Award-winning composer, sound designer, and PhD researcher in spatial audio. Michael’s work spans film scores, TV productions, and immersive soundscapes, released through his label imprint Aurora Eclipse Productions and showcased internationally through the Royal Society of Arts.
Welcome to my Articles section — a collection of essays, reflections, and research notes drawn from my work as a composer, sound designer, and spatial audio researcher. Here I share critical perspectives on spatial and object-based audio technologies, commentary on industry trends, and insights into the creative process behind my projects. These writings sit at the intersection of practice and research, blending academic thought with practical experience in sound, film, and immersive media.
Critical perspectives on spatial and object-based audio, composition, and research.
Behind-the-scenes reflections from a visit to Sony Pictures in Los Angeles, including encounters with iconic scoring stages.
A breakdown of spatial configurations across streaming platforms and what they mean for immersive audio workflows.
Reflections on the work environments that shape the way soundtracks are conceived and realised.
Exploring how video blogs offer a richer, more human way of sharing ideas and creative reflections beyond text alone.
Behind-the-scenes reflections from a visit to Sony Pictures in Los Angeles, including encounters with iconic scoring stages.
Lessons learned from scoring my first film — balancing vulnerability, deadlines, and the realities of sharing early creative work.
How music, media, and technology shape today’s industry.
A breakdown of spatial configurations across streaming platforms and what they mean for immersive audio workflows.
A breakdown of spatial configurations across streaming platforms and what they mean for immersive audio workflows.
Reflections on the work environments that shape the way soundtracks are conceived and realised.
Exploring how video blogs offer a richer, more human way of sharing ideas and creative reflections beyond text alone.
Behind-the-scenes reflections from a visit to Sony Pictures in Los Angeles, including encounters with iconic scoring stages.
Lessons learned from scoring my first film — balancing vulnerability, deadlines, and the realities of sharing early creative work.
How music, media, and technology shape today’s industry.
A breakdown of spatial configurations across streaming platforms and what they mean for immersive audio workflows.
A breakdown of spatial configurations across streaming platforms and what they mean for immersive audio workflows.
Reflections on the work environments that shape the way soundtracks are conceived and realised.
Exploring how video blogs offer a richer, more human way of sharing ideas and creative reflections beyond text alone.
Behind-the-scenes reflections from a visit to Sony Pictures in Los Angeles, including encounters with iconic scoring stages.
Lessons learned from scoring my first film — balancing vulnerability, deadlines, and the realities of sharing early creative work.
