composers

We are able to cover an extensive range of musical genres authentically via our top drawer selection of composers, from Classical Styles and Electronica to Breaks and Beats.Here is some information on some of the composers we deal with, who currently have audio and video clips featured on our site. Longer form Biographies and more detailed CV's for these composers are available on request.

ANDREW PHILLIPS Andrew Phillips is a BAFTA, Emmy and RTS nominated composer and producer, who has scored over 50 TV dramas, documentaries and features. His compositions and recordings are marked out by a superb blend of classical music and contemporary electronica, with highly original arrangements, recently seen in the BAFTA Award winning BBC drama Consenting Adults, starring Charles Dance. As a co-writer and producer he has worked with Slovo, One Giant Leap, and Passenger, which he formed with singer/songwriter Mike Rosenberg in 2005 and are currently enjoying success with their album "Wicked Man's Rest" (IE) now enjoying success in the US. MIKE BENN Mike Benn has written music for numerous feature films, TV dramas, documentaries and adverts for the BBC,Channel 4 and the Discovery Channel, including, Looters, The Mummies Curse, Survival Of The Apes, Oprah Winfrey Show and the Archers advert amongst others. His record credits include writing and production for the likes of Beth Orton, Terry Callier and Bebel Gilberto, as well as remixing acts such as The Sugarbabes and Basement Jaxx". Mike also has his current band project "Road" signed to super- cool lounge/chillout label "Stereo Deluxe" Film Soundtracks Include: A new Head on the Block (Insight Films) Kill Kill Faster Faster (Aria Films) Truck of Dreams (Sahara One) Tip of my Tongue (Greenwich Films) Memoirs of an Amnesiac (Pure Pictures) DAVE SPIERS Dave Spiers gained his experience playing keyboards and drums for the likes of Debbie Harry and Elvis Costello. He is also a worldwide authority on vintage synths and also heads up development of synthesizer modeling software for G-Media. He has contributed to film and video projects for Peter Gabriel and Underworld amongst others and as well as his TV compositions, he has recently scored the short animation film "Jungle Magic" (Freyart). VINYL RICHIE UK based Breaks DJ and producer Vinyl Richie has been spinning for over a decade now and his production and remix work is finding him new fans, both in the UK and internationally with extensive nationwide radio plays including Radio One + 1 Extra. Vinyl Richie joined the team Underground Addicts early 2006 & has been working on breaks & electro tracks since then including remixes of Jungle Brothers, Q-dos & 49'ers. Richie also got involved with Groovemovers and Angie Brown in recreating the massive worldwide hit " I'm Gonna Get You" for Bizarre Inc with a brand new set of mixes that brought this classic to a new generation spawning a massive club anthem all over again. Richie's production style takes in urban, breaks and dance music and comes from a solid background of DJ'ing @ his regular club gigs and has worked on the bill with many of clubland's best known names.

JANETTE MASON Janette Mason completed her Mmus in composition for film and television at the London College of Music. Originally training in classical piano and flute, Janette has worked with a diverse roster of artists from legendary singer/songwriter Robert Wyatt, jazz artists Claire Martin, Ian Shaw and Annie Whitehead to pop acts Oasis, Pulp, Seal and Suzanne Vega. " Shortlist of the year contender " - The Guardian " A remarkable pianist, Janette Mason stands out" " Janette Mason - definitely a musician to watch" - The Observer Credits Include: Paris was a Woman (Cicada Films) Live - Oasis Unplugged Sex in the City (HBO) Drew Carey Show America's Next Top Model The Great Reality TV Swindle (Channel 4) Adverts include Royal Bank of Scotland and Vanish THE SWEET CHAP A singer songwriter of a different kind, delivering quirky unique songs that cut across the genres. From his song titles to his subject matter, there is something here for everyone; The Sweet Chap has that gifted knack of connecting with people. To cap all of this, he has the capacity to bring all this together via a truly powerful yet sometimes vulnerable voice. His first album ' Disco For A Domestic" (Protest Recordings) met with critical and commercial success . His new album is almost written now, ready to be road tested at his upcoming London shows and the songs featured here give a taste of the growth in his writing and vocal performances. "An outstanding UK talent " Straight No Chaser " An extraordinary voice that oozes emotion as well as soul " DJ Magazine "Here on T4 we love The Sweet Chap - he's a great songwriter, his songs are brill" T4 Headquarters ESPION Glasgow based Stephen Arnold AKA Espion has been producing a variety of Electronica styles since 1994. A multi instrumentalist, Espion has many years of experience in sound production and audio engineering for Film and TV. As a DJ and live act, he has appeared worldwide alongside the likes of Rennie Pilgrem, Mekon and Bass Junkie with releases on Soma, Serotonin and Orson Records. He is currently the co-promoter and resident of Camouflage in Glasgow's Soundhaus venue.