The Masterlink Podcast

How To Serve The Song (with Simon Johnson)

August 07, 2021 Simon Johnson Season 1 Episode 26
The Masterlink Podcast
How To Serve The Song (with Simon Johnson)
Show Notes

Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) are talking to Simon Johnson.

Simon is a guitarist, producer and composer most recently working on the films Wild Rose (2018), Fisherman’s Friends (2019) and Blithe Spirit (2020) as a music consultant.

As a guitar player Simon has worked alongside Sir Tom Jones, Lulu, Lana Del Rey, Ella Eyre, Mark Knopfler, James Morrison, Sir Cliff Richard, Rudimental and Van Morrison.

Simon talks about his journey from playing guitar in bands to working with producer Mickie Most, setting up his own studio at home, songwriting and becoming a music consultant for film.

Simon shares his love for 'the song' and describes his appproach to guitar playing and production.

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