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I play violin/viola/cello/upright bass/guitar/synths and can write and record my own arrangements/parts to your songs or compositions.

I have recorded/arranged/produced for many artists/producers such as Phantogram, Tinashe, Ty Dolla sign, MAX, Frenship, Gladys knight, Linda Perry, Dallas Austin, LP, Macy Gray, Aj Mitchell, and many more. I have also played on numerous TV and Film scores such as LOST, Star Trek, Fringe, Super 8 and Land of the Lost. I have a full studio with open room/wood floors that sounds incredible for string recording and have tons of experience mixing strings/sections as well. I can send great stems or a mixed two-track of the strings, can be anywhere from string quartet/single instruments to full string orchestra. I am fluid in all styles and also read treble, bass, viola and tenor clefs. I also produce a lot and can program strings or synths if needed for your song, and/or add to the live strings that I do. I love making up my own parts, adding to parts that you have started or reading down charts.

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Faye Webster
Faye Webster
Phantogram
Faye Webster
Joseph Patrick Moore
Andreya Triana
LP
LP
LP
LP
LP
LP
Yonrico Scott
Yonrico Scott
Yonrico Scott
Yonrico Scott
Yonrico Scott
Yonrico Scott
LP
LP
LP
LP
LP
LP
Anthony Valadez
Anthony Valadez
Anthony Valadez
Anthony Valadez
Anthony Valadez
Gaby Hernandez
Gaby Hernandez
Curtis Fuller
Elan
Gilles Peterson
Gilles Peterson
Gilles Peterson
Nick Rosen
Nick Rosen
Nick Rosen
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Nick Rosen
Build an Ark
Build an Ark
Leon "Foster" Thomas
Leon "Foster" Thomas
Ariana Delawari
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Build an Ark
Build an Ark
Build an Ark
Agent K Quartet
Agent K Quartet
Agent K Quartet
Agent K Quartet
Lateef
Mitchell
Rudolph
Joe Ewart
Go: Organic Orchestra
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Build an Ark
Build an Ark
Carlos Niño
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
Carlos Niño
Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
David James Nielsen
Robin Jones
George McMullen
George McMullen
Malea McGuinness
Naomi Greenwald
Naomi Greenwald
Phantogram
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LP
Shana Tucker
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5 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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by Andrew B.
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Nick's a gem to work with. Not only does he have great taste and delivery AMAZING quality tracks - he's communicative, clear and super easy to work with. Highly recommend working with him and think he can help bring a track to the next level with great string elements and production.
by menko
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Nick sent my requested tracks within the time promised and provided just what my song needed. I asked for a cello part full of emotion and feeling, and he certainly delivered! In addition, he included a few musical options I hadn't even thought of, which really added to the song's arrangement. I would not hesitate calling on him again when another project calls for cello or strings.
by Jeremy Serwer
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Great working with Nick. He followed my ideas to a tee and provided a whole bunch of wonderful options. Sad thing is, you'll want to put strings on everything!
by Sean S.
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Nick's my go-to guy for upright bass. Very skilled musician, professional communicator, and always gets the recordings to me in record time. You should work with him if you can.
by Sean S.
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Great upright bass player and provided super clean, professional recordings. Very quick turn around.

Interview with Nick Rosen Music

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I music directed and played cello for a international campaign for Gucci with Mykki Blanco that was so amazing and one of the biggest / most creative things Ive ever done. I also did all the music for Disneys 2020 holiday special which was super fun.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: producing/ arranging a new album for Kerry Hart and some stuff for Phantogram and Mykki Blanco
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: both, whatever the song calls for, I try to be fluid in all forms so can communicate however needed
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: that they will be completely satisfied with my work and how the song comes out.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: EVERYTHING
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: everyone can play the parts but only some can really understand and accent the story
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: cello, tascam 4 track cassette recorder, komplete kontrol, SM7 mic, laptop
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been a studio musician / music director for 16 years, I got my start playing upright bass on film and tv shows such as LOST, Star Trek and many many more
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: organic, a mixture of punk rock with extreme classical discipline.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: .I love working with Phantogram because they really let me have creative freedom and their music is so fun.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: no rules, go with whatever you are hearing and find however best to get the ideas / sounds down without worrying about process or convention
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: pop, indie, hip hop and folk
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: listening and understanding what the song needs to create a magical moment for the artist and listener
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring life and clarity to a song and also a magical element when a orchestra of myself is added.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to sit with the artist/song and find the best way to help tell whatever story they/it is trying to convey and then work out the best parts to help accent the story / voice.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a full studio, converted huge living room, with most pieces of gear one could ever need, upright piano, tape machines (fun for strings and bass sounds), lots of synths and guitars and tons of amazing software on studio computer.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Im inspired by artists such as Bon iver, the National and just anyone who writes great songs like Taylor Swift, Jon Brion, the 1975.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I do a lot of studio work where I arrange and record full string orchestras of myself for artists songs, I have done strings for artists ranging from Phantogram to Ty Dolla Sign to Linda Perry. I also have played bass/guitar/synths on many albums and commercials.