Top Session Drummer with Great Feel and Time - Worked with Grammy Award Winning Producer! I provide artists from around the world with high quality professional drum tracks from my studio, Lakeside Sound Studios! I have great feel and time and would love to help bring your music to the next level.
Finding the right sound and feel for your track is my #1 priority. I have worked with Grammy Award Winning Producer Mark Neill (The Black Keys), Capricorn Recording Artist Memory Dean, Billboard Smooth Jazz Artist Carol Albert singer/songwriters Steve Baskin, James Harris, O'Connell & Love (England), The Perfect Fool (Spain), Tom Francis (AUS) and many more. I provide clients around the world with professional studio drum tracks. Songs I have tracked drums on have received extensive radio play and over one million digital streams in the United States and throughout the world.
I am best known as a pocket and groove player. “The groove is the foundation for every song. My goal is to support the music and the artist with a solid groove and provide a strong foundation that will help the music excel."
Influences: Matt Chamberlain, Steve Gadd, Manu Katche, Steve Ferrone, Jeff Porcaro, Steve Jordan, Jim Keltner, Vinnie Colaiuta, David Garibaldi, and many more.
Studied music at The University of South Florida for a few years. Performed hundreds of shows for tens of thousands of people in venues ranging from small jazz clubs to amphitheaters sharing the stage with some legendary artists.
I endorse Sakae Drums (made Yamaha Drums), Paiste Cymbals and Headhunters Creations. I have drum kits that will capture any sound that you are looking from vintage sounds to big drum sounds
Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.
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10 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client
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check_circleVerifiedAnother great drum track from Brian, with gorgious brushes.
Once again always helpful and present to do all what he can to improve the song. And a real pleasure to work with. Thanks Brian!- check_circleVerified
Another 5 stars review. Beautiful track brush style, played very nicely.
Great sound, gives a fantastic atmosphere to the mix. What else?
With all my thanks. - check_circleVerified
One more great drums track from you Brian.
And what a good sound you have...
With all my thanks! - check_circleVerified
Another 5 stars review for Brian. Once again he did a great job.
Always open minded and happy to get back to the drums when there is a chance to improve the song. And at last great results.
Many thanks Brian! - check_circleVerified
Fantastic again! That was my 4th project with Brian, and it will not be the last one. I'm already preparing the next ones. As per always Brain played wonderful drums, and was always where to bring me all what I needed to improve my song. A great musician, and a great person.
I recommend him, absolutely! - check_circleVerified
That was my third collaboration with Brian. Again it was absolutley great.
He even gave me great advices to help my song get stronger, meaning that he has good, good ears to guess how my own song should sound. And of course... brilliant drummer, very responsive and supportive, gave me a lot to get my song sound at its best. Thanks Brian, you are great, you rock! Hire Brian! - check_circleVerified
Further to my first experience with Brian, where he brought me a fantastic drums track in one shot, Brian confirmed all the good I thought of him. Talented, brilliant musician, humble, willing to help. He was very supportive to get my song sounding at its best. A pure delight to work with. One advice for you... hire him!
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Brian is a brilliant drummer, and a very nice person too.
Very easy to communicate with. Very responsive, always willing to help and to bring positive things. His playing is awesome and he has a great sound too. I recommend Brian strongly. - check_circleVerified
Brian is a pro. Quick turnaround. Excellent communication. Best of all... great sound.
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Brian is one of the best RnR drummers in the whole world.He plays progressive rock so easy.Amazing drummer and friend.
Interview with Brian Hudson Drums
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am a big fan of drummers Matt Chamberlain, Steve Ferrone, Jeff Porcaro, Jim Keltner, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Rick Marotta, John Robinson, etc. I am a big fan of Grammy Award Winning Producer Mark Neill (Black Keys), who I had the opportunity to work with, as well as producers Daniel Lanios, Brendan O'Brien, etc.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I am hired to provide musical drum tracks to a variety of styles of music. I carefully select the right snare sound, type of drums and cymbals for each song. Once I receive the tracks, I chart the music out and provide my clients with several different takes based on what they are looking for. I will do multiple takes of each song until the client is 100% satisfied.
- Live drum trackAverage price - $100 per song
I will deliver high quality tracks of each song within three (3) days after terms have been met with client unless otherwise agreed to by both parties. Thanks.
- Audix
- Shure
- Audio Technica
- and AKG Microphones
- Universal Audio Gear
- LogicPro X
- Sakae Almighty Birch Drums
- Sakae Trilogy Drums
- Yamaha Maple Custom
- 1966 Ludwig Super Classic Drums
- Yamaha Club Custom
- 20 snare drums
- variety of Paiste Cymbals
If you hire me for more than 3 songs I will provide a $10 total discount.
- Debut Jazz/Fusion/Funk Album Released August 18 WorldwideAug 14, 2017
NEXT LEVEL – My debut jazz/fusion/funk album, Next Level, will be released August 18, 2017 worldwide. Blends jazz, fusion and funk with a contemporary jazz underpinning. It features an all-star group of musicians. Available at iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, Spotify, etc.
