CLAIRE BATCHELOR
COMPOSER
NEWS
January 2024
Working with Nat Geo / Disney 2 X 60min series
December 2023
Light Mischievous Comedy released on UPM
November 2023
Recording in Budapest with the Hungarian Studio Orchestra
September 2023
The TikTok Effect 60min documentary airs on BBC 1, BBC 3 and iPlayer
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001qp28/the-tiktok-effect
July 2023
Recording at Synchron Stage Vienna with Cavendish Music
June 2023
New releases with Cratedigger Music
April 2023
Royal Television Awards (West) Composer Jury
March 2023
New track: "Aim High" released on "Cinematic Intrigue II"
January 2023
NEW RELEASE: Reed and Wind
"Expressive, contemplative & emotive live recorded woodwind cues. Ranging in tone and style these cues are bursting with mystery & wonder, perfect for documentaries, travelogues & drama."
December 2022
Micropubs: The New Local now available on Amazon Prime Video
Trailer for The Organic Terrorist released
November 2022
New Release: Solstice & Equinox Chamber Orchestral
"Inspired by the changing seasons covering a range of tones this is perfectly suited for drama, documentary & nature programming."
October 2022
New Release: Twisted Cinema
"Dark experimental trailer cues exploring unusual instrumental techniques, sound design and electronics."
September 2022
Latest Music Placements:
BBC 1 Bargain Hunt
BBC Dengineers
BBC Celebrity Masterchef
BBC Breaking Fashion
ITV This Morning
ITV Coronation Street
C4 Help! We Bought a Village
C4 Puppy School
C5 Hotel Inspector
C5 Nick Knowles Big House Clearout
Sky Into The Wild: India
Discovery Bridging The Expanse
Disney The Making of Float
NBC Open House NYC
August 2022
Latest Music Placements :
BBC 1 Jobfished
BBC 1 Saving Our Nurses
BBC 2 Womanhood
BBC 2 Horizon
BBC 2 Mary Berry Cook & Share
BBC News
June 2022
New release: The Middle Ages for Universal Production Music
May 2022
Gentleman Jack Changed My Life airs on BBC One and iPlayer. Original Music by Claire Batchelor
April 2022
New release: Chant of the Replicant for Bibliotheque Music
My music is used in Idris Elba's Fight School BBC 2
February 2022
My music is used in Changing Rooms, Googlebox, BBC Morning Live, Hairy Bikers Route 66 and The Supervet
January 2022
I've been nominated for Best Original Score at Feel The Reel International Film Festival for 'Out of Orbit'
December 2021
I created music for the Majestic Wine Christmas radio commercial
I released another silly Christmas video...
November 2021
I created music for Chateau DIY with Phase Music / Cratedigger for Channel 4
I attended the Grierson Awards thanks to my wonderful WFTV mentor Lorraine Heggessey
Music released on 'Piano Lullabies' by UPM
Music released on 'Keep It Simple: Reflections' by Cavendish Music
September 2021
I created Original Music for 'A New Life in the Sun' for Molecular Sound / Channel 4
I was a judge for the IVOR Novello Awards Best Television Soundtrack and attended the awards at Grosvenor House Mayfair.
August 2021
New tracks released on "Life In The Sun" by UPM
My track "Simple Virtue" was used on This Morning
July 2021
Folk Tale: Adventurous Folk Score released! Listen on Spotify
June 2021
Sweatbox: Short Film. Score by Claire Batchelor
Three women sit in a prison van outside HMP Bronzefield, each caught up in their own worlds as they anticipate what’s next. Sweatbox offers a glimpse into the experience of women as they are pulled away from their lives and transported to prison.
Watch on Youtube
Micropubs: The New Local
Feature Doc: Score by Claire Batchelor
Inspired by the original micropub craze in Kent, three entrepreneurial Londoners decide to open their very own micropub and revitalise their high streets through a love of real ale, conversation and community spirit.
