
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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41 Reviews - 11 Repeat Clients
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As always... perfect job. Thanks so much !!!
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Neil is a pro.
The guitars he delivers are top notch quality in every aspect of it.
And the turn around time is also amazing. Very easy to work with.
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Neil did both guitar and bass on a track I gave him and I can't imagine a better performance or outcome. Very highly recommended.
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Neil is a great talent. Very gifted guitarist and a pleasure to work with. Very highly recommended!
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Super quick, super professional. Thanks again Neil!
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Perfect job again ! Very pleasant and reliable cooperation. We will definitely ask Neil for his help again in the future.
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Quick and professional!
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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.
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Legend!
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Neil breathed new life to one of my song we recorded some time ago.
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Neil takes your song to a next level. Literally!
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Fast response, great work...perfect job. Thanks Neil !
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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!
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Neil is great. Good communication and fast turnaround. He also got great sense of musicality. Highly recommended.
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super fast, super professional, and immense talent! Sincerely hope to work with Neil again!
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It is Neil's guitar sound that make the song sound magical! Lucky to work with Neil!
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It's a great honour to work with Neil! Amazing experience and collaboration. Looking forward for more!
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Neil is a genius, a master! I'm proud and lucky to to get a chance to work with Neil!
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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!
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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.
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.

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