Experienced Session Bass player. Working with Peter Andