'Truly, Madly, Baldy' theatre production
"I approached Johnny to create original audio for my Edinburgh Fringe play. He produced high quality work to a sufficient time frame.
I would definitely recommend and work with Johnny again!"
- Sam MacGregor, playwright
AND Festival 'Unseen Futures' podcast
"Johnny provided new sound idents for our podcast and nailed the brief on the first go.
He was also able to turn around the work really quickly for us, and was very professional and pleasant to deal with. Would definitely work with him in the future."
- Nancy Hopkins, AND Festival
SO-COL audio branding
"I really enjoyed working with Johnny and loved the soundscapes he created for our brand animations.
It was bang on what was needed, and gave what could have been yet another bland stock music choice a totally fresh feel with a sick soundtrack."
- Radina Galabova, brand / marketing lead, SO-COL
'Testimonies' docudrama
"Johnny did an amazing job with our audio after we'd had multiple recording problems, undertaking the painstaking audio restoration process with thoroughness, sensitivity, and good humour. As well as his technical and artistic skills, Johnny is a joy to work with."
- Tessa Green, director, Shoe Tree Arts
HMD x Mattel
As part of HMD’s partnership with Mattel, I was commissioned to compose ringtones / alarm tones, boot-up audio logo, and User-Interface SFX for the official HMD x Mattel Barbie flip phone, released in 2024
TopLine Film
Commissioned by film production studio to design original sound and music for animation explainer video for Cambridge University Press
Ron Dorff promotion campaign
Commissioned to create four soundtracks to accompany fashion brand Ron Dorff's promotional campaign for 'essentials season' sportswear line
about me
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, and releasing music under my alias schuttle and managing my record label, 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.
what i do
Sound Editing
Dialogue, sound effect, and general audio slicing, tidying, and mixing for radio, film, and more
Sound Design
Sound effects, Foley, abstract and musical sound design for any purpose
Music
Music composition, mixing, and production for branding, film scores, advertising, and more
