Cellist with a twist! My name is Yann and I am a professional cellist and producer from Brittany, France. My 20-year experience in the studio as well as my education in both classical and pop/rock music allow me to deliver premium tracks that will take your song to the next level! Hit me up and let's get to work!
Cello is my main instrument and has been for over 20 years now. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need bespoke cello arrangements; if you have a written part for me I will gladly follow it but if you don't, I will write and record my own lines.
My classical training also allows me to write complex orchestral arrangements, and I can also record and mix modern productions - rock and folk preferred but I will work in any style depending on your needs.
My studio is located south of Paris, Drop me a line and let's talk about your project!
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- English
- French
34 Reviews - 6 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedWorking with Yann was a fantastic experience. He immediately understood my needs and delved deeply into all the details required for the piece. He delivered beautiful music that fully met the brief. The mixing was excellent, and communication and overall collaboration were outstanding. I definitely recommend him!
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What an amazing Cello and string player and string writer. Everything Yann wrote and recorded was perfect. Highest recommendation. Thank you! E
check_circleVerifiedYann delivered a beautiful and sympathetic arrangement to my song. The recording and tone are fantastic. I am more than pleased. I would be delighted to work with Yann again!
check_circleVerifiedThis is the second track on this project Yann has worked on and knocked it out of the park both times. Highly recommended cellist.
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Excellent cello, good communication and prompt service. It is obvious Yann put time and effort into his parts and he gave us several tracking options. He did a marvelous job on this banjo tune and showed his versatality in the process.
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Excellent recording and communications. Will use again!
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Such a thoughtful and creative artist equipped with the skills to master such an elegant instrument. I highly recommend working with this professional musician.
check_circleVerifiedYann gave me the EXACT sound I was looking for and more. He's the real deal and will definitely be working with him in the future.
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Creative and easy going artist. It's been a pleasure.. And I would love to keep working together for the future!
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Formidable ! A true involvement in my project. I recommand.
check_circleVerifiedSmooth transaction. Yann provided a quality recording within a weeks turnaround time. Will be ordering from them again in the future!
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Yann is fantastic. We asked him to help us with some music for a short film. Not only did arrive to set with his cello as a cello playing body double, but he also gave us some great music that took the short to the next level.
check_circleVerifiedThis was my first time on SoundBetter but definitely not my last.
The contact with Yann went really fast and smooth, and in just a few days he delivered a really nice arrangement that was very well executed and recorded.
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Very talented, quick and easy to work with
check_circleVerifiedHe's the fastest musician I've worked with on SoundBetter. I almost didn't have to give him any instruction. He's so fast he had the song recorded before I sent him the music sheet ;)
check_circleVerifiedYann provided me with some layered cello parts for our acoustic guitar-based, singer/songwriter type of song. He did a great job and incorporated passion into the tracks, while capturing a really good cello sound. Overall, a great outcome!
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Yann is a genius and, if you don't choose him, then I think you are dumb.
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Working with Yann was a great experience and he went above and beyond my expectations and was a great communicator in pinning down what I was looking for. Highly, highly recommend.
check_circleVerifiedIncredible Cellist. So much emotion through his playing. Revised my project multiple times without any fuss. I would love to work with him again.
Interview with YannCelloSolo
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My first natural impulse when picking up the cello is to play in a romantic fashion with lots of vibrato and emotion, but sometimes I also end up hitting the strings with the back of my bow or plucking them underneath the bridge... It depends on the song!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Difficult choice... Let's say a supergroup with Mike Patton on vocals, Radiohead as the backing band and Jaz Coleman working on the arrangements?
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: So far I have worked on genres as diverse as pop-rock, gospel, folk ballads, country, doom metal, experimental jazz and corporate commercials... Each new song is an enriching experience regardless of the genre. The songs I write for myself however are more oriented towards alternative rock with a hint of electro.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Versatility! Or perhaps my training in both classical and modern music which allows me to grasp the spirit of a song quite rapidly.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A cello track can easily emphasize the melancholy and sadness inherent to a song. But the instrument itself is very versatile and I am open to new experiences myself! Should your song require a hint of orchestral-like acoustic staccato, or layered harmonies to thicken the mix and enhance the flat sound of synthesizers, or even a full cello quartet to convey an impression of pump (and circumstance...), I will wield my bow according to the spirit of your production.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: It takes me roughly an hour to warm up, then on to the recording I guess... If the song requires it I might use comping as well as it allows for more precision in the arrangement.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: As of yet my studio consists in a Zoom H4 digital recorder, which offers good results for both cello and vocal takes; it is usually linked to my computer (along with external soundcard, Focusrite Saffire Pro) where I process everything using software such as Fruity Loops, SoundForge or Adobe Audition. To this you can add all my instruments: aside from a powerful acoustic cello my house accomodates a Yinfente electric cello, one Dean Hillsboro Bass and an electric guitar made by the French luthiers from Custom 77.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Yo-Yo Ma obviously, as a cellist he went beyond the traditional frontiers conceived by classically trained musicians. But as a composer and a songwriter my influences are as diverse as Ennio Morricone, Mike Patton, Radiohead, Serge Gainsbourg...
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Usually the client sends me one or several songs with suggestions ranging from extensively annotated sheet music to nothing at all - both are absolutely fine by me! I then proceed to lay down a few tracks, send them back and wait for feedback, though most of the time preliminary work is enough to wrap it up by first shot :)
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