Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am a composer, composing and recording music for movies and other media, as well as music to lyrics (songs), and I would like very much to be your composer for your project. I believe in giving 100% and will work with you, until the music is as you want it. Please read my testimonials; some of which are provided on this page.

CraigWilliamDayton

Twine
PRO
5.0 (3 reviews)

Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am a composer, composing and recording music for movies and other media, as well as music to lyrics (songs), and I would like very much to be your composer for your project. I believe in giving 100% and will work with you, until the music is as you want it. Please read my testimonials; some of which are provided on this page.

Available to hire
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Thank you for reviewing my profile.

I am a composer, composing and recording music for movies and other media, as well as music to lyrics (songs), and I would like very much to be your composer for your project.

I believe in giving 100% and will work with you, until the music is as you want it. Please read my testimonials; some of which are provided on this page.

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Skills

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Short Film
Mi
Mix
Steinberg Cubase
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Master
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Script
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Experience Level

Short Film
Expert
Mix
Expert
Steinberg Cubase
Expert
Master
Intermediate
Script
Intermediate
Freelance Gig
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Education

Bachelor of Science at Mansfield University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Along with myriad institutional education, I have also had private tutoring in such areas as music arranging and composing for media (film and TV).

Qualifications

Award of Merit statuette received for composing music to "Doctor, Doctor"
March 2, 2023 - March 2, 2023
"Doctor, Doctor" is a film short by Mikayla Myers which won the Award of Merit at the California International Shorts Festival.

Industry Experience

Other
    uniE608 "Shamhain"
    Shamhain is the old Celtic name of the season which we now call Halloween. Music by Craig William Dayton - photo art by multiple artists
    uniE603 Movement 5 - From "Lindsay On Her Own" - String and Wind Ensemble - uptempo 6/8 meter
    An audio selection from the tribute project "Lindsay On Her Own"
    uniE603 Movement 4 - From "Lindsay On Her Own" - Trumpet Solo with Cellos - slow 4/4 meter
    An audio selection from the tribute production "Lindsay On Her Own"
    uniE603 Movement 3 - From "Lindsay On Her Own" - Latin Band - uptempo 4/4 meter
    An audio selection from the tribute production "Lindsay On Her Own"
    uniE603 Commencement - From "Lindsay On Her Own" String Ensemble - slow 4/4 meter
    An audio selection from the tribute production "Lindsay On Her Own"
    uniE603 Movement 7 (Final) - From "Lindsay On Her Own" - Full Orchestra - uptempo 4/4 meter
    An audio selection from the tribute production "Lindsay On Her Own"
    uniE608 "Doctor, Doctor" - Film Short Directed by Mikayla Myers (Los Angeles)
    "Doctor, Doctor" is a silent film short by Mikayla Myers. Filmed in Los Angeles, it won the Award of Merit at the California International Shorts Festival. I was the composer and also recorded all the music.
    uniE608 "Mâché Man" - Film Short Directed by Sophie Boyce (London)
    Film Short by London's Sophie Boyce. I was the film score composer and also recorded all my music.
    uniE608 "Running Out of Time" - Director Tracey McCoy - Writer Cliff Ackmann
    This film short by Tracey McCoy and Cliff Ackman won first place in Baltimore, MD (USA) "29 Days Later Film Festival". I was the composer on this film and recorded all the music. In a way, this posting is a tribute to Tracey, who was gunned down by a drive-by shooter in Wake Forest, North Carolina (USA) on July 29, 2021. She is pictured in this thumbnail photo, along with writer, Cliff Ackmann. Both performed in this award-winning film short. Tracey was a good person and very talented. She is greatly missed.
    uniE608 "Mob on the Run" Cue Montage - Series Directed by W. Jeff Crawford
    This music is a montage of some (not all) of the music that I wrote as the composer for the series "Mob on the Run". This series was populated by a very talented cast and crew, and I felt honored to be a part of it. The thumbnail of video is of "Mickey"...The Boss.
    uniE608 The Boy In The Water - Directed by Sophie Boyce (London)
    A film short about a young girl, her parents' constant arguing, and the promise of escape from this hurtful environment with the help from the boy in the water.
    uniE608 "EXO" - Main Theme from the Podcast - Directed by W. Jeff Crawford
    This was the main theme to the play podcast called "EXO," based in outer space. The director wanted a Startrek feel to the music...without breaking copyright. I was the composer and also recorded all the music.