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Thomas Boulousis is a London-based composer and violinist with a wide theoretical knowledge and practical experience, specialising in film scoring and contemporary classical music.

Thomas Boulousis is a composer and violinist who brings a wealth of talent and achievements to your projects. With noteworthy degrees from Trinity College London and City, University of London, Thomas showcases his comprehensive understanding of music theory, composition, and performance.

At just 15, Thomas was accepted at City, University of London with a Performance Scholarship, and graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree, majoring in Composition and Violin Performance.

Thomas's musical prowess extends beyond academia. With a passion for film scoring, Thomas has triumphed in esteemed competitions, winning Best Original Score for the short film 'Spring' and receiving nominations in the Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards. His music has been featured in professional commercials and amateur film projects. In addition, Thomas has released instrumental EPs and singles, as well as self-published scores for several of his compositions, and performed with the renowned MOYSA-Megaro Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Thomas Boulousis is an exceptional composer and violinist, ready to elevate your projects with captivating music.

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Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise my clients to provide them with exactly the music they are looking for to breathe life to their project.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Music composition has been my go-to past-time since forever, to the point where making it my job was nothing if not obvious. Composing music is just fun and exciting for me! Every time I hit "bounce" on a Logic project or "export to PDF" on a Sibelius project, I feel such a rush of positive emotions that I end up finding myself thinking "What should I work on next?".
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: One very important request I have for my prospective clients is for them to provide me with at least 3 examples of pre-existing music that is similar to the music they are looking for. That way, I can more easily adapt to their exact wishes and compose music that is suitable to their project without needing many large revisions.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My musical style is a rather flexible one, although I do often tend to focus more on the melodic aspect of my composition above anything else. I love writing melodies that are memorable and easy to sing.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I specialise in orchestral and instrumental music, with or without electronic elements, but I can also compose (and have composed) music in a number of other styles.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I believe my strongest skill is my flexibility. Although I am a classically trained musician and most of my experience lies in the orchestral and instrumental soundworld, I have also composed in styles such as: Jazz, Big Band Jazz, Fusion, Instrumental Rock, Metal, Hip Hop and others. I thus am able to adapt to a wide range of musical styles and compose music suitable for the idiom as necessary.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I have a rather flexible work process, which I adapt to each specific project. If, for example, I need a strong visual understanding of the music, I usually sketch my ideas on Sibelius (a software designed for making music scores) and then, if necessary, I export them to Logic (a Digital Audio Workstation). If, on the other hand, I need to work with synthesizers or digitally altered sound, I just use Logic. On Logic, I have a number of pre-made templates -mostly orchestral- but I often end up tweaking them to suit each project, usually by adding more instruments.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I mainly specialise in providing music for media (films, commercials, etc), as well as for live performance. I am particularly experienced in orchestral and classical musical settings, but I have lately been getting into jazz and other genres as well.