Cliff was recently commissioned to compose an album of ‘Hollywood Adagios’ by Audio Network. Recored at Abbey Road Studios with a 60 piece orchestra, the album showcases a number of string-centric, emotive compositions featuring solo performances from Tom Pigott-Smith and Ian Burdge. Due for release on Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon Music Unlimited later this […]
Following the phenomenal success of the Lush Classics shows in Belfast, the show is going outside this summer! Once again teaming up with the Ulster Orchestra, the show comes to Ebrington Square in Derry on the 21st July. **** Tickets on sale now **** Lush Classical at Ebrington Derry/Londonderry from LSFX Productions on Vimeo.
Cliff was recently at Angel Studios recording an exclusive performance of Tom Walker’s current single “Leave A Light On”. This live, ‘in the round’ acoustic performance, produced and arranged by Cliff features string quartet, piano, guitar and Tom’s soaring vocals.
Cliff and Steve have been invited by Opera North and Leeds City Council to team up once again with Back2Basics to create a brand new orchestral show for the summer of 2018. The last show in 2017 featured a full symphony orchestra in the city’s Millennium Square and feature guest artists including: Basement Jaxx, Groove Armada, […]
****Back for 2018 – an event that promises to be “Larger, Longer and Louder” than before!**** ****Tickets on sale now.**** Lush! – 20 Years of Dance Music Classics. Curated by Steve Anderson and Dave Seaman (Brothers In Rhythm), Cliff wrote and conducted the orchestral score for the performance. The culmination of 2 months work, this was […]
Cliff conducted the orchestral score for the blockbuster movie, “Alien Covenant”. Recorded at London, Abbey Road Studios 2017
Cliff recently the orchestral sessions for the Marvel film , “Dr Strange”. The movie, starring Benedict Cumberbatch was released in the UK on November 4th, 2016. Michael Giacchino’s epic score was recorded at London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios.
Rupert Gregson Williams’s epic score for Hacksaw Ridge was conducted by Cliff at Abbey Road Studios. The movie stars Andrew Garfield and is directed by Mel Gibson.
Robbie’s new album – The Heavy Entertainment Show – was released on the 4th November. Produced by Guy Chambers, the orchestra sessions for the album were conducted by Cliff at Angel Studios during summer 2016.
Emeli Sandé’s new album “Long Live The Angels” features a number of new string arrangements written by Cliff. The orchestra was recorded at Angel Studios over the summer of 2016. The albums first track, “Hurts” is available online now. More info coming soon…..
Cliff teamed up once again with Steve Anderson to produce their 3rd studio album for Susan Boyle. The album, “Wonderful World” features duets with Michael Bolton and Nat King Cole… Â And perhaps most unexpectedly, a cover of Madonna’s “Like A Prayer”.
Harriet’s eponymously titled debut album is out now. A firm favourite on Radio 2, the album features Cliff’s arrangements played by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Cliff and Harriet also wrote the song “Empty Shoes” together which appears on the album.
Cliff is thrilled to have been elected as an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music in their 2016 Honours List. Associateship is awarded to past students of the Academy who have distinguished themselves in the music profession and made a significant contribution in their field.