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Chris Payne

real name Christopher John Payne

Chris Payne is credited on 641 releases across 225 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1979–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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641

Credits

225

Albums

6

Decades active

209

In collections

Biography

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British orchestral composer for film and television, and keyboard / viola player.
Former session musician for the Gary Numan Band.
Co-wrote Visage's "Fade To Grey" (opens in a new tab).
Formed Big Noise UK with fellow Numan session player.
Has recorded & conducted the LSO & Prague Philharmonic Orchestras.

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Credited work

641 releases · 225 albums · active 1979–2026

  • Performance · 791
  • Other credits · 44
  • Production · 13
  • Engineering · 1

Studios: Genetic Sound · Mayfair Studios · Hammersmith Odeon · Rock City Studios

Discography

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