Andre Williams

Dr.
Composer, Voice Actor and Musician

Kingston, Jamaica

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August 2023

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About Andre

I am Dr. Andre “CrossRootsDoc” Williams. I am the son of renowned classical singer Barry Williams.

Born and raised in Jamaica, West Indies, I have experienced the diverse mix of musical exposure that only Caribbean life can provide. I first sat in front of the piano at the age of 3 years, and I’ve never looked back.

I began sitting the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (London) exams at age 9. I excelled in Classical Piano and Sight Reading, receiving several Distinctions and Merits, and was awarded the highest score in Jamaica at age 12 years old.

Then it all changed. One day I discovered I could play instruments by ear: recorder, guitar (a little), and of course piano.

So I abandoned classical conservatory and ventured into studio music production (reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop. I’m also a tenor vocalist.

Since then I’ve done several studio and songwriting projects, and most recently served as film composer for the short Jamaican drama series Pent Up (YaadBridge Entertainment). The entire production was done during the lockdown of 2020. I LOVED that project! I used untreated vocal takes and searing synths to painfully communicate the angst of the female leads.

“Music is the healing expression of the unspoken emotion. With every note, I endeavour to bring the emotions of the screen actor to life, so the audience can be enveloped in the actor’s reality.”

I would love to help you put the final touch on your short film, feature film or commercial music project.Let’s talk about your vision, and see how we can make it a reality!

Unique traits: great listener, translating the emotions on screen into music

Gender:
Male

Height:
5' 9"

Weight:
155

Body type:
Slim

Hair:
Bald

Hair color:
Brown

Eyes:
Brown

Ethnicity:
Caribbean

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Credits

Pent Up (Web Series) (2020)
Music by YaadBridge Entertainment Composer Things intensify between mother and daughter as sensitive topics get flung into the air. Directors: @sherandocupid & @ladybugmua Writer and Produced by: @ladybugmua Executive Producer: @sherandocupid Nia: @ladybugmua Hyacinth: @sherandocupid Grandma Rose: @rudierose Director of Photography: @jikreuben Production Designer: @theauthor.renee Makeup Artist: @daintyfaces Editor: @onetvja Music Composer: Andre Williams Graphics: Duane Francis

Awards

Merit, Grade 3 Classical Piano (Associated Boards of the Royal Schools of Music, London)
(1996)
Merit, Grade 2 Classical Piano (Associated Boards of the Royal Schools of Music, London)
(1995)
Distinction, Grade 1 Classical Piano (Associated Boards of the Royal Schools of Music, London)
(1994)