Dave Marks

is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK. He writes music for Film, TV, Online content, Theatre, Live Events and Video Games.

In 2026, he'll be on tour with The World Of Hans Zimmer and working in the studio with Dudley Taft and The Limitless Orchestra as well as producing his own music..

Throughout his career, he has created music and media for a wide range of local, national and global brands, including:

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Here's a brand new composition of mine that fuses many of my great loves - Celtic instruments, world music rhythms, tight, driving drums and an incredible guitar solo by (arguably one of the best guitar players in the world??!?) Guthrie Govan.

Here's a clip from The Limitless Orchestra's debut performance in Dubai with our special guest (and musical patron) Hans Zimmer! Here's a blast of me rapping over a Bollywood arrangement of Time from Inception that I created together with the inimitable Aleksey Igudesman!

Here's another clip from my arrangement of Time After Time: Inception Variations. In this one, we're blasting through some amazing Latin improvisations into some metric modulating rock with Hans joining us on melon string guitar!

Here's my latest production job:

I recorded, produced, mixed and mastered this incredible Prog-folk-rock opus from emerging Austrian artist Jojo Gansch and his incredible band, Smelly Jelly.

The Crossing

Fire 'em up!

The Long Journey Home (clip)

Game of Thrones (Celtic Remix)

Across a Stranger's Sea

Heroes (Ala David Byrne)

