Charles Hockaday

I’m a composer and producer creating cinematic, narrative-driven music that lives at the intersection of film scoring, noir, soul, and modern hip-hop pacing. My work emphasizes atmosphere, restraint, and emotional clarity—music that supports story rather than competes with it.

Influenced by composers and arrangers such as Quincy Jones, Yuji Ohno, Johnny Pate, Maurice Ravel, and Brazilian MPB traditions, my sound blends orchestral color, live-instrument feel, and contemporary rhythm into cues that feel immersive, timeless, and human.

I focus on music for film, television, animation, and visual media, with strengths in mood-driven underscore, character themes, tension, romance, and understated heroism. My productions are broadcast-quality, mix-forward, and designed to translate naturally across scenes without fatigue.