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Music
Bio
Phil McClean is an Irish composer creating cinematic scores for stories that live in the shadows and beyond..
Drawing on a diverse musical vocabulary spanning orchestral composition, electronic sound design, rock and experimental music, Phil creates scores that are atmospheric, emotionally driven and deeply connected to the visual world of a film.
His work is particularly drawn to horror, psychological drama, supernatural storytelling and noir — genres where music can become more than accompaniment: where it can inhabit a character's mind, create dread before the audience knows why, or transform an ordinary moment into something unforgettable.
Phil's approach combines the emotional power of traditional scoring with the sonic possibilities of contemporary production, creating music that can move seamlessly from intimate themes and haunting melodies to unsettling textures, visceral tension and expansive cinematic sound.
His work has received international recognition, including awards from the Jerry Goldsmith Awards, CueTube's Score Relief, and the International Horror Hotel Film Score Competition, where he was named the 2024 winner. His music has also featured on the Billboard Top 5 In Search of Darkness soundtrack.
Phil's film credits include Pauric Brennan's Am Fear Líath, released on Amazon Prime, Philip Curry's thriller Reputation, and Dr. George Leslie's drama Kathleen, alongside a growing body of work for independent film and visual media.
Based in Ireland, Phil works with filmmakers both nationally and beyond, bringing a collaborative, story-first approach to every project.
Music should not simply tell the audience how to feel.
It should make them feel something they cannot explain.