Session Bassist, Sitar, Guitar

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

A: I loved working on the past 2 POLYPHONIC EXOPHILIA albums. I composed, recorded bass and sitar on those. I loved working in OZONO JAZZ album too. Bass player and my bass arrangements there. And you can listen to LOS ÚLTIMOS INDOCUMENTADOS album too. That's a nice one. I played bass there.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am working with my band on Norway POLYPHONIC EXOPHILIA. We are working on an upcoming third album. I am working some solo music for churrogreen too. And I am working a secret duo music project.

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

A: Don't know other people here yet

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I am not so nerdy about it. I work with I have. Sometimes I use my tascam porta 02 because I have it. Sometimes I write music on Logic, sometimes on Reason. Sometimes I record a video on my phone. Use every tool you have. Why not?

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

A: I don't like promising, but of course I do put my soul on every work I do.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Liberty and working on creative fields.

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

A: Sometimes people thinks recording an instrument is the same as arranging for it. Sometimes I am asked to record something that don't exist, and I can manage that. But just sometimes things are just not clear.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Basically I want to know what they expect. I like to know in which stage of the process we are. Sometimes as a bass player I tend to record without vocal references and that's not always a good idea.

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

A: Make all your questions. Set deadlines. Show them music references of what you are after.

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

A: Solar powered device with endless storage for recording and listening to music. Key controller Bass Electric sitar All the accesories to make those work.

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

A: I have been in music since I am 15 (circa 1995). I started just playing original music bands and pub bands. Then started touring (circa 2004). I have recorded some albums. Played some funk, ska, reggae, pop, latin. Have been in a lot of studio productions as an assistant or session player. And I have been working from home as a session man from 2016. My main instrument has been bass but I have added keys, guitar, ukelele and some sitar too. I am always experimenting and learning.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I like the funky style with some electronics and other fusions. I should say I am an eclectic.

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

A: Louis Cole or Mononeon. I feel I would learn a lot of stuff I like from them.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: You have to experiment a lot with each track. First find its core. Then try different pitches, approaches and tempos. Once there you may have a good start.

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

A: I do a lot of funky fusion with electronics and odd rhythms on my own. But of course I work a lot of pop music (which is what I am most requested). We can do here anything from trap, country, rock, funk, latin... you name it

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I think adaptability is my best. I can even work under styles I am new to. And having a deep understanding of what's going on rhythmically on the music.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Creativity, punch and coherence. I do my best to adapt to each scenario and work for the music and the artist mainly.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: When I am hired as a session player I can both work from a given line or create my own if I am requested to do so. We work under references whenever it is possible. When I am hired as an arranger, first we check some references and then we start doing the work. Usually, we go to midi first so we can change soundfonts till we have the right one.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a cool 8x8 Maudio ultra plus 8R and a small Behringer 2x2 too. SM 57 MIC RØDE NT1 MIC

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

A: I do love Zappa's work as a composer. I love 70's sound and the new sound on musicians like Thundercat, JD Beck and Knower / Louis Cole.

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

A: Bass recording. Sitar recording. Synth bass. Arrangements.