Welcome to the website of film & TV composer David Pickvance – film, TV, soundtracks, music, art and analogue synthesizers!
WELCOME
LUMINAIRE
My new single Luminaire is currently available on bandcamp. Luminaire is a new version of my track La Lune written in 2022. I have added a beautiful minimoog solo that starts half way through. I am so proud of this track as it started life as a sequence of random minimoog bleeps and the challenge to myself that I could write an evocative and classic melody over the top. I hope you enjoy.
THE UNWRITTEN WORLD
My new single ‘The Unwritten World’ is now available on all streaming platforms. Piano, Minimoog and drum machine. This is an exploration of classical & electronic crossover and is extremely evocative and filmic. I am so proud of this release as it marks a waypoint in my musical direction.
25 YEARS OF FILM & TV
For the past 25 years, I have composed music for some of the world’s leading film and television production companies, including Disney, Mattel, the BBC, HiT Entertainment, Chorion, Film London, the British Film Institute, Blue Zoo, Nelvana, ABC and SBS.
FUTURE CITY – REVERSE EVOLUTION
I’m proud to announce my collaboration with one of Australia’s finest songwriters, Jessica Paige and visual artist John D Jinndow. We’ve been working hard on a new sci-fi concept album and graphic novel and will announce its release date in the coming months!
FUTURE CITY
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.
BBC I, CLAUDIUS
I was commissioned by the BBC to compose the soundtrack for the new series of Robert Graves’ I, Claudius. The original series was broadcast in the 70’s and gained cult status. This new critically acclaimed production stars Derek Jacobi, Tim Mckinnerny and Tom Goodman-Hill and won the Audie Award.
BBC COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE
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.
ARCHIVES
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!
MATTEL FIREMAN SAM SET FOR ACTION
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.
