From my studio in the wilds of the Scottish Borders I create imaginative worlds of sound like this>>
a bit about Johnny McFadzean
Johnny’s worked with some of the world’s most creative and accomplished musicians and composers, having toured and recorded with Kings College Choir, recording with EMI & Decca, performing in front of audiences of millions on the BBC, and spending time with composers like Arvo Part (for a specially commissioned piece Bogoródistye Djévo, sung in Estonian) & Peter Maxwell Davies (while recording the incredible Solstice Of Light).
His vocals have been heard solo across the world, from The Sydney Opera House, to live-looping for London Fashion Week shows, as well as being part of the soundtrack of the blockbuster film ‘Australia’ (‘Bombing of Darwin’). He has composed music that’s been featured on BBC 6 Music, WorldwideFM, as part of a new feature length Indie film from award-winning Director Chis Reading out 2024, creating a lullaby to accompany an illustrated children’s book by illustrator Nina Dogmetchi, and most recently commissioned as composer for a new animated film by animator Sharon Sorenson supported by Screen Scotland & GMAC.
"Sinuous musical invention and experimentation" - Clash Magazine
Johnny has produced 3 EPs and over 15 singles under the moniker The Woods, collaborated with producers across the globe, and has worked with renowned electronic music producer pioneer & educator, ‘CDR’ Head, & former Attica Blues legend Tony Nwachukwu.
He can be heard live regularly in places like Edinburgh’s iconic Jazz Bar.