Sacha Skarbek
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| Sacha Skarbek | |
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 Sacha at his studio in London. |
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| Background information | |
| Occupations | Songwriter, Producer |
| Instruments | Piano, Keys, Guitar. |
| Associated acts | James Blunt, Adele, Jason Mraz, Duffy, Train, Tristan Prettyman, Bens Brother. |
| Website | www.sachaskarbek.com |
Sacha Skarbek is a songwriter and producer.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
Sacha Skarbek showed early talent as a musician, winning many piano competitions from the age of seven. Awarded music scholarships to Northbourne Park and King's School Canterbury, Sacha was taught by the distinguished pianist Ronald Smith and played French horn, clarinet and percussion. He went on to study at Oxford Brookes University where he gained a degree in music.
[edit] Musical work
Sacha's musical empathy and classical background bring an unmistakable quality to his songs and compositions. The breadth of his talent is reflected by the artists he has worked with including: Neneh Cherry, Samantha Mumba (no.2 hit Body to Body), Adele (Cold Shoulder), Jason Mraz,[1] Tristan Prettyman, Sir Paul McCartney, Beverley Knight, Duffy (Save it for your prayers), Jon Bon Jovi, Cherie (BMI award winning song I am Ready) and Sacha played a key role in the development of James Blunt with whom he wrote the Worldwide no.1 hit, You're Beautiful and a further six co-writes on the multi-platinum selling debut album, "Back to Bedlam",[2] including follow up singles Wisemen and Goodbye My lover.
Sacha has also been closely working with and developing a number of talented and promising artists such as Charlotte O’Connor, Stanley and Meme Love. In 2009 Sacha has been concetrating on a number of exciting projects including Joss Stone, Ben's Brother, Anastacia, and Jason Mraz.
Sacha will also participate and be mentor in BBC's Radio 2 New Songwriters Scheme.[3]
[edit] Discography
1998
Beverley Knight / Prodigal Sista (Gold) / Writer Pauline Henry / Somewhere / Producer - Writer
2000
Samantha Mumba / Gotta Tell You (Gold) / Producer - Writer
Amanda Ghost / Ghost Stories / Producer - Writer
2003
L5 - Make a Change (Platinum) / Writer
2004
James Blunt / Back to Bedlam (Multi Platinum) / Writer
2006
James Blunt / Chasing Time (Platinum) / Writer
2007
Ben's Brother / Beta Male Fairytales (Gold) / Writer
Gareth Gates / Pictures of the Otherside / Writer
Kalan Porter / Wake Up Living / Writer
Richard Fleeshman / Neon / Producer - Writer
XYP – Breath In Time / / Writer
No Angels / Destiny (Platinum) / Writer
Stan Van Samang / Poison (Platinum) / Writer
Dakota Star / Fireflies / Writer
2008
Ilse Delange / Incredible (Double Platinum) / Producer - Writer
Amie Miriello / I Came Around / Producer - Writer
Jason Mraz / We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things (Double Platinum) / Writer
Adele / 19 (Platinum) / Writer
Duffy / Rockferry / Producer - Writer
Tristan Prettyman / Hello...X / Producer - Writer
Ryan Cabrera / Moon Under Water / Writer
Double 0 Zero - From Hero's To Zero's - Producer
2009
Joss Stone / Colour Me Free / Producer
Ben's Brother / Battling Giants / Producer - Writer
Tyrone Wells / Before It Started / Writer
Ben's Brother feat Anastacia / Stalemate / Writer
Waylon / Wicked Ways / Producer - Writer
Jason Mraz / Beautiful Mess (Live) / Writer
Tribes / Love Is My New Drug / Writer
2010
Charlotte Church / Back to Scratch / Producer - Writer
Train / The Finish Line / Writer
2011
Christina Perri / The ocean way sessions /
Ilse Delange / Next to Me /
Greyson Chance / Hold on to the night /
James Walsh / Live at the top of the world /
Milow / North and South /
Jason Mraz / LOVE /
2012
Lana Del Rey / Born To Die / Writer
Engelbert Humperdinck / TBA / Writer[4]
[edit] External links
- Sacha Skarbek Homepage
- Sacha's Myspace Page
- Audio interview with Sacha Skarbek on the Sodajerker on Songwriting podcast
- Interview, HitQuarters Jul 2009
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.atlanticrecords.com/jasonmraz/bio
- ^ http://www.answers.com/topic/back-to-bedlam
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/newtalent/music/songwriters/advice.shtml
- ^ "Engelbert Humperdinck UK 2012". BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eurovision/2012/03/engelbert-humperdinck-for-euro.shtml. Retrieved 1 March 2012.
