SIMON THORNTON

Record & Music Making Bloke. Audio Wizard (without a hat).

Simon Thornton has been involved in making hit records since 1988 or so. Which he's thinking is quite a long time ago now.

He engineered and mixed all those Fatboy Slim records you still hear now and again. He also mixed some things that you hear less often, but are no less good. And then there are the records even he doesn't remember being involved in - that's where the list below comes in handy.

In 1999 the Fatboy Slim long-player "You've Come A Long Way, Baby" was nominated for a Grammy Award, which was lovely, but it didn't win, which is OK. The album "Palookaville" and a single from it, "Wonderful Night", also got a 'nod' (as it's called) in 2005, but neither won that year either. Hey ho.

He used to write studio hardware reviews for the UK recording magazine "Future Music" but it always took him ages so he hasn't done that for a while. He mixes stuff under the banner of "The Mix Department" which isn't so much a department as a one-man band, but he likes the name. He occasionally does interviews about things that you can then read about.

Simon is a big Pro Tools geek, and doesn't use any other system unless he really has to. When he started it was all 2" tape, Pro 16 MIDI sequencing on a Commodore 64, the Akai S900 was the new hip sampler (well it more fun than sampling using a 2 second delay unit) and Pro Tools didn't exist. If you didn't understand a word of that, don't worry, let's just say there's been some progress in the last 20 years...

Currently based and workning in both Brighton & Islington (hurrah for the Victoria Line!)

He produces, mixes, engineers, writes (sometimes), edits, masters, tweaks and generally does most things record- and music- making related. It's not just about the records though - oh no - all sorts of film and games projects are also most welcome.

He might well do many of these things for you if you offer to pay him money (and the project is good!). He also does consulting on all aspects of technical and artistic things related to the Wonderful World of Sound (which is a fancy way of saying if you give him cash he'll tell YOU what to do).

(also a member of BAFTA, don't ya know)

Email Simon.

Fatboy Slim, Riva Starr & Beardyman - Eat Sleep Rave Repeat (FBS versions) - Nov 2013 - UK No.3 - Engineering, mixing, editing

Olympics London 2012 Closing Ceremony - Fatboy Slim/Jessie J/Tinie Tempah/Tiao Cruz section - including remix of Bee Gee's "You Should Be Dancing" - Aug 2012 - Engineering, recording, editing

Doorly Ft. Roland Clark - I've Got Something To Say - Oct 2012 - Mix

Rizzlekicks - Mama Do The Hump - Jan 2012 - UK No.2 (platinum) - Engineering

Riva Starr Vs Fatboy Slim Vs Beardyman - Get Naked - Nov 2011 - Engineering

Rizzlekicks - Mama Do The Hump - Dec 2011 - on album "Stereo Typical" - UK No. 5 (platinum) - Engineering

XPress 2 - This is War (Radio Version) - Jul 2011 - Mix, editing

Mirrors - Look At Me (Radio Mix) - Apr 2011 - Mixing, editing

Kidda - Various tracks (B sides & bonus bits) - Mar 2011 - Mixing

Tram Dolls - Kiss Me - Nov 2011 - Mix

Microsoft/Rare - Kinect Sports - Kinect Sports Main Theme (in-game remixes) - Nov 2010 - Computer Game -Remixing

Mudlark/Chromaroma - "8FM" for Nationwide Press Launch video - Apr 2011 - writing, production, artist - SEE VIDEO

The Brighton Port Authority: "I Think We're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat" - Feb 09 - Co-producer, mixing, writing, vocals, bass
The Brighton Port Authority featuring Simon Thornton: "Superman" - Dec 08 - Co-producer, mixing, writing, vocals, bass
The Brighton Port Authority featuring Emmy The Great: "Seattle" - Dec 08 - Co-producer, mixing, backing vocals
The Brighton Port Authority featuring David Byrne: "Toe Jam" - Jul 08 - Co-producer, mixing
The Brighton Port Authority featuring Iggy Pop: "He's Frank" (Heroes Soundtrack) - Nov 07 - Co-producer, mixing

