Film • Television • Commercials
Documentary, Film & Commercial Composer
Nick Watson is a UK-based composer working globally with film, television and commercial clients, specialising in emotionally restrained cinematic music that enhances story without overwhelming it.
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BBC | HBO | Netflix | CBS | Paramount+ | MTV | National Geographic | BMG
Bespoke scoring
Original music created around the brief
Nick is available for directly commissioned bespoke scoring projects, including feature films, documentaries, commercials and sync-focused creative work. Unlike catalogue music represented through publishing partners, bespoke commissioned work can be created and cleared directly, making the process straightforward for directors, music supervisors, agencies and production teams.Services include
- Original feature film scoring
- Documentary music composition
- Commercial and branded campaign music
- Sync-ready bespoke music
- Cinematic ambient sound design
- Production music composition
- Trailer-ready edits and cutdowns
Selected credits
Music for broadcast, streaming and commercial campaigns
Rebel Country
BBC / Apple TV Original feature documentary score. Sole composer, working directly with director Francis Whately for Why Now Productions/BMG.Narciso Rodriguez ‘For Her’
Luxury fragrance campaign commissioned through a sync agency.Rame Pour Ta Planete
Original ambient score for an environmental surf documentary.Placements include
48 Hours / CBS | Catfish / MTV | RuPaul’s Drag Race / Logo | Cyber Sleuths: The Idaho Murders / Paramount+ | Philly Homicide / Oxygen | Inside the Pentagon / National Geographic | Bordertown / Netflix | Alien Encounters / HBO | BBC World News
Delivery
Fast turnaround, broadcast-ready files
Nick is experienced in delivering music to professional production deadlines, including fast-moving commercial and sync environments. For commercial briefs and creative pitches, initial concepts can often be delivered within 24 hours.Deliverables
- Full stereo mixes
- Stems
- Alternative mixes
- Melody-free versions
- Drums-only / rhythm-focused edits
- 30 / 60 second commercial cutdowns
- Loopable versions
- Clean broadcast-ready endings
Catalogue & bespoke work
Existing catalogue music
Catalogue music is represented by selected publishing and sync partners including BMG, Quiet on the Set, Revolt Production Music and Felt Music.Bespoke commissioned music
New bespoke commissions can be created and cleared directly for film, documentary, television and commercial projects.Discuss your brief
Need a composer for your feature length, documentary or commercial?
Email Nick directly to discuss bespoke music for your film, documentary, commercial or sync project.Email Nick directlyTestimonials
Trusted by directors and music supervisors
“It was a pleasure to work with Nick. He worked brilliantly to the brief and was happy to edit as needed. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again.”
“Nick Watson is as solid a composer as they come. Beyond always delivering high-quality music across a range of genres, he’s consistently professional, reliable, and a pleasure to work with.”
Composer Portfolio
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- Production Music Library
- Sync Licensing
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Selected music
Electronic Works
Cinematic Post-rock
Ambient Works
Take Me To Cold Steel EP
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