Neil Taylor on SoundBetter

I have been a session guitarist for the past 30 years and have played guitars for Tears For Fears on ’Songs From The Big Chair’ & ‘Sowing The Seeds Of Love’; Tina Turner ’Steamy Windows’; Morrissey ’The Last Of The Famous International Playboys’ & was in Robbie Williams band for 10 years playing guitars on ‘Sing While Your Winning’ & Escapology’

I would call myself a creative Rock/Pop/Contemporary Guitarist. I have my own style of playing I enjoy composing guitar parts & melodic solos.
I also mix, play Bass & sing. More recently I have branched out on my own & have released five solo albums to date & now working on number 6 for release in the USA..

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36 Reviews - 10 Repeat Clients

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by Josef F.
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Perfect job again ! Very pleasant and reliable cooperation. We will definitely ask Neil for his help again in the future.
by Grant
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Quick and professional!
by Torben M.
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Neil is a master, he recorded several takes to pick and choose from, i had a great experience working with Neil .

Guitar legend.
by Kenny Cash
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Legend!
by Grant
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Neil breathed new life to one of my song we recorded some time ago.
by Grant
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Neil takes your song to a next level. Literally!
True professional. Highly recommend him!
by Josef F.
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Fast response, great work...perfect job. Thanks Neil !
by ChrisH
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An incredibly talented guitarist. Top, top, top, top! I'm already looking forward to the next project with him. It was truly an honor for me!
by Cloe
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Neil is great. Good communication and fast turnaround. He also got great sense of musicality. Highly recommended.
by Mark R.
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super fast, super professional, and immense talent! Sincerely hope to work with Neil again!
by Vladimir A.
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It is Neil's guitar sound that make the song sound magical! Lucky to work with Neil!
by Vladimir A.
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It's a great honour to work with Neil! Amazing experience and collaboration. Looking forward for more!
by Vladimir A.
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Neil is a genius, a master! I'm proud and lucky to to get a chance to work with Neil!
by Craig M.
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This was my first experience working w/ Neil and I couldn't possibly be more pleased. He understood exactly what I wanted and delivered beyond my expectations. Nothing but a pleasure!
by Jonathan V.
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Another great experience working with Neil, he provided great sounding and performed guitar tracks, giving me what I asked for and more to choose from. Very highly recommended.
by Jonathan V.
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Neil is a super nice guy and its an honor to have him play one of my tracks. The song had some challenging bits and Neil came up with some great parts throughout. Not to mention a great solo. Highly recommended!
by Ryan S.
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Neil is awesome! He always manages to bring out the best in a song!
by Kitt W.
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It's on thing to be a brilliant musician, but Neil showed me another side on this project. Complete class act. He was willing to make changes due to how picky I was being on this one. He nailed it and made me feel welcome to make the changes. The end product was exactly as I needed. Thanks Neil!
by Ryan S.
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Neil is awesome!
by Kitt W.
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I'm always fortunate to have Neil as a go-to guitarist. He's always a quick turnaround, professional, very talented and very creative in his approach. He adds an additional dimension to my music as well. Which is greatly needed. Thanks for everything you do Neil!

Interview with Neil Taylor

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Recording & mixing my fifth solo album. I'm loving the whole process from start to finish.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: This is a hard question..Digital has made life so much easier & quicker but with analog you had to get parts & sounds right while recording. If i had to choose though it would be digital!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will always strive do the best of my ability & making sure my clients get what they want.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Being Creative gives me a sense of purpose.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you play a solo like the one you did on Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears? Answer ..Yes.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Composing guitar parts that fit perfectly with the song & vocals..Also my unique guitar solos. This is where i shine the most.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My own style with great melodic guitar parts & unique sounding solos. I will sometimes do more than required as i like to cover all angles.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Listen to the song, get the first guitar part down then everything else comes easier. When i work for a client i listen over & over to make sure what i have done is right for the track.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't ever overdue production. Keep it simple with great sounds.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Contemporary Rock/Pop..Indie..Grunge..Funk & Dance.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Chuck Sabo [Drums] Martin Page [Producer/Performer] Chris Hughes [Producer] Gwenael Damman [Bassist/Producer] Steve Power [Producer]
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mainly Contemporary Rock/Pop.I enjoy creating guitar parts that fit with the lead vocal. I also love to do more left field music..I like to push the boundaries a little.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: It's an easy job but it can be very hard sometimes to please clients.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What kind of guitar parts they would like from me.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started with Tears For Fears playing live with them & recording guitar on 'Songs From The Big Chair'..I then went on to work with many artists & have for the last 28 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: It's hard to say..I like to think i have my own sound,that i have created over the years of being a session guitarist. I would say it's exciting,melodic & a little different.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Sing While Your Winning by Robbie Williams. This album was right up my street guitar wise & to work with Guy Chambers & Steve Power.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Drummer Chuck Sabo
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, Marshall Amp, Taylor GS Mini Acoustic, Les Paul & Strat.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: David Bowie. I like creative artists that would give me a free hand.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: MacBook Pro ..Studio One 3 ..Apollo Twin Duo Interface..Marshall Amp..Les Paul..Strat.. Various Mics
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I always give 100% Attention to detail & always excited to record guitars for new clients. It's always a challenge which is what keeps me going.