Meeting Musos

Christian Henson is a multi nominated (including Ivor Novello and World Soundtrack Awards) and multi award-winning composer. With over 45 films to his name, he has proved to be a prodigious and versatile force within the UK film industry.In 2016 Christian scored Jason Connery’s feature ‘Tommy’s Honour’ which opened the Edinburgh International Film Festival that year. Most recently, Christian scored the ITV three-part series ‘Trauma’ starring Adrian Lester and John Simm, as well as their four-part drama ‘Tutankhamun’ the previous year. Prior to this Christian scored television movie ‘The Go-Between’ for the BBC, starring Vanessa Redgrave and Jim Broadbent.Christian composed for Jon Wright’s sci-fi epic ‘Robot Overlords’; a posthumous collaboration with Jerry Goldsmith on video game ‘Alien Isolation’ for Sega of America; the historic conclusion to the ‘Poirot’ franchise, for which Christian composed the final 9 feature-length episodes; cult TV series ‘Inside No. 9’ with Reece Sheersmith & Steve Pemberton; and the multi award-winning ‘Fresh Meat’ for Channel 4.Christian has also worked extensively in Europe. From the heart-rending holocaust epic ‘La Rafle’, one of the most successful French films of recent times, Dexter Fletcher’s BAFTA nominated debut ‘Wild Bill’ and Lee Tamahori’s disturbing ‘The Devil’s Double’, to a triptych of horror and comedy from director Chris Smith with ‘Severance’, ‘Black Death’ and ‘Triangle’.Christian’s musical background lies in the first-wave Drum and Bass and breakbeat music of the 90’s with acts such as LTJ Bukem and The Freestylers. This DNA is present in all his scores alongside his unique, self-taught approach to working with the orchestra. He has collaborated with an eclectic number of artists on his scores including Graham Coxon (Blur), Dot Allison (One Dove, Death In Vegas, Massive Attack), Leo Abrahams (Brian Eno), Skye (of Morcheeba), Natasha Khan (Bat For Lashes), Synergy Vocals (Steve Reich) and Ed Harcourt.Christian set up the company Spitfire Audio which provides tools for composers all over the world. The company has since developed a global following and has become a generous supporter of the UK music industry. Christian's YouTube Channel Spitfire Audio Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive the latest episodes every Monday.  Enjoying the podcast? Support it here by buying a coffee: ko-fi.com/meetingmusos twitter.com/meetingmusos instagram.com/meetingmusosmarkmacdonald.uk Please help to spread the reach of Meeting Musos. Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode on social media and leave a review if you're enjoying listening.

Born and raised in Coventry, Tom studied Biochemistry at Imperial College London. Since graduating in 2004 he has worked extensively as a musical director and keyboard player on theatre shows, both in London and across the UK.Tom’s theatre credits include the UK tours of Hi-de-Hi and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (as Musical Director), Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Scrooge and Cabaret (as Assistant Musical Director), The Sound of Music (Children's Musical Director) and Associate Musical Director on The Sound of Music which toured to Jordan.Tom's pantomime credits include Mother Goose and Babes in the Wood(Pomegranate, Chesterfield), Aladdin: A Wish Come True (Theatre at the O2, starring Paul O'Grady) and Jack and the Beanstalk, Peter Pan, Cinderella and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves for UK Productions at the Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells.As keyboard player: Les Miserables (Queen's Theatre, London) Cinderella(Hackney Empire) and the UK tours of Blood Brothers, Half a Sixpence, Waterloo, Mad About the Musicals and Gotta Sing Gotta Dance, as well as Catsand The Wizard of Oz for the Larnaca International Festival in Cyprus. Tom has worked extensively as a pianist and musical director on the London cabaret circuit and has tickled the ivories at many prestigious venues such as Cafe de Paris, Crazy Coqs, the Grill Room at the Cafe Royal, The Pheasantry and the Savoy Hotel. He is also musical director for Champagne Charlie and the Bubbly Boys, a 1920/30s style dance band.He is currently resident Musical Director at Brick Lane Music Hall in London. www.tomcarradine.com www.carradinescockneysingalong.co.uk Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive the latest episodes every Monday.  Enjoying the podcast? Support it here by buying a coffee: ko-fi.com/meetingmusos twitter.com/meetingmusos instagram.com/meetingmusosmarkmacdonald.uk Please help to spread the reach of Meeting Musos. Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode on social media and leave a review if you're enjoying listening.

