I'm a composer based at the Phoenix Square Digital media centre in Leicester's cultural quarter and a long term collaborator with my sister, Maryann Tedstone. I've worked on multi-award-winning projects composing bespoke music for clients and I also write for publishers, with around 20 albums for Audio Network and over 170 tracks for Felt Music.
My music has been featured Internationally on prime-time TV, adverts and promos spanning a wide range of genres - from Orchestral to Middle Eastern.
Please do get in touch if you would like to discuss music for your next project!
Recent Projects
Syncs and Placements
Various placements my music has had through publishers such as Audio Network, Felt Music, Bibliotheque, and Gargantuan have featured across television, film, and digital media worldwide.
Many of the albums I've produced for Audio Network have focused on World Music hybrids. These projects bring together traditional instrumentation, regional influences, and modern production techniques. Collaborating with fantastic composers, instrumentalists and artists from around the globe, I've aimed to create music that feels both authentic and accessible - blending cultural richness with a Western aesthetic tailored for contemporary storytelling.
My music can be heard on shows such as:
James May Our man in India
Gordon Ramsey: Uncharted
Animal Planet
Jane McDonald's Magical Morocco
Queer Eye
Kate & The King: A Special Relationship
Come Dine With Me
Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail
The Travel Show
Ainsley's Market Menu
Jamie's £1 Wonders
Trailers, Commercials and Media
This section features trailers, commercials, and media campaigns that include my music - either commissioned as bespoke compositions and sound design, or licensed through production music libraries. From atmospheric underscores to bold, attention-grabbing cues, these projects span a wide range of styles and formats. Whether working directly with creative teams or seeing my work placed in campaigns via trusted libraries, I aim to enhance visual storytelling with music that supports tone, energy, and emotion.
Testimonials
Rich Leverton, Director of Content
@ Twist & Shout, A KnowBe4 Company
"Michael's ability to transcend genres and musical styles to perfectly fit each project is just one of the many reasons we've worked together for more than a decade. From one-off compositions to feature-length series, Michael's passion and knowledge shine through whatever the requirements of the project."
Luke Cooper, Senior Manager of Music Projects & Curation @ Audio Network.
"Michael is a talented and reliable composer who brings nothing but professionalism and creativity to every project. He’s great to work with and delivers music that truly enhances any production."
Anderson West
Writer / Director
"We’ve made five award-winning films together, and I’m proud to say he’s one of my trusted collaborators that I look forward to working with again when I have the opportunity"
Frank Gallagher, Producer / Musician - credits include: Shirley Bassey, Andre Rieu, Annie Lennox
“Michael brings a unique blend of influences and skills to his work. In addition to being highly talented musician and arranger he’s an excellent recording engineer and project co-ordinator.
His musical sensibilities range across many genres yet he fuses these into his own voice, which he applies very specifically and professionally to each project. His relentlessly positive attitude renders him an ideal collaborator!”
Promotional Videos
Promotional online videos for production music albums and sample packs I've released.
