Tom Howe (musician)
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Tom Howe (born 26 December 1977) is a British composer and musician who has worked on over 100 films and television series.[1] Growing up in a musical family, Tom was classically trained on piano, clarinet and guitar.[2]
Tom Howe | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1977-12-26) 26 December 1977 (age 46) |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, performer, conductor, music producer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, guitar, percussion |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | www |
After attending the University of Edinburgh, he became a session musician in both classical and contemporary spheres,[3] working with multiple bands, including Adult Jazz,[4] and performed at multiple live events, including David Byrne's Meltdown Festival.[5]
He started writing for TV in 2008, with music credits[6] for the BBC production How The Celts Saved Britain presented by Dan Snow. In 2011 he co-wrote with Gary Go on the theatrical release Love's Kitchen.
He developed a close working relationship with established composers Harry[7] and Rupert Gregson-Williams and subsequently has worked on multiple major TV series and movies, including Wonder Woman, Mulan, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon and Ted Lasso.
Other work includes music for The Great British Bake Off,[8][9] Taskmaster, Whiskey Cavalier,[10] Paranormal Witness,[11][12] and The Lodge.[13][14]
Following his work with Bill Lawrence on Whiskey Cavalier he was asked to work on the new Apple Series Ted Lasso[15] with Marcus Mumford[16]
In June 2020, Howe was made a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.[17]