Barry started late at learning music. At age 15 he decided to take up piano lessons for the first time, yet 7 months later he passed his Grade 5 exam. Subsequently he has achieved Grade 8 Piano, Grade 8 Theory, Grade 6 Jazz Saxophone and Grade 5 Viola.
The viola opened up opportunities to play in several orchestras whilst studying Music at Southampton University. He studied composition at post-graduate level and travelled to Los Angeles to study orchestration with Scott Smalley. He is also an Avid Certified Instructor in Pro Tools.
Barry has performed with a wide variety of groups, from jazz bands to classical orchestras to Japanese Taiko. These performances have taken him to exotic places and met exciting people, from local Devon-based fairs to performing on Blue Peter at the Royal Albert Hall and at Disneyland Paris for Novell as part of Kagemusha Taiko.
As well as working on a wide variety of projects over the years, Barry has gained a lot of experience through his teaching. Currently also working as a course leader for an FdA Music Production course at University Centre Somerset, Barry has recorded bands, composed for orchestras, created synths, and been involved in pretty much every aspect of the music industry.
Aside from the usual musical qualifications, Barry is also a black belt in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and holds a Private Pilot's Licence!
Unique traits: Very friendly Passionate about helping others make the most of their projects
Downsizing of the Gods
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Film (short)
by Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Dubbing Mixer Sound rescue, repair, Foley, and dubbing to EBU R128 standards. "I was amazed at Barry’s conscientiousness and meticulousness. The end result was nothing short of miraculous. I highly recommend Barry for all your sound engineering needs." - Lynwood Shiva Sawyer, Writer
Web Series
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Documentary
by I Witnessed Images
Audio Repair Audio cleanup and repair
Knock of Janus
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Film (short)
by Darly Vision
Dubbing Mixer Foley, dialogue editing and dubbing to EBU R128 standards.
Public Service Announcement
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Commercial
by I Witnessed Images
Audio Repair Audio cleanup and repair. "Barry has proven there are no limits with correcting audio. His delivery options are numerous and professional, his delivery time ahead of expectations. Will call him again." - Francesco Bori, Director
Corporate Short Adverts
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Commercial
by Bold Content TV
Sound Designer Sound design
Documentary
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Documentary
by Leanne Hayman
Audio Repair Audio repair on dialogue. "Barry helped me with some vital adjustments on audio for a short documentary. He was really helpful and responsive, fitted the job in quickly, and knew just what the audio needed for the effect I was looking for. Thanks!" - Leanne Hayman, Director
Fixie
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Film (short)
by Nicholas Elliot
Dubbing Mixer Audio repair and dubbing to EBU R128 standards.
Eyes in The Dark
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Film (short)
by Blackout Productions
Various Composed original music, edited dialogue, created Foley and sound effects and dubbed the whole film. This film was selected for the HP Lovecraft film festival in the United States and was included in the festival's "best of" compilation DVD.
Roehampton University
(2001-2002)
University of Southampton
(2001-2002)