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Colin Preston BMI Song Writer & Producer

About Me

Professional Song Writer, Producer, Musical Director. I started playing piano at the age of eight, naturally I started singing and by the time I’d reached ten, I’d already written my first song. I went on to have piano lessons, but after a few years I was board of playing Classical and Jazz. These days I also play Guitar, Bass and Drums. More about me: I've been producing records and writing songs professionally for ten years. After years of practice and hard work, I finally landed a publishing deal with Windswept Pacific in Beverly Hills, California where I was head hunted after producing a demo recording for a song writer, who at the time was signed to the Company. My major success began in 2003 when I achieved my first No'1 single in Europe (see video link below). Since then I've had records released all over the world, including the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, France, Germany, South Africa, Japan, Canada, and America. Like most songwriters I also sing, you can hear vocals on the 'Introduction' mp3 above. I am well known for superb vocal arrangements and coaching. I enjoy getting the very best results out of artists, both live and in the studio. In the past artist's have clinched management and record deals through the work that I have done with them.My services: I produce world class recordings from £500 per song. I cover most genres, have a listen to the various artists I have worked with (above). I also produce music videos, small documentaries and video diary's starting from £2,000. As a sound designer; I record music, effects and voice overs for film, television, and computer games. In 2007 I launched Zonk Media Ltd to cater for the corporate side of audio, video and flash animation.Note: 50% of costs are required prior to commencement of any service
Watch 'Plaything' the No'1 Single with Pop Stars The Rivals 2005, Netherlands

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/1/2006
Band Members: If you want an honest opinion on your songs etc just ask, but I warn you, I tell only the truth. If you can't take constructive criticism then you're definitely in the wrong business. I've no time for dreamers or people who just don't listen. Any other A&R Director would tell you exactly the same. It's all in the ears!! Absolutely anyone can write a song but, not everyone can write a hit!! To me it’s all about hits and quality not quantity. Owning a PC and putting beats together does not make you a producer but, more like a musician. Although we all have a right to dream, let’s try and be real about this.

Influences: Many world class artists. Some are influences and some I just generally like. R&B: Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, James Brown, Quincy Jones, Luther Vandros, Nat King Cole, Lewis Armstrong, Barry White, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, The Jacksons. Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Brandy, Alicia Keys, Joss Stone, Mya, Baby Face, Brian McKnight, Joe, Usher, George Michael, John Legend. POP/R&B: Pussy Cat Dolls, Black Eyed Pea's, Danity Kane, Outkast, Lily Allen, Gorillaz, Shaggy, Beck, Justin Timberlake, Akon, NeYo, Ray J, Mario, Enrique Iglesis, Madonna, Kylie, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani, Britney, Pink, KT Tunstall, Cori Yarckin, HIPHOP: Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, Diddy, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, EMINEM, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Tupac. T.I, KanYe West, Fat Joe, DANCE: The Prodigy, Fat Boy Slim, Paul Oakenfold, Cascada, Paul Van Dyk, Basement Jaxx, OTHER: Dave Barnes, Norah Jones, Jamie Cullum, Frank Sinatra, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Kelly Clarkson, Coldplay, Radio Head, Artic Monkeys, Keane, Stereo Phonics, Chillie Peppers, Jamiroquai, Panic at the Disco, Fall Out Boy, Snow Patrol, Muse, Weezer, The Sub Ways, Oasis, U2, Franz Ferdinand, Green Day, Evanescence, Bon Jovi, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, The Who, The Cure, Guns & Roses, Def Leppard, The Beatles... the list goes on and on.

Record Label: Sony/Bmg, Universal Music, EMI.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Advanced Recording & Production Techniques

Tip of the week: 'Side Chaining Compressors' "To accomplish a pumping, breathing effect, popular in modern Dance music".You must be using a compressor that supports 'side-chaining' or 'key-input' in P...
Posted by Colin Preston BMI Song Writer & Producer on Wed, 25 Jan 2006 07:49:00 PST