A Selection of Clients with Songs Administered by Music Rights Management Ltd
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Flynn Francis & Tim Metcalfe - with Robbie Williams & Lufthaus
Songwriting duo behind the Robbie Williams Album ‘Take The Crown”, and collaborators thereafter, this highly focused and creative partnership now forges new ground with Lufthaus, a dance and electronica project with Robbie through Armada Records: https://news.armadamusic.com/tags/lufthaus/.
Lukas Nelson (Now Universal Music Publishing)
Lukas writes from the heart about love, loss, our place in the World and how we might make sense of it all. In between there’s rock ‘n’ roll, a good dose of humour, the occasional “weed” reference (something to do with gardening?) but always the craft of a natural born songwriter telling us his stories and candid observations. Lukas plays with Promise Of The Real, a fabulously gifted band in their own right but also good enough for Neil Young to record with them and to take them on the road with him. If that wasn’t enough, Lukas also co-wrote several songs from the Oscar winning film ‘A Star Is Born’ featuring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper + Lukas and his band. BAFTA also thought Lukas worthy of their award for Original Music in 2019. Oh, and his dad is Willie Nelson!
Euan Dickinson
Euan has worked with Massive Attack for over 10 years, and is now an integral part of the song creation process, the sonic development and the conceptual realisation that is instantly and identifably the Massive Attack sound.
Euan Dickinson Interviewed at Massive Attack's Bristol Studio
Massive Attack / Ritual Spirit
William Bell (Now Concord Music)
What can be said about William that hasn't already been said? Quite simply, very little that could further add to his status as a true soul legend. That's not to say that it's all about the past. Far from it as the 2016 album This Is Where I Live amply testifies.
Charlie Dore
A true renaissance woman, Charlie's career to date covers multiple disciplines but she indubitably shines brightest as a storytelling, picture painting songwriter of the highest order. Over the years, artists as diverse as: Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Paul Carrack, Ricky Ross, and even George Harrison have recorded her songs. She even had a UK number one hit in 1992 with the co-write: 'Ain't No Doubt' as performed by Jimmy Nail. Those who also explore her delightful body of solo work will find themselves richly rewarded.
Martina Topley-Bird
One of the most unique voices of the last 20 years or so, Martina continues to craft deceptively delicate and enigmatic songs both as a solo performer and as an in demand collaborator. Yet all is not as it often seems and the apparently sweet and light can hint at or turn to darkness in a moment, such is the intricately expressive vocal quality that she possesses.
'Psyche' from Heligoland: Massive Attack & Martina Topley-Bird
'Baby Blue' - Live at Montreux Jazz Festival
Michael McDaid
Michael has toured the World playing bass in Paolo Nutini's live band as well as fulfilling co-writing duties, most notably on the multi-platinum success, 'Caustic Love'.
'Looking For Something' : Paolo Nutini live 2014
Jody Street
Formerly half of production duo The Rural (Writing and Producing for artists such as Beyonce, Rizzle Kicks, Lana Del Rey Princess Superstar, Cut Chemist and Mattafix), Jody is forging a new path as a Writer, Producer and Engineer in his own right, as the track Make U Love Me from the All Saints album Red Flag evidences.
'Make U Love Me' from All Saints: Red Flag
Mike Stevens
Musician, Musical Director, Producer and Composer, Mike graduated from Birmingham School of Music where he studied clarinet, euphonium and piano. Over the years he has worked as Musical Director for a wide variety of artists including Jeff Lynne's ELO, Annie Lennox, The Eurythmics, Bill Withers, Take That, Gary Barlow, Sugababes, Steps, Will Young, James Morrison and Mika. He even performed that function for Her Majesty The Queen in a concert in front of Buckingham Palace during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of 2012.
As a session musician he has featured on many albums, including recordings by Tina Turner, Tom Jones, Mica Paris, Glen Goldsmith and Barry White to name but a few. As a producer, Mike produced and co-arranged Annie Lennox's 2010 release A Christmas Cornucopia as well as working on tracks on on her albums: 'Songs of Mass Destruction' (2007) and 'The Annie Lennox Collection' (2009). He also arranged and produced the 2014 release, Nostalgia.
Mike was the Arranger/Producer for Peter Kay's 2008 reality show spoof 'Britain's Got The Pop Factor' and Musical Supervisor for the West End stage show 'Oh What A Night!' starring Kid Creole. He also wrote two pieces of music for the Take That ‘The Circus Live Tour’.This tour quickly became the fastest-selling of all time, breaking all records by selling 650,000 tickets in less than four and a half hours. @Saxes1
Ed-Sheeran, Mike Stevens & Jeff Lynne at The Grammys
'Lullay Lullay' from A Christmas Cornucopia
Odetta Gordon
A lady of pure passion, conviction and grace, Odetta left this life on 2nd December 2008 leaving a remarkable body of work. Her interpretations of American folk, blues, jazz and spirituals veer from immensely powerful to heartbreakingly poignant, with every word delivered as though wrought from the depths of her soul.
An active participant in the Civil Rights Movement, she was revered not only by fellow activists and campaigners such as Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks and Harry Belafonte, but also had an important influence over many folk revivalists of the '60's, including: Joan Baez, Mavis Staples, Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan.
