Francisco Marcelino

Session and tour drummer

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Attention to detail, fun and soul alongside technique are the things that distinguish my playing and approach to music.

I've been playing drums for over 10 years and considerable ones with bands now, on tour and in the studio.
Sound is everything and can define the course of a song and the experience of it. Real drum sound can make a very much big difference in the direction your work is going to.
I'm open to shaping sounds and composing drum parts accordingly. Hit me up and let me know your needs for the track or the album

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

Interview with Francisco Marcelino

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

  2. A: Getting to know music all over the world and new cultures and approaches to the art

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

  4. A: That you do this because you couldn't make it as a composer of originals songs

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

  6. A: Get to know the person and where the person comes from, what's his/her background. That plays a very important part on the final product

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

  8. A: I've been playing and recording for 6 years now

  9. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  10. A: Soundproof studio with a nice range of microphones for a good drum sound

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

  12. A: Always listen to what the song is telling you and find ways to achieve the purpose of the song

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

  14. A: Indie rock, rock, pop, pop-rock

  15. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  16. A: Engaging into the dynamics and feel of the song

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

  18. A: Groove, patterns according to the song. The idea is to serve the song above all

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

  20. A: Listen to the songs a few times, take a few quick notes, find reference tracks for the vibe, energy and sound, record a few takes, send them over to the client, record a few more with the feedback taken into consideration

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

  22. A: Aran Frazer, Quincy Jones, Metallica

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

  24. A: Recording drums, editing takes, exporting stems and sending projects if DAW is compatible

Gear Highlights
  • Sonor's '78 The Swinger
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More SamplesComposing drum parts, recording and helping on the editing process