Unfinished Sympathy featuring Emily Grimes
My friend Emily came over and we recorded a voice and piano version of this absolute classic. She did an amazing job..
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Hetty Feather nominated for Children’s BAFTA
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.
Hetty Feather transmission dates announced
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...
Photos from Hetty Feather recording sessions
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...
New BBC commission
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.
Sparkle and Burn album
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.
New piano pieces for Faber album
Simon has been invited to write three new piano pieces by his publishers Faber Music for inclusion on a new album to be released on their Altitude label. Recording session for this will be in London in June with Simon performing his own pieces. The album will be...
Simon scores The Gift for Wall to Wall and BBC1
Simon has written the music for the new series "The Gift", presented by Mel Giedroyc and Matt Baker. The first programme will be screened on Tuesday, February 10th at 9pm on BBC1. The series follows some amazing stories of people who are searching for someone to...
Simon commissioned to write a piece with Dame Evelyn Glennie
Simon has had the great honor of working with Dame Evelyn on a piece for a campaign by Oracle on the subject of Big Data. Using a wide range of percussion, including marimba, vibraphone, sen plates, and snare drum, as well as strings and keyboards, Dame Evelyn and...
Long Lost Family wins BAFTA
Long Lost Family, for which Simon wrote the music, has won the BAFTA award for Best Features Programme, beating the likes of The Great British Bake Off, Grand Designs and The Choir in the process. Congratulations to all involved with the programme.