Stephen Baysted
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Stephen Baysted is a British film music and computer game composer.
, is listed in their successful alumni, and was a visiting research student in the Departments of Music and Philosophy at the Université de Rouen in France. Baysted was awarded a PhD in 2002 from Dartington College of Arts
for a thesis entitled: From le cri de la nature to Pygmalion: a study of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
's philosophy of music and aesthetic and reform of opera
. Before joining the University of Chichester
in 2003, he was Head of Opera Studies at Rose Bruford College
in Kent
and worked with many of the leading opera companies and opera practitioners in the UK.
Ltd. an International games development studio and has composed music scores and designed sound for a string of award winning computer games. With Brett-Dempsey Music, Baysted has scored over thirty cinema, television and radio advertisements, including notable campaigns for Budweiser
, McDonalds and Pizza Hut
. Stephen is a member of Northpole Music, a film music production collective managed by Grammy award winning film music producer Steve McLaughlin
and Hollywood Film Composer Ilan Eshkeri
. Baysted is represented by The Max Steiner Agency, Hollywood.
Credits Include:
Education
Stephen Baysted gained BA (Hons.) and MMus degrees from the University of SouthamptonUniversity of Southampton
The University of Southampton is a British public university located in the city of Southampton, England, a member of the Russell Group. The origins of the university can be dated back to the founding of the Hartley Institution in 1862 by Henry Robertson Hartley. In 1902, the Institution developed...
, is listed in their successful alumni, and was a visiting research student in the Departments of Music and Philosophy at the Université de Rouen in France. Baysted was awarded a PhD in 2002 from Dartington College of Arts
Dartington College of Arts
Dartington College of Arts was a specialist arts institution near Totnes, Devon, South West England, it specialized in post-dramatic theatre, music, choreography, Performance Writing and visual performance, focusing on a performative and multi-disciplinary approach to the arts. In addition to this,...
for a thesis entitled: From le cri de la nature to Pygmalion: a study of Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer of 18th-century Romanticism. His political philosophy influenced the French Revolution as well as the overall development of modern political, sociological and educational thought.His novel Émile: or, On Education is a treatise...
's philosophy of music and aesthetic and reform of opera
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
. Before joining the University of Chichester
University of Chichester
The University of Chichester is a university based in West Sussex, England. Campuses are based in the city of Chichester and the nearby coastal resort of Bognor Regis...
in 2003, he was Head of Opera Studies at Rose Bruford College
Rose Bruford College
Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance is a British drama school, offering university-level and professional vocational training for theatre and performance and the BA and MA degrees, based in Sidcup, Southeast London.-History:Founded in 1950, Rose Bruford "pioneered the first acting degree...
in Kent
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
and worked with many of the leading opera companies and opera practitioners in the UK.
Film, TV & Computer Game Composer
Baysted works professionally as a media composer in the games, film and television industries. He is Composer and Audio Director for Slightly Mad StudiosSlightly Mad Studios
Slightly Mad Studios is an independent British video game company headquartered in London, England. On 12 January 2009, the company acquired the business and assets of Blimey! Games...
Ltd. an International games development studio and has composed music scores and designed sound for a string of award winning computer games. With Brett-Dempsey Music, Baysted has scored over thirty cinema, television and radio advertisements, including notable campaigns for Budweiser
Budweiser
Budweiser is a German adjective describing something or someone from the city of České Budějovice in Southern Bohemia, Czech Republic.Beer brewing in České Budějovice dates back to the 13th century...
, McDonalds and Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise that offers different styles of pizza along with side dishes including pasta, buffalo wings, breadsticks, and garlic bread....
. Stephen is a member of Northpole Music, a film music production collective managed by Grammy award winning film music producer Steve McLaughlin
Steve McLaughlin
Steve McLaughlin is a former American football player.-References:...
and Hollywood Film Composer Ilan Eshkeri
Ilan Eshkeri
- Early life :Eshkeri was born in London. During his childhood, he learned to play the violin and guitar and later went on to play in a rock band. Eshkeri attended Leeds University where he studied music and English literature...
. Baysted is represented by The Max Steiner Agency, Hollywood.
Credits Include:
- C.A.R.S (Video Game
- Life Lines (Documentary)
- Der Mann mit dem Fagott (TV Movie)
- Shift 2: Unleashed Shift 2: UnleashedShift 2: UnleashedShift 2: Unleashed is a racing video game, the 17th title in the Need for Speed franchise. It was developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Electronic Arts...
(Video Game) - Beam (Video Game)
- Need for Speed: Shift Need for Speed: ShiftNeed for Speed: ShiftNeed for Speed: Shift is the 13th installment of the long-running racing video game franchise Need for Speed; published by Electronic Arts. It was announced in December 2008 as part of a three-game announcement that includes Need for Speed: Nitro and Need for Speed: World...
(Video Game) - BMW M3 Challenge BMW M3 Challenge (Video Game)
- GTR2: FIA GT Racing Game (Video Game)
- GT LegendsGT LegendsGT Legends is a sports car racing simulator developed by Simbin for the PC. It is based on the 2005 FIA Historic Racing Championshipsfor GTC and TC cars of the 1960s and 1970s...
(Video Game) - GTRGTR-Motor vehicles:* Gran Turismo , with Racer, Grand Tourer Racing or similar, commonly associated with performance cars. Vehicles that uses the designation are:** BMW M3 GTR - a racing version of M3** Holden Torana GTR...
: FIA GT Racing Game (Video Game)