Original scoring for your next project!
Hello! I'm Joel, a composer and producer from New Zealand!
Please contact me before placing an order so that I can understand your needs and you can share some references, so I can deliver the best music for your project :)
Check out my other works linked below!
When you hire me you will get:
- Original music tailored to your project and specifications: from orchestral to electronic, from epic to intimate, I will create the perfect piece of music for your work.
- Opportunity for creative input: Do you have a particular sound or existing piece of music in mind? Send me a reference track and what you like about it, and I will incorporate those into your order!
- Mixing and Mastering: I will provide a quality mixed and mastered WAV (24 or 32 bit, 48kHz or higher) so you can insert the music seamlessly into your project without having to make further adjustments (unmixed/unmastered tracks available on request).
Why choose me?
- Open communication.
- High-quality work.
- Genuine love of visual media.
- Over 10 years of experience creating music.
I'm excited to work on your project with you!
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
Interview with Joel Hammond
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just finished a round of remixes; I'm also currently producing an EP for a client, as well as working on: a song for my own project, a cover that I'm working on with another producer, and starting out a new song with a brand new client!
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Alex Acheson is an incredibly talented electronic/pop producer who is always a pleasure to talk and work with. Highly recommend!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital! Analog emulation is so accurate now that I can barely tell the difference, and the portability of a DAW on a laptop is unbeatable.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will always match the artist's commitment to their art and produce something that both myself and the artist will be proud of.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That we need to be in the studio together to make a song! Living in New Zealand means I mostly work online - this is one of the reasons communication is so important to me.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is the idea behind the song? What instruments can you hear on the song? What emotions do you want the listener to feel when they hear your song? What existing songs would you use as a reference, and what do you like about them?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Never be afraid to reach out to a producer to talk about your ideas. Even if we don't end up working together, we mostly just like talking to artists about their art :)
I was the composer in this production
- Film ComposerAverage price - $50 per minute
- Composer OrchestralAverage price - $100 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $150 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $90 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $70 per song
- I'm very happy to discuss expectations, timing, share references and negotiate extras up-front to really nail the project for you!
- 2 revisions
- Commercial rates vary depending on license
- Hans Zimmer
- Howard Shore
- Borislav Slavov
- Ableton Live
- Fender Stratocaster
- Fender Precision Bass
- extensive sample & soft synth libraries
Special Rates for New Clients! Contact me to find out more!
