Richard Curran

Session string player/arranger

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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).

Send me a note through the contact button above.

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

152 Reviews - 29 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Josh
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    do yourself a favor and hire this guy to do some strings for your music. He really classes up the joint.

  2. Review by Josh
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    Richard it’s an absolute sun.. He always plays perfect for the song.
    His internation rhythm. Tone and musicality is top-notch.

  3. Review by Genesis R.
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    Richard 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.

  4. Review by Pavel
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    This 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!

  5. Review by Steve B.
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    Richard 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!

  6. Review by Kyle A.
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    The 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!

  7. Review by Vince S.
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    Richard 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!

  8. Review by Kyle Abbott
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    Once 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.

  9. Review by Nathan F.
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    2nd 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.

  10. Review by Charles R.
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    Richard 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!

  11. Review by Kyle A.
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    Once 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!

  12. Review by Kyle Abbott
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    Once 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!

  13. Review by Kyle Abbott
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    As always, Richard brought the talent and caring touch to the ensemble. It's always a delight to hear his strings in the mix!

  14. Review by Kyle A.
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    Time 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!

  15. Review by Kyle Abbott
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    What a delight. Every time working with Richard is such a treat!

  16. Review by Stoke Brock
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    Absolutely brilliant, quick turnaround, brilliant playing, and a really fair price. Will definitely work together again soon!

  17. Review by Nathan F.
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    Richard 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.

  18. Review by Kyle A.
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    It's a real treat to work with Richard. I really vibe with his melodic sensibilities, and his recording quality and promptness are the best in the biz. Would work with him again, and planning to do so!

  19. Review by Kyle A.
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    I really, really wish I knew Richard years ago. What a boss player. He's got an amazing sound, (both recording quality and technique quality) friendly to work with, and a great taste in melodic choices. Very much looking forward to working with him again soon!

  20. Review by Jamie Mac
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    Once again an absolute stellar performance from Richard! Beautiful beautiful arrangement and playing!!

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Gear Highlights
  • Neumann U87
  • AKG C414
  • Rode NT1a
  • Avalon Vt737sp preamp
  • Protools
  • English violin c1810 John Betts
  • German violin c1850
  • French violin c1890
  • German cello c1880
  • modern cello
  • modern viola
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