
I'm a remote session string player (violin, viola and cello) with 30 years album, TV, film and video game soundtrack experience, including work for award winning composers Richard G Mitchell (Royal Society of television), David Mitcham (Emmy) and Ian Livingstone (Ivor Novello), Justine Barker (Best Composer, Underwire Film Festival).
I provide remote, high quality recording of full strings including violin, viola and cello. I have my own purpose built recording studio and a variety of instruments that can be multitracked to provide a full section sound, recorded as solo instruments or in small ensemble.
If you have an existing string arrangement I can work from a score, midi or audio. I can also arrange strings for your piece.
As a soloist I have experience in a wide range of genres including classical, folk, roots, blues, country and rock. I am comfortable improvising or reading parts.
I have 15 years experience of remote sessions.
Live appearances include:
Wembley Arena
Montreux Jazz festival
V festival
Greenbelt festival
Ronnie Scotts
Mean Fiddler
Album credits include:
Camelphat
Bert Jansch
Steve Tilston
Maggie Boyle
Corner Shop
Angie Palmer
Lowes
As well as session working alongside Albert Lee, Dave Pegg, Dave Mattacks and numerous others.
Film, TV, Game and Library music credits include Justine Barker for primetime BBC drama Casualty and work for award winning composers Richard G Mitchell (Royal Television Society award), David Mitcham (Emmy), Ian Livingstone (Ivor Novello award). Matthew Chastney (Ivor Novello nominee).
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Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Richard Curran- Cornershop
- Cornershop
- Sabaton
- Sabaton
- Sabaton
- Jennifer Sawdon
- Jennifer Sawdon
- Steve Tilston
- Steve Tilston
- Steve Tilston
- Steve Tilston
- Steve Tilston
- Steve Tilston
- Angie Palmer
- Angie Palmer
- Angie Palmer
- Angie Palmer
- Angie Palmer
- Angie Palmer
- Bailey
- Bailey
- Angie Palmer
- Angie Palmer
- Steve Tilston
- Steve Tilston
- Cornershop
- Rick Guard
- Rick Guard
- Bert Jansch
- Steve Tilston
- Steve Tilston
- Steve Tilston
- Bert Jansch
- Buchanan
- Buchanan
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check_circleVerifiedRichard writes amazing parts that really compliment my songs.
his tone is beautiful and his intonation is perfect.
If you needs strings on your project do your self a favor and hire Richard.
check_circleVerifiedAnother stellar job with quick turnaround, much appreciated!
check_circleVerifiedAm I biased by good taste? Perhaps so, but it is my belief that any song is made better with the addition of Richard. I think I've sent him about a dozen songs so far, and every song has been immensely improved with his involvement. Always a joy!
check_circleVerifieddo yourself a favor and hire this guy to do some strings for your music. He really classes up the joint.
check_circleVerifiedRichard it’s an absolute sun.. He always plays perfect for the song.
His internation rhythm. Tone and musicality is top-notch.
check_circleVerifiedRichard is simply the best at what he does! I've done a lot of songs with him and I'll always go with him for strings.
check_circleVerifiedThis is my second time working with Richard, and once again his work exceeded all my expectations. The playing and recording quality are absolutely top-notch, and the communication was excellent as always. I will definitely be returning with my next project!
check_circleVerifiedRichard Curran is a top-notch string arranger & player! I couldn't have been more happy with his work on my piano solo! Richard has an amazing talent in creating a beautiful section string arrangement full of emotion with rich harmonies, and he had very clever countermelodies that he worked around my piano melody. Also, very easy accommodating. I look forward to working with Richard again!
check_circleVerifiedThe pinnacle of professionality, the upper crust of composition, and summit of stringed recording, Richard Curran will always be my go-to choice for perfectly fitting string performance. Capital goodness, as always!
check_circleVerifiedRichard was an absolute breeze to work with. Really nice guy who was very accommodating and professional and has great musical taste. Would absolutely use him again. Thanks, Richard!
check_circleVerifiedOnce again, Richard continues to elevate the emotional richness of our songs with his sensational performance. Every single time, it's always an uplift to the song, and a joy to hear.
check_circleVerified2nd track I've completed with Richard and once again, masterful playing, delivered promptly and for a very reasonable price. So pleased to have found Richard.
check_circleVerifiedRichard did a great job arranging and playing a string quartet on my song. It's a very sensitive and musical arrangement, beautifully performed, that elevates the song to another level. Communication was great as well. He sent detailed draft recordings and attended to all of my notes in a timely manner.
Richard is a consummate professional whom I'd highly recommend and with whom I hope to work again soon!
check_circleVerifiedOnce again, Richard Curran brings the Cake (as the kids will say)! His strings and sensibilities brought much needed movement into my arrangement. As always, it's a great pleasure to work with him. Five stars!
check_circleVerifiedOnce again, Richard "brings the cake" (as the kids will be saying eventually). A song which initially seemed pretty complete, Richard brought it to another level of intensity and passion with his strings. Always a good choice working with him!
check_circleVerifiedAs always, Richard brought the talent and caring touch to the ensemble. It's always a delight to hear his strings in the mix!
check_circleVerifiedTime and time again, Richard delivers the most sublime string recordings. With practically no direction from me, he created an arrangement that gave me the best of chills and muttering joyous expletives while I listened! Always a treat to work with Richard. Many thanks, as always!
check_circleVerifiedWhat a delight. Every time working with Richard is such a treat!
check_circleVerifiedAbsolutely brilliant, quick turnaround, brilliant playing, and a really fair price. Will definitely work together again soon!
check_circleVerifiedRichard is a consummate professional and I can't recommend his services enough. Communication was great and everything was delivered promptly. And most importantly, his treatment of a large ensemble accompaniment for my song was perfect.

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- String SectionAverage price - $250 per song
- ViolinAverage price - $100 per song
- CelloAverage price - $100 per song
- ViolaAverage price - $100 per song
- String ArrangerAverage price - $125 per song
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