Login Joshua: "Strange Game" (Album) - out Feb 09 - Produced, artist

Jesus Jackson: "Running On Sunshine" - Aug 06 - Mixing, engineering (as featured in Greys Anatomy in 2011. No, me neither)

Fatboy Slim: "Radioactivity" (on Fatboy Slim "Late Night Tales" album) - Oct 07 - Co-producer, mixing
Fatboy Slim: "Late Night Tales" (Mix CD) - Oct 07 - Mixing, editing

David Byrne: "Here Lies Love" (with Fatboy Slim) - 2006/2008 - Co-production, engineering

Fatboy Slim: "Praise You" - Jan 99 - *UK No. 1 (silver)* - Mixing, editing, engineering, mastering, photography
Fatboy Slim: "Right Here Right Now" - Apr 99 - UK No. 2 (silver) - Mixing, engineering
Fatboy Slim: "Gangster Trippin" - Oct 98 - UK No. 3 (silver) - Mixing, engineering
Fatboy Slim: "The Rockafeller Skank" - Jun 98 - UK No. 6 (silver) - Mixing, engineering
Fatboy Slim: "Sunset (Bird Of Prey)" - Oct 00 - UK No. 9 - Mixing, engineering
Fatboy Slim: "Star 69/Weapon Of Choice" - Apr 01 - UK No. 10 - Mixing, engineering
Fatboy Slim: "Demons" - Jan 01 - UK No. 13 - Mixing, engineering
Fatboy Slim: "Song For Shelter/Ya Mama" - Sep 01 - UK No. 30 - Mixing, engineering
Fatboy Slim: "Everybody Loves A 303" - Nov 97 - UK No. 34 - Mixing, engineering
Fatboy Slim: "That Old Pair Of Jeans" - Jul 06 - UK No. 39 - Mixing, engineering
Fatboy Slim: "Going Out Of My Head" - May 97 - UK No. 57 - Mixing, engineering
Fatboy Slim: "Wonderful Night" - Nov 04 - UK No. 51 - Executive Producer, mixing, engineering, guitar
Fatboy Slim: "Slash Dot Dash" - Sep 04 - UK No. 12 - Executive Producer, mixing, engineering, guitar
Fatboy Slim: "The Joker" - Feb 05 - UK No. 32 - Executive Producer, mixing, engineering

Fatboy Slim featuring Bootsy Collins: "Illuminati" (for "Tomb Raider" soundtrack) - 2001 - Mixing, engineering
Fatboy Slim featuring Eve: "Cowboy" (for "Blade II" soundtrack) - 2002 - Mixing, engineering

Fatboy Slim: "You've Come A Long Way, Baby" - Nov 98 - *UK No. 1 (triple platinum)* - Mixing, engineering, mastering
Fatboy Slim: "Halfway Between The Gutter And The Stars" - Oct 00 - UK No. 8 - Mixing, editing, engineering, mastering
Fatboy Slim: "Better Living Through Chemistry" - Sep 96 - UK No. 69 (gold) - Mixing, editing, engineering, mastering
Fatboy Slim: "Palookaville" - Oct 04 - UK No. 14 - Executive Producer, mixing, engineering, guitar, bass

Fatboy Slim: "Why Try Harder - The Greatest Hits" - Jun 06 - *UK No. 2/JP No. 1* - Mixing, engineering, mastering
Fatboy Slim: "The Greatest Hits Remixed" - Oct 07 - Includes a Simon Thornton remix, plus mastering etc
Fatboy Slim: "On The Floor At The Boutique" - 1998 - Mixing, engineering, editing, mastering
Fatboy Slim: "Live On Brighton Beach" - Feb 02 - Mixing, engineering, editing, mastering
Fatboy Slim: "Big Beach Boutique II" - Oct 02 - Mixing, engineering, editing, mastering

Fatboy Slim: "In Heaven" (Simon Thornton Gran Turismo 2 Mix) - Dec 99 - Remix for Playstation UK - Remixing