Disco Bass 01

WOHZ Flamenco

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Right! @dudleytaft sessions - DAY 2!!
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Day one - song two complete! Wasted land - drums are in the can. Time for dinner!
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Day one - one song down and it’s lunch time!
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We’re in the studio! @dudleytaft sessions are getting set up #studio #music #sessiondrummer
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Day one of sessions with Dudley Taft - I’m en route to Prague and looking very forward to getting into the studio!!! @nick_oz_drums @dudleytaft - see you soon!!!
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Some more footage from our @worldofhanszimmer show in Dubai. Here’s the ending of the epic Dark Knight!!! Featuring @lucy.landymore @luisribeiro_percussion @timocello @elamirguitar and @matty_dunkley and the incredible @uaephilharmonic #livemusic #wohz #tour #bass #drums
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Here’s a clip of us blasting through Pirates with the @uaephilharmonic in Dubai! #livemusic #wohz #bass #bassist #hanszimmer
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Here’s a compilation of clips from our @worldofhanszimmer gig in Dubai. It’s was a pleasure to play with the @uaephilharmonic and always a delight to see my band mates for a great hang / play. As always, I’m rocking my @ebsswedenofficial @sandbergguitars @ikmultimedia @elixir_strings and @ultimateearspro #livemusic #tour #wohz #bass #bassist #bassguitar #hanszimmer #drums #guitar #cello #inception #percussion #orchestra
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Here’s a little peek behind the scenes from our crazy @worldofhanszimmer show in Dubai with @semmelconcerts @tomek.productions and @uaephilharmonic #livemusic #tour #wohz #bass #bassist #bassguitar #hanszimmer #drums #guitar #cello #orchestra #filmmusic #percussion #soprano
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Here’s a quick rig rundown from a fly-in gig that I’m doing in Dubai with @worldofhanszimmer - big love to @ebsswedenofficial @sandbergguitars @sandbergguitars.uk @think_ns @elixir_strings and @ikmultimedia for always giving me the tools to give a great show every time!!!#livemusic #tour #wohz #bass #bassist #bassguitar #tourlife
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Some Christmas madness at rehearsals with @igudesmanandjoo in Udine!
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What an incredible week in Europe with the amazing musicians of @thelimitlessorchestra - performance, creativity, laughter, joy and vibes were off the chart. Big love to @igudesman and @hyungki_joo for trusting me to help them bring their incredible whirlwind of Dvorak, Hans Zimmer and more to life xxxx
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The @worldofhanszimmer US / Canada tour 2025 in pictures. What a tour!!!#wohz #livemusic #tour #tourlife
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Well this is a nice treat. Just boarded the plane to fly back home after an INCREDIBLE tour and we win this! Massive congrats to @sandra.tomek @semmelconcerts and every single person on and behind the stage. It’s an absolute blast to perform every night with everyone on the top of their game. #wohz #livemusic #tour #hanszimmer
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One of the most joyous parts of the @worldofhanszimmer show is the finale of the Lion king suite. Here’s part one! It features @nairobi_chamber_c @die_keitels @futurelove.s_official @nokukhanyadlamini and of course the whole band, including @lucy.landymore @elamirguitar @berfinaksu @timocello @saulius.petreikis @misswashington__ @brittonrene_percussion @luisribeiro_percussion IT IS PURE JOY!!! #wohz #livemusic #tour #bass #bassist #bassguitar #hanszimmer #drums #lionking #african #choir #orchestra
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Here’s a clip of No Time To Die from our show in Chicago. It features the incredible @timocello with beautiful accompaniment by @misswashington__ @elamirguitar and the rest of the band and @die_keitels Odessa Orchestra & Friends on a sublime arrangement by @matty_dunkley. Featuring additional footage shot by our good friend @jordanwheelerofficial #wohz #livemusic #tour #bass #bassist #hanszimmer #cello #orchestra
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Here’s a bit of @lucy.landymore and I grooving on Mother Africa with @worldofhanszimmer in Denver last week. An incredible show with a beautiful vibe!! #wohz #livemusic #tour #bass #bassguitar #bassist #hanszimmer #drums #drummer #groove #african
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Here’s a clip from our show in Glendale Arizona. It’s my brothers @luisribeiro_percussion and @elamirguitar tearing it UP on the finale of Prince of Egypt. #wohz #livemusic #tour #bass #bassguitar #bassist #hanszimmer #percussion #percussionist #bouzouki
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Pirates in Denver - big thanks to @thrillofthechaise for shooting this from the audience perspective!!! #livemusic #tour #wohz #bass #bassguitar #bassist #hanszimmer
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Another backstage jam - trash percussion and vocals! @nokukhanyadlamini sang with Toto way back in 1997, so we decided to do a little tribute! #livemusic #tour #wohz #percussion #trashpercussion
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Scenes from a day in Denver ahead of our show tonight. #tour #tourlife
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Here’s a chunk of The Rock, live from Chicago. This tune is a wonderful blend of orchestral, synth and rock elements and it’s a great one for @elamirguitar and I to rock out on. #livemusic #wohz #tour #bass #bassguitar #bassist #hanszimmer
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A BEAUTIFUL blending of African vocal and Irish whistle that happened entirely in the moment during our break. Special guest @danandflute started playing, @futurelove.s_official caught a vibe and @lucy.landymore (water cooler) @elamirguitar (bouzouki) and I (banjitar) brought it to life. Full transparency - I snuck in afterwards and added a bit of bass, just for fun. #livemusic #wohz #tour #bass #bassist #bassguitar #banjo #bouzouki #irishwhistle #irishmusic #african #africanmusic
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This is one of my favourite parts of EVERY show - it’s the final 16 bars, @futurelove.s_official comes to the front of the stage and we ROCK OUT. it’s soooooo much fun. #livemusic #wohz #rocknroll #rockstar #piratesofthecaribbean
