Resumé
Dorian studied trumpet and piano at the Royal College of Music Junior Department for two years and then Trinity College of Music for a further three years. After leaving music college he worked as a professional freelance trumpet player, performing a diverse range of music including classical, jazz, salsa, pop, blues, funk, mariachi and other World music. Performance credits include:
- Frank Sinatra
- Shirley Bassey
- Neil Diamond
- Jamie Cullum
- The Temptations
- The Drifters
Since completing the Music for the Media course Dorian has composed and recorded the music for over 30 short films and animations and completed numerous arrangements and transcriptions. He also has over 50 tracks placed with library music companies all over the world, resulting in usage on UK & USA television (including Discovery Channel, Lion TV & Living TV Primetime), Radio (including BBC 1Xtra), Games and Internet broadcasts.
In 2009 & again in 2010, he worked with Leaf Sound Design as a freelance music content provider (songs, instrumentals & sound effects) for Mamas & Papas.
His current studio is based around a custom built PC running a host of professional sample sets and plug-ins including the East West Platinum Play Symphonic Orchestra, Quantum Leap RA, East West Goliath, East West Voices of Passion, Quantum Leap Storm Drum 2, East West Symphonic Choirs, Quantum Leap Ministry of Rock, the full Project Sam Brass collection and numerous virtual instruments, including Atmosphere and RMX Stylus. He also has the knowledge and capability to record live instruments, budget and deadline permitting.
