Paul Leonard-Morgan

Christopher Paul Leonard - Morgan ( born 1974 in Kent, England ) is a British composer.

Life

After studying at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and his Bachelor of Arts in Music Studies, he remained in Glasgow, where it has his own music studio.

After Leonard - Morgan from 1997 to 2004 almost mainly arranged the music in short films, he could reach with his composition for the British television film Evil cop, good cop equal a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Newcomer composers. It was followed by other television series and movies before he could arrange with popcorn a movie first time in 2007. With the U.S. Thriller Without Limit by Leslie Dixon and Neil Burger Leonard - Morgan was allowed for the first time working outside Britain. He felt this was a great honor among all the " Hollywood types " to have been chosen. ( "Even to get asked to pitch against all the Hollywood guys was fantastic. Actually Then to get it with a director like Neil, who did The Illusionist, it's just a brilliant, brilliant buzz. " )

In addition to his film music, he has collaborated with artists such as Mogwai, Snow Patrol, Belle and Sebastian and Texas.

Filmography (selection)

  • 2004: Evil Cop, Good Cop ( traps)
  • 2004: Court Silent Witness ( Silent Witness ) ( TV series, 8 episodes )
  • 2006-2011: Spooks - In sight of MI5 ( Spooks ) (TV series, 50 episodes )
  • 2007: Popcorn
  • 2011: Without Limit ( Limitless )
  • 2012: Dredd
  • 2012: Murder

Discography

  • 2008: Movie Tales

Awards

  • BAFTA Award 2005: Anthony Asquith Award for Best New British Composer
  • 2009: Best Original Television Music - Spooks - In sight of MI5 ( nominated )
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