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Minneapolis in pictures!!!
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Another backstage jam with the choir!!! During the break at our Chicago show, we got the amazing @danandflute involved and make beautiful music together. #livemusic #tour #studio
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Standing ovation for lion king. And the show wasn’t even close to being over!!!#livemusic #wohz #lionking #hanszimmer
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‘How was work today honey?’ ‘Like we’re bending over backwards for these people…’ #livemusic #bassist #bass #guitar #wohz
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Every so often I look up on stage and have enough presence of mind to really take in how incredible this moment in my life is. Make sure you look up sometimes too. #livemusic #performer #performance
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Here’s a quick burst of Chicago! #tourlife #chicago #dayoff #goodvibes
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During the break, we jumped into the green room with the choir and this glorious mix of singing and percussion erupted. Joy on the tour. #choir #african #percussion #rhythm #livemusic
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Here’s a little clip from the tour - Prince of Egypt is a MASSIVE hit in the states and Canada, and it’s such a delight to hear @gbga and my brother @elamirguitar crushing it every night.
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Backstage jamming with my guitar brother @elamirguitar and percussion legends @lucy.landymore and (he wandered into the jam!) @luisribeiro_percussion video by the inimitable @futurelove.s_official #jamming #livemusic #flamenco #guitar #bass #percussion
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Time square with the @worldofhanszimmer crew!!!!
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Happy birthday to the one and only @hanszimmer from everyone at the @worldofhanszimmer !!!
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RIG RUNDOWN for the @simonmcbrideguitar tour. All about the @ebsswedenofficial amps @sandbergguitars basses and on this tour it’s been @neuraldsp for all my pedal needs. #Bass #bassist #livemusic #tour #bassguitar #basspedals #bassamp
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Great to see guitar legend @joesatriani playing tonight in Frankfurt. An unexpected delight on the @simonmcbrideguitar tour in Europe.
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Kids Wanna Rock - 07.07.25 Here’s a clip from our show in Prague - an awesome arena gig, and the Czech crowds are always amazing! Simon McBride uses: @prsguitars @engl @neuralDSP @daddario Dave Marks uses: @ebsamplification @Sandbergguitars elixir strings @neuralDSP Marty McCloskey uses: @ludwigeurope @muratdiril Tracked by @ianalvarez Cameras by @markhyland Mix and video edit by @davemarks And @mike_airey keeps us rocking every night! #deeppurple #simonmcbride #Livemusic #rock #guitar #bass #drums #guitarist #drummer #bassist #livemusic
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Power of Soul - live from Munich 30.06.25 Here’s a clip from last night’s show in Munich - the place was wild hot and the crowd were rocking! Simon McBride uses: @prsguitars @engl_amplification @neuraldsp @daddarioandco Dave Marks uses: @ebsswedenofficial @sandbergguitars @elixir_strings @neuraldsp Marty McCloskey uses: @ludwigdrumseurope @muratdirilcymbals Tracked by @iansonido with @austrian_audio mics on a @midasconsoles desk. Cameras by @markhylands Mix and video edit by @davemarks #deeppurple #simonmcbride #Livemusic #rock #guitar #bass #drums #guitarist #drummer #bassist
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King of the Hill - live from Munich 30.06.25 Here’s another clip from last night’s show in Munich - by mid set we were drenched and running on adrenaline. Rock music in a heatwave is another level. Simon McBride uses: @prsguitars @engl_amplification @neuraldsp @daddarioandco Dave Marks uses: @ebsswedenofficial @sandbergguitars @elixir_strings @neuraldsp Marty McCloskey uses: @ludwigdrumseurope @muratdirilcymbals Tracked by @iansonido using @austrian_audio mics and @midasconsoles desks. Cameras by @markhylands Mix and video edit by @davemarks #deeppurple #simonmcbride #Livemusic #rock #guitar #bass #drums #guitarist #drummer #bassist
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It just takes time - live from Munich 30.06.25 Here’s a clip from last night’s show in Munich - the place was wild hot and the crowd were rocking! Simon McBride uses: @prsguitars @engl_amplification @neuraldsp @daddarioandco Dave Marks uses: @ebsswedenofficial @sandbergguitars @elixir_strings @neuraldsp Marty McCloskey uses: @ludwigdrumseurope @muratdirilcymbals Tracked by @iansonido Cameras by @markhylands Mix and video edit by @davemarks #deeppurple #simonmcbride #Livemusic #rock #guitar #bass #drums #guitarist #drummer #bassist
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Albion Colossus tips and tricks 05: Be careful with the HYPE control. This feature is great for adding power and heft to your sound, but with too much of it, your bus compressors will start squashing the whole thing down. Be thoughtful and careful about how you use your most powerful sounds to ensure a clear, balanced and powerful OVERALL MIX. #spitfire #spitfireaudio #recording #studio #production #music #musicproducers #filmmusic #mediacomposer #composer
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RIFFS OF MY YOUTH 11: THE DAY I TRIED TO LIVE SOUNDGARDEN. Wow - another monstrous band. So much creativity and inventiveness - and that VOICE. They loved a good single note Sabbath-style riff, and this one is a bizarre chromatic-descending line with some pedals on the open E string in 7/4. Chew on that one time. #bass #bassguitar #recording #bassist #studio #grunge #soundgarden
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As a teenager, I distinctly remember watching the Untouchables and finding certain scenes in it so deeply sad. It was this beautiful, simple melody played over slow, elegant string chords that really hit me. It’s the legendary @ennio___morricone showing the rest of us how it’s done. Often when it comes to scoring, that’s all you need. And there’s no substitute for having a REAL instrument in amongst all of the amazing digital stuff we use. For this video I used: 1. Spitfire originals Frozen Strings 2. Spitfire Abbey Road Low Percussion 3. Chieftain Low D Whistle 4. Roswell Pro Audio Delphois microphone (into a) 5. Cranbourne Audio Camden Preamp (with a touch of) 6. UADX Lexicon Reverb And a little compression and EQ. That’s it! #production #composer #composing #spitfireaudio #orchestra #filmcomposer #sounddesign #musicproducer
