Colin Willsher
Colin Willsher is a professional composer of music for television and multimedia. Since his first small commission in 2001, he has amassed over 200 broadcast credits on all the major channels worldwide, as well as work for major corporates (e.g. Speedo, Twinings, 888 Poker) and a number of top production music libraries (KPM, Music House, Standard Music). Colin's website contains a full list of credits to date, a picture gallery and further audio examples:
If you are a producer, broadcaster or multimedia agency wishing to licence Colin's works, please visit where hundreds of his tracks are readily available to preview, purchase and download. Special commissions can be directed to the email address (left) or via the .
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Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
My performing days are largely behind me now and most of my time is spent in the studio dreaming up new tracks. However I do make the occassional appearance, mostly in jazz settings or accompanying my son's saxophone playing.
Your musical influences
I grew up listening to The Commodores, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Heatwave, Will Downing and Luther Vandross (but sadly never developed their vocal qualities), alongside the likes of UB40, Howard Jones and Level 42.
Interest in Jazz developed in my late teens with favourites including Bill Evans, Dave Grusin, Wynton Marsalis, Thelonius Monk, Harry Connick Jnr, Jason Rebello, Nat King Cole, Herbie Hancock and The Brecker Brothers. More recently I've really enjoyed Jamie Cullum's rise to popularity, Sting's jazz renaissance and the captivating vocals of both Stacey Kent and Natalie Cole. Incognito and Jamiroquai are also permanent residents on my iPod.
Hell, l even enjoy intelligent rap and tight thrash metal - anything goes!
What equipment do you use?
Key ingredients include: Mac, Logic, Mackie D8B, VSL
