Oliver Drake on SoundBetter

Founding member of The Veils (Rough Trade, Warner Music) | Gold selling record and sessions for artists including Jack Savoretti, and Emiliana Torrini.

Since the early 2000's, I've been fortunate to work alongside some of the UK's great producers, including Bernard Butler (Suede, The Libertines), Ken Nelson (Howling Bells, Coldplay) and Ian Grimble (Travis, Beth Orton).
Over the last 18 years I've worked with artists on numerous writing, instrumental, mixing, production and live projects including Jack Savoretti (BMG) and Emiliana Torrini (Rough Trade Records). Most recetly I've finished guitar, bass, synth, production and mixing on current project Straylings latest album (example above).
Currently available for guitar and instrumental parts / writing , mixing and other production needs. If you want to talk through some ideas or have any questions feel free to get in touch!

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by Daisy R.
Oli is one of the best guitarists around - he completely elevated my tracks with his intricate and nuanced playing. He also mixed the tracks as well, which really transformed the songs. He was careful to listen to the references I had, and truly managed to exceed my expectations.

Interview with Oliver Drake

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To explore further than most are willing, to find something that really feels right and elevates the project.. to ensure everyone involved is super happy with the end result.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Mac Pro with Apogee A/D coversion, EMI Chandler and API preamps, UA and Slate plugins. Numerous guitars amps and mics.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Craig Silvey's mixing and Ethan Johns' production work are definitely up there. On the creative side, musicians like Jimmy Page, Nick Drake, Arthur Lee, David Gilmour.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Writing guitar parts, bass parts, and mixing.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Indie, Americana
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Allow instinct to feel out, where in the song guitar parts will elevate and bring out depth and feel or emotion. Find the main element or hook that helps define the track and the rest usually links in from that. Similarly with mixing, ensure that instinct and ears (not eyes on meters!) are leading things.. any sort of preconceived notions or confirmation bias can get in the way of a natural powerful sounding mix. I'm after things to really *feel* great.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Levi Szendro... one of the best drummers around currently
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I've just finished full production (guitars, bass, synths, arrangements) and mixing of my current project Straylings third album.

Straylings - American Kid

I was the Guitarist, Bassist, Synth, Mix Engineer and Producer in this production

Electric GuitarAverage price - $250 per song
Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $200 per song
Bass ElectricAverage price - $200 per song
Mixing EngineerAverage price - $300 per song

I'll send a first draft for approval, and happy to do required revisions (within reason). Turnaround would usually be within a week but depends on availability.