Cornershop: "Brimful Of Asha (Norman Cook Remix)" - Feb 98 - *UK No. 1 (gold)* - Mixing, engineering, editing
Wildchild: "Renegade Master '98 (Remix)" - Jan 98 - UK No. 3 (silver) - Mixing, engineering, editing

Groove Armada: "I See You Baby (Fatboy Slim Single Mix)" - Sep 04 - UK No. 11 - Mixing, Engineering

Rolling Stones: "Sympathy For The Devil (Fatboy Slim Remix)" - Sep 03 - UK No. 14/*US No. 1 (sales chart)* - Mixing
Rolling Stones: "I'm Free (Remix)" - 2007 - for US Chase Bank TV/Online Advertising Campaign - Mixing, engineering

O2/Fatboy Slim project ("Long Way From Home") - Aug 03 - UK TV/Radio/Online advertising campaign - Mixing, engineering

Go Gos: "Our Lips Our Sealed (Remix)" - Nov 05 - US Nordstrom online advertising campaign - Mixing, engineering, guitar

Freemasons: "Love On My Mind" - Aug 05 - UK No. 11 - Mastering, editing
Freemasons: "Watchin'" - Mar 06 - UK No. 19 - Mastering
Freemasons: "Rain Down Love" - Jan 07 - UK No. 12 - Mastering

XPress 2 featuring David Byrne: "Lazy" - Apr 02 - UK No. 2 - Mastering, Radio/Single edit
XPress 2 featuring David Byrne: "Lazy (Norman Cook Remix)" - Apr 02 - UK (No. 2) - Mixing, engineering, mastering

Freakpower: "Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out" - Mar 95 - UK No. 3 (silver) - Mixing, engineering
Freakpower: "Rush" - Feb 94 - UK No. 62 - Mixing, engineering
Freakpower: "New Direction" - Jun 96 - UK No. 60 - Enginerring
Freakpower: "No Way" - May 98 - UK No. 29 - Mixing, engineering

Freakpower: "Drive Thru Booty" - Apr 95 - UK No. 11 (silver) - Mixing, engineering
Freakpower: "More Of Everything For Everybody" - 96 - Engineering

Beats International: "Dub Be Good To Me" - Feb 90 - *UK No. 1 (gold)* - Engineering, editing
Beats International: "Won't Talk About It" - May 90 - UK No. 9 - Engineering
Beats International: "Burundi Blues" - Sep 90 - UK No. 51 - Engineering
Beats International: "Echo Chamber" - Mar 91 - UK No. 60 - Engineering
Beats International: "The Sun Doesn't Shine" - Sep 91 - UK No. 66 - Engineering
Beats International: "In The Ghetto" - Nov 91 - UK No. 44 - Engineering

Beats International: "Let Them Eat Bingo" - Apr 90 - UK No. 17 (gold) - Engineering

Pizzaman: "Trippin' On Sunshine" - Jun 96 - UK No. 18 - Mixing, engineering
Pizzaman: "Happiness" - Nov 95 - UK No. 19 - Mixing, engineering
Pizzaman: "Sex On The Streets" - Jan 96 - UK No. 23 - Mixing, engineering
Pizzaman: "Hello Honky Tonks" - Sep 96 - UK No. 41 - Mixing, engineering

Mighty Dub Katz: "Magic Carpet Ride" - Aug 97 - UK No. 24 - Mixing, engineering
Mighty Dub Katz: "Just Another Groove" - Dec 96 - UK No. 43 - Mixing, engineering

Dr Bone: "Everbody Thinks I'm Paranoid" (EP) - 1998 - Co-production, writing, mixing

Tears For Fears: "Call Me Mellow (Simon Thornton Radio Mix)" - 2005 - Remixed by Simon Thornton

Missy Elliott: "Gossip Folks" (Fatboy Slim Single Mix) - Mar 03 - UK No. 9 - Mixing, engineering

Mock Turtles: "Can U Dig It (Fatboy Slim & Simon Thornton Remix 2003)" - Mar 03 - UK No. 19 - Remixing, mixing

