Biography

As a composer and songwriter Daniel has worked in a variety of areas — from drama and serious arts, science and social documentaries, to entertainment and comedy.

As a musician, he can be heard on the work of other composers and songwriters, including scores for Stephen Poliakoff films and numerous BBC Dramas and documentaries. He uses an assorted collection of instruments including folk instruments from South America and China, and vintage pedal steel and Gretsch guitars. Technology also plays a large part in his playing and composition, and he’s always on the lookout for new tools and techniques to bring out fresh ideas.

A largely self-taught musician, Daniel cut his compositional teeth writing music for student films on the respected Film and Animation degree courses at the art college near where he grew up.

His first television composition job was a Channel 4 documentary series in 2000, which quickly led to more TV music composing work.

In 2006 he released Pigeon Coup — an album as a singer-songwriter, on the NAIM Label. His recent songwriting collaborators include Jon Allen (who was on the BBC Radio 2 playlist regularly throught 2009) and Craig Gannon (The Smiths, Aztec Camera). Daniel’s own songs have appeared in TV dramas including three different Stephen Poliakoff films.