Shahar Haziza

Remote session drummer

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Session drummer alternative folk jazz rock

In demand studio artist and playing live music in Israel and around the world with some of the leading musicians in Israel such as: Asaf Avidan, Isaiah, The Secret sea, Avishai Cohen (trumpet), Tomer Yeshayahu, Rami Kleinstein and more...

Gear:
Full range of Craviotto drums, vintage gretsch, old rolling bomber slingerlands and Istanbul cymbals.
Lots of metal and wood percussion
Sunhouse sensory percussion
Pedal effects

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Endorse Shahar Haziza22 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients

  1. Review by Tobin M.
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    Shariah has done over a dozen recordings for me, in all genres. This last was a power ballad. And he nailed it, again. He provided three takes that I could edited and incorporate. His consistency across takes enables easy editing. Wonderful to work with. Quick turnaround. Very talented and versatile. Highly recommended!

  2. Review by Tobin M.
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    Shahar just completed an old school blues tune with a totally modern vibe. His drumming anchored the entire recording. He can play any style, any era. And is marvelous to work with. Highly recommended!

  3. Review by Tobin M.
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    My go to drummed. He excels at every style. And play so precisely I can layer his takes over one another. Makes every track better. And is a joy to work with. Highly recommended!

  4. Review by Tobin M.
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    Adding to the vast breadth of techniques and styles Shahar has mastered, he just did an old blues (like 1920s blues) version of a blues classic and blew me away with the cool details and controlled power of the recording. He is a drummer for all styles, blues to rock to prog to jazz. Highly recommended!

  5. Review by Tobin M.
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    Extremely versatile. Willing to do as many takes as it requires. And he is so precise, I can layer takes over each other to add even more complexity, if desired. Jazz, rock, fusion, pop... this is the only drummer you will need. Highly recommended.

  6. Review by Tobin M.
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    Shahar has an uncanny ability to play to prerecorded tracks that were not recorded to a click track. He makes the piece cohere, brings special personality to it, both blends in and drives it forward. Can play jazz, fusion, funk, rock... Provides multiple takes that all mesh together. Highly recommended.

  7. Review by Tobin M.
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    Another fabulous job, very Jack DeJohnette, inventive yet made everything cohere. And the recording he had to play to was prerecorded but not to a click. And he followed us! Amazing. He does, jazz, rock, pop, Americana, you name it. Highly recommended.

  8. Review by Tobin M.
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    I just had Shahar play a post-bop piece I did not play to a click track, and he did a great job sounding like we were in the same room recording this together. Kind of astounding. Shahar can play any genre. And he is fabulous to work with. Highly recommended.

  9. Review by Tobin M.
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    Excellent groove maker and drummer. Sticks with project until it sounds great. Fluent in every style. Highly recommended.

  10. Review by Tobin M.
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    Shahar laid in very inventive drums to a retro-pop tune that was not played to a click, and he sounds flawless. No time corrections needed. He has greats ears and internal rhythms. Wonderful to work with. Listens to all instructions and goes a step beyond. Highly recommended.

  11. Review by Tobin M.
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    Just finished an epic old school funk tune with Shahar and it is fabulous. He can play every genre, provides multiple takes, and always transforms the piece into a stellar hit. Highly recommended.

  12. Review by Tobin M.
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    Shahar is a superb collaborator. He plays extremely well, in nearly every genre, completes the piece to my specifications exactly yet adds vital personality that improved the music. Highly recommended.

  13. Review by Tobin M.
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    Shahar has a great ear. Can do straight beats, jazz, experimental, rock, you name it. Versatile and diligent. Works at the piece until you are pleased. Highly recommended.

  14. Review by Tobin M.
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    Versatile and conscientious, Shahar bring personality and precision to each recording. He has recorded rock, jazz, funk and blues. My go-to drummer on SoundBetter.

  15. Review by Tobin M.
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    Not only is Shahar a really good drummer in multiple genres, he is able to follow rhythms that shift, that are not played to a click track, and make it all sound live and smooth. That is more than tricky, it’s magical. Highly recommended.

  16. Review by Tobin M.
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    Shahar gave me FIVE great takes, each one with something special. His talent and comprehension has made him my “go to” drummer. For jazz, rock, alt, folk, experimental. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

  17. Review by Tobin M.
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    Shahar played exactly what I requested with additional personality and flair. Just the right amount. On time, swift turnaround, excellent communication, and extra takes to play with. I am using him again right away...!

  18. Review by Robert W.
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    Super talented drum player ! I strongly recommend !

  19. Review by Robert W.
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    Great drum player ! Shahar did really cool drums on my song, he was very keen on taking in my input and made beautiful drums. I will definitely engage him again. Thanks Shahar!

  20. Review by Thor Simonsen
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    Amazing work! Quick and very high quality!

Interview with Shahar Haziza

  1. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  2. A: music is bigger then you. respect it

  3. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  4. A: dynamics

  5. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  6. A: Lots of drums and cymbals, variety of mics like AEA and 160 ribbons. Oktava. dynamics like sm57, RE 20, N\D468 and others. API and UA preamps.

  7. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  8. A: Henry thredgill, Bon Iver, Satie, Led Zeppelin

  9. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  10. A: Records drums and percussion sounds

  11. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  12. A: Water Flames TBA soon. special guest drummer

  13. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  14. A: Just finished a track for a client on soundbetter

  15. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  16. A: Amit Erez

  17. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  18. A: both

  19. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  20. A: ill do my best

  21. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  22. A: the music

  23. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  24. A: are you busy? no

  25. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  26. A: that its easy

  27. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  28. A: what would make them happy

  29. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  30. A: don't hesitate :)

  31. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  32. A: 5 piece drum set

  33. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  34. A: recording? since early 2000's. playing drums? for ever

  35. Q: How would you describe your style?

  36. A: down to earth

  37. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  38. A: the ones that wants to work with me

  39. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  40. A: good

  41. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  42. A: colours and feel

  43. Q: What's your typical work process?

  44. A: listen to the music that was sent to me. ask the client what he wold like me to do. send it back when the client is happy with the outcome.

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GenresSounds Like
  • Asaf Avidan
  • Stav
  • Ehud Banai
Gear Highlights
  • Craviotto drums
  • Istanbul cymbals
  • sensory percussion
  • BAE preamps
  • API preamps
  • UA preamps
  • RME audio device
  • lots of old and new mics inclouding bae
  • coles
  • Sony and many other ribbons condensers and dynamic mics
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