“He is a storyteller whose ‘pen’ consists of the sounds of instruments like letters that make up words, then sentence, then great novels.”
– Debbie Wright, Filmmaker
About the Composer
James G Lindsay is an award-winning composer whose music has been championed and recorded by some of the nation’s most distinguished artists, including members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
His original compositions have been featured on WCNY Classic FM radio, and his film scores have premiered at festivals including DOC NYC, the Madrid International Film Festival, the NICE International Film Festival in France, and the Boston International Film Festival, among others.
In addition to his work in film, James’ commercial music has garnered international attention, with his jingle “Hand in Hand” selected as the corporate theme for IZZI TELECOM in Mexico.
James earned his degree in piano performance from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee and a master’s degree from New York University, where he studied piano and composition under Seymour Bernstein. He further honed his compositional skills at Mannes College of Music, where he received the Dean’s Merit Scholarship and studied with renowned composer Lowell Liebermann.
Recent commissions have included works for Mount Harvest Film production company, the Thang Dao Dance Company, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and St. Louis Dance Theatre. In addition to his composition work, James is passionate about teaching and shares his expertise through private piano and composition lessons.
Contact at: JGL1919@gmail.com
Reviews
Jessica Solce – filmmaker/director
James Lindsay’s compositions breathed electricity into No Control. Every part of the way from brainstorming to final cuts was a smooth, collaborative, and creative process.
Debbie Wright – filmmaker/director
James is one of the most gifted and brilliant people with whom I have had the pleasure to work. The score that James created for my last film stands alone as its own story separate from the film, and I could literally just listen to the score, close my eyes and disappear into an amazing adventure.
Eduardo Vilchez – producer
James has an inherent talent for the subtleties of film composing. He understands the collaborative process and has not only presented me with what I was looking for, but he somehow managed to look beyond my direction and requests, to the heart and soul of the project.
Xavier Garcia – filmmaker/director
It was an honor to work with James Lindsay on a Blood Thrones’ soundtrack. His music exposed the hidden themes written into the film’s unspoken messages. His musical design for the film elevated the story.