Stephen Hilton facts for kids

Stephen Dean Hilton, born on February 7, 1974, is a talented English composer and record producer. This means he writes music and helps artists create their songs. He has worked on many popular movies and TV shows.

Stephen Hilton's Music Journey

Working with The Free Association

Stephen Hilton was part of a music group called The Free Association, working with David Holmes. They were a team of composers and producers.

• Movie Music: They created the music for the futuristic love story Code 46. This work earned them a nomination for European Composer of the Year! They also scored the film Stander, which was based on a true story from South Africa.
• TV and Adverts: You might have heard their music in car commercials for Renault Clio and VW. Their songs have also been used in TV shows like CSI.

The FlyKKller Project

Stephen Hilton also worked on a music project called FlyKKller with singer Pati Yang.

Stephen Hilton's Life

Stephen Hilton was married to musician Pati Yang. Later, he married internet star and comedian Laura Clery in 2012. They often appeared in her videos and had two children together. They separated in 2022 and divorced in 2023.

Stephen Hilton's Creative Works

Music for Movies and TV (Composer)

Stephen Hilton has written music for many films and TV series. When he is listed as a "composer," it means he created the original music for the project. "Additional music" means he added extra musical pieces, and "arranger" means he helped organize and adapt existing music.

• 2003
  • Stander - Composer
  • Code 46 - Composer
• 2011
  • Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon – Additional music
• 2012
  • Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted - Producer of songs / Additional music / Arranger
• 2013
  • Fast And Furious 6 - Additional music / Arranger
• 2014
  • The Amazing Spiderman 2 - Composer / Additional music / Arranger
• 2016
  • Kong Skull Island - Composer / Additional music
  • Jack Reacher Never Go Back – Composer additional music
• 2017
  • The Predator - Composer additional music

Music Production and Programming

Stephen Hilton has also worked as a music programmer, which means he uses computers and special equipment to create and arrange sounds. He also works as a music producer, helping artists record their songs.

• 1999
  • The World Is Not Enough - Music programmer
• 2001
  • Ocean's Eleven - Music programmer
  • Moulin Rouge! - Music programmer
• 2002
  • Die Another Day - Music programmer
• 2004
  • Ocean's Twelve - Music programmer
• 2007
  • Ocean's Thirteen - Music programmer
  • Hot Fuzz - Music programmer
• 2008
  • Quantum of Solace - Music programmer
• 2010
  • Megamind - Additional music arranger
• 2011
  • Kung Fu Panda 2 - Additional music arranger
• 2012
  • Madagascar 3 Europes Most Wanted - Additional music arranger
• 2015
  • Kung Fu Panda 3 – Additional music

Music Producer Credits

Stephen Hilton has helped produce music for many famous artists.

• 1998
  • Depeche Mode – Only When I Lose Myself
• 1999
  • Pet Shop Boys – Nightlife ("In Denial")
• 2002
  • Pulp – We Love Life (5 tracks)
• 2003
  • Melanie C – Reason ("Home")
• 2005
  • Natasha Bedingfield – “I Bruise Easily” (4 track single)

Songs and Albums (Composer/Songwriter)

Stephen Hilton has also written songs for various artists and projects.

• National Movie Awards Theme
• Flykkllr – Album
• Siouxsie Sioux – Drone Zone
• Pati Yang – Silent Treatment
• Pati Yang – All That Is Thirst
• Free Association – David Holmes Presents The Free Association
• Craig Armstrong – Amber

Remixes

A remix is a new version of a song, often with different beats or sounds. Stephen Hilton has created remixes for these artists:

• No Doubt – Settle Down
• Siouxsie Sioux – Here Comes That Day
• Primal Scream – Uptown
• Orbital – Gobsmack

See also

In Spanish: Stephen Hilton para niños