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craig strain

once is an error, twice is jazz...;-)

About Me

I am a 26 year old musician and recording engineer based near Glasgow, Scotland. I studied music at the University of Strathclyde and graduated with a BA Hons in Applied Music with Jazz Studies in 2004. My main instrument and passion in life is the bass guitar and I am available for private teaching, session work, gigs and general jamming! I have played in many ensembles covering various genres from jazz to heavy metal and enjoy it all. I have produced and recorded various bands in my own home studio setup and continue to offer my services as an engineer available for work through Paul's Halls Studios in Cumbernauld or on location with my mobile recording rig. I like to offer a bit more than just 'button' pushing when recording, not quite as involved as a producer but with a bit more attention to detail and a musical ear than most commercial studios. So if you are a band or artist looking to record and want your demo to stand out then please get in touch and we can discuss your project. Email me: Craigstrainy*at*gmail.com When I'm not doing anything 'musicy', which isn't often, I like to hang out with friends, play games, surf t'internet and general guy stuff. I hope you like what you hear in the tracks, they are a mixture of various recording projects i have been involved in, some have me playing bass some don't, but I recorded them all. Cheers! Craig x
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Music:

Member Since: 4/19/2006
Band Members: 1 - Me!
Influences: Bass:- Jaco, Stanley, Victor (Wooten and Bailey), Bernard Edwards, my bass teacher John Mulrine, Duff Mckagen, Ray Brown, Ron Carter, Dave Holland, James Jamerson, Larry Graham and so many other cats I've heard on tunes and went 'they rock!' Production:- Devin 'Compression' Townsend, Rick Rubin, Bob Rock, Nile Rogers and loads of tunes I've heard that make me go ' that rocks!'
Other:- My family - my brother, Robin, for getting me into cool stuff and my folks for being cool about me being a musical bum! Last but not least the Big Man for making me exist and blessing me with my gifts.
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