Ian Habgood
Ian Habgood (born April 12, 1974) is a British TV and film score composer, producer and instrumentalist.
Career
Early Work
After graduating from Newcastle College in 1996 he moved to London and began composing music for Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Madame Tussauds. He produced music for many themed attractions in Europe including Air the world's first B&M flying roller coaster, Pirates 4D cinema attraction starring Leslie Nielsen, Colossus (Thorpe Park) the worlds first rollercoaster with 10 inversions and Colossos Heide park.
Music for Film and Television
In 2000 he began producing music for Television, composing music for the comedy television shows Fat Friends and Star Street. He also provided music for the BBC one drama shows Green Eyed Monster and Life for Daniel.
Habgood is also known for his music in Films. In 2004 he composed music for the films 9 Dead Gay Guys starring Steven Berkoff, Conspiracy of Silence (film) Charlie starring Luke Goss, and The Piano Player starring Dennis Hopper.
Advertising agencies including Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett Worldwide, McCann Erickson and BBDO have commissioned Habgood to write music for Television Commercials. He has composed music for famous brands including Pepsi, Cadburys, KFC, Nokia, Toyota and McDonalds.
Trivia
- He composed a New Year song for the Kids band Bzots whose music videos were acquired for broadcast by Nicktoons Network.
- He is one of the key collaborators at Studio Bizzaro whose business is shared with creator Brad Bowyer, Voice Actor Brian Zimmerman and owner Joe Murray. He composed music for Planet Bizzaro (52 episodes) and The Bubbletown Club (52 episodes).
- He appeared in Toyota and McVities TV commercials.