March 2021
Latest music placements:
BBC 1 MasterChef
BBC 1 Island Medics
BBC 2 Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
BBC 2 Race Across the World
Channel 4 The Undateables
Channel 4 Scotland: My Life in the Wild
Channel 4 Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig
Channel 5 The Gadget Show
Channel 5 Gardening With Carol Klein
Channel 5 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly
Channel 5 Our B&B Dream
E4 Married At First Sight Australia
E4 Celebs Go Dating
CBBC The Dengineers
January 2021
Amazing news!! A backing track I created for ITV's The Masked Singer has been used in the show. Songbird by Fleetwood Mac - sung by Viking, an honour and a privilege to do a version of such a beautiful, classic song
Watch on Youtube
December 2020
Merry Christmas All! Here's something silly I made...as I think we all need a laugh at the moment...
Good King Wenceslas: Lockdown 2020 Version
November 2020
I've been accepted onto the BAFTA Crew scheme for a third year
October 2020
STRESS TEST Production music album released. "Tense and driving hybrid orchestral cues for when the pressure is on"
THE DEAL - Comedy Short released online
June 2020
Curiouser and Curiouser - production music release. "Playfully dark, mischievously devilish and intriguingly quirky cues that thrillingly combine mystery, eccentricity and tension"
Febuary 2020
THE DEAL - Comedy short by Syd Heather and Sarah Langrish-Smith, score by Claire Batchelor has been selected for the London Independent Film Festival and the London Rolling Film Festival.
January 2020
My latest album has been released by EMI Production Music: Quirky Scores
"A unique collection of quirky, heart-warming and dramedy cues with eclectic instrumentation"
Link to album - https://www.emipm.com/en/browse/labels/JM/233
Music placements: BBC News / BBC 2 Victoria Derbyshire, BBC2 The Best House In Town, BBC 2 Island Medics, C4 The Great Hotel Escape, C4 A New Life in the Sun, C5 The Motorway, C5 The Wonderful World of Baby Animals, ESPN News
December 2019
Merry Christmas! Here's a little video I made reharmonizing the carol God Rest Ye Merry Gentelemen:
November 2019
On the Move: Curious Quirky Minimalism - Production Music Album Release
"Whimsical minimalist orchestral cues with animated strings, peppy woodwind and sprightly percussion"
Link to full album and licensing info: https://www.emipm.com/en/browse/labels/MODEL/53
WFTV Event: I will be talking at Working with Composers: An Insight Into the World of Commissioning and Licensing Music
EQUAL: a short documentary I recently scored has just been released on Vimeo.
https://vimeo.com/313340544
“EQUAL by Gillian Callan shows the hard work and passion that people have put in to fight for civil same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. Having screened at Galway Film Fleadh, GAZE Dublin and nominated for the Iris Prize, the film has now been released online, celebrating the change in the law”
October 2019
Latest Music Placements:
Food Unwrapped
Fifth Gear
Blue Peter
Secret Chef
Watchdog Live
Home and Away
Celebs Go Dating
Celebrity Advice Bureau
Her Majesty's Cavalry
Countryfile Spring Diaries
The Big Life Fix With Simon Reeve
Bargain-Loving Brits In The Sun
August 2019
I had a great time attending Edinburgh TV Festival. Follow me on Instagram @ClaireComposer
https://www.instagram.com/clairecomposer
KEEP IT SIMPLE: NO STRINGS ATTACHED
Light, playful cues with woodwind instrumentation, warm in tone, perfect for a range of TV programming
My tracks have been released, please listen here!
July 2019
Had a great recording session for Cavendish Music. Watch this space for the release!
EQUAL - is screening at Galway Film Fleadh which I was very lucky to score.
May / June 2019
Lots of news! I've been accepted onto the BAFTA Crew scheme again for 2019.
'Echoes' an animation I scored by Ben Bradbury is being screened at Rhythm & Views film festival, which celebrates films with music at their heart.
I was on a panel at the Media Production Show in London talking about the craft of music composition
I had a great time at Sheffield DocFest, saw lots of fantastic films, and met lots of fantastic people too!
I've had 3 songs released by EMI Production Music on their Female Songwriter album
https://soundcloud.com/music4media/sets/female-songwriter-emi
April 2019
It's my 10 year work anniversary! To mark the occasion here's a playlist of some of my favourite / most popular tracks: https://soundcloud.com/music4media/sets/10-years
In other news, I have also had a new production music album released:
Pattern & Flow: Versatile Minimalism
Animated yet flowing classical minimalism, featuring string quintet, marimba, flute and clarinet. Recorded live at The Crypt Studio, Crouch End.