Craig Oxley is a professional guitarist working in the UK. After graduating from CLCM with a BA(hons) degree in Jazz and Popular Music he has spent the last 20 years playing on West End shows.He has played with and took lessons from Jim Hall, Wayne Krantz, Carl Verheyen, Jon Herington as well as UK jazz greats Pat Mcarthy and Mike Walker.As well as having a career as a professional guitarist he has taught at a number of colleges in the United Kingdom, helping to develop the Guitar Syllabus and teaching one to one at degree level. www.craigoxley.com www.instagram.com/craig_oxley Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive the latest episodes every Monday.  Enjoying the podcast? Support it here by buying a coffee: ko-fi.com/meetingmusos twitter.com/meetingmusos instagram.com/meetingmusosmarkmacdonald.uk Please help to spread the reach of Meeting Musos. Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode on social media and leave a review if you're enjoying listening.

Steve Holness is a pianist, keyboard player and MD. His work has included theatre, TV and commercial music - most notably as Adele's piano player for three years. instagram.com/stevenholness twitter.com/steviekeys1000 Steve's watch review: http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2020/07/03/mans-best-watch-the-anordain-model-1/ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive the latest episodes every Monday.  Enjoying the podcast? Support it here by buying a coffee: ko-fi.com/meetingmusos twitter.com/meetingmusos instagram.com/meetingmusoswww.markmacdonald.uk Please help to spread the reach of Meeting Musos. Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode on social media and leave a review if you're enjoying listening.

This week's episode is with media composer, multi-instrumentalist and all round nice guy, Nick Norton Smith. Nick talks us through some of the highlights of his career and explains how he didn't take up a musical instrument until he arrived at university. www.nortonsmith.com Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive the latest episodes every Monday.  Enjoying the podcast? Support it here by buying a coffee: ko-fi.com/meetingmusos twitter.com/meetingmusos instagram.com/meetingmusoswww.markmacdonald.uk Please help to spread the reach of Meeting Musos. Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode on social media and leave a review if you're enjoying listening.

This week I chat to British songwriting legend, Eliot Kennedy. Eliot has written and recorded with a huge list of global superstars including Bryan Adams, the Spice Girls, Take That, Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and many more. He is also the co-composer of 'Finding Neverland', the smash hit Broadway musical. This year he has written and recorded his first solo album, A Yacht Named Sue. Instagram - @eliotkennedymusicA Yacht Named Sue (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/album/2a1onXnQ2hGgm7OJ8oZJuL?si=jJjDrzMEQbas-7w_UsnqgA Playlist of Eliot's work (Spotify) - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4WyyNoL1OHBpGufAN6E4n0?si=fTk78umqQDCwl7QfI8oU3A Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive the latest episodes every Monday.  Enjoying the podcast? Support it here by buying a coffee: ko-fi.com/meetingmusos twitter.com/meetingmusos instagram.com/meetingmusoswww.markmacdonald.uk Please help to spread the reach of Meeting Musos. Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode on social media and leave a review if you're enjoying listening.

This week's episode is slightly different as I chat to vocal & performance coach Lucy Heyman about all things health and wellbeing in the music industry. Lucy talks us through the early years of her own music career and tells how she made the move into PhD research looking at the health issues affecting pop artists and musicians.www.lucyheyman.com Instagram - @lucyheymanmusic Twitter - @lucindaheyman Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive the latest episodes every Monday.  RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE Sound Advice - https://amzn.to/3bHGuTR The Inner Game of Music - https://amzn.to/3bGfhRr The Bullet Journal Method - https://amzn.to/3bEafFe Elevate Music Podcast - https://audioboom.com/channels/4994604 Enjoying the podcast? Support it here by buying a coffee: ko-fi.com/meetingmusos twitter.com/meetingmusos instagram.com/meetingmusoswww.markmacdonald.uk Please help to spread the reach of Meeting Musos. Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode on social media and leave a review if you're enjoying listening.

This week Mark chats to drummer and percussionist to the stars, Mike Osborn.Ozzie's career has included work in TV, film, television and recording studios as well as teaching the younger generation. Packed with great advice, funny stories and showbiz anecdotes this episode is not to be missed. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast to receive the latest episodes every Monday. Enjoying the podcast? Support it here by buying a coffee: ko-fi.com/meetingmusostwitter.com/meetingmusosinstagram.com/meetingmusoswww.markmacdonald.uk Please help to spread the reach of Meeting Musos. Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode on social media and leave a review if you're enjoying listening.