Tom Ingleby
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Tom Ingleby is an English music composer, producer and artist. Born in Leamington Spa, grew up in America, Surrey and Mid Wales.
His interest in music started at an early age, playing guitar from the age of five whilst growing up in the US and later took up the piano and violin. Moving to rural Wales aged 12 he lived next door to Cat Stevens' guitarist Alun Davis and Yardbirds member and record producer Paul Samwell-Smith who both deeply influenced and encouraged his interest in music. Completed Foundation at Byam Shaw School of Art (1987-1989), completed his BA in Fine Art (Painting) at Chelsea School of Art (1989-1992). Studied under Noel Forster and Clyde Hopkins and was contemporary of Chris Ofili. Also studied Music Theory at Goldsmiths college. Signed first songwriting publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music after creative retreat at actor Julie Christie's barn in Wales in 2006.
Went on to compose the music for the acclaimed British film Everything-(Dir-Richard Hawkins), which won a BAFTA nomination in 2004 and starred Ray Winstone, and The Spirit directed by Joseph Fiennes. Also worked on the film Crimson Wing alongside Cinematic Orchestra. Scored the Hyundai i20, i30, i40 and ix35 'Think Again' campaigns and the music for a global campaign for Russian Standard Vodka amongst many others. Works with a variety of artists and musicians: currently classical violinist Diana Yukawa, who he co writes and produces. Other artists Tom has collaborated with are Ed Sheeran, Jason Cooper, (of The Cure), Neneh Cherry and Sophie Barker from Zero 7. Writes on a piano given to him by the late composer John Barry. Married to Sophie and has four children, Phoebe, Florence, Milo and Harriet, and lives and works in London.