Nick Norton-Smith is a multi instrumentalist, composer, arranger and producer working primarily in television, branding, idents and commercials both in the UK and internationally.
He has created music for a wide range of programmes including factual, travel and entertainment shows.
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“The music was f*cking brilliant.”Hugh Grant
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Not only did Nick transform the soundtrack of our film overnight to something truly magnificent but he did it with grace, dedication, humour and a smile. I can honestly say that I won’t work with any other composer again. He rocks. He totally rocks.Sophie Robinson Director – So&So pictures – Emmy, BAFTA, RTS winner “Surgeon’s Cut”
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Nick somehow managed to get it spot on, first time and helped give our chaotic show the professional element it so desperately needed.Alex Horne
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“It’s a tougher world now than when I was doing it so your success is credit to your talent – but crucially your tenacity. Bring it on.”Keith Strachan composer – Ivor Novello winner/Who Wants to be a Millionaire
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“Nick Norton-Smith composed a wonderful soundtrack that fits seamlessly with the programme.”Niamh Sammon, Director – “Rome v Republic” – RTE1 documentary
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“One of the best examples of thinking musically out of the box I have heard all year. Brilliant!”Hardeep Giani – BBC One Show
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I can honestly say that he is one talented, skilled, creative musician and composer. He is able to grasp what is needed very quickly and shape it with imagination.Amit Sen – Head of Jazz Arranging and Composition – Royal Academy of Music
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Nick did a brilliant job at making everyone feel part of the creative process. Once we put the music to our pictures the result was amazing.Benedetta Pinelli – Talkbackthames
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When we got Nick’s music the show stopped being a slight, divvy piece of nonsense and was transformed into a grand, divvy pile of nonsense.Tim Key
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Nick is highly creative and passionate, consistent, reliable and extremely easy to work with. I very much look forward to working with him again.Jade Bell – Parkview International
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I loved working with him and found it a very rewarding experience indeed. Many many people have commented on how good the music for my film is and I can’t wait to work with him again.Jo Lewis – Breakneck Films
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Nick judged the tone of the show perfectly, and walked a fine tightrope between the grandiose and the silly to give our quiz the stamp of an authority it didn’t really have.Mark Watson
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Nick worked very quickly to produce a striking and catchy theme for the re-launch of Lorraine Kelly’s daily show on Gmtv. He also isn’t precious about his work and takes on board suggestions and revisions whilst defending the integrity of his music.Helen Mcmurray – GMTV
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Nick’s music not only compliments the film in terms of its style and pace, but also brilliantly captures the essence and atmosphere of the organisation. He is a pleasure to work with, and we very much look forward to the next time we can work together.Anthony Alderson – Pleasance Theatre Trust Ltd