A Capella piece for Juice + MaJiKer written on the SAM Summer School 2013. Blink and you'll miss it.

Out of Time

Wrote this whilst stuck on a cruise ship in the first days of the coronavirus quarantine.

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LYRICS

The world stands still, watch from behind our windows,
And we reach out and stand face-to-face with the unknown.
Our bodies ache, and we yearn to find some sense amongst the wreck,
But we feel blinded by neglect.

Another sun has set, but we're yet no closer,
And we try to forget how it feels to know.
I look around at all that's left in tact to help us through,
And I find, for me, that's you.

It's you,
It's you,
It's you,
Thank God I still have you.

It's easy to feel daunted by mass misfortune,
And it's hard to believe that we're in the same boat,
But still we try to not feel daunted by how this could play out,
Try to distract each other's doubts.

But I'm with you,
I'm with you,
I'm with you,
Thank God I still have you.

There's a thousand reasons to fear the change we're going through,
But there's a thousand people who'll listen with love surrounding you.
So here's a message for the lost and broken in isolation:
Find your mind some humankind.

It's you,
It's you,
It's you,
Thank God I still have you,
Thank God I still have every single one of you.
It's you,
Thank God I still, and always will,
Thank God I still have you.

World Stands Still (Acoustic DEMO)

This is a chamber choir piece I wrote for Mothers’ Day. Premiered by the Harris Singers at St Chrysostom’s church in Manchester on 25th May 2015.

This recording was performed by Icosa Chamber Choir, conducted by Luke Mather, at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, Manchester.

Ave maria

When I lost my uncle back in November, I was in the middle of a contract on the other side of the world and couldn't get home for the funeral. Writing this song and getting to perform it with one of my closest friends was such a huge help during the grieving process. 

Today, on what would have been his 51st birthday, I am very proud to share this song, with special thanks to Ed for his awesome solo.

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LYRICS

You never had to say much
To let me know that you were there,
Cause we were told,
Though you might seem cold,
That never meant you didn't care.

Just a boy, you'd let me play,
With any toy you had to spare.
And so I learned
To wait my turn,
And take any chance I could to share.

But there were many who found you rough around the edges,
But I saw through your firewalls,
And there were many who hated how you'd hide away for ages,
But behind that bedroom door you'd find
The workings of a special mind at play.

You'd always take me with you,
Though I was probably too young,
And all you learned,
You'd teach in turn,
And somehow always make it fun.

But for a man who seldom felt the need to wonder,
Your head was always in the sky.
Star-gazer, plane-chaser, bird-watcher,
You've found your wings, now you can fly,
Kingfisher in the sky,
How high.

- Guitar solo -

I wish you'd take me with you,
Cause you were far too young,
But I have learned
To wait my turn,
And meet you up there in the sun.

Wait My Turn, feat. Ed Tunningley (Acoustic DEMO)

Here's a love song I wrote about a man and woman in two paintings next to each other

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LYRICS

Every day
He stares in the same grey way.
One moment in time
Sealed in by a frame

He looks across,
And deep in her smile he's lost.
He yearns for her colours,
No matter the cost

Wishing that there was some way
To leave his whole world behind,
Holding on for that one day.
He'd trade it all for her
And none could change his mind,
So where he was you'll find him

Crying out to all the world, 
"Why can't I be where I know I should be?
Trying to reach across to her,
But I find
I can't flee from this canvas,
A slave to the madness I'm given,
Cause I'm barely living"

Inside the lines,
Her brushstrokes are so refined,
But her technicolour
Has rendered her blind

Black and white
Could give her some shade from the light.
The moon shines upon him,
But she's never seen night

Wishing that there was some way
To trade in her sunshine for dark,
Holding on for that one day.
She had the perfect life,
But he possessed her heart,
So where she was you'll find her

Crying out to all the world,
"Why can't I be where I know I should be?
Trying to reach beyond the hurt,
But I find,
I can't flee from this canvas,
A slave to the madness I'm given,
Cause I'm barely living"

Funny how the things
We love the most must end.
Still I'm running through the night
To a life I know
It's no good to defend

I'm crying out to all the world,
Why can't I be where I know I should be?
Trying to reach across to her,
But I find,
I can't flee from this canvas a slave to the madness I'm given,
Cause I'm barely living

I feel I should give in,
Cause I'm barely living

Barely Living (DEMO)

Original music I contributed to the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama's production of 'Charlie Peace: His Amazing Life and Astounding Legend', performer by the MA Music Theatre programme in February 2018.

Listen to my lay/Train Sequence from 'Charlie Peace: His Amazing Life and Astounding Legend'

Merry Christmas, everyone!! Christ knows this is trying for all of us, but I hope this can create a few smiles where previously there were none.

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LYRICS:
It’s been a long time, and so much has changed,
But I know now for certain, some things stay the same;
The sound of your laughter, the taste of mulled wine
Remind me that everything’s fine,

Because at Christmas the year can disappear.
One thing that is clear:
Love is near.

Well once we were closer, but life bid us part,
But sister, this the Christmas twist,
That distance don’t exist in the heart!
We’re almost back at the start.
One thing that I know:
Love’s an art.

There’s so many reasons
That life could get in the way,
But something ‘bout the sound of sleigh bells,
And kids on Christmas Day
Makes me wonder just how long I could stay...

- Piano Solo -

Cause at Christmas the world just disappears.
One thing that is clear - 
Oh listen up, you hear!

Makes no difference, the money you make!
Put differences aside for the sake of joy
This Christmas - you know what’s at stake!
The one that I know - oh it only goes to show! - 
At Christmas, love can grow...

That’s all it takes.

All It Takes

Actor|Songwriter|Musical Director; keyboard enthusiast and general jazzy type.

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