Michael W.
Original Music for Film, TV, Games & Dreamworlds | Composer
I’m a composer, songwriter, and producer with 20+ years of experience creating music for film, television, campaigns, and indie projects. My scores and songs have appeared in series like Smallville, One Tree Hill, and The Real L Word, in projects for National Geographic, Showtime, Discovery, and Lionsgate, and even several U.S. presidential campaigns. I specialize in cinematic, ambient, and emotionally charged music that helps stories connect on a deeper level — whether that means a haunting piano theme, an epic modern score, or a raw indie-rock track. My approach blends craft with intuition: listening closely to the story, translating its energy into sound, and delivering polished music that doesn’t just accompany your vision — it amplifies it.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $989
Billed in all: $4,002$4k
$989 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 20% in Songwriting
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