March 2019
New production music placements:
BBC One: The Best House In Town
E4: Celebs Go Dating
BBC 2: River Walks
BBC 2: Trust Me I'm a Doctor
BBC 2: Eight Go Rallying: The Road to Saigon
Channel 4: Hidden Britain by Drone
Channel 4: Hollyoaks
Channel 5: Chocolate Dreams: Inside Hotel Chocolat
CBeebies: Do You Know?
January 2019
I've recently completed the score to a fantastic short documentary film called
EQUAL - more details soon!
December 2018
I've had some great new production music placements lately, including:
The Surrogates Club - BBC News / World News Dir. Claire Tailyour. Short Documentary
Hollyoaks
Big Brother
Kirstie's Homemade Christmas
October 2018
Free The Bid
I'm delighted to have been included in Free The Bid, a list of female composers who write music for commercials. Free The Bid is a fantastic resource addressing gender diversity in the advertising industry. You can view my profile here:
https://www.freethebid.com/composers/claire-batchelor
October 2018
"Echoes" by Ben Bradbury released
A sweet and moving animation by Ben Bradbury has been released for the charity Contact The Elderly. I was very lucky to be asked to compose the original score. You can view the animation Here.
August / September 2018
My latest production music placements:
BBC News: Disclosure, The Dark Side of Dairy
BBC 1: Antiques Roadshow
BBC 2: Eight Go Rallying: The Road to Saigon
BBC 2: World Championship Sailing
BBC 2: Rip Off Britain
BBC 2: The Big Life Fix
BBC 2: The Repair Shop
BBC 2: Animal Park
BBC 4: Bute: The Scot Who Spent a Welsh Fortune
Channel 4: The Posh Frock Shop
Channel 4: Saving Poundstretcher
Channel 4: Hidden britain by Drone
More 4: 999 What's Your Emergency?
More 4: Emergency Helicopter Medics
E! RumChata promo
July 2018
Original Music completed for The Wonderful World of Puppies
Blakeway Productions / Zinc Media for Channel 5: 12 X 60min
20th July 2018
My album "Human Stories 2: Stories with Strings" is now live! Published by EMI Production Music. Live strings performed by the Navarra Quartet. Listen Here
"A stunning collection of string beds, creating moods of joy, intrigue, tension and nostalgia"
15th June 2018
The Wonderful World of Puppies starts on Channel 5 Saturday night with original music by me! Made by Blakeway Productions / Zinc Media. The show also uses some of my existing library tracks.
7th June 2018
I'm very excited to announce that I've been accepted onto the BAFTA Crew programme 2018! More information about the scheme here
22nd May 2018
My track "Winter Walk" was used in the Royal Wedding programming on Saturday morning, under an interview with Meghan and Harry talking about their charity work.
11th May 2018
3 new tracks released by Cavendish Music on their 'Pizz, Pace & Punch' album
17th April 2018
My latest production music placements:
BBC1 Housing Enforcers
BBC2 Hugh's Wild West
BBC2 Trust Me I'm A Doctor
BBC2 Big Dreams Small Spaces
BBC4 An Art Lovers Guide
ITV1 100 Years Younger in 21 Days
ITV Tales From The Coast with Robson Green
Channel 5 Ancient Mysteries
Channel 4 Hollyoaks
Channel 4 Secrets of China's Forbidden City
More 4 David Jasons Secret Service
CBBC Newsround
Lifetime Britain's Next Top Model
TLC Dr Christian Will See You Now
3rd April 2018
New album released by EMI Production Music: "Human Stories: Simple Narratives"
27th March 2018
Score completed for short film 'Forgotten Things' directed by Bruno Catarino. IMDB page here
6th February 2018
6 new tracks released by EMI Production Music on their "Light Optimistic Small Ensemble" Album
23rd November 2017
My track "Happy Song" was used in this French McDonald's commercial
6th November 2017
My track "At The Wheel was used in a feature film trailer: 1945 Hungary