tone-crafter, conjurer of parts and textures for St. Vincent, Meshell Ndegeocello, Joan As Police Woman, etc. live recordings with St. Vincent, David Byrne, Marianne Faithfull, Trixie Whitley, and many more. the song and the feeling are everything.
i specialize in unusual and unexpected tones, parts, and textures, custom-designed for a sound world that makes your song come to life. i also love the piano, love crafting arrangements, and am a clear and careful communicator. tell me exactly what you're looking for, or let me throw a bunch of ideas at you so we can take it from there – i'm ready to help make your song sound as special as it deserves.
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
Credits
Discogs verified credits for Daniel Mintseris- Ari Hest
- B.D. Lenz
- B.D. Lenz
- B.D. Lenz
- Marianne Faithfull
- Emily Zuzik
- Mieka Pauley
- Teddy Thompson
- Marianne Faithfull
- Rachid Taha
- Teddy Thompson
- Ari Hest
- St. Vincent
- Katie Costello
- Ari Hest
- David Byrne & St. Vincent
- St. Vincent
- St. Vincent
- St. Vincent
- St. Vincent
- St. Vincent
- St. Vincent
- Deva Mahal
- Trixie Whitley
- Marianne Faithfull
- Meshell Ndegeocello*
- Meshell Ndegeocello*
- Linda Thompson
- Joan As Police Woman
Interview with Daniel Mintseris
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: recently, the experience of recording for Joan As Police Woman with Meshell Ndegeocello and the rest of the amazing cast was incredible. i played keyboards, synths, samplers, piano. working with St. Vincent was a dream and a highlight of a lifetime. i was the keyboard player and musical director.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: recently completed a touring cycle with Joe Jackson
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Matt Johnson is a dear friend and a drummer of unparalleled taste and commitment.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: over 40 years of highly diverse musical experiences on tour and in the studio.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: a fine decades-honed musical sensibility; versatility; unique sound pallette.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: follow the songwriter's vision and let first instincts shine. imagine textures and arrangements that make the song stand tall. continue to craft until the song reaches its full potential and the songwriter is thrilled.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: i love recording and look for unique, "signature" takes on sounds and arrangements when appropriate. at the same time, un-flashy, song-first parts and treatments are a big part of my philosophy.
- Keyboards - SynthAverage price - $170 per song
- PianoAverage price - $170 per song
- Sound DesignContact for pricing
- Film ComposerContact for pricing
- a painstakingly curated collection of custom samples
- boutique plugins
- vintage electromechanical instruments
- synthesizers.
