Bob Bradley (composer)

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]

For other people named Robert Bradley, see Robert Bradley (disambiguation).

Bob Bradley
Bob Bradley at the Black Lodge, Leeds
Bob Bradley at the Black Lodge, Leeds
Background information
Birth nameRobert Edward Bradley
Born (1974-02-05) 5 February 1974
OriginTeesside, England
GenresPop, rock, soundtracks, electronic
Occupation(s)Composer, record producer, songwriter, remixer, mixer
Years active1994–present
LabelsV2, BMG, Universal, Anjunabeats, Audio Network, EMI, Warner, Atlantic

Career
Bradley with Above & Beyond at Sydney Opera House
Rehearsal with Skrillex

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. He continues to work with Depp on new material.

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 II Above & Beyond Anjunabeats 2016
Acoustic Anjunabeats/Ultra 2014
Some Day Annie Drury Cuckoo Records 2014
Gimmie that Swing Cissie Redgwick 2013
Don't Stop Little Violet 2013
Group Therapy Above & Beyond Anjunabeats 2011
Together Pet Shop Boys Parlophone 2010
The Next Generation Sweetbox Warner Music Group 2009
Sirens of the Sea OceanLab Anjunabeats 2009
Lessons to Be Learned Gabriella Cilmi Island/Universal 2008
Destination Unknown A Cuckoo Le Grand Magistery 2008
Overload Sugababes Island/Universal 2006
Taller in More Ways 2005
Looking For a Place Mania BMG 2004
The Spin Jason Downs Jive 2003
Three Sugababes Island 2003
Angels with Dirty Faces 2002
Explore Lovebabies V2 1997
Rough Music The Blue Aeroplanes Beggars Banquet 1995
Life Model 1994

Written or worked with

Awards
Name of award TV Series Channel
Royal Television Society award Guide to the Cosmos BBC

References
Wikiquote has quotations related to Bob Bradley (composer).
  1. "Composers: Bob Bradley". Universal Production Music. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  2. "Bob Bradley's production scores a Number One with Above and Beyond acoustic project". The Firm. 14 January 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  3. "Sugababes - Too Lost in You". discogs. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  4. "Bob Bradley - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News - BBC Music". BBC. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  5. "Production Music by Bob Bradley | Audio Network". Audio Network. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  6. "Above & Beyond Surprises with Skrillex and a Stellar Acoustic Show: Review". Billboard. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
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