Beatz, the first

I don’t actually remember writing this track. I know I did, though, as I have the files on my computer! I wrote it in 2013. It’s really a straightforward piece of ambient dance electronica. I can imagine parts of it being used a film soundtrack. It’s driven by the bass line and the piano figures …

Out of Reach

I wrote this song in maybe 2002 or 2003. At the time, Robbie was swinging while he was winning, and saying something stupid to Nicole. That inspired me. I thought I could send it to Mr. Williams who could then sing it for Ms. Kidman. I must confess, she was something of a muse . …

She Makes Me Want To Cry

  This song was written in about 2007, I think, sitting outside a cafe, next door to the radio 1 building in London. My friend had described a situation he was in, and wanted to get out of, but wasn’t able to. It seems to be popular when I play it acoustically and has the …

Pajarillos

I wrote a piece for solo flute called Pajarillos. Pajarillos is a district in the city of Valladolid in Spain, where I studied with my good friend Claire in 1986-7. Claire lived in a flat in Pajarillos with three other ladies, Conchi, Ana, Gema and their landlady Olvido. Olvido was shy, nervous and appeared strict. …