Grouse Whiskey 2024
Full Of Character
I’ve been involved with TV Commercials for a long time. I’ve composed music for some very big campaigns including, Sainsbury’s Christmas campaigns, Direct line ‘Beautiful Destruction,’ Tesco ‘Every little helps,’ Famous Grouse whiskey for nearly 20 years, and not forgetting ‘We Buy Any Car. com. ‘ But I’ve also worked on small projects and internet based films, with the same enthusiasm for creating great sounding music. A skill I’ve developed over the years is interpreting the director’s vision from a written brief, as often this is not written in musical terms. So I’m a good person to talk through the musical vision for your project.
For 18 years I have worked with co composer Julian Ronnie on this iconic brand . This is a collection of some of the comercials that have the musical theme , adapted across many different styles . One of my favourite experiences was recording the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios for the ” Perfectly Composed ” Campaign . We have come along way since the first recording ” With Water ” recorded in Julians attic ,with hang overs […]
Sainsburys compilation , 2 Christmas campaigns with Jamie Oliver and more . Orchestral scores and a more ambient spring commercial
Brief ” to make the most annoying , catchy song , to get in peoples heads ” . I rapped the original as a demo and it stuck . The theme has become iconic branding used in a more subtle way in the latest commercials .
Direct Line ” Beautiful Destruction ” campaign , beautifully shot by my mate John Pardue … Ambient music to enhance .
Quirky original composition and also a gym work out dance mix . This is me in rough mancanuian vocal style
The latest Butterkist advert ( upbeat catchy acoustic )and the previous rap version , “I Can’t Resist Butterkist ” in a Blockheads vibe .
“In the heat of the night ” originally aired with no voice over and just music as a teaser to the main campaign . ” Thy will be done ” . This advert was banned for its use of sexy models with religious imagery Viral campaign
A collection of Wowcher adverts using Dance /Chillout/ Latino / styles of music
Russell Hobs Switched on style . Orchestral re record . The thing to note about this is how I managed to make a completely real sounding orchestra in my own studio with a few musicians and a small budget .
Orchetral score rising to the summit of this longer commercial as a horseman takes on the vehicle
Every little helps . Sonic branding that ran for 8 years with the Jane Horrocks , Prunella Scales
A selection of different styles for various Simply B commercials . From electronic through Jazzy waltzes ,1950s rock + roll , Motown to dance music .
Pilsner Lager . Ambient score to match John Pardue’s beautiful shots as he records artist & photographer Nils – Udo .
Orangina . French rap in a soft and sexy tone featuring Lauren Lewis ( see songs page )
Simple piano and violin slowly rising until it flies away . Lovely orchestral
in the style of ” The Righteous Brothers ‘ building to a disappointing climax .
The brief was to write a latin choral piece . With a little help translating , this is the result . Featuring singers form the Manchester Cathedral Choir .
Csl . A collection of Songs written for the commercials that were turned into full length song versions and recorded by “Steph ” . A full range of material from punk rock – acoustic folk – electronic RnB to love songs . The full length versions are available from the songs page of the website .
Crown . ” What a difference a day makes “. Re-recorded with the winner of Star’s in their eyes as Dina Washington . Slow jazz ballad
2 Songs written especially for the basis of these commercials . Gentle , warm acoustic & piano acoustic vibes .
Olympics 2012 Beautiful arrangement of the “Lakme” them in a contemporary setting .
3 x re recordings . Step it up – Stereo MC’s How can I get you alone. – Heart I think we ‘re alone now .- Tiffany
2 videos for tv Commercials for Blue Diamond Almond breeze . A re recording of ” Sunny ” by Marvin Gaye & an original upbeat composition .