Kevin Edge

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Only 5 uploads are permitted on this site, so a varied selection has been chosen, attempting to show a range of genres. Kevin played all the instruments, did all the programming and produced all the tracks (except where indicated - see 'General Pop' info below).

The dance showreel contains about 5 clips from various commercial productions.

The TV/ad/theatre showreels contain five or six clips each, so be sure to listen through. Many different styles are represented - quirky, straight - and lots in-between. Listen to these showreels whatever style you're interested in - they show a wide range - pop through dubby, trip-hop, electroclash and more....

The 'General Pop' clips:

Trk 1: Remix using vocals from Nesian Mystik

Trk 2: 'Pop Music' by Meritxell - mixed from audio parts supplied by the artist

Trk 3: David Juriansz - Kevin played the electric guitar, sang BVs and did all programming/production

Trk 4: Switch wrote and performed the song, Kevin did all programming and production for this demo version

Obviously, it's impossible to include everything here; please contact Kevin if you wish to hear more of a particular style/genre etc.




Profile:

Kevin Edge is a freelance session musician, tutor, song-writer, composer and producer, with a wide range of talents and abilities; coupled with years of professional experience across many fields:

* Recording, engineering and producing music for artists and bands, alongside working as a professional session musician on guitars, and all types of keyboards/programming

* Front of house live mixing experience

* Producing and composing music for commercial release and for TV/film: including composing for adverts, programmes, soundtracks etc.

* Composing music and sound design/FX for contemporary dance performances, and theatre productions

* Remixing and writing/production for commercial/underground dance music - numerous releases out there (see below)

* He has been a professional tutor for over 10 years, teaching both privately and in schools and lecturing in colleges. Also, he has taught music-technology/recording and production at the SAE in Melbourne, Australia, along with plenty of community based projects such as at the Roundhouse Theatre in Camden, London. Teaching references are available on request.

* A well-rounded player and performer (guitars, clarinet and all keyboards), Kevin has a wealth of performance experience in the studio and on stage.

* He is also a singer-songwriter in his own right, currently working on a solo album with other musicians.

* In addition, Kevin offers his services as a studio technician - for troubleshooting, studio installation (small to large scale) and consultancy.

Kevin is available for:

* Sessions
* Composition commissions/Song-Writing/Recording/Production
* Remixes
* Instrumental/Theory tuition
* Music-Tech/Production tuition

Contact:

Mobile: (07722) 118313

See ads on Gumtree: (you can email me from these ad pages as well - if you are unable to do so from the 'email link' at the top of this page)

http://www.gumtree.com/london/41/67392620.html

http://www.gumtree.com/london/51/7002051.html


Please note that Kevin is available for professional paid work only.

Varied professional experience as a session musician, composer, engineer and producer/tutor:

(This employment history is not exhaustive - it just focuses on representing a wide range of examples of Kevin's experience)

Commercial in-house session musician/engineer/producer for various dance labels/artists:

Hoxton Whores
Positiva
X-One
Disco Darlings
(amongst others)

Composer/Producer for KPM library-music house (part of Warner) composing for TV, adverts, websites, soundtracks etc - ongoing.

Co-producer/engineer/musician/programmer for Moussa Clarke (DJ and Producer) - ongoing.

Freelance Writer/Producer/Session player for various projects - ongoing.

Various studio installations/trouble-shooting etc, at studios/venues across the country (Including Pro Tools rigs, MOTU MIDI rigging, monitor set-ups etc).

Lecturer in Music-Tech/Audio Engineering and Production/Composition and Song-writing at SAE in Melbourne, and Stratford College of FE, amongst others. Classes of up to 25 students.

Private tutor in guitar/piano/music theory and music-technology/production - ongoing.

Various artist/tutor workshops and community music work including:

Artist/tutor working on 'Gallery 37 Plus': a 4-week multi-media project with vulnerable young people at the Roundhouse Studios, Camden, London.

Artist/Tutor in Music Production for "BBC Blast on Tour" 2007 and 2008. Teaching groups of up to 14 young people how to make music via technology.

Various other music and music technology projects/workshops with disabled children and adults through the 'Drake Music Project' - including delivering National Curriculum music lessons at schools and colleges. Kevin also has a great deal of experience working with people who have learning and behavioural difficulties etc.

Instrumentalist appearances on music videos along with live theatre/performances.

2008, Remix Producer
Armada Records
Co-producer/engineer/programmer on a re-work of The Police's "Don't Stand So Close To Me '86": Signed to Armin Van Buuren's label, Armada. Released Nov 2008. Included on several compilation albums. See Beatport for details. (Search for 'Terrafunka' = "She Wants Him").

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2008, Composer
Warner
2005 to present day - ongoing:
Composing and producing music in a wide variety of styles and genres for use in TV/Film/Advertsing etc for KPM - the library division of Warner.

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2008, Composer
Smooth FM Radio
Arranging and producing a 'mash-up' of different tracks into a 30 second continuous segued mix for Smooth FM's TV ad campaign.

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2008, Composer
Sony Music Division
Composition Commission: Composed and produced a soundtrack for the Sony RYM project (Bluetooth Audio System): Music produced for use on the promotional website and included on Sony Bluetooth music units.

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2006, Composer/Producer
Essential Distribution
Composer/Producer/Session Musician: Numerous tracks produced for various dance labels throughout 2004-2007.

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2003, Lecturer
SAE, Melbourne, Australia
Lecturer in Music-Tech/Audio Engineering and Production/Composition and Song-writing at SAE in Melbourne. Classes of up to 25 students - studying for a diploma in Sound Engineering/Production.

P.P.L.

G.I.S.C.

P.R.S.

CRB checked

A.B.R.S.M.

Arts Coucil: Qualified Arts Award Advisor

BMus (Hons) - Tonmeister

(Also, see 'Education')


Arts Council Arts Award Advisor (2007)

BMus (Hons) Music And Sound Recording (Tonmeister)
ABRSM Grade VIII Instrument
ABRSM Grade V Theory (Distinction)
Music 'A' Level (Grade A)
Physics 'A' Level
Maths 'A' Level

Mac Pro 2.8 GHz 8-core
Logic Pro 9
Pro Tools 9
Various Plugz
Martin Acoustic Guitar
Yamaha SG300 Electric Guitar
Fender Deluxe Stratocaster Guitar
Warwick Active Bass Guitar
Fender Precision Bass Guitar
Fatar VMK Weighted Stage Piano
Boosey And Hawkes 'Emperor' Clarinet
Various professional microphones
Percussion (varied)

Flexible player/composer/producer - adept across a wide range of styles and genres
Works well under pressure
Intuitive tutor
Excellent communications/people skills
Adaptability to different working environments
Great team member
Experienced organiser/leader

Any

Acid Jazz
Ambient
Big Beat
Breakbeat
Contemporary
Dance
Drum n Bass
Electronica
Funk
Garage
House
Pop
Progressive
Rock
Soundtrack
Techno
Trance
Trip Hop
Vocal

Acoustic Guitar
Backing Vocals
Clarinet
Guitar
Keyboards
Lead Vocals
Piano
Synthesiser
Voice

Audio Design
Audio Visual
Club Work
Commercials
Community projects
Composition
Copyright / Royalties
Live Performance
Mastering
Mobile Music Technology
Music Technology
Production
Record Label
Recording
Recording Studio
Schools / Education
Sight Reading
Sound Programming

Ableton
Cubase
Logic Pro
Microsoft Office
Pro Tools
Reason
Sibelius

Catalan
English
French

United Kingdom

European Union