Bob Bradley (composer) explained

Bob Bradley
Birth Name:Robert Edward Bradley
Birth Date:5 February 1974
Origin:Teesside, England
Genre:Pop, rock, soundtracks, electronic
Occupation:Composer, record producer, songwriter, remixer, mixer
Years Active:1994–present
Label:V2, BMG, Universal, Anjunabeats, Audio Network, EMI, Warner, Atlantic
Associated Acts:Sugababes
Gabriella Cilmi
the Blue Aeroplanes
The House of Love
Above & Beyond
Sweetbox

Robert Edward Bradley (born 5 February 1974) is a Grammy award winning British music composer, producer and songwriter. He is mostly known for producing Above & Beyond's acoustic albums as well as working with the late Jeff Beck on his last recordings. He also creates soundtracks, themes and incidental music for film, television and advertising.[1] [2]

Career

Bradley started his career as a duet with his brother Peter Bradley Junior who later formed alternative band, Subcircus. They were mentored by the Everly Brothers in their early teens. Bradley later joined the Bristol-based art rock collective the Blue Aeroplanes. After departing from the Blue Aeroplanes, he joined indie darlings The House of Love and recorded an EP with Guy Chadwick under the name the Madonnas.

In 1997, Bradley signed with the newly formed V2 Records with a project called 'Lovebabies'.[3] They released their debut single 'Explore' in the same year. A follow-up single was released in early 1998, "Blue Earth Angel", featuring remixes from Attica Blues, Morcheeba and DJ Pulse.[4] A full-length album was recorded under the title "For The Realization of Zion".[5]

Bradley became one of the original members of the UK production house Xenomania with whom he amassed a long list of pop credits, working with artists such as Sugababes, Girls Aloud, Natalie Imbruglia and Gabriella Cilmi. In 2012, Bradley produced and arranged Above & Beyond's Acoustic album. He brought in singers Alex Vargas and Annie Drury and was also joined by regular contributor Zoë Johnston for the project. The album spawned a succession of live concerts starting at London's Porchester Hall and Los Angeles' Greek Theatre, where they were joined on stage by EDM pioneer Skrillex. The performances were described by Billboard magazine as "one of the finest and more memorable shows in EDM history".[6]

From 2021, Robert recorded some of Jeff Beck's last recordings including the Grammy Award winning record from Ozzy Osbourne as well as developing talent and starting a new project with Yungblud. Robert befriended Johnny Depp and contributed to his album with the late Jeff Beck including Venus in Furs and Killing Joke's Death and resurrection show.

Personal life

Robert Edward Bradley was born on 5 February 1974 in Teesside, England. He now resides in Whitby and Leeds

Selected works

Co-written/produced/played

!Song!Band/Artist!Label!Year
Acoustic IIAnjunabeats2016
AcousticAnjunabeats/Ultra2014
Some DayAnnie DruryCuckoo Records2014
Gimmie that SwingCissie Redgwick2013
Don't StopLittle Violet2013
Group TherapyAnjunabeats2011
TogetherPet Shop BoysParlophone2010
The Next GenerationSweetboxWarner Music Group2009
Sirens of the SeaOceanLabAnjunabeats2009
Lessons to Be LearnedGabriella CilmiIsland/Universal2008
Destination UnknownA CuckooLe Grand Magistery2008
OverloadSugababesIsland/Universal2006
Taller in More Ways2005
Looking For a PlaceManiaBMG2004
The SpinJason DownsJive2003
ThreeSugababesIsland2003
Angels with Dirty Faces2002
ExploreLovebabiesV21997
Rough MusicThe Blue AeroplanesBeggars Banquet1995
Life Model1994

Written or worked with

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Composers: Bob Bradley. Universal Production Music. 27 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Bob Bradley's production scores a Number One with Above and Beyond acoustic project. 14 January 2014. The Firm. 2018-04-27.
  3. Web site: Sugababes - Too Lost in You. discogs. en. 2018-04-29.
  4. Web site: Bob Bradley - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music. BBC. en-GB. 2018-04-29.
  5. Web site: Production Music by Bob Bradley Audio Network. Audio Network. en. 2018-04-29.
  6. Above & Beyond Surprises with Skrillex and a Stellar Acoustic Show: Review. Billboard. 2018-04-29.