British musician from Glasgow, Scotland. Player of the cello (trained by [William Pleeth](http://www.discogs.com/artist/William+Pleeth)) and many indigenous varieties of instruments, most notably flutes, whistles, and pipes. Founded Incantation in 1981-82, alongside [Mike Taylor](http://www.discogs.com/artist/Mike+Taylor+(4)), with whom he had become versed in the folk music of the Andes. With the band, he performed [Ennio Morricone](http://www.discogs.com/artist/Ennio+Morricone)'s score for *The Mission* in 1985. Has been involved in film music since: often collaborates with [James Horner](http://www.discogs.com/artist/James+Horner), and plays cello for The Michael Nyman Band in soundtrack recording sessions and tours.