Odetta - 'Hit Or Miss'
The Cult
Still going strong after more than 30 years, The Cult are natural leaders, remaining true to themselves and not the ever changing musical landscape. The central core of Billy Duffy and Ian Astbury are two of the most recognisable talents in rock, both highly distinctive and both imbued with the enviable swagger of men who were literally born to do it.
'Hinterland' from the album: 'Hidden City'
Electric Wizard
Doom pioneers, malevolent sonic warriors, Dorset's Electric Wizard mean it like few others. Whatever gets in their way is ultimately vanquished. Time To Die? Indeed. www.electricfuckinwizard.com
Over The Rhine
Based in rural Ohio, husband and wife duo Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist have covered a lot of musical ground in 25 years; but whether it's Jazz, Folk, Country, Blues, Americana, Holiday songs or even evoking the darkness of a Brecht & Weill underworld, their seemingly effortless, oft-understated delivery belies a finely honed craft. Swapping lead vocal duties on certain songs, Bergquist's strong but velvet smooth vocal precision is juxtaposed against Detweiler's laid back, sometimes conversational style, yet when they combine, they combine magically. www.overtherhine.com
"Meet Me at the Edge of the World" at Radio Woodstock
Josh Winstead
American songwriter and musician Josh Winstead plays bass and keyboards for Canadian band Metric. He co-wrote the songs: 'Stadium Love' and 'Twilight Galaxy' from the 2009 album 'Fantasies', and two bonus tracks: 'The Gates' and 'Waves' on the UK version. www.joshuawinstead.com
'Stadium Love' from the album Fantasies
Rollo Armstrong
Faithless pioneer, producer, writer and all round good egg, Rollo continues to innovate and experiment on the furthest extremities of music; and Norfolk. www.rolloarmstrong.com
Letthemusicplay Feat. Kate Tempest 'Our Town'
Daisy Armstrong
Wife to Rollo, Daisy has co-written two songs with sister in law Dido.
Dido 'Us 2 Little Gods'
Dido 'NYC'
Neil Bob Herd
Musician, Songwriter, Coal Porter, Audio Engineer, Lecturer, Comedian, Whisky drinker, wearer of purple suits ... is there anything this man can't do?
The Coal Porters 'Closing Time Genius'
Stephen Lironi
Formerly a member of the highly successful Scottish band Altered Images, Stephen went on to develop a distinguished career as a record producer working with Fun Lovin' Criminals, Black Grape, Space, Bon Jovi, Hanson, Darren Hayes and many more. Stephen is now a successful restauranter and enthusiastic bon viveur.
Altered Images 'Don't Talk To Me About Love;
Jay Malhotra
Jay rose to prominence as guitarist for Brit Award winning artist Kate Nash. Jay collaborated on the song 'Nicest Thing' from her debut album, Made Of Bricks. He continues to write and record in his own studio in London.
Kate Nash 'Nicest Thing'
Tim Fraser (Now Bucks Music)
Something of a late starter in the professional songwriting business, Tim soon found that his highly evolved craft and versatility were in high demand following the use of 'Falling' on Tina Turner's Platinum selling 1999 album '24/7'. Other songs quickly followed for Lulu, Steve Brookstein, Poloroid, Billie Myers, Kim Richey, and Louise Setara's debut album, 'Still Waters' on Blue Note records. In Germany songs were placed with Yvonne Catterfeld, Joana Zimmer and Kai Wingenfelder, and elsewhere, songs were included on T.V. shows CSI Las Vegas, Roswell High and the British film Love Me Still. When he's not writing, Tim is an in-demand music industry lecturer and he also works with a variety of songwriting workshops and seminars. www.tim-fraser.co.uk
'Falling' by Tina Turner from 24/7
John Fenton-Stevens
John has been running the music production company Pass The Peas Music since 2005. He has written and produced music for multiple worldwide television campaigns. Aside from music production, his own music has received airplay on BBC Radio1, BBC 6music and BBC Introducing.
Rose Windross
Highly respected around the World, Original Soul II Soul singer Rose Windross continues to write and record and wows audiences with The Magic House Experience.
'Fairplay' by Soul II Soul from Club Classics Vol . One
Barry Goudreau
Highly rated Boston guitarist, Barry made an exceptional solo album in 1980 featuring his very good friend and Boston colleague Brad Delp. www.barrygoudreau.com
'Dreams' from the album Barry Goudreau
Ali Love
Singer, Songwriter, DJ, House Music aficionado, Ali has been associated with a wide range of artists, including The Chemical Brothers, Justice, Hot Natured, Infinity Ink, Jamie Jones, Lee Foss and Luca C as well as releasing two solo albums of highly original material. twitter.com/mralilove
The Chemical Brothers & Ali Love 'Do It Again'
Steve Strange
Sadly missed, Steve passed away on 12th February 2015. One of the true pioneers of British fashion and music, he was a key figure in the New Romantic scene of the 1980's. A one-off and a true innovator, Steve also made a major contribution to the development of club culture.
Visage - Night Train
Ruthie Foster
Ruthie sings Gospel; Ruthie sings Blues; Ruthie sings songs about love, life, hopes and dreams, and all that is thereafter and in between. This multiple Grammy nominated singer keeps audiences spellbound, exhilarated and above all thoroughly entertained every time. www.ruthiefoster.com
'Stone Love' - "Live at Antone's"