Andy Thompson

Andy Thompson, owner in residence at Northumberland Music Studio has enjoyed a long career in the music industry in Canada. Without going into the childhood piano lessons let's move on to say he has earned the reputation of being a much sought-after session player, as well as writer /composer, arranger, engineer, and producer.  

He has composed the music for hundreds of documentaries, full-length features, made for TV drama series and informational films.   

Composer/Arranger/Producer/Engineer/Performer/Film Composer 

Andy began composing music for film in 1972 beginning with a documentary entitled  " A Seal Song". Producer Roman Bittman and executive producer Brian Davies created this magical yet gruesome documentary of the life and slaughter of the harp seal herd on the Magdelain islands. Excerpts from this film, along with the musical score continue to show up in Nature Films around the world. 

Andy's early introduction into electronic music and effects, plus a background in classical music, rock, impressionistic, jazz, country, and bluegrass, put him in good stead with film producers needing supportive scores and soundscapes for their productions.