#154 Sheridan Tongue: Composer

<p>Sheridan Tongue is a BAFTA-nominated composer from Belfast known his global, award-winning work on drama series and documentaries alike.</p> <p> </p> <p>From scoring the mind of Stephen Hawkings, soundtracking 12 seasons of Silent Witness, to releasing music under the pseudonym IN-IS; Sheridan's creative work has taken him all over the world and back home again — most recently with BBC NI's series <em>Spotlight On The Troubles: A Secret History.</em></p> <p> </p> <p>(Not bad for a guy who started busking with his saxophone outside BHS in Belfast as a teenager!)</p> <p> </p> <p>In today's episode we chat about:</p> <ul> <li>How his early-experiences in NI shapes his work</li> <li>The role experimentation plays in composing music</li> <li>How he balances the commercial with the creative</li> <li>And the greatest challenges/successes he's experienced along the way</li> </ul> <div> </div> <div>This is a fascinating insight into one of Northern Ireland's most creative minds and a real encouragement to anyone who's thinking about starting off on their own creative journey.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div>Check it out.</div> <div> </div> <div> <p>//</p> <p> </p> <p>To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Lyn (including a photo) please visit <a href= "https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/sheridan-tongue-composer">https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/sheridan-tongue-composer</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.</p> <p> </p> <p>To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit <a href= "https://bestofbelfast.org/">https://bestofbelfast.org/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Cheers!</p> <p> </p> <p>— Matt </p> </div>