Pro musician/multi-instrumentalist, with 20 + years experience on guitar & drums/programming. Also play bass, keys/synth, and sing lead/bkgd.
Been a performer since the age of 10, in every kind of band imaginable, from death metal to jazz, to top 40 cover bands and wedding bands.
Lately, I've been working as a session musician for many major label and indie artists. Some artists and labels are: Joss Stone (EMI/S-Curve), Jonas Brothers (Columbia/Hollywood records), Sarah Hudson (S-Curve), Borialis (Capitol), Baha Men (S-Curve), Beu Sisters (S-Curve), Article A, Lucy Woodward (Universal), plus indie artist like Dennis Desanctis and others....
I have worked on sessions with Josh Freese (Perfect Circle), Mike Elizondo (Eminem, Mary J Blige), Wendy Melvoin (Prince), Steven Tyler, Betty Wright, Cindy Blackman (Lenny Kravitz)...and many others. Plus, producers like James Walsh and Sheldon Steiger (Major Who Productions ), Steve Greenwell (Joss Stone, Joey DeGraw) Mike Mangini (David Byrne, Baha Men, etc.), PJ Bianco (Jonas Brothers, Article A), JP Rende (785 records, Tiffany Giardina), Chiba Antoine (Norah Jones), Joey DeMaio (Bruce Springsteen), Bastone&Burnz (Christina Aquilera), Andrew Slater (Fiona Apple, Third Eye Blind).
You can hear my work on movie soundtracks such as:
Catch That Kid (2004, 20th Century Fox)
Because of Winn Dixie (2005, 20th Century Fox...Dave Matthews big screen debut)
"O" (othello remake w/ Julia Stiles, Lions Gate Films 2001)
Disappearing Acts (w/ Wesley Snipes, HBO films 2000)
Little Mermaid 20th anniversary edition (2006 Disney),
Jungle Book anniversary edition (2007 Disney)
DisneyMania 5 CD
Video games: "ATV: Off Road Fury" (PSP, PS2)
"Gran Turismo 4" (PS2)
I am Currently looking for session work.
Major Who Sampler includes: TODD ALSUP - "Status Quo", Shayna Zaid - "I Remember", Alec Gross - "Until You're Mine", Todd Alsup - "Good Fight"
Oasys Sampler is a collection of pieces of songs I recorded, played & programmed all instruments, mixed & produced for artist Marc Cucchino at Oasys studios. All are instrumental versions and rough mixes.
I'm sorry I haven't gotten to speak with you in a while. Would you mind going to watch our video of Secret Identity, shot LIVE on the stage of Austin City Limits during the Battle of the Bands by Landshark/Rhapsody. After you confirm your vote (through your email) you will get access to download 12 songs for FREE!!
Dear Friend, finally it is out! The LONG expected release of our EP "Interrupted (Triptych I)" !!!
"you wonder why get interrupted / was life too fast / the nights too long / you give a fuck / get interrupted / you want no break / keep speeding on..."
Watch the music video, created by the young & wild Japanese video artist Yukihiro Taguchi. Be Surprised! You will also find some wicked REMIXES on Youtube and iTunes ;-)
Learn more about our current project "Triptych I-III" on our MySpace site...
Emery,do you know Vladiswar Nadishana? He is a multi-instrumentalist too.His music is amazing.(you can find him in my top friends list)...I'm glad i met you,Emery...Music makes us feel the birds' envy for the free flight of our souls....its wonderful...
MDR is running a new contest on Sonicbids: the MDR Monthy Indie Spotlight. Compete to win 8 hours of free studio time. Follow this link for more info: mikedavidsonrecording.com/indiespotlight.html. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Fancy checking out my page? Theres songs here for everybody! whether you like hip-hop or grime, i do both! If your interested in working with me, just take my myspace songs as a guidline because i never upload my BEST songs. If you want my BEST songs add me Joe--holton@hotmail.com Got new beats up too :)
im going to california for the rest of january. i will be back in february if you want to mess around with beats and such jimmy..... xoooxox see you soon.
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