Short Biography
Described as ‘authentic, elegant, and multifaceted’,1 Thomas Baynes is a versatile British composer specialising in contemporary, film, and mixed media music. With a musical voice that navigates the intersection between the intimate aesthetics of contemporary chamber music and cutting-edge sound technologies, Thomas has carved a niche for himself in the dynamic realm of modern composition. Credited with having a ‘beautifully presented’ musical style,2 Thomas creates his work using a distinctive blend of instrumental recording and organic environmental sounds to create immersive auditory experiences that captivate listeners and contribute to the evolving landscape of contemporary composition. Thomas is currently undertaking a fully funded UKRI rated PhD in Music (Composition) under composers Nina Whiteman and Tom Parkinson researching immersive audio composition as a creative practice and he also lectures in undergraduate contemporary, film, and video game composition at Royal Holloway (UoL).
1 Aaron Holloway-Nahum, a leading international composer and conductor.
2 Johnathan Willcocks, Festival Conductor of the Leith Hill Musical Festival and former director of the Junior Academy at the Royal Academy of Music in London.