Composer, Producer, Sound Designer

 

Chris Bankole is a talented and dedicated musician highly trained in writing music to picture for film, television, web and gaming. With a background in classical music and strong influences of urban music; whether used individually or combined, the resulting infusion is enthralling.

 

"Since I can remember, music has always been a passion of mine. Every hour I spend in the studio feels like a minute, to the point where I lose entire days infront of the music desk.

I started out in school learning the clarinet - I wanted to learn the saxaphone but I was so young, my fingers were too short to reach all the keys!!
I played in the school orchestras at Dulwich College (London) and Trent College (Nottingham), until I passed grade 7 in the clarinet. Then in the 90's I became heavily involed in the hip hop scene, which in those years was pretty small.
I started out just making beats, directed at the hip hop genre, and I produced a few tracks for up and coming British acts. Even delving into rapping and song writing myself.

It wasn't until 2007 that I started getting involved in writing music for the media which has really helped blend my orchestral and urban background to produce my own sound.
I have had private tutoring from Guy Michaelmore (EMMY and ANNIE nominated composer) Richard Attree (Bloody Britain & other documentaries for the BBC, ITV, C4 & Discovery) and Peter Howell (Doctor Who) during my studies in writing to picture. The many different clients and genres I come across help me to broaden my ability and gain experience in areas I would otherwise have not explored. Even to the point where now one of my strengths is prducing and synching actual sound design alongside the music I write to deliver the full audio package.

Music is a part of me, I think music, I breathe music and rhythm, so there's nothing more fulfilling for me than making a living from my passion and sharing it with the world"

Currently available for hire in all forms of composing, whether it be to a feature film, an advertisment or trailer, presentation, game or website. What ever your media, Chris Bankole can write the music. Please click on Showreel links above or Contact Chris to request a customised quote.