Really pleased to share this. The short film I wrote the music for, Manannán Mac Lir, is now out. Written and directed by Maria McAteer, it’s an Irish language film that weaves together Celtic mythology, a sea god, and the tension between digital life and the ancient world. I think the music found its place in it, and the whole thing is beautifully made — well worth fifteen minutes of your time.
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Mannanán Mac Lir
I am very excited to share this trailer for a short film written and directed by Maria McAteer. I wrote the music and it features Seraphina McAteer-Dahlberg, Skye Shanahan, Sean Moss and the voice of Liam Ó Maonlaí. It was especially rewarding to see the choreography Sean made to my piece Manannán.
Scenius
Here is a little funky sax trio I made. Score for sale.
In the Bow
This is a saxophone improvisation I made over a simple synth loop. I added the pad harmony and bass afterwards when I realised it was a tune. 🙂 It describes the feeling I had as a little kid lying in the bow of my dad’s boat, singing over the drone of the outboard engine.
Hear my bass clarinet on “What’s Inside Your Head”
Pianist Vladimir Miller has been writing and recording an incredible suite of songs recently. I was very happy to be asked to add my clarinets and saxophones to some of them. Here is a stunning video for the song: “What’s Inside Your Head?” where I play the bass clarinet.
The Orphan Train
I write my songs under the name Bear Valley Mountain. Swedish people know what I mean… Here is a lyrics video to the song Orphan Train. Check out more songs on Spotify or wherever you stream music.
Close Your Eyes
Here is a clip of Björn & the Brothers of Rhythm from a show at the 1066 Jazz Club.
Lucy Rose – Solo(w)
You can hear my saxophone on this amazing track!
Check out more of her music at her web site.
Björn & The Brothers of Rhythm – East St Louis Toodle-Oo
I’ve been quiet here for a little while. Meanwhile I’ve been busy in the real world getting some projects together. Please enjoy Duke Ellington’s first hit in our version:
The house of the man who painted the sea
I’m very excited about being part of this project! Get your tickets now!
Extraordinary theatre in a unique space
There’s something Pollock in his application of paint, a touch of the Izzard in his gadding, a big dose of Mother Teresa in his care of the vulnerable and minority cultures and a slither of Cruella de Vil when he loses his cool. Thank you to ticket bookers for the August production inspired by eccentric recollections of Alia Aivazovsky on his celebrated grandfather Ivan, stowed in drawers in Paris and London.
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