Russell Shaw (composer)
British composer and sound designer
Russell Shaw is a BAFTA-nominated British composer and sound designer. He is known for his work in many video games, particularly those designed by Peter Molyneux.
Biography and career
Shaw was exposed to music at the age of five, when he was given a guitar by his uncle. He trained himself in music playing in various bands through late 1970s to early 1980s. Although he had an interest in playing music, he wanted to be a record producer. After training at SAE London in the mid-1980s, he was hired by Gerry Anderson (of Thunderbirds fame) as his recording studio manager, recording sound for various television shows. including Terrahawks, Dick Spanner and Space Precinct.
Around 1990, Shaw left Anderson and returned to music production, working for StreetSounds record label, providing releases for the London white label dance club scene. He also stated that he was "an avid gamer" at that time, owning an Atari ST, which he also used for processing and sequencing music.
In 1992, he learned that Peter Molyneux's Bullfrog Productions needed a sound specialist for audio in their games, and Shaw decided to try as he was experienced in both computer technology and sound, successfully getting the job.
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