Cliff works as an orchestrator and arranger across many genres, with artists including Josh Groban, Disney, Tom Walker, Emeli Sandé, Kylie Minogue, Little Mix, Rick Astley and Il Divo. Have a listen to a selection of string and orchestral arrangements he has written here..
Cliff was recently asked to conduct the RPO recordings for the forthcoming Cody Fry album. Cody is a super talented writer, orchestrator and vocalist and the album is nothing short of incredible. Here’s a little taster for you – the genius, “Waltz For Sweatpants”.
Marisha’s debut album is available for pre-order now! ‘Tomorrow’ features a host of incredible songs from the world of musical theatre and pop, crafted into beautiful new versions by producer Steve Anderson. The album was recorded through lockdown and then Cliff’s arrangements were added by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at AIR Studios. An absolutely joy […]
Cliff recently teamed up with long term collaborator Steve Anderson to work on the new Luke Evans album “At Last”, arranging a number of titles for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Luke has appeared in huge Hollywood blockbusters such as “The Fast and The Furious”, “The Girl On The Train”, “The Hobbit”, “3 Musketeers” and “Beauty […]
Steps star Claire Richards is stepping out on her own with the release of her debut solo album “My Wildest Dreams” on 2nd November 2018. Recorded at Angel Studios earlier in the year, the new album by Claire Richards features a number of string arrangements by Cliff – including this one on her latest single, […]
Cliff and Steve have been busy throughout the summer working on Kylie Christmas! Recorded at Angel Studios and Sarm Music Village, the album features 13 tracks including several duets and a mix of original and classic songs. Kylie has enlisted the help of her sister Dannii Minogue for the deluxe version of the album, recording […]
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 had the privilege of being commissioned to compose an album of uplifting, sporting anthems for Beds and Beats over the summer of 2015. The album was recorded at Angel Studios with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, annd then mixed at the legendary Capitol Studios, Hollywood. The compositions are a hybrid of orchestral elements, fused with […]
Cliff has been working on strings for Fleur East’s debut album. You can her Fleur’s version of “Girl On Fire” in the new Virgin Media advert.
Cliff has just finished arranging and conducting a project with German superstar Helene Fischer at Abbey Road Studios, London. The Christmas album entitled “Weihnachten” features the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Throughout 2014 Cliff has been co-producing the 6th album to be released by Susan Boyle. Teaming up once again with production partner Steve Anderson, the album is available now in the US and due for a UK release on the 24th November. Entitled “Hope”, the album is full of inspiration songs including “Wish You Were […]
America’s Got Talent finalists Forte’s debut album features four new arrangements by Cliff – Caruso, their debut single, Silent Night, Bridge Over Troubled Water and My Heart Will Go On.
Once again teaming up with Steve Anderson, Cliff co-wrote the music for the gymnastics display at the London 2012 Olympics. The composition performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra was used for a gymnastic display every day of the Olympics at the London O2 arena, as well as during the presentation of medals ceremony.
During the summer of 2013, Cliff spent time producing Susan Boyle‘s Christmas album “Home For Christmas” with Steve Anderson . The album features a duet with Elvis Presley, “O Come All Ye Faithful”. This is the first time a British artist has recorded a duet with Elvis posthumously. The album entitled “Home For Christmas” also features […]
Throughout 2011 and the early part of 2012, Cliff was working closely with Bee Gee’s legend Robin Gibb, orchestrating and producing “The Titanic Requiem” featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Mario Frangoulis, Isabel Suckling and RSVP voices. The album, released in March 2012 was followed by the London Premiere in April – exactly 100 years after the doomed liner […]
Multi-million selling group Il Divo have recorded a number of songs arranged by Cliff, including “Alone“, “My Heart Will Go On“, Stay With Me“, “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” and “I Will Always Love You“. Cliff also co-produced the track “Furusato” which was released exclusively in Japan.
Cliff was asked by TVC, a London based Global PR company to arrange and conduct the Nation’s Top Five Anthems in a ceremony to announce Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, “The Anthem of the Seas”. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performed live from the top floor of one of London’s tallest skyscrapers, live-streamed to an audience of […]
Cliff was invited to arrange and conduct “Abide With Me” at the opening of the FA Cup Final 2013. Performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and opera group Amore, the broadcast was seen by an estimated 5oo million viewers!
Cliff also conducted the “We Will Remember Them” project, one of the largest sessions to be held at London’s Abbey Road Studios, featuring Michael Bolton, Robin Gibb, Hayley Westenra, Atomic Kitten, Paul Carrack, Mica Paris, Paul Rodgers and Lee Mead as well as The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,Pipes and Drums from the Army School of Music, a celebrity choir and members of the Carmel Thomas Youth Choir. […]