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Minima were established in 2006 exclusively to compose and perform accompaniment soundtracks to silent film. Using electric guitar, bass, cello and drums the band perform totally live with no pre-recorded music. Minima have played to a very broad range of audiences, at, for example The Barbican, Tate Britain, the Edinburgh Fringe, the Picturehouse chain of cinemas, Bristol’s Arnolfini gallery, BFI Southbank and the East End Film Festival.

Minima perform their original soundtracks to silent feature films as well as shorts and can perform improvised soundtracks. The band have recently written scores for contemporary filmmakers; they also offer masterclasses and workshops in live silent film accompaniment.

One of the band’s scores is for the 1922 horror classic Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, and 2012 is the 90th Anniversary of the film’s release.

For bookings, commissions or further information please contact info@minimamusic.co.uk.

“Minima are one of the leading bands accompanying silent film in Europe.” (Robert Rider, Head of Cinema at the Barbican Centre)

“Inventive musical accompaniment to the classic silent horror.” (The List, Edinburgh)

“Minima furnish Caligari himself with a jauntily sinister theme…” (EdinburghGuide.com)

“One of the spring’s coolest events… they capture the film’s disturbing mood perfectly.” (The Daily Telegraph)

“The atmosphere was absolutely magical… hundreds of people seemed utterly spellbound.” (East End Film Festival)

“Minima provide a terrific new soundtrack to the film.” (Resonance FM)

“Acclaimed soundscapers Minima provide a superlative soundtrack… recommended.” (Time Out)