Welcome to the website of composer/artist David Pickvance – film, TV, soundtracks, music, art and analogue synthesizers!









Welcome to the website of composer/artist David Pickvance – film, TV, soundtracks, music, art and analogue synthesizers!









The Book of Sand is my latest single to be released. Minimoog, piano, Mellotron and analogue drum machine…inspired by 70’s electronica and British sci-fi. The B side is Citadels. Click here to listen!

My new album FUTURE CITY is a further evolution of my 2023 album SIDE ROAD and is currently available for purchase on BANDCAMP. 70’s inspired electronic ‘chamber’ music for antique upright piano, Minimoog Model D and TR808 drum machine, FUTURE CITY is an exploration of long angular themes, random patterns and haunting classical lyricism. It is inspired by ancient cities, desolate landscapes and the road less travelled. Read about it and listen HERE.

It was a huge honour to be appointed Composer-In-Residence to the BBC in London. I composed the music to 36 productions and was lucky enough to be the recipient of several UK industry awards for my work. Highlights include I, Claudius, Peter Pan In Scarlet, The Birds, Where The Wild Things Are, Richard III, Troilus & Cressida, Witness: The Gospel According to Luke, The City Speaks & The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Check out my new ARCHIVES link if you want to hear and purchase instrumental releases from the 1990’s. 2024 is the 30th anniversary of my platinum selling album ‘Tempest’ and as a celebration I have released a newly mastered edition available to download on Bandcamp for a limited time only. Find out more here!

The latest and greatest Fireman Sam film stars John Barrowman and premiered globally on October 22nd 2018. Head to KIDS SOUNDTRACKS to hear samples of the soundtrack.

To celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday the BBC broadcast the classic 2004 production of Richard III starring Douglas Henshall and Geraldine James. I composed the soundtrack which features gamelan, 24 inch gong, dragon drum, shakers and extended playing techniques on the violin and cello.

Soon to be released single from the album, Side Road, Countenance is inspired by the short stories of Jorge Luis Borges. Moog Model D, sequenced Moog Sub 37, Analogue Drum machine, Acoustic Upright Piano. Click here to learn more.
