Simon Johnson is a producer, songwriter and sought-after session musician. His talents have seen him play for the likes of Sir Tom Jones, Lulu and Lana Del Rey as well as working on several hit film soundtracks.
ABOUT
Simon Johnson is a producer, songwriter and sought after session musician. At 20 he signed with Rak Publishing, working alongside legendary producer Mickie Most, an apprenticeship that led to a multitude of collaborations and opportunities. His talents have seen him play for the likes of Sir Tom Jones, Lulu, Lana Del Rey, Ella Eyre, Mark Knopfler, James Morrison, Sir Cliff Richard, Rudimental and Van Morrison. Alongside this, he has also worked within the music department on several films including Wild Rose (2018),
Fisherman’s Friends (2019) and Blithe Spirit (2020). He resides in the New Forest.
GUITAR
Between working in the studio and on the road, Simon has toured the world performing alongside numerous iconic performers. He is available for online sessions in his studio, with an extensive equipment list, as seen here. Please get in contact for more information.
PRODUCTION / SONGWRITING
After 25 years in the industry, Simon has now moved his expertise into the world of film, most recently being Music Consultant for Blithe Spirit (2020). He not only wrote several songs for the film but also produced the soundtrack - working with Gregory Porter, Imelda May, Alfie Boe and Micheal Ball.
He is published through Mighty Village Records.
Simon has recorded guitar and written songs for the soundtracks of numerous box office hits including Wild Rose (2019), Fisherman's Friends (2019) and Blithe Spirit (2020). The latter stars Judi Dench, Isla Fisher, Dan Stevens and Leslie Mann and is set to be released on the 25th of December 2020.
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STUDIO EQUIPMENT
Guitars
Fender Stratocaster
Fender Telecaster, maple and rosewood boards
Gibson Les Paul
'62 Gretsch 6120
'60 Gibson ES330
'55 Gibson ES125
Coodercaster
Teisco SS4 flatwounds
Danelectro Baritone
'42 Epiphone FT79
Waterloo WL14
'67 Martin D12
Beard Resonator
Armin Hanika Nylon Classical
Highstrung acoustic
Martin D16
Harmony H22 Bass
Fender Jazz Bass
Breedlove Mandolin
Fender Banjo
Ukulele
Amplifiers
'64 Fender Deluxe Reverb
'68 Fender Princeton
'72 Marshall PA20
'60 Gibson GA5
'62 Ampeg B15
'64 Gretsch 6159
'64 Selmer Treble'n'Bass 50
Benson Chimera
Preamps
Chandler TG2
UTA MPDI4
CAPI v28 x 2
AML 1073
Analogue Addicts EMI valve preamp
Outboard
Lynx Aurora converters
Retro STA Level
UA 1176
Smart C1
Roger Mayer 456
Benson Tall Bird spring Reverb
Pioneer 202w spring reverb
Great British Spring stereo
Microphones
Flea U47
Chandler TG
Mercenary Audio KM69 pair
Shure SM7
Unidyne sm57
Unidyne 545 x 2
AKG D20
Beyer M160
Coles 4038 pair
Sennheiser 421 pair
AKG D190