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.
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.
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:
My Friend Lester in West End and Frome
I am very proud to announce that the jazz musical “My Friend Lester” about the relationship between Billie Holiday and Lester Young will be coming to The Jermyn Street Theatre, London June 11 and The Merlin Theatre in Frome June 16. The play is written by Maria McAteer and she plays the part of Billie Holiday and I play Lester Young. We also have the incredible musicians John Donaldson on piano and Simon Thorpe on double bass.
Horns for Grinny Grandad
It’s always nice when something you have recorded gets released. I transcribed, arranged and recorded the horns on this funky track by Grinny Grandad. Alto and barytone by me, trumpet by Bob and trombone by Barnaby Davies. If you need horns for your song get in touch!
Surprise arrangement
We have just finished a tour of Denmark with The Show – A Tribute To ABBA where I play the part of Benny. My friend Jakob Melkstam had just returned to the tour having had a tough year battling with cancer. We wanted to give him a warm welcome so we decided to play his song “Fortaleza” instead of Summernight City in the soundcheck. I did an arrangement for the orchestra and here is the result.
You can find his orginal version of the song online under his stage name Melkovitz. Do it, it’s beautiful.
The Sun Is Shining with Flash Mob Jazz
The last couple of years I have been playing fairly regularly with Brighton swing band Flash Mob Jazz. Here’s a cover we made of Bob Marley’s “The Sun Is Shining”.