Robert F. Cranny Explained

Robert F. Cranny
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Name:Robert Francis Cranny
Origin:Liverpool, UK
Birth Date:1981 7, df=yes
Genre:Rock and Roll
Pop
Indie rock
Occupation:Guitar
Keyboards
Songwriter
Producer
Years Active:2002 - date
Instrument:Guitar
Keyboards
Associated Acts:78 Saab
Sarah Blasko
Spiral Stairs
Gersey
The Gaze
Peachfield

Robert Francis Cranny (born 2 July 1981) is a musician, songwriter and record producer based in Sydney, Australia.

Peachfield

In 2019, Cranny began releasing music with new alt-Australiana six-piece, Peachfield. The band is described by Beat magazine as, "...a delicate blend of emotive lyrics, drifting piano, colourful narratives and soaring vocals".[1]

Its debut EP "Monuments of Debris" was released in November 2020. The work is described by Beat magazine as, "...a sweeping exploration of Cranny’s own narratives of young Australian lives, set in urban, coastal and rural cities and towns."[2]

Collaboration with Sarah Blasko

Robert F. Cranny co-wrote and co-produced the first two albums of Sydney musician, Sarah Blasko, The Overture & the Underscore (2004) and What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have (2006), both of which were certified platinum.[3]

The Overture & the Underscore was recorded in Hollywood, California with engineer Wally Gagel (Eels, Old 97s, Folk Implosion) and session drummer Joey Waronker (Beck, The Smashing Pumpkins).

What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have was produced by Blasko, Cranny and Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil-fame. It was recorded in Neil Finn's Roundhead Studios in Auckland, New Zealand. The album won an ARIA award in 2007 for Best Pop Release.[4]

Cranny co-wrote all tracks on both albums, with the exception of Beautiful Secrets.[5] He is the sole writer of the song Perfect Now which has appeared in the television program, One Tree Hill.[6]

On What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have, Cranny arranged and conducted a chamber ensemble as well as a Maori choir.[7] In 2007, Sarah Blasko undertook a 12-date national tour accompanied by a five-piece chamber section.[8] Cranny again scored the orchestral instruments. Songs from The Overture & the Underscore, which were never originally arranged for orchestral instruments, were also given this treatment.

Other Production and Musical Work

In 2015, Cranny joined seminal[9] Melbourne indie-rock band, Gersey, to write and record the band's fourth LP, "What You Kill". Cranny co-wrote the majority of tracks, played a CP-70 piano and was given a specific production credit for his work on the expansive "There Are Things That You And I Can Never Be".

In 2011, Cranny co-produced the debut album by Ben Salter, "The Cat". It was produced by Gareth Liddiard, Robert F. Cranny & Ben Salter at Liddiard's rural property in Myrtleford, Victoria. Liddiard's own band, The Drones had previously recorded the album Havilah at the property. Cranny made songwriting contributions to two album tracks, and personally wrote the song, "Know Your Strength" for the album.

In 2010, Cranny played an 11-date Australian tour as a keyboard player in Gersey, supporting US band, Pavement.

In 2009, he played keyboards for US indie-rock musician Spiral Stairs, including an appearance at the 2009 Sydney Laneway Festival.[10]

In 2008, Cranny co-produced three tracks with Leonardo's Bride vocalist, Abby Dobson, for her debut solo album "Rise Up", including the single, "Horses".[11] [12]

Cranny has also performed and recorded with other artists such as Ben Salter, 78 Saab, Sianna Lee, The Maladies, The C-Minus Project, Darren Hanlon, Soap Star Joe, Gaslight Radio & Magic Lunchbox.

Songs Featured in Television Series

Robert F Cranny composed original songs that were used in the following TV series:

YearSongArtistComposerTV seriesSeasonEpisodeRef.
2005"Always Worth It"Sarah BlaskoRobert F Cranny & Sarah BlaskoSix Feet Under512[13]
2006"Perfect Now"Sarah BlaskoRobert F CrannyOne Tree Hill318
2015"Endlessness"GerseyJackson/Cranny/Tulen/Bradie/DavisThe Royals22
2015"It Means Nothing"GerseyJackson/Cranny/Tulen/Bradie/DavisThe Royals27

Record Label

Along with Sarah Kelly from theredsunband, Robert F. Cranny owned and operated Enchanted Recordings, an independent record label based in Sydney, Australia, which was active between 2006 and 2010.[14]

Enchanted Recordings was distributed nationally by Shock Records and employed the resources of Nonzero Records & Rice Is Nice. The label released the following catalogue:

Singles

EPs

Albums

Awards and recognition

"The Cat" by Ben Salter

"What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have" by Sarah Blasko

"The Overture & the Underscore" by Sarah Blasko

Credits

Production credits

Songwriting Credits

Other Recording Credits

References

  1. Web site: Peachfield's debut EP 'Monuments of Debris' is a sweeping exploration of young Australian lives. 26 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Peachfield's debut EP 'Monuments of Debris' is a sweeping exploration of young Australian lives. 26 November 2020.
  3. http://undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=4060 "Blasko Goes Platinum Twice"
  4. http://www.ariaawards.com.au/winners-nominees-2007.php "ARIA Award Winners 2007"
  5. http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/ APRA-AMCOS Official Site
  6. http://www.oth-music.com/episode318.html One Tree Hill Music Site
  7. Web site: What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have : Sarah Blasko . www.sarahblasko.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170118230627/http://www.sarahblasko.com/2009/07/what-the-sea-wants-the-sea-will-have-2/ . 2017-01-18.
  8. http://www.liveguide.com.au/Tours/460135/What_The_Sea_Wants_The_Sea_Will_Have_Tour_2007?event_id=469103 What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have Tour 2007
  9. Web site: Gersey Return in 2010. 21 January 2010.
  10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5IHytf-UJg "Two States" live at Sydney Laneway Festival 2009
  11. http://www.cravingrecords.com/press_abbydobson.html Craving Records
  12. http://www.smh.com.au/news/gig-reviews/abby-dobson/2007/09/21/1189881725190.html Abby Dobson in the Sydney Morning Herald
  13. Web site: Quirky hit is good as gold. 22 August 2005.
  14. Web site: Enchanted Recordings :: online store . www.troyhorse.com.au . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110422103524/http://www.troyhorse.com.au/enchanted_recordings/store.html . 2011-04-22.
  15. Web site: Queensland Music Award announced. themusic.com.au.
  16. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/noel-mengels-top-50-list-of-queensland-songs/story-fnihsrf2-1226674854483 Noel Mengels Top 50 List Of Queensland Songs
  17. Web site: Hottest 100 Australian Albums of All Time | triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 25 January 2011.
  18. http://www.robertfcranny.com/loveparade Robert F. Cranny Official Site

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