Ian Masterson

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Ian Masterson
Birth nameIan Kenneth Masterson [1]
Also known as Trouser Enthusiasts
Flexifingers
Monoboy
Thriller Jill
Konkrete
Born Belfast, Northern Ireland
Genres Pop, dance
Occupation(s) Producer, songwriter
Years active1990s–present
Associated acts Planet Perfecto
Dannii Minogue
Terry Ronald
Bananarama
Website http://www.ianmasterson.net

Ian Kenneth Masterson is a British media composer, electronic musician and pop producer.

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Biography

Since the early 1990s, he has produced and remixed songs for a range of pop acts including Dannii Minogue, Geri Halliwell, Kylie Minogue, Girls Aloud, Sheena Easton, Atomic Kitten, Bananarama, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Lorie and the Pet Shop Boys.

Masterson has worked extensively in film and television producing score work for both the BBC and Channel 4, as well as for independent production companies. He is currently part of the production team Thriller Jill, alongside long-time friend Terry Ronald. [2]

Filmography

Television

TitleDescriptionYear
Some Girls Theme music for the series2012
Concrete CircusScore for documentary2011
Beautiful People (Series Two)Theme music for the series2009
Beautiful People (Series One)Theme music for the series2008
The Secrets of the 12 DisciplesScore for documentary2008
Gay VicarsScore for TV show2006
The Big Art Project Score for TV show2006
Operation Muslim VoteScore for TV documentary2006
Life and Death in RomeTheme music for documentary2005
Jump Britain Score for TV documentary2005
Head JamSoundtrack for TV quiz show2004
The Real Little BritainScore for TV documentary2004
Lives Less OrdinaryScore for TV documentary2002
Is Harry on the Boat Score for TV drama2001
Around the World in 80 RavesScore for TV documentary2001

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References

  1. "Ian Masterson". Discogs.com. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  2. "Ian Masterson's television work information". Archived from the original on 22 May 2010. Retrieved 31 August 2010.