John Vallely is an Irish screen composer, specialising in children’s animation. He has also worked in video games, commercials, live-action, and animated comics.
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He was nominated for Best Score at the Irish Animation Awards 2025 for the series The Scavengers, which he co-composed alongside Jake Morgan. The duo later teamed up again for the Christmas Animation Movie Nollaí.
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John served as assistant composer to acclaimed Scottish composer Patrick Doyle (Harry Potter, Thor, Brave), preparing and arranging orchestral scores for the sixth season of the Netflix hit series Big Mouth.
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Outside of composition for the screen, John also composes contemporary chamber music. He released a collection of piano works through Paragon Music Group in 2025 and is currently preparing for a second release with the label.
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He is a multi-instrumentalist and holds a Master's in Music (Queen's University Belfast), a BA in Music (National University of Ireland Maynooth), and a Performance Diploma in Classical Guitar (Trinity Guildhall). He also undertook further studies in music production at Point Blank Music School London.
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John is a member of the Screen Composers Guild of Ireland.
Latest Release
Moments for Musing
Collection of Solo Piano Works
“Moments for Musing” is a soothing collection of piano works composed by John Vallely and released by Paragon Records. The collection is inspired by images which demonstrate the simple beauty of living in the present. The works explore feelings of nostalgia, hope, serenity and longing. Beautifully performed by pianist Juan María Matas at FJR studios, Granada, each track is a delicate reflection of those precious instances when we break from routine and allow time to simply ponder. The gentle piano melodies capture the essence of these fleeting moments, offering a gentle reminder to slow down, breathe, and savour the now.
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Inessa Kraft (Director, Producer, Actress)
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"John wrote incredibly beautiful music that matched my vision perfectly. He followed everything what I mentioned as important and made it more beautiful than I could even image, adding a special emotion to my film. I absolutely love it.
Jordan Thomas (Writer and Comic Producer)
"John is a wonderful composer who brings a level of thought and care to his work that elevates every project he is involved in."
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Chris Catroppa (Writer and Audiobook Producer)
"I love his music, and I love how he writes his stuff. I can't wait to work with him on future projects."