Driven by a medium-tempo bounce, James Hawken’s Piano Cue 1 opens with staccato piano keys and plucked strings before expanding into a theatrical, chamber orchestra arrangement. The track carries a whimsical and mischievous emotional signature, blending a sense of lighthearted curiosity with a playful, fairytale-like mystery. This narrative-driven cue suits a quirky indie comedy scene, a lighthearted mystery or puzzle-solving montage, or a family-friendly fantasy trailer.

The Universe is expanding into nothing (apparently)! Therefore if we consider a single point everything must be expanding from it and it must be the centre of the Universe from that perspective. Including you and me. Or something like that 🤔
Into The Arena
James Hawken
A track created for sporting programmes. Signed by a sync agency with the intention of promoting for use specifically for the 2026 Football World Cup.
A piano progression introduces an ambient space in which to contemplate and imagine the story that's unfolding. What am I leaving and why?
Let’s Step It Up
James Hawken
3 musical soundtracks to imaginary film scenes. Jazzy, Bluesy, atmospheric!
Check Your Pulse
James Hawken
A bit electronicy, a bit underscorey, a bit jazzy, a bit funky, a bit 80s and definitely a bit of a request to the human race. Do you have a heart? Asking for a friend!
The Ether’s Wake
James Hawken
A sonic imagination of our little ripple within the cosmos.
I marvelled at the grace, power and magnificence of unfettered, natural movement in my horse as he galloped. Unbridled freedom afforded to those without the shackles of human societal expectations and constraints.
I created a piano piece and wanted an intimate choir for an arrangement in my head. I found a delightful sampled instrument utilising a school choir, background noises included. It creates a wonderful atmosphere! The instrument was created by Ash Verjee and St. Helen’s school in Oxford. https://www.pianobook.co.uk/profile/ash-verjee/
A friend who teaches meditation asked me to translate an affirmation into Cornish. I did! I also created this piece of music to accompany a 5 minute meditation. Just because I felt like it 😊