Kevin Matthews Music on SoundBetter

Recorded drums on multiple tracks for the Facebook Sound Collection with Juno award-winning folk artist Jayme Stone. Used for videos with millions of views on Facebook.

I will collaborate with you to write and record live drum and/or percussion parts to make your song complete! I work mainly as a "hired gun" and can adapt and change things quickly to meet a client or artist's needs. As a session drummer I specialize in working with singer songwriters in the Folk/Americana realm. I have extensive professional experience playing jazz, soul/r&b, hip-hop, funk, orchestral percussion and avant-garde music. I went to college for percussion performance, can improvise, and can read music.

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

Credits

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Carrie Newcomer
Carrie Newcomer
Mendeed
Mendeed
Mendeed
Mendeed
Mendeed
Mendeed
Mendeed
Mendeed
Popland
Popland
Popland
Popland
Popland
Popland
Puressence
Puressence
Debra Henderson
Ivon
Puressence
Lawrence Matthews
Flamingoes
Flamingoes
Puressence
Lawrence Matthews
J. Spencer
Gasoline Lollipops
Gasoline Lollipops
Jason Klobnak
Jason Klobnak
Glen Porter
Glen Porter
Glen Porter
Glen Porter
Andy Hackbarth
Andy Hackbarth
Andy Hackbarth
Kevin Matthews

2 Reviews

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by Cáh
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Quick and efficient. Job was done in 1 revision. I provided a demo track Kevin understood the assignment and added a very nice twist to the drums. Exactly what I needed, thanks ! Def recommend 👌🏽 👌🏽
by Bruno M.
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Really great sensitive player who picked up immediately on the kind of sound I liked and was going for. Beautifully recorded drums. Will be working with him a lot more in the future.

Interview with Kevin Matthews Music

Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I feel the role of the drums can be to act as a driving force that defines the character of the song, or to add just the right amount of color to what is there, or any shade in between these. I feel that I'm pretty good at working with an artist to find the right balance based on both of our experiences and tastes.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to listen to whatever the artist sends without playing first, and I see what comes to mind (taking into account any specific instructions or reference tracks of course). Then I'll usually write out the form of the tune and go to the drums and mess around until something feels right, then do a take!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I am lucky to have a treated room based on a consult from a professional acoustician. I use Pro Tools, and have a bunch of different microphone and instrument options to work with. Typically 8 mics at a time on a drum kit.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: For this type of work, I think Jay Bellerose is my idol! He's played on some of my favorite records, particularly the ones produced by T Bone Burnett.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Typically, I am hired to write and record a drum part for a song based on a scratch track sent by the artist (ideally recorded to a click).