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Spitfire Albion Colossus tips and tricks 04: Explore the drum kits! Albion libraries have more than just an orchestra to hand - there’s always a range of drums and percussion, and here we also have synths and guitars - GO EXPLORE!!! You can start with the presets and tweak as you go with the built in FX or create chains with 3rd party plugins to sculpt new, original sounds. Click the link in bio and use the code SFAUDIO30 to get 30% off and incredible selection of Spitfire instruments #production #composer #composing #spitfireaudio #orchestra #filmcomposer #sounddesign #musicproducer
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Spitfire Albion Colossus Tips & Tricks 03: use the FX! @spitfireaudio power user move - Make sure to explore the built FX panel - it opens up a whole new world of potential sonic sculpting - and it can change the way the instruments feel to play, so get familiar with it before you start to play in parts! Click the link in bio and use the code SFAUDIO30 to get 30% off and incredible selection of Spitfire instruments #production #composer #composing #spitfireaudio #orchestra #filmcomposer #sounddesign #musicproducer
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RIFFS OF MY YOUTH 10: 5 MINUTES ALONE More Pantera. More Far Beyond Driven. When I posted I’m broken, someone requested I hit this BEAST. This section was a real test of my teenage bass technique - and I remember seeing it transcribed in a magazine and desperately trying to get it under my fingers. It’s all about staying relaxed and fluid, and keeping it tight with the guitar! It’s my @sandbergguitars 4-string through my @ebsswedenofficial rig with @elixir_strings and a HEALTHY amount of distortion from Parallax X. #Metal #bassist #pantera #studio #plectrum #pickbass #bassguitar #bass
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Spitfire Albion Colossus Tips & Tricks 02: Linking faders @spitfireaudio power user move - link the faders together in Albion Colossus to add even more expressive control - you can link dynamics or expression with the size of your ensemble and the size of the space they’re playing in. It’s an amazing tool - particularly for creating big, expressive chord swells. Click the link in bio and use the code SFAUDIO30 to get 30% off and incredible selection of Spitfire instruments #production #composer #composing #spitfireaudio #orchestra #filmcomposer #sounddesign #musicproducer
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RIFFS OF MY YOUTH 10: CULT OF PERSONALITY Oh my god. Living Colour. I remember this song just EXPLODED out of the radio the first time I heard it. The entire band was absolutely KILLING. I have no words. Apparently it got used in a video game, so lots of younger people know it from that. It. Fucking. Rocks. Job Done. It’s my @sandbergguitars @sandbergguitars.uk 4-string through my @ebsswedenofficial rig with @elixir_strings and a touch of drive. That’s it!. #rock #funkrock #bassist #livingcolour #studio #studio #bassguitar #bass
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RIFFS OF MY YOUTH 08: FREEDOM More RATM. This one dropped on an Irish TV show that featured all kinds of interesting and obscure deep cuts coming over from the US. I had the VHS standing by every week, just ready to hit record. So I’d miss the first 3/4 seconds and then strap in - it’s time for MASSIVE rock riffs. This opener is surprisingly easy to play, but sounds IMMENSE. It’s my @musicman 5-string through my @ebsswedenofficial rig with @elixir_strings clean, bright and well defined all the way, with a bit of drive on the top end and some compression on the bottom. #Metal #funkrock #rapmetal #bassist #RATM #rageagainstthemachine #studio #bassguitar #bass
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More Metallica, more Black album. This riff was the start of side 2 and it was the perfect combination of speed, precision and heaviness. It was a great challenge to learn this - and just like the Soul II Soul track, it was all about consistency and groove. It’s my @sandbergguitars 5 string through my @ebsswedenofficial rig with @elixir_strings and some serious distortion from Parallax X. #Metal #bassist #metallica #studio #thrash #bass #bassguitar #plectrum #pickbass
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Amazing to be out making noise with my musical brother @simonmcbrideguitar in Europe these past few weeks. I’m back home now, but looking forward to getting about again in the Summer. Watch this space for details! #guitar #bass #livemusic
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FAT POCKETS: 2 of 2 Here’s the second part of Fat Pockets - starting with @martymccloskeydrummer taking a wild drum solo!!! @sandbergguitars @ebsswedenofficial @elixir_strings @prsguitars_europe @ludwigdrumseurope #livemusic #tour #bass #bassguitar #drums #drummer #bassist #leadguitar #rockguitar #rock
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HAMBURG!!!! You were such an amazing crowd - such great energy. Here’s a little clip of us going down a prog rabbit hole on Uniform of Youth. @simonmcbrideguitar @martymccloskeydrummer @ebsswedenofficial @sandbergguitars @sandbergguitars.uk @prsguitars_europe @prsguitars @ludwigdrumseurope @elixir_strings @danielthegigrig @sourceaudio @tcelectronic #livemusic #tour #bass #bassguitar #drums #drummer #guitar #guitarist #bassist
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FAT POCKETS: 1 of 2 - Here’s a clip from last nights show in Berlin with @simonmcbrideguitar and @martymccloskeydrummer - absolutely rocking out on the track Fat Pockets. @sandbergguitars @ebsswedenofficial @prsguitars_europe @prsguitars @elixir_strings #livemusic #tour #bass #tourlife #bassguitar #rockguitar #guitarsolo #drums #drumsolo
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Here’s a clip of ‘It just takes time’ from tonight’s set in Paris. An amazing crowd in a great room with so much vibe!!! #Livemusic #rock #tour #bass #tourlife #bassguitar #rockguitar #drums #classicrock
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Smashing the life out of it last night with @simonmcbrideguitar and @martymccloskeydrummer at the legendary @100clublondon #livemusic #tour #bass #bassguitar #tourlife #classicrock #classicrockmusic #rockstar #guitar #drums #bass
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