Blair MacKichan
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Blair MacKichan | |
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| Occupations | Songwriter, producer, musician |
| Instruments | Piano, drums, bass, guitar, Wurlitzer |
Blair MacKichan is a British musician, songwriter, producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. He has written and produced for a wide range of artists across pop, soul, and alternative music, including Sia, Will Young, Paloma Faith, Lily Allen, Stooshe, and Olly Murs.[1] MacKichan won a Brit Award for co-writing Will Young’s 2004 single "Your Game".[2] His own 1995 single "Have Fun, Go Mad" charted internationally and appeared on several film soundtracks.
Early career
MacKichan began his musical career as a drummer before later moving to piano.[2] He has performed as the frontman of the band Blair and Friends.[2]
Songwriting and production
MacKichan writes much of his own material[2] and has contributed to numerous commercially successful and critically recognised projects.
Work with Sia
MacKichan is known for his long-standing collaboration with Australian singer-songwriter Sia. He co-wrote the international hit "The Greatest", which reached the top five in the United Kingdom and the top twenty in the United States.[1] He also contributed to multiple tracks on Sia’s albums This Is Acting, Colour the Small One, and Healing Is Difficult.[1]
Will Young
In 2004, MacKichan co-wrote and co-produced Will Young’s single "Your Game", which won the Brit Award for Best British Single.[2][1] The track appears on Young’s number-one album Friday’s Child. MacKichan also contributed to Young’s follow-up album Keep On.[1]
Paloma Faith
MacKichan co-wrote and produced material for Paloma Faith’s debut album Do You Want the Truth or Something Beautiful?, including the single "Stone Cold Sober", which became her breakthrough hit.[1] He also contributed to her second album Fall to Grace, which reached number two on the UK Albums Chart.[1]
Lily Allen
MacKichan co-wrote and produced "Shame for You" on Lily Allen’s debut album Alright, Still.[2][1] The album reached number two in the United Kingdom and was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the Grammy Awards.
Other collaborations
MacKichan has worked with a wide range of artists, including Stooshe, contributing to their top-ten single "Love Me"; Olly Murs, contributing to his self-titled debut album; and additional collaborations with Flynn, Billy Lockett, Tyler James, Mullally, Nakhane, Josh Kumra, Earl, and Fink.[1]
Recent work
Awards and recognition
Musicianship
MacKichan is a multi-instrumentalist, performing piano, drums, bass, guitar, and Wurlitzer.[1] His work spans pop songwriting, alternative production, and ballad-driven compositions.
