ArrangerAs well as being a competent Performer, Alasdair is an enthusiastic Arranger of music. With a very accomplished musical ear, ten years of Classical Piano and Music Theory training and a wealth of performance experience with a variety of ensembles, Arranging proved to be the next logical addition to his musical career.
A major outlet for Alasdair's arrangement work has been with The Royal Northern College of Music Session Orchestra (of which he has also held the Bass Guitar seat from December 2012 - June 2014). A notable highlight of his work with the ensemble was the opportunity to perform his own arrangements of a number of popular disco and pop songs in the Royal Courts of Justice in London for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Coronation Ball (attended by HRH Earl of Wessex). In November 2015, Alasdair was fortunate enough to work with the Masters level students at the Architectural Association of Interprofessional Studies in London to arrange for their project entitled "Unreal." This was an exciting chance to arrange music and record for a dramatic installation that took place in December 2015. |
Quotes"Alasdair shows an excellent understanding of music theory and a keen interest in its practical application."
Dr Mauricio Pauly Lecturer at the Royal Northern College of Music |
Songs that Alasdair has Arranged for the RNCM Session Orchestra include:
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye (Michael McDonald Version)
Blame it on the Boogie - The Jackson 5
Celebration - Kool and the Gang
Disco Inferno (Burn Baby Burn) - The Trammps
For Good (From the musical Wicked) - Stephen Schwartz
For Once in My Life - Stevie Wonder (Michael McDonald Version)
Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson (Michael McDonald Version)
Hold the Line - Toto
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash (Hothouse Flowers Version)
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - George Michael (Michael McDonald Version)
Love the One You're With - Luther Vandross
Piece of My Heart - Erma Franklin (Beverley Knight Version)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Your's) - Stevie Wonder (Michael McDonald Version)
Skyfall - Adele
Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown
Sway - Dean Martin (Pussycat Dolls Version)
Too Young to Die - Jamiroquai
We're in This Love Together - Al Jarreau
Alasdair has also worked with The Amicus String Quartet, based in Manchester. Arrangements for this ensemble include:
Like I Can - Sam Smith
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson (ft. Bruno Mars)
Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye (Michael McDonald Version)
Blame it on the Boogie - The Jackson 5
Celebration - Kool and the Gang
Disco Inferno (Burn Baby Burn) - The Trammps
For Good (From the musical Wicked) - Stephen Schwartz
For Once in My Life - Stevie Wonder (Michael McDonald Version)
Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson (Michael McDonald Version)
Hold the Line - Toto
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash (Hothouse Flowers Version)
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - George Michael (Michael McDonald Version)
Love the One You're With - Luther Vandross
Piece of My Heart - Erma Franklin (Beverley Knight Version)
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Your's) - Stevie Wonder (Michael McDonald Version)
Skyfall - Adele
Somebody Else's Guy - Jocelyn Brown
Sway - Dean Martin (Pussycat Dolls Version)
Too Young to Die - Jamiroquai
We're in This Love Together - Al Jarreau
Alasdair has also worked with The Amicus String Quartet, based in Manchester. Arrangements for this ensemble include:
Like I Can - Sam Smith
Stay With Me - Sam Smith
Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson (ft. Bruno Mars)
