Andrew Joy
Andy Joy is a Leeds based multi-instrumentalist and composer who has been writing music to brief for over a decade. He has composed and recorded music in a wide range of styles from intimate acoustic and jazz to epic orchestral and electronica.
He was born and raised in the North-East of England and started his musical journey at a very early age. He played the Trumpet in a broad range of regional and national bands and orchestras before branching out into music technology and composition.
Andy studied alongside inspirational industry practitioners whilst at Leeds College of Music. These experiences fuelled his love for composing for TV and Film and on completion of a masters in music production and composition, Andy moved to London for a number of years and began completing projects for production music albums and theatre projects. These projects have resulted in film and TV placements worldwide.
Andy's unique, quirky, acoustic sound and gifted musicianship have resulted in numerous high profile syncs making him one of Big Screen's most successful and popular composers to date.
Track
Album
Description
1
Waltzing Euphoria
Dreamlike waltz for piano and orchestra with elegant charm and sense of delight
2
Elegy For Spring
Bustling strings and vibrant woodwinds celebrate the joy and abundance of spring featuring solo cello by Nicholas Holland
3
Rising Tensions
A battle of wits and determination with tensions escalating to a dramatic climax at 1:29. Featuring violinist Yuri Kalnits and cellist Julia Morneweg
4
The Greater Good
Sentimental piano theme with a reassuring sense of togetherness building in excitement to a joyous orchestral climax at 1:09
5
Darkness Falling
Enigmatic piano and intriguing dark orchestra build in intensity with expansive strings to an epic brass climax at 1:25
6
Floating Away
Dreamlike piano and acoustic guitar floating slowly with a sense of calm and gentle bliss
7
Rite Of Passage
Stirring piano on a journey of ebbs and flows with a feeling of progress and transformation
8
Fractured Light
Luminous synth patterns with a cosmic stillness, gentle beauty and an uplifting build
9
Beacon of Hope
Light celestial synth atmospheres with positive piano and a sense of hope and achievement
10
We Will Find You
Tender folk ballad with female vocal, melodious close harmonies and heart-warming lyrics ‘in the darkness we will find you’
11
I'll Come Home
Tender female ballad with emotive piano and devoted lyrics ‘I’ll follow the fire that’s in my soul’
14
Captured Moments
Exciting piano and strings with fast-paced energy and a gentle intro and build
15
Spinning Wheel
Delicately flowing piano with a gentle ebb and flow evoking the fluid passing of time
16
Curious Fantasy
Elegant pizz strings with urban beats for a sense of decadence with a hint of eccentricity
17
Merry Go Round
Fairground style fun with stomping brass, wacky organ and fun bells and whistles
18
Rising From The Ashes
Uplifting joy and accomplishment with delicate piano, lively strings and triumphant solo cello
19
Bringing It Home
Mellow guitars with carefree indie drums building to strong anthemic chorus
20
Wheels of Change
Purposeful strings with gentle determination and an uplifting sense of accomplishment and progress
21
Road To Recovery
Celebratory folk-style cello with vibrant, joyful strings and a strong sense of heritage. Alternative trumpet melody available.
22
Chic Unique
Mellow foot-tapping swing with melodic trumpet, banjo and romantic Mediterranean violin
23
Take My Hand
Easy-going mid-tempo swing with carefree flute, banjo, trumpet and trombone
24
Away With Me
Upbeat summer island jazz band with cheerful trumpet and carefree violin
25
Happy Days
Jovial street parade vibe with brass band fanfares, fun flutes and carefree violin
26
Space Probe
Pretty synth patterns with a gentle business. Soft reverberant piano with a calming celestial feel
27
A Better Future
Positive piano theme with uplifting electric guitar for a successful meeting of the minds or realising a collaborative project
28
Here With You
Innocent female vocal with warm acoustic guitar and piano. Delicate and whimsical with lyrical cello and oboe harmonies.
29
Ultimate Battle
Explosive military-style percussion with triumphant orchestral melodies and uplifting choir passages
32
Sailing Away
Sentimental guitar with a nostalgic quality and soft cello accompaniment
36
Running Free
Flowing acoustic guitar with running triplets and sense of forward motion
37
First Romance
Innocent guitar and piano with beautiful oboe melody for the perfect summer romance
38
Mad Hatter's Jaunt
Frivolous marching band-style fun remnant of good old fashioned british summer jaunts
39
On The Prowl
Catchy foot-tapping orchestral fun with playful woodwind and delicate strings
43
Little Dream
Innocent whistling tune with whimsical feel and simple harp and bells accompaniment
45
Autumn Leaves
Soothing piano groove with delicate woodwind melodies evoking hazy summer days
46
Spring To Life
Gentle acoustic opening with gradual build to exciting guitar and drums fanfare
48
Circle of Life
Care-free piano and synth riff building to happy uplifting pop melody
49
Immortal Love
Warm acoustic guitar builds to beautiful epic power guitar and strings
51
Never Forget
Moving piano ballad with beautiful female vocal and cello accompaniment
52
Dreamweaver
Tuneful guitar and piano hook with warm string bed and comforting guitars
58
Changes
Charminig, Innocent guitar with soft female vocals and gentle wind and cello
65
Squirrels' Dance
Playful, happy-go-lucky melody with slap guitar, marimba and piano.