Graham is one of Britain’s most experienced and active Music Producers specialising in the international film music business.  Graham has been freelance since 1982 after a distinguished career as Musical Director of Yorkshire Television, Head of Music for Granada Television and Head of Film Music Production for Lord Grade’s ITC Films.  He studied music at Kneller Hall, the Royal Military School of Music and the Guildhall School of Music in London after which he began his career in the music production business.  The first 6 years were spent at the world famous KPM Music Library ; that was the day job!  The night job was arranging and conducting sessions for various ‘pop’ and variety stars’ singles and albums plus doing score takedowns for the BBC’s ‘Top of the Pops’ for US groups such as  ‘The Four Tops,’ The Supremes,’ Otis Redding,’ ‘Marvin Gaye’ and many others.

Over the years he has acquired extensive expertise in recording throughout Europe.  He has worked with a many composers, musicians and orchestras in the recording centres of London, New York, Paris, Munich, Cologne, Brussels, Berlin, Belgrade, Rome, Budapest, Prague, Bratislava and Brandenburg.  He is familiar with the Union Agreements and working practices in each country and is an expert on music copyright law.  He has demonstrated time and time again to his clients that by knowing the best orchestras, musicians and studios in each venue, he can set up both technically and musically the most cost-effective soundtrack recording sessions both in Britain and mainland Europe and then work with the composer and production team to produce the best music soundtrack possible; on time; on budget.

Graham has recently completed the production of the score and songs for a major animated full length feature film ‘Planet 51’ staring among others Dwayne Johnson, Gary Oldman and John Cleese.  Planet 51 is scheduled for worldwide release commencing 20th November 2009.  Decca Records are releasing the soundtrack album in conjunction with the film release in each territory.

He is currently working on ‘400 Boys’, an apocalyptic story of youth gangs based in near-future Detroit.     Future projects include ‘The Prince of Cool’ the long awaited major feature film based on the life of the legendary jazz trumpet player Chet Baker, ‘Paranoia’ a psychological horror thriller and ‘A Man of a Thousand Cuts’ a film based on a true story of gangland London in the 30’s through the 60’s.

His proven ability in running a Music Department within major production entities has given him the knowledge and experience to control, manage and advise on all aspects of a projects music requirements throughout the entire production period and as a trained musician, his ability to co-ordinate with the chosen composer is invaluable and appreciated by all composers that he has worked with.

Graham Walker at The Internet Movie Database

Planet 51

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