Ellis Bartholomew on SoundBetter

Add a vintage sounding human feel to your tracks.

I have been working from my home studio, recording and working on music for the last few years. I am looking for new exciting projects to get involved in! If I can provide drums, either live drum recording or programmed electric sounds for you, get in touch so we can talk about your project.

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Credits

Handsome Shirt

4 Reviews

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by Belinda S.
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Fabulous to work with Ellis. He is a creative, talented and intuitive artist Along with the very prompt delivery of the work, Ellis went above and beyond to deliver a cinematic outcome!
by Julian N.
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Excellent collaborator! Ellis picked up on the sound I was after and took on feedback really well, delivering the tracks with a super-fast turnaround. Great communication and immaculate drum tones :)
by P.Necobayashi
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He knows the sound of drums and created a wonderful atmosphere for my indie pop/guitar pop.
by Samuel K.
Verified
Super professional, super responsive, and overall just a pleasure to work with.

Interview with Ellis Bartholomew

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I have been involved in all Handsome Shirt songs, recording or programming drum and percussion parts. I also contribute to the writing and production and mix the songs. Take a listen to some of our tracks to get an idea of what I can provide for you.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Some nice sounding drums and cymbals, varied mics and a dry room. The result is punchy, warm drums.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: It can be fixed in the box.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How can I help your vision come to life.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Anyone excited about music and anyone with similar music tastes.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Get the sounds right at the source.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Not yet.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Working on all kinds of music and dialling in different sounds and tones.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Indie, alternative and funk.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Handsome Shirt EP.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog for the warm, classic sound and production choices it forces you to make.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Deliver tracks that help take your song to the next level and complete your vision.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Try to have an idea of how you what your drums tracks to sound.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been playing and programming drums for a little while and learnt to record, mix my own tracks.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Minimal, consistent and classic.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Warm, vintage sounding drums with a human feel.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Listen to the track and references a few times, work out some ideas then hit record.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I’m massively inspired by anything that comes out on Big Crown Records.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Live drum tracks.