I'm Johnny Phethean, a Newcastle-born, Manchester-based sound designer, music maker, and DJ, working in the industry for over 15 years.​ I've spent most of that time making noises for dance floors, films, animations, adverts, plays, podcasts, radio, video games, and releasing music under my alias schuttle and co-running a record label called Bakk Heia Records. I understand the value of sound and how it affects an audience's state of mind. As a sound designer and music maker I identify the characteristics of a story, brand, or project, and work from there. I create music that elevates a theme or narrative, and design sound that fleshes out the world or identity that a project needs, all with a meticulous ear for detail and understanding of the relevant audience, whether that be a short film, a podcast, an art piece, club music, an animation, or anything else. I'm passionate about what I do, and love bringing my skills and creativity to projects that excite me, whatever the brief.

Johnny Phethean

I'm Johnny Phethean, a Newcastle-born, Manchester-based sound designer, music maker, and DJ, working in the industry for over 15 years.​ I've spent most of that time making noises for dance floors, films, animations, adverts, plays, podcasts, radio, video games, and releasing music under my alias schuttle and co-running a record label called Bakk Heia Records. I understand the value of sound and how it affects an audience's state of mind. As a sound designer and music maker I identify the characteristics of a story, brand, or project, and work from there. I create music that elevates a theme or narrative, and design sound that fleshes out the world or identity that a project needs, all with a meticulous ear for detail and understanding of the relevant audience, whether that be a short film, a podcast, an art piece, club music, an animation, or anything else. I'm passionate about what I do, and love bringing my skills and creativity to projects that excite me, whatever the brief.

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I’m Johnny Phethean, a Newcastle-born, Manchester-based sound designer, music maker, and DJ, working in the industry for over 15 years.​

I’ve spent most of that time making noises for dance floors, films, animations, adverts, plays, podcasts, radio, video games, and releasing music under my alias schuttle and co-running a record label called Bakk Heia Records.

I understand the value of sound and how it affects an audience’s state of mind.

As a sound designer and music maker I identify the characteristics of a story, brand, or project, and work from there. I create music that elevates a theme or narrative, and design sound that fleshes out the world or identity that a project needs, all with a meticulous ear for detail and understanding of the relevant audience, whether that be a short film, a podcast, an art piece, club music, an animation, or anything else.

I’m passionate about what I do, and love bringing my skills and creativity to projects that excite me, whatever the brief.

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Freelance Gig

Experience Level

Freelance Gig
Expert

Language

Education

MA at University of Chichester - ThinkSpace
September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021
Sound Design for Video Games
Bachelor's Degree at University of Brighton
September 1, 2014 - July 24, 2016
Digital Music & Sound Art

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
    uniE608 Sound and music showreel
    All sound edited, mixed, produced, and either recorded or sourced by Johnny Phethean. Street animation by Al Robertson, creature illustrations by Pia Graf and animated by Al Robertson. 3D Sphere visualiser by Matt Mullins. © 2023 John Phethean. showreel sounddesign music portfolio