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This Woman’s Work

Cliff teamed up once again with Steve Anderson to produce Ella Henderson’s cover of the classic Kate Bush song “This Woman’s Work”. The song was recorded in one take, live at Angel Studios with strings and Cliff playing piano – and is featured on the 2016 album “Sounds of the 80’s – volume 2”.


Fleur East

Fleur East

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.


Ella Henderson

Ella Henderson

Cliff arranged strings and choir on several tracks for Ella’s first album. Produced by a host of top drawer producers, the album “Chapter One” was released in October 2014.


Live Lounge

Radio 1 Live Lounge

Ella Henderson’s Radio 1 Live Lounge performance featured her current single, “Glow” and a cover of A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera’s “Say Something”. Recorded live at the BBC, both songs included brand new string arrangements by Cliff. Here’s the Live Lounge performance of “Say Something”


Little Mix

Cliff has worked on a number of projects with Little Mix, from their first appearance on the X Factor, through to album tracks and a Radio 1 Live Lounge performance. He arranged this acoustic version of DNA And teamed up once again with Steve Anderson to arrange this down tempo version of the Mumford and […]



X Factor

Cliff worked as inhouse arranger for the X Factor TV show from 2010 until 2015.  When the live shows begin, the contestants need bespoke tracks for their live TV performances.  These tracks often feature new arrangements by Cliff. Cliff has gone on to work with many of the contestants after the show has finished and […]