Withnail & I
M -Ugh. What about what's-his-name?
W -What about him?
M -Why don't you give him a call.
W -What for?
M -Ask him about his house.
W -You want me to call what's-his-name and ask him about his house?
M -Why not?
W -Alright. what's his number?
M -I've no idea - I've never met him.
W -Well neither have I. What the fuck are you talking about?
Len Arran is a Songwriter/Producer/Film Music Composer living in Dublin, Ireland.
In the late 90’s Len co-wrote 8 top 40 Singles, with Skin and Skunk Anansie, including Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good), Twisted, and Brazen(Weep), on 3 Gold/Platinum Albums; 'Paranoid and Sunburnt' (1995), ‘Stoosh’ (1997) and ‘Post Orgasmic Chill’ (1999).
The huge European hit ‘Secretly’ was used in the film ‘Cruel Intentions’ (1999), along with tracks for ‘Strangedays’ (1995), Mission Impossible (1998), The Avengers (1998) and other television credits in Europe and America.
In 2004 he wrote songs for Skin's first Solo Album, 'Fleshwounds' followed by 'Fake Chemical State' in March 2006.
Len has composed music for computer games including the Sony Entertainment PC game,
‘Tellurian Defence’ and scored music for the highly commended 'Simon Community' TV Spots.
Irish Films include the award winning ‘A Dublin Story’ (2003), and 'Past Pupil' (2005) directed by Graham Cantwell, ‘Push Hands’ (2004) and the Academy Award ® 2009 nominated "New Boy" (2007) directed by Steph Green.
Len has scored tracks for "L'Empire des Loups (2005), the feature from French director, Chris Nahon and for the British romantic comedy "The Truth About Love" (2006). He is due to score Audrey O Reilly's feature romantic comedy, "It Takes Three to Tango".
Television work includes music for the acclaimed Paul Davey documentary "Breaking Boundaries" and a score for the pilot "The Coalboat Kids".
In addition, Len has recently produced a 4 Track EP for the Dublin Singer/Songwriter Nigel Place and an album with the young Irish singer Labhaoise Brennan featuring viola player Maria Angeles Alcala.
Currently working with the fabulous young Welsh singer/songwriter Kadesha Affrica Drija on songs for Kadesha's debut album. Kadesha is a remarkable talent from Pontypridd, South Wales whose charm is as infectious as her wonderful voice, and for whom 2009 promises to be an amazing year.
we are trying to get The Scent of Evil featured on MTV's It's on with Alexa Chung! so need thousands of people to watch the trailer belowor at http://vimeo.com/6906638:-
So if you like the trailer please forward this to all your myspace friends and post on websites etc...spread the word tx.
Here's a "DM" tongue tangling music jangling
double fisting mind twisting thought to kick off your Hump day on the right
foot. Have a whiskey tanking wine making work cranking word wrangling
Wednesday!!!
Len! How are ya, man? Please come over and say hello and let me know if you like my voice. I agree with you that Kadeesha is very talented. Oh to be 16 again! Or maybe not, lol. I went to the Gibson showrooms yesterday and heard Chris Difford, Glen Matlock and Jim Diamond...all on the same stage, singing songs one by one. It was brilliant. Hope to meet you another time. Stay cool. Dolores
Hi Len...I just watched yer show with Kadesha here in Cali on my puter...you guys are amazing together! Absolutely stunning...we were clapping and yelling all over the world. Beautiful work my brother...what a blessing you are!
Just had to tell ya!!!!
Cheers to your dreams coming true my friend!
Love
MT
Next gig London!!! You'll probably be in Dub for that one! We're moving there in a month....gonna get a band together and gig....gig and more gigs!
We had a fantastic winter...writing, recording and recharging. We had no internet coverage and very temperamental phone coverage....it was bliss.....Tune in and drop out territory;) Looking forward now to the energy of the city:)
Let me know if you're about...love to meet for a coffee.
My Pleasure Len. Love what ya Have up. Found ya thru Kadesha! Don't talk about it do it! Thats right. Great to be onboard. Hangin out by the river in Nashville CHOLEY
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