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This service is unique because, unlike most online drum recording services, Tim Reynolds isn't just an experienced session drummer - he's a top recording engineer too, which means you and your music is in the best hands here. You can feel confident that you'll receive completely bespoke live drums to bring your song to life, at the level you need

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Interview with RemoteDrumRecordings.com

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: During lockdown I got a bunch of musician friends together to raise money for the UK’s national health service, with a tribute song, there were 28 of us in total... I arranged the song & recorded the drums, then sent parts out to everyone... I received their audio & video and mixed, mastered and video edited it all together. We raised thousands, I really am so proud of it! You can find it by searching NHS thinking of you by nextlevelmusic
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: An album for the very talented singer songwriter Paddy James. I’m playing drums & percussion on it, and I’ve also sung some backing vocals, played some keys & organ parts too,
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I’m brand new to the platform, so not yet! I do have access to some world class session musicians & singers though, so please ask if you need anything! Horns, strings, band members, lead or backing vocals of all kinds... I know loads of incredible players.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog on the way in, where possible... then digital all the way for mixing.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to serve the song, leave my ego at the door and give my all to the project. I’ll be honest and diligent and do my very best for you.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The creative process, from start to finish. Getting to know an artist, hearing their vision, recording my parts & hearing the end result come to life, it’s so rewarding.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Before the recording clients don’t tend to ask me much, that’s more their time to tell me what they want. After the recording, they often ask how I managed to find a part that fits the song so well. My answer is listening to the song & the artist and feeling what’s right.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I try to avoid misconceptions through communication, I feel like clarity is key. That said, I’m not going to chew your ear off - once I have enough info, I’m happy to crack on and turn the project around quickly & efficiently.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What’s important to you in this song? What kind of energy are you going for? What does the song mean to you? Who are your influences? What are 3 songs you’d like this song to sound like? What are some things you definitely DON’T want in the song?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: It’s always worth a phone call before booking in with someone, get to know each other first and see if you click. If you don’t, don’t force it.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Assuming fresh water and food are readily available... my DW kit, my Ludwig 400 snare, my interface, computer, earthworks mics.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I’ve been working as a drummer for around 20 years, from wedding bands to touring & recording with artists to playing for royalty at private events to TV commercials & feature films. It’s been a varied and rewarding career so far!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Passion for great songs, particularly with a soulful feel. Anything that carries a lot of emotion, I’m in!! Also a huge lover of high energy rock & drum & bass grooves under great songs, they bring me joy!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Corinne Bailey Rae. I absolutely love her songs, particularly her first album. Amazing feel, such an incredible vibe!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: You can’t polish a turd, ever! Get it right at source and things will be great!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Most contemporary music with a backbeat: Soul, Pop, Rock, Indie, Folk, Singer Songwriter, Hip Hop, RnB, Dance, Funk, Disco.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Serving the song. People often comment on how well the drums are sitting, how well the part fits the song etc.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Through 20 years experience in the industry as a drummer, I’ve learnt to find what’s important to the song and enhance it through my playing. I understand that my role is to leave space for the vocal & other instruments, a solid foundation for the song.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to hear the demo, talk to the artist about their influences, inspirations and aspirations. Then I’ll ask for a few references for energy, sound, vibe to make sure we’re on the right track before recording, I can send either a mixed stereo file or individual stems, quantised or natural.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Purpose built home studio, acoustically treated live room. Premium microphones & pre-amps. Choice of DW and Gretsch kits, several snares and buckets of cymbals. Access to more drums & cymbals with some notice.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Questlove, Quincy Jones, Bonobo, Steve Jordan
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Interpreting a song, writing & recording a drum part to serve the song, giving it the sound, energy, dynamics and space it needs to breathe & grow.