My friend Sue, possessor of an incredible voice, suggested we had a go at this classic song written by one of my all-time heroines, Carole King. This is the 2nd take after one run through together (that never happens when I'm singing....)
Final recording sessions for "The Postcard Killings" movie took place at the (tragically) soon to be closed Angel studios in London on September 19th 2019. I conducted a 21 piece string section with my old friend Everton Nelson leading and Bill Lockhart on...
I've begun work on the score for the feature film "The Postcard Killings", based on the bestselling thriller "The Postcard Killers" by James Patterson and Lisa Marklund. The film was shot in a number of European locations, including London, Stockholm and Berlin...
Sessions have been taking place for series 5 of Hetty Feather, as usual in the 'cosy' surroundings of my attic studio. 4 violins and 3 cellos have come in between January and April for 3 blocks of recording to cover the 10 episodes. I have such a great regular...
My friend Emily came over and we recorded a voice and piano version of this absolute classic. She did an amazing job..
Series 4 of Hetty Feather has been nominated for Best Drama in the British Academy Children's Awards. The winner will be announced at the ceremony at London's Roundhouse on November 25th.
Series 4 of Hetty Feather will premiere on CBBC on Monday, May 7th at 5pm and 8.30pm and will run for 10 weeks at the same times on a Monday. You can view the Story So Far and the series Trailer, both featuring Simon's music click here to view examples of Simon’s...
Recording sessions for the series took place at Simon's home studio. 4 violins, followed by 3 cellos (couldn’t fit them all in together!). Honoured to be working with players from the Britten Symphonia. L to R: Joely Koos, Ben Chappell and Caroline Dearnley L...
Simon has been commissioned to write the score for Series 4 of the very popular CBBC drama "Hetty Feather". Based on Jacqueline Wilson's novels, filming completes in September 2017 and the 10 part series will air next year.
You can find the pieces the Simon wrote for the EMI Sparkle and Burn album "Emotive Small Ensemble" entitled "A Serious Thought" and "Timepiece" click here.