Dan writes epic, exciting music which tells stories. Dan writes everything from solo piano through electronic to full orchestra.
Hi there! My Biography is varied and eclectic, but don't let that put you off :)
My work process is to start with what you need to achieve, understanding the creative vision you have and to work together on getting there.
I hope to hear from you.
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Classically trained, studying with world leading composers and performers, Dan has been writing and performing music from a young age, having sung in the Albert hall in his and performed as gigging jazz pianist in his youth.
He studied at the internationally renowned Dartington Hall, collaborating with dancers, film makers and fusing electronic and acoustic instruments.
Dan provides orchestration, arrangements and production for song writers, events, trailers, film and games.
Dan's influences are varied: studying jazz and classical styles from a young age, he ventured into contemporary classical composition and electronic, 'found sound' and sample basic music.
Alongside writing music, Dan also creates sample packs and libraries from instruments and the natural world. He also writes software and creates AI systems to help with music creation.
He is proficient at music production software (Logic pro, etc), score production etc.
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Languages
- English
Interview with Dan Frost
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Imagination
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Start with briefing and 'moodboarding' - work out what you are looking for. Create a series of sketch ideas for you to respond and react to. Draw out the structure together and go through iterations.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My writing studio is in Cambridge, UK where I work with high quality sample libraries. For recording, I'm happy to organise or collaborate on sessions in studios globally
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Anything new. I collect sounds of the natural world, sound of humans music and fuse the 2.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Writing for stories - be they stage, screen or some other form
- Film ComposerAverage price - $200 per minute
- Composer OrchestralAverage price - $70 per song
- Danny Elfman
- Aphex Twin