "LYRA" End titles.
Performed by Kate Bush | Arranged by James Brett.
Dir. Roland Emmerich | Warner Bros.
Dir. Michael Bay | DreamWorks
Dir. Shari Springer Berman / Robert Pulcini | The Weinstein Company
- Four Last Songs
Dir. Francesca Joseph | BBC Films
Dir. Phyllis Nagy | Number 9 Films
Dir. Michael Bay | DreamWorks
Dir. Catherine McCormack | Woman on the Beach Ltd.
- Die Stormflut
Dir. Jorgo Papavassiliou | teamWorx Produktion
Dir. Paul W. S. Anderson | 20th Century Fox
Dir. Brian Grant (director) | Icon Entertainment
Dir. Tommy O'Haver | Miramax
Dir. Stephen Hopkins (director) | Labrador Films
- Daniel and the Superdogs
Dir. André Melançon | Zephyr Films
Television
Prods. Marc Van Buuren & Justin Bodle | NBC
- Hex: Seasons 1 & 2
Dir. Brian Grant (director) | SKY 1
- Don't Just Dream It
Prod. Ben Rigden | Prospect Pictures
- TR American Lion
Prod. Raymond Bridgers | Greystone TV
Commercials
- Flora - Voyage
- Virgin Trains – Falling in Love
- Stella Artois - Circus
- Virgin Atlantic – Kitty Hawk
- Vodafone – Work and Play
- Vodafone – Speech Bubbles
Concerts/Arena Shows
- Batman Live
Composed and conducted original score - premiered UK July '11
- Disney Stores - Imagination Parks
Composed and conducted original score
Composed and conducted original score Australian Tour Jan – April ’07, US Tour July ’07 – Dec '10, European Tour August '09 - June '11
Assistant Musical Director for live concert in Buckingham Palace Gardens Arranger/Coordinator of Music Live beacons event
Assistant Musical Director San Francisco, Berlin, New York
- EMI 'When Love Speaks' RADA Benefit Album
Co-Producer, Assistant Musical Director @ live concert launch, album
- 2002 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
Co-producer/Assistant Musical Director for album/live event
Pop/Classical – Musical Director/Arranger
Alfie Boe, Annie Lennox, Atomic Kitten, Blue, Brian May, Brian Wilson, Bryan Ferry, Dave Gilmour, Des'ree, Eric Clapton, Hayley Westenra, Joe Cocker, Metallica, Mis-Teeq, Ozzy Osbourne, Sir Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Ricky Martin, Sophie Solomon, The Corrs, The Last Shadow Puppets, Will Young
External links
References
- ↑ "James Seymour Brett - Official Website". Retrieved 2011-08-26.