Background
Born Royal Leamington Spa, grew up in America, Surrey and Mid Wales.
Born Royal Leamington Spa, grew up in America, Surrey and Mid Wales.
Completed Foundation at Byam Shaw School of Art (1987-1989), completed his Bachelor 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 publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music during creative sabbatical at actor Julie Christie"s barn in Wales in 2006. 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 Editor Sheeran, Jason Cooper, (of The Cure), Neneh Cherry and Sophie Barker from Zero 7. Writes on a piano given to him by the composer John Barry.
Helped set up and is involved in online music licensing company Cuesongs with founders Editor Averdieck and Peter Gabriel. Married to Sophie and has four children, lives and works in London.