Peter Challis and Augusta Quiney launched A-Bomb in Wardour Street in 2001. Combining a talented roster of composers and sound designers with a
skilled & creative production team, they quickly established a reputation for success delivering intelligent and collaborative work of the highest quality.
peter challispeter challis
Whilst studying for a degree in film and communications and working as a successful club DJ, I was invited to help set up London's pioneering sound design company, M62 London. I soon started winning awards, working with directors like Tarsem, Ridley Scott and Paul Weiland on big global accounts including Orange, BMW and Reebok. Success as a composer and music producer has been equally rewarding and whilst I consider my expertise lies in working to picture in the context of brand communications, I have also had a number of records released and continue to work on diverse album projects.
At A-Bomb I maintain the hands on approach I consider to be so important. It's my job to devise and implement successful music strategy, ideally (and most enjoyably) working in close collaboration with all creative parties.
Recent highlights include original music compositions for PlayStation 3, Johnnie Walker and Orange.
FIRST RECORD BOUGHT: 'Cool for Cats' - Squeeze (pink vinyl 7 inch)
ALL TIME FAVOURITE RECORD: 'God Only Knows' - The Beachboys
FAVOURITE SONGWRITER: Mr Steven Morrissey
WEAKNESS: Flashing lights
GRAVESTONE EPITAPH: 'Who had the prawns?'
augusta quiney
My background in the music industry includes three years' managing record producer Trevor Horn's album, single and soundtrack projects across the world, artiste management at ie:music looking after Massive Attack and four years at New York's Blue Note Jazz Club getting to know the world's greatest jazz legends. I also enjoyed a stint at the old 4th and Broadway offices of Island Records, studied film at the New York School of Visual Arts and am proud to say, designed the classic brand logo for Dance Tracks Records, still globally recognised fifteen years on.
At A-Bomb I have focused and refined my skills delivering creative music solutions to the advertising industry, whilst embracing the everyday issues and rewards of running a small, vibrant and friendly business. Above all, I like to think that when it comes to sourcing and supplying music, I understand what our clients need and I know how to get it done.
FIRST RECORD BOUGHT: 'Heart Of Glass' - Blondie
ALL TIME FAVOURITE RECORD: 'Walk On By' - Dionne Warwick (this week)
FAVOURITE SONGWRITER(s): Lennon-McCartney
WEAKNESS: Mmm... cheese...
GRAVESTONE EPITAPH: "Hey, I said CREMATED!"
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