About

James Burnett is a musician, songwriter, producer, and music supervisor working across music and media.

As Executive Music Producer for Deadpool 2, James helped bring to life Céline Dion’s “Ashes,” the film’s theme song, which went on to be performed in her Las Vegas residency, earn a Hollywood Music in Media Award nomination, and remixed by Steve Aoki which reached #1 on Billboard Dance. He co-wrote “Craving” by ARTY and Audien, which reached #1 on Billboard Dance, and “Settle,” the lead single from Jordan Smith’s album Something Beautiful, which reached #1 on iTunes.

He composed the original runway score Billy Shakespeare for Prophetik’s landmark show at London Fashion Week, the first and only show ever held at the Tower of London, performed live by a string quartet and folk ensemble.

Recent projects as Executive Music Producer and Music Supervisor include American Gladiators, Billy Knight, In Search of Love, This Is the Year, On Brand with Jimmy Fallon, and Celtics City. Across his work, James is drawn to artist-driven music, organic instrumentation, and emotionally resonant storytelling. He is also a songwriter and guitarist in the California band Little Dume.