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David Brockett

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David Brockett was brought up in Glasgow and started playing guitar at the age of 15. His work encompasses great breadth and depth from jingles for Radio and TV to music for film and video games. His work was also included in a promotional multimedia CD for the University of Glasgow!In 1998 he began Planet 8, an original project which now includes a band, an album, a live show, a website and has resulted in a cult following in the U.K and the Far East.David has played in many bands bringing to each his own unique style and presence.One of the bands has been the hugely popular Queen tribute band "The Works" featuring Stars In Their Eyes 2000 winner Gary Mullen.David has done a great deal of session work with various artistes and production companies including Craig Armstrong, BBC Scotland, ITV, SKY, and various radio stations nationwide. He was also mentioned in Total Guitar magazine as "One of Scotland's best guitarists" July 2001.David has his own production company in Glasgow and recently completed the music for BAFTA award winning T.V series Raven.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 26/07/2006
Band Website: www.planet8.net
Influences: Vinnie Moore,Steve Morse,Eddie Van Halen,Brian May,Randy Rhoads,Gary Moore,John Petrucci,SRV,Jeff Beck,Michael Lee Firkins, Dream Theater,Queen,Pink Floyd,Thin Lizzy,Hans Zimmer,John Williams,Alan Silvestri,John Powell,Jerry Goldsmith,Greg Howe,Opeth,etc,etc
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Raven 9 & 10 ONOQ US Tour

Music for Raven 9 & 10 completed.10 To be broadcast early 2010 on CBBC & BBC1New soundtrack project in Jan!! then US tour Feb-May with ONOQ, busy year ahead...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:45:00 GMT

Raven The Dragons Eye

Almost finished... composing the music for Raven The Dragons Eye(110 mins of new music!!)To be broadcast  March 2009 BBC1,CBBC
Posted by on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:57:00 GMT

Raven Series 8

Just finished composing the music for Raven series 8 ,preparing for the next series in another exotic location....
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:44:00 GMT

10th Anniversary edition of "Planet 8"

The 10th Anniversary edition of the album "Planet 8" is now available to buy through itunes,amazon mp3,napster,rhapsody,emusic,lala,shockhound,groupetunes and music.com
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:39:00 GMT

Raven Series 8

Been composing for Raven Series 8. Tons of new music so,busy for the next few weeks... Filmed in Aviemore this year.
Posted by on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:52:00 GMT

Planet 8 the album soon to be available to buy through iTunes, Amazon mp3 etc.

Planet 8 the album is soon to be available to purchase through iTunes,Amazon mp3,napster,Rhapsody,eMusic,sony connect,Groupie Tunes and LALA. Expected release is July 2008 More details to follow
Posted by on Mon, 26 May 2008 13:54:00 GMT

Raven Series 7

Raven series 7 music almost complete 45mins of new music!!  I need to get some sleep...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:31:00 GMT

new demo

New showreel added,check it out!
Posted by on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:02:00 GMT

Raven The Secret Temple

New series of Raven commissioned! Filmed in India! Exciting project but a serious amount of music required....not much sleep over the next few weeks then...
Posted by on Thu, 31 May 2007 03:13:00 GMT