songwriter, composer, producer, singer, multi-instrumentalist James Smithells The Last Morrell,
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The Last Morrell
As The Last Morrell I have released music, toured and played festivals in the UK, receiving praise from BBC Radio 1, national press and blogs.
This year I released my third EP, Uh-Oh Apathy. The record explores romance, fear & identity in a media-saturated world and was performed and mixed by me.
In addition to this I also created the stop-motion music videos featured below.
BBC Radio 1 - Jessie Ware
“The voice is captivating...I love it, I had to play this again and again I was completely enamoured by this artist. I love it, absolutely love it.”
Wonderland Magazine
“He tells a compelling story...a poignant piano melody...soaring choruses with rumbling bass lines and subtle synths.”
![The Last Morrell - Human being [Official Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MTZH_QIMVsM/maxresdefault.jpg)
![The Last Morrell - The Bends [Official Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-9BHDicoMYc/maxresdefault.jpg)
![The Last Morrell - Let Me Down [Live]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YWVZU6C6Zsk/maxresdefault.jpg)
![The Last Morrell - One & Only [Official Lyric Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7H-CzfxTZOE/maxresdefault.jpg)
![The Last Morrell - The Party [Official Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L-jrXxx1TpY/maxresdefault.jpg)
![The Last Morrell - Human Being [Live]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LyI1DcrEiFs/maxresdefault.jpg)
![The Last Morrell - Fine Now [Official Video]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iPijshZAeT8/maxresdefault.jpg)
Songwriting for Sync
I have worked writing songs to brief for advertising, television and contemporary dance. Here is a selection of some of my favourites that were either selected or pitched.
Rambert; 'Loom'
Music for Aishwarya Raut's
"What About The Rain?"
A contemporary dance piece inspired by Mumbai's monsoon season.
It explores the concept of hyperreality by sparking questions about authenticity, representation in the digital realm and the surreal nature of our existence alongside other creatures.
Paramount Composition / Songwriting
Here are several highlights from two separate commissions with Paramount. There were multiple briefs that required combinations of orchestral score, synthesis, drum programming, as well as contemporary songwriting.
I performed all instruments, including vocals and composed and mixed the final tracks.
A totally of 27 pieces were green lit for inclusion in documentaries, sports programs and other commercial works.
Session Musician & Performer