Simon Walters
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Some reviews on both my playing and score preparation services:
*Kings of Swing Rat-Pack show (MD/ Pno/Co-Arranger) “Amazing that just a six-piece band - under the direction of MD Simon Walters - could have provided such a convincing solid musical backdrop, reproducing arrangements of masters such as Nelson Riddle so effectively” (South Wales Evening Post,28 Jan 04)
2000 MD/ Keyboards for "Passion, Poetry & Things" (dir./ devised Colin McIntyre @ Pomegranate, Chesterfield: "Simon Walters plays the piano with 1 hand and coaxes a 17 piece orchestra out of a keyboard with the other" (Derbyshire Times July 6)
1996 MD/Pianist for tour of "20th Century Musicals" "he kept everything brilliantly together - felt the music with every note" (Newbury Weekly News 31 Oct 96)
(incidental music) inc. Macbeth, The Bloody Chamber (Birds’ Nest Theatre) “Simon Walters’ enjoyable silent screen piano music … maintain(s) suspense” – Time Out (11 Dec 96)
“I have worked with Simon as an MD on Kings of Swing (Calibre Productions) as well as hiring him to play keys for my solo band and MD for The Rat Pack's Back (SMA Productions). Simon's keyboard skills are second to none and he is an excellent musical director who is capable of directing musicians to the highest standards. Truly one of 'the good guys', Simon's humour and personality are always great to have on any job and he bridges the gap between musicians and singers / actors superbly.
As an arranger Simon's work is very good with clean, easily readable parts produced on time and on budget.” January 24, 2011
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Neil Gordon, hired Simon as a Musician in 2004, and hired Simon more than once
“Simon (has) transcribed a number of songs (genre: pop) for me. I have always been very satisfied and can only highly recommend Simon. His work is accurate and always on time. Thank You Simon for your great work.” January 23, 2011
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Annette Mencke,hired Simon for Music Transcription in 2005, and hired Simon more than once
“Simon has scored and produced at least 60 songs for me. He always manages to bring out the best of the idea and will often throw in some great lyric lines or unexpected twists. I would not hesitate to recommend him for your projects. He's also super fast and well priced compared to some others I have used in the past.” January 23, 2011
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
Mike Hume, hired Simon for score, arrangements and backing tracks in 2004, and hired Simon more than once
“Simon is an amazing pianist, great live performer, extremely reliable and incredibly loyal. It is always such a pleasure to work with him and I look forward to working with again very soon.” July 3, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Colin Waterson, hired Simon as a Arranger/Composer in 1999, and hired Simon more than once
*Kings of Swing Rat-Pack show (MD/ Pno/Co-Arranger) “Amazing that just a six-piece band - under the direction of MD Simon Walters - could have provided such a convincing solid musical backdrop, reproducing arrangements of masters such as Nelson Riddle so effectively” (South Wales Evening Post,28 Jan 04)
2000 MD/ Keyboards for "Passion, Poetry & Things" (dir./ devised Colin McIntyre @ Pomegranate, Chesterfield: "Simon Walters plays the piano with 1 hand and coaxes a 17 piece orchestra out of a keyboard with the other" (Derbyshire Times July 6)
1996 MD/Pianist for tour of "20th Century Musicals" "he kept everything brilliantly together - felt the music with every note" (Newbury Weekly News 31 Oct 96)
(incidental music) inc. Macbeth, The Bloody Chamber (Birds’ Nest Theatre) “Simon Walters’ enjoyable silent screen piano music … maintain(s) suspense” – Time Out (11 Dec 96)
“I have worked with Simon as an MD on Kings of Swing (Calibre Productions) as well as hiring him to play keys for my solo band and MD for The Rat Pack's Back (SMA Productions). Simon's keyboard skills are second to none and he is an excellent musical director who is capable of directing musicians to the highest standards. Truly one of 'the good guys', Simon's humour and personality are always great to have on any job and he bridges the gap between musicians and singers / actors superbly.
As an arranger Simon's work is very good with clean, easily readable parts produced on time and on budget.” January 24, 2011
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Neil Gordon, hired Simon as a Musician in 2004, and hired Simon more than once
“Simon (has) transcribed a number of songs (genre: pop) for me. I have always been very satisfied and can only highly recommend Simon. His work is accurate and always on time. Thank You Simon for your great work.” January 23, 2011
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Annette Mencke,hired Simon for Music Transcription in 2005, and hired Simon more than once
“Simon has scored and produced at least 60 songs for me. He always manages to bring out the best of the idea and will often throw in some great lyric lines or unexpected twists. I would not hesitate to recommend him for your projects. He's also super fast and well priced compared to some others I have used in the past.” January 23, 2011
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
Mike Hume, hired Simon for score, arrangements and backing tracks in 2004, and hired Simon more than once
“Simon is an amazing pianist, great live performer, extremely reliable and incredibly loyal. It is always such a pleasure to work with him and I look forward to working with again very soon.” July 3, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Colin Waterson, hired Simon as a Arranger/Composer in 1999, and hired Simon more than once
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