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Joseph Lawrenson is a Leeds-based songwriter, composer and producer whose work bridges modern classical sensibility and lyrical songwriting. A former member of the critically acclaimed band Dancing Years, Joseph developed his distinctive voice through years of writing and touring before graduating with distinction in Composition for Screen from the Royal College of Music.

His debut album, Songs for Film, is a cinematic and deeply moving collection that reimagines some of his favourite classical works as love songs. What began as an accident — hearing words and melodies form naturally over existing pieces — evolved into a striking fusion of songcraft and orchestral writing. The album transforms music by Bach, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, and Ólafur Arnalds into timeless chamber-pop arrangements.

Joseph’s compositions have been widely featured across television and media through collaborations with leading publishers Universal, Felt Music, BMGPM, No Sheet Music and London Sync. He has scored numerous adverts and award-winning short films and continues to compose for film and television.

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In 2023, he launched Strings for Songs, a venture dedicated to creating expressive, cinematic string arrangements for songwriters. In the past two years, Joseph has arranged strings for over sixty songs, collaborating with artists including Richard Walters, Ciaran Lavery, Tamzene and Yva. His growing Strings for Songs business has become a creative hub for artists seeking richly textured, emotionally resonant arrangements.