Qualifications
- FHEA
- BA (University of Hull)
- MRes (University of Hull)
- PhD / DPhil (University of Hull)
- PGCert (University of the West of England)
Summary
Niall Thomas is a musicologist focusing on the study of the art of record production and phenomenological perspectives of producing Metal music. Niall is also interested in the relationship between music production pedagogy and industry, to promote inclusivity and diversity.
Further research interests include the development of music technology and links with genre specific production processes; as well as the wider ranging study of technological philosophy.
As a practitioner, Niall is a record producer and mixer and performs as a bass player, most recently with Doom Metal collective 'Dead Witches' (Heavy Psych Sound Records).
Book Chapter
Journal Article
Reviews: The Oxford Handbook of Film Music Studies, David Neumeyer (ed.) (2014) New York: Oxford University Press, 683 pp., ISBN: 9780195328493, h/bk, £100; The Art of Music Production: The Theory and Practice, Richard James Burgess (2013) Oxford University Press, 329 pp., ISBN: 9780199921744, p/bk, £19.99
Mitchell, H., & Thomas, N. (2014). Reviews: The Oxford Handbook of Film Music Studies, David Neumeyer (ed.) (2014) New York: Oxford University Press, 683 pp., ISBN: 9780195328493, h/bk, £100; The Art of Music Production: The Theory and Practice, Richard James Burgess (2013) Oxford University Press, 329 pp., ISBN: 9780199921744, p/bk, £19.99. Journal of Music, Technology and Education, 7(2), 245-251. https://doi.org/10.1386/jmte.7.2.245_5
Research interests
Metal Music, Record Production, Music Production, Phenomenology, Technology, Inclusive Practice and Technological Pedagogy.
Postgraduate supervision
Metal Music Production
Record Production
Music Technology
Music Production
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis