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Joe Duddell is a British composer and arranger who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born in Manchester in 1972, Duddell grew up in a musical family and began playing the violin at a young age. He went on to study music at the Royal Northern College of Music, where he developed his skills as a composer and arranger. Duddell's early works were heavily influenced by the classical music tradition, but he soon began to experiment with different styles and genres. He became interested in electronic music and started incorporating elements of it into his compositions. This fusion of classical and electronic music became a hallmark of Duddell's style and helped him stand out in a crowded field. One of Duddell's early successes was his composition "The Blue Notebooks," which was released in 2004. The piece was a collaboration with British writer Max Richter and featured spoken word recordings by actress Tilda Swinton. "The Blue Notebooks" was well-received by critics and helped establish Duddell as a rising star in the classical music world. Duddell's next major project was a collaboration with the British band Elbow. He arranged and conducted the strings for their album "Leaders of the Free World," which was released in 2005. The album was a critical and commercial success, and Duddell's contributions were widely praised. In 2007, Duddell was commissioned to write a piece for the BBC Proms, an annual series of classical music concerts held in London. The resulting work, "The Tide Decides," was a 20-minute piece for orchestra and electronics. It was performed by the BBC Philharmonic and received a standing ovation from the audience. Duddell continued to work with a variety of artists and musicians over the next few years. He arranged and conducted strings for the band New Order on their album "Music Complete," which was released in 2015. He also collaborated with the British singer-songwriter Richard Hawley on his album "Hollow Meadows," which was released the same year. In 2017, Duddell was commissioned to write a piece for the Manchester International Festival, a biennial arts festival held in his hometown. The resulting work, "Music for a Busy City," was a site-specific piece that was performed in various locations throughout Manchester. The piece was a celebration of the city's soundscape and featured a mix of live and recorded music. Duddell's most recent project is a collaboration with the British band James. He arranged and conducted strings for their album "Living in Extraordinary Times," which was released in 2018. The album was a critical and commercial success, and Duddell's contributions were once again widely praised. Throughout his career, Duddell has been praised for his ability to blend different styles and genres of music. He has a unique voice in the classical music world and has helped to push the boundaries of what is possible in the genre. With each new project, he continues to evolve and grow as a composer and arranger, and his contributions to the world of music are sure to be felt for years to come.

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