Composition & Production

“For Vincent, truth and, from it, musical authenticity, comes not from the mystical or the subjective but from the search to be informed about the world and about the media with which the musician works.”
— Ian Parsons, Host of The Sound Barrier on PBSFM, 106.7
“What is clear is that Giles’ music is often intimately linked to the setting in which it is appreciated – there is an intentional blurring of the distinction between the content of the piece and the ambient noise of the space.”
— Jennifer Hauptman, Journalist, Buzzcuts

Your source of high quality custom exploratory music and audio

Bring your project to the next level through music, sound design, and production, knowing that it will be on-time and in-budget, with composer Vincent Giles.

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What you can look forward to

I can compose music for your project, design sound for your installation or game, or produce your record.

Feeling stuck or not sure where or how to start? I can also step in to help lead your project, either through project management, or through limited 1:1 mentoring slots.

A 3D model of Vincent, degrading only slightly, to a backdrop of music notation.

Working with me is a good fit if:

️✔ You want creative, high quality music that enhances whatever project you’re working on.

️✔ You want to work with somebody who gets it from a grassroots perspective.

️✔ You’re getting stuck understanding or implementing a technical or technological solution in your project.

️✔ You’ve dabbled in music production but are unsure where to go next.

️✔ You’ve got a great song or piece, but need to develop it further or add additional layers.

️✔ You need somebody to bounce ideas off in a supportive (but constructively critical) way.

But might not be a great fit if…

✖ You’re looking for ’typical’ sounds like a Disney movie.

✖ You want somebody who is only there to create pastiches of existing temp tracks.

✖ You’re not really interested in collaborating.

How it all works

We will have an initial video/phone consultation to discuss your project idea and how I can work best with you.
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We will agree on the terms and negotiate work contracts, and I will begin the work.
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I will provide regular updates and opportunities for feedback throughout (if agreed upon) the process.
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I will deliver the outcome as per the agreement.
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Do your best work with somebody who gets it.

The arts increasingly favor those with financial privilege, while working-class creators face mounting barriers such as funding access and time restraints. Having weathered my share of rejections, I know this struggle extends beyond artists to everyone in the cultural sector.

My journey began as a bassist (I sold my Nintendo 64 for my first instrument in 1999 (and still have it today)). From session work (2004-2013) to composition, my working-class roots ground my understanding of creative constraints. I’ve lived the tension between artistic vision and economic reality that artists, arts workers, and everyday people face.

My late neurodivergence diagnoses (autism/ADHD at 39) only served to re-emphasise how our systems are often not adequate for those who need them. My ongoing professional development and client approach is built on mutual respect, adaptability, and responsiveness. No two people are the same, and I know this. I value honest dialogue and iterative collaboration.

Two decades across performing, composing, producing, and education have shown me the sector’s full spectrum. Not just the people in it, but my own experiences from stage to studio and classroom. Whether you need technical solutions, creative development, or just a sounding board, I bring both grassroots perspective and professional rigor to our work.

How I got here

Faulty Cat Productions is my way of acknowledging my quirks and access needs, whilst enveloping all of my special interests, including music composition. It has been a slow-burn build since 2022, with the focus on developing ethical and sustainable practices in an industry that very often lacks this. It draws on multiple episodes of both creative and general professional burnout across my life that were brought about by the constant push of the music industry and academia.

Something needed to change, so I studied permaculture design in 2021 and it dramatically shifted my perspective on how to sustainably pursue my career in the arts. This has given me a unique perspective on a slow, observation-and-feedback driven approach to working to create work that focuses on diversity as a core tenant. Not only celebrating diversity of people in the world, but through my practices, that are not genre-based, or even technology based. I believe in using the right tool for the job, and communicating clearly what I can do and what I can’t do.

Ultimately, I want to build and model processes and business structures to inspire more people to create work in sustainable and meaningful ways.

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Pricing - Composition or Music Production

Sound Design

Let's bring your project to life

I’ll get to work crafting idiomatic and unique sounds that bring whatever your project is to life, even if it’s the sounds of brewing tea for your podcast.
Contact to discuss your needs

Composition

Let's make music together

A commissioned composition (or underscore) with either (by negotiation) score and parts or electronic audio assets.
Starts at $1200 per minute of music

Custom

I understand...

That not all projects fit neatly within these price frames. Please get in touch and we can discuss what might be possible in your budget.
Contact to discuss your needs

Music production

Let me guide your project

I will work with you on your project, as a project manager, drawing on my decades of experience, and potentially contributing composition and/or post-production (as agreed).
Starts at $389 per hour (min 3-hr call)
Let's talk about your ideas