BEN TRAINOR

aka PAPER WATCH

COMPOSER SONGWRITER PHOTOGRAPHER

SHOWS DEMO REEL MERCH CREDITS

ABOUT ME

Hey there! My name is Ben, and I'm a composer, singer-songwriter, and audio specialist based in Jackson, TN.

Ever since I picked up the guitar at age 8, I've been writing music. I've since had opportunities to write in a whole host of genres for various films and theater productions, spanning noir jazz, orchestral sci-fi, indie granola girl, British period drama, and everything in between.

Some favorite composers include Gareth Coker, John Powell, Ravel, and Rachmaninoff while bands and artists like The Fray, Gungor, Ben Folds, and Lucy Rose have greatly influenced my emo-chamber-rock solo project Paper Watch.

I also have a ton of experience in live sound and post production audio and would love to serve you any way I can. Contact me today to about your film or music project!

PAPER WATCH

My indie-acoustic-alternative-emo project

SCORES

I'd love to compose an original score for your project

ORIGAMI POST

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CONTACT

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SHOWS

DEMO REEL

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Welcome To Kurath Thor
epic, sci-fi, orchestral
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Go on Searching
atmospheric, drama
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Major Jones
documentary, background, motivational
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Paper Watch - Gideon
rock, alternative, acoustic
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Revenge of the Bardains
tactical, medieval
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Lofi Groove 1
lofi, jazz, chill
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Hidden Leaders
acoustic, blues, indie rock
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Extinguished
drama, fantasy, strings, piano
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Combat
action, rpg, power metal
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Ain't Never Been To Mexico
blues, ragtime, piano
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Ideological Conflict
noir, jazz, trio
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The Claw Appears
horror, metal
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FROG-MAN V
horror, '80s, synth
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Paper Watch - We Are The Swimmers
rock, acoustic
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Enchantment
fantasy, mystery, chamber
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MERCH

CDs, zines, photo prints, tabs

TESTIMONIALS

What people are saying

[Ben's] work is professional, he's quick and reliable, he's willing to go the extra mile, and he's personally just a really easy guy to get along with. I highly recommend him for any of your audio needs.
Randall Kendrick | documentary filmmaker
As an educator and professional theatre practitioner for over thirty years, I recommend Ben Trainor without reservation. His experience, communication skills, collaborative abilities, reliability, and creativity will be immeasurable assets. [His] compositions added immense depth and professionalism to our project.
Kristin Klonowski | director, actress
Ben is a musical WIZARD and it was such a pleasure to work with him! I'd compare it to working with the likes of John Williams if I'd ever worked with John Williams. He added a whole new level of intrigue and immersion for our audience. 11/10.
Isabella Gray | director, actress
The earthtone soundtrack, complete with vinyl needle-and groove-texture, creates the perfect accompaniment...on a rainy Manhattan night. Ben Trainor's original score provides just the right touches for the drama without ever being obtrusive or distracting.
Gavin Richardson | actor, professor, reviewer

ORIGAMI STUDIOS

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