Joshua was born October 12th 1985 and at the age of just six was discovered to have an amazing gift-an innate ability to express his feelings by creating wonderful healing music. From then on Joshua continued to excel as a naturally gifted composer, performing first on the piano at hisschool'ssenior concertsand then from fourteen years old at International peace and reconciliation events.
Joshua started his industry training at 16 when he first studied music production at The Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford England.
By eighteen a number of major international humanitarian organisations had got to hear about this uniquely gifted individual and Joshua started to receive commissions to compose and perform for them. Joshua had by now became the talk of London and performed a series of three concerts for his small but growing following. Amongst these was HM the Queen's personal and private assistant, Angela Kelly who came to his first concert. She then commissioned him to create a special piece of music as a Christmas present for Her Majesty The Queen. This was then presented to Her Majesty on a special CD along with his other works. He was then invited by Her Majesty to perform a private concert for her and her closest friends.
By now Joshua's reputation had soared to new heights and by the age of just 22 was a success both financially and by reputation with constant commissions from private individuals, corporate institutions, charities and advertising agencies.
One of these was Calibra Pictures,based in Soho, London. Film director, Joshua Newton was looking for someone unique to provide the music for his latest movie project, Iron Cross. starring the late Roy Sheidder. Joshua was hired and recently completed this movie score with the LSO and Roger Bellon...
Major career highlights;
Peace Events
Joshua's wider public career started aged 14 in 1999. This was the first in a series of public engagements where he was invited to play his healing music to help create an atmosphere of reconciliation. The Spirit of Peace Conferences were held both in London and Birmingham in 2000 and he continued to play at similar peace initiatives until he left school aged 16.
Her Majesty The Queen-
In September 2003 having just left The Academy of Music nearly 18, Joshua received his first major commission to compose a piece of music called 'Calm Before The Storm' from Angela Kelly, Her Majesty The Queen's Personal Private Assistant. This, she then gave to Her Majesty as her special Christmas present. On December 9th, 2003, Joshua was invited by Her Majesty The Queen to attend her own private party. Joshua played his own compositions for two hours to Her Majesty and friends.
Joshua Field Live In Concert -
Joshua's first series of personal public concerts was held in London in April 2004. All tickets sold out well in advance so a second series (which also sold out) was repeated in June 2004. Joshua has given concert recitals for both the corporate and private sectors
and enjoyed great success in this field.
Anti Slavery International-
Joshua's second musical commission was in October 2003 for Anti Slavery International.
'Released to Eden’ was created for use in their important work.
On December 6th 2003 Joshua was then invited to play 'Released to Eden' andhis other compositions at their annual fund raising event The Magic Ball at The Savoy Hotel, London.
The International Red Cross-
In November 2003 Joshua received his fourth commission, to compose a piece of music for The International Red Cross, which he named 'Colours of Life'.
Joshua was then asked to perform this piece on 14th June 2004,for The British Red Cross, International Gala Night. at The Foreign Office, London.
Guests of honour included most Foreign Ambassadors to London and a number of International Royalty.
The Worshipful Company of World Traders-
In early 2006 Joshua was asked by incoming Master, Mr. Jack Wigglesworth, to compose a special piece of music which was to become the anthem of The Worshipful Company of World Traders. The brief was to try and encapsulate in this one piece, the values of The Company and their philosophy of ' peace and inclusiveness through global trading. This work, called 'The Calling' was Joshua's greatest endeavour so far, taking many months to complete. It involved the inclusion of some rare ethnic instruments and the Company's own amateur choral choir. The Company considered the final result a 'musical masterpiece' and went on to commission one of Britain's leading silversmiths to mark this important work with a large trophy made from precious metals. The Calling was then included, with a selection of Joshua's other works, onto a special 12 track commemorative CD with the insert depicting aspects of the trophy, an explanation of the work of The Worshipful Company of World Traders, and an entire section dedicated to the composer Joshua Field and his amazing gift. On October 12th 2006, Joshua's 21st Birthday, the entire company met for a special banquet at The Drapers Hall where Joshua performed a selection of his compositions to a hushed and seated audience of 450 Freemen of The City of London. The Calling itself was played as Joshua conducted the Company Choir in-sync to his piece. A copy of the commemorative album was given to all present and the trophy hand-over received a very moving response. The entire body of Freemen sung 'Happy Birthday' to Joshua, who received appreciation for this work and a very special 21st birthday present, which he will always treasure.
International Commercials-
In late 2006 Joshua went on to compose music for television commercials. The very first demo he had ever done won him a lucrative contract against two leading companies specialising in music for commercials This was for Phillips Electrical and the commercial 'Living Color' still enjoys success in over 60 countries. Also in 2006 Joshua won his second television commercial for Migros in Switzerland, 'Zoe Skin Care'.
Travel
In 2007 Joshua took the year off to travel, learn Spanish and develop his personal life.
Movies
In 2008 Joshua was invited by Calibra Pictures to come to Hollywood and study film scoring working under established composer, Roger Bellon.
Throughout 2009 Roger and Joshua worked together on Joshua's first movie,score for Iron Cross starring the late Roy Sheidder. .
Discography
Four privately commissioned CD albums to his credit recorded between 2004 and 2006
2004 Prism Leisure Corporation E Sensuals by Joshua Field.
2005.The Gift Series by Joshua Field
2006 The Calling for The Worshipful Company of World Traders by Joshua Field