Beastie Boys: "Body Movin (Remix)" - Nov 98 - UK No. 15 - Mixing, engineering

Scissor Sisters: "Comfortably Numb (Fatboy Slim Remix)" - Feb 04 - UK (No.10) - Mixing, engineering

Stereo MCs: "Sun (Simon Thornton Radio Mix)" - Jul 06 - Download only - Mixing

The Automatic: "Monster (Fatboy Slim Remix)" - Jan 07 - Mixing, engineering

Max Sedgley - Happy (Fatboy Slim Mix) - Jun 04 - UK (No. 30) - Mixing, engineering

Tejo, Black Alien & Speed - Follow Me (Fatboy Slim Remix) - Jun 04 - Mixing, engineering

John Watts: "Birthday (Simon Thornton Remix)" - Jul 05 - DE - Remixed, bass, backing vocals

Jem: "Just A Ride (Fatboy Slim Remix)" - Jun 05 - UK (No. 16) - Mixing, engineering, guitar

Norman Cook: "Blame It On The Bassline" - Jul 89 - UK No. 29 - Engineering
Norman Cook: "For Spacious Lies" - Oct 89 - UK No. 48 - Engineering

Shinehead: "Jamaican In New York" - Apr 93 - UK No. 30 - Engineering
Shinehead: "Let 'Em In" - Jun 93 - UK No. 70 - Engineering

Cut La Roc: "La Roc Rocs" - 2000 - Mixing, mastering
Cut La Roc: "Fallen" - 2001 - Mixed

Duke: "So In Love With You (Remix)" - Oct 96 - UK No. 22- Mixing, engineering

Christopher Just: "I'm A Disco Dancer (Remix)" - Feb 99 - UK No. 69 - Mixing, engineering

Jon Of The Pleased Wimmin: "Passion" - Feb 95 - UK No. 27 - Mixing, engineering

Lindy Layton: "Silly Games" - Aug 90 - UK No. 22 - Engineering

Stretch N Vern: "I'm Alive (Fatboy Slim Remix)" - Sep 96 - UK (No. 6) - Mixing, engineering
Stretch N Vern: "Get Up, Go Insane (Fatboy Slim Remix)" - Aug 97 - UK (No. 17) - Mixing, engineering

Bootsy Collins: "Partay Lic-a-bles" - 1997 - Mixing, engineering
Bootsy Collins: "Toxic Waste" - 1997 - Mixing, engineering

Fluke: "Absurd (Fatboy Slim Remix)" - May 97 - UK (No. 25) - Mixing, engineering

Pierre Henry: "Psyche Rock (Fatboy Slim Remix)" - Oct 87 - UK No. 58 - Mixing, engineering

Ramp: "Rock The Discoteck (Remix)" - Jun 96 - UK No. 49 - Mixing, engineering

Duke: "So In Love With You (Pizzaman Mix)" - Oct 96 - UK No. 22 - Mixing, engineering

Freddy Fresh featuring Fatboy Slim: "Badder Badder Schwing" - May 99 - UK No. 34 - Mixing, engineering

Midfield General: "Reach Out" - Aug 00 - UK No. 61 - Mixing, mastering

Carl Cox: "That's The Bass" (Norman Cook versions) - Jan 06 - Engineering

Kidda: "Strong Together" / "Under The Sun" - Nov 07 - Additional production, mixing and arrangement work

Parker: "Calling You" - Nov 07 - Mixing

The Charmers: "Skinhead Train (Fatboy Slim Remix)" - Aug 07 - Mixing, engineering

Aldo Vanucci: "When I See You Smile (Fatboy Slim Remix)" - May 07 - Mixing, engineering

Young Punx: "You've Got To (Fatboy Slim Remix)" - Apr 07 - Mixing, engineering

Southern Fried & Tested: "Fatboy Slim" (Mix album) - Mar 07 - Mixing, editing, engineering

