Composer & Arranger

Martin Batchelar is a London based composer and arranger of music for film, television, theatre, and recording artists.

Martin arranged and conducted orchestrations for The Who‘s twelfth studio album WHO, and has also arranged for Cliff Richard, Alfie Boe, Heather Small, and Sheridan Smith. His arrangements for composer Rachel Fuller feature Paul McCartney, Elton John, Emeli Sandé, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

He is the composer for global hit comedy podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno, with over 430 million downloads, two sell-out world tours, and an HBO comedy special.

His music regularly features on international television, with advertising for such brands as Coca-Cola, Citroën, Heineken Formula 1, and Disneyland.

Recent orchestrations include Robert Eggers’ 2024 blockbuster Nosferatu, BBC documentary series Mexico and Wild West, and computer game soundtracks including Disney Pixar’s Rush.

Martin trained at the Royal College of Music in London. He has recorded at Abbey Road Studios and 20th Century Fox, with work also performed at the Royal Albert Hall, New York Metropolitan Opera, and the Hollywood Bowl.