Jim Noir: "Eanie Meanie (Fatboy Slim Remix)" - Jun 06 - UK No. 67 - Mixing, engineering

REQ: "One" - 1997 - Mastering, editing, photography
REQ: "Frequency Jams" - 1998 - Mastering, editing, photography

Skint Records & Loaded Records (Many edits and most mastering up to 2003 or so)

Also, an unsorted list of many remixes either engineered and/or mixed since 1988:

Darryl Pandy: Love Can't Turn Around
Judy Cheeks: Reach
Chemistry: Let Love Rule
Urban Allstars: It Began In Africa
Rockaway Three: It's Your Thing
The Osmonds: One Bad Apple
Tony Bryan: Love Is The Only Way
Latitude: Building A Bridge
Cheeky Boy: Cheeky Boy
Mondo Grosso: Souffles
Mondo Grosso: Anger For Life
INXS: Elegantly Wasted
Lunatic Calm: Roll The Dice
Duke: So In Love With You
Brothers Love Dubs: The Mighty Ming
Urban Cookie: Pressing On
Yvonne Chaka Chaka: Umqombothi
Nitro Deluxe: This Brutal House
Shakatak: Better Believe It
House Engineers: Hit The House
Jean Paul Gautier: How To Do Zat
Phill Edwards: Don't Look Any Further
Double Trouble/Rebel MC: Street Tuff
Ester B: Pleasure For The Music
Feelgood Factor: The Fonk Train
Chrissy Ward: Right And Exact
Real Sounds Of Africa: Soccer Fan
Professor Griff: The Verdict
Cry Sisco: Afrodisiac
Vanessa Williams: The Right Stuff
Real Roxanne: Roxanne's On A Roll
Fine Young Cannibals: Not The Man I Used To Be
Definition Of Sound: Dream Girl
Fidelfatti: Just Wanna Touch Me
Mahlathini/Mahotella Q's: Kazet
David Grant: Life '90
Vanessa Paradis: Tandem
Kings Of Swing: Nod Your Head To This
Wildski: Wonderful World
Martay N DBM: Summertime
Keith Sweat: Make You Sweat
Roe: Soledad
Jungle Brothers: Doing Our Own Dang
Ruthless Rap Assassins: It Wasn't A Dream
Ruthless Rap Assassins: Just Mellow
Bonjo: The More We Are Together
Silver Bullet: Bring Forth The Guillotine
Young MC: Bust A Move
Kym Mazelle: Useless
James Brown: The Payback Mix
Einstein: Are We Ready To Party?
Einstein: Gotstago
Digital Underground: Humpty Dance
Stetsasonic: A.F.R.I.C.A.
The Groove Train: Why Did You Do It
Was Not Was: White People Can't Dance
Sensateria: Give Me My Auger Back
Pyschedeliasmith; Fixy Jointy
Bassbin Twins: Out Of Hand
FC Kahuna: What Is Kahuna?
Midfield General: Devil In Sports Casual (Fatboy Slim Remix)
Jean Jaques Perry: E.V.A.
Feelgood Factor: The Whole Church Should Get Drunk
Master Wel: When I Was A Sperm
David Grant: Hurt
Microgroove: Walkin'
A Certain Ratio: Won't Stop Loving You
A Certain Ratio: Shack Up
Les Negresses Vertes: Famile Heureuse
Sound Systemme: Crazy Lover
Christians: Uninvited Guest
Screaming Target: Fallout
Angelique Kindjo: We We
Stereo MCs: I'm A Believer
URS: History Rewritten
Tribe Called Quest: I Left My Wallet In El Segundo
Betty Boo: 24 Hours
Aztec Camera: Good Morning Britain
JC Lodge: Pillow Talk
Heatwave: Ain't No Half Steppin (New Version)
Bass Invaders: Hijack

Also to add:

Adaptation remix for Soundtrack
Captain Sensible stuff
Electric Six - Gay Bar
Chems Remix
playgroup
supersonic
royksopp - eple
phats and small
space raiders
indian ropeman
BRA
mid gen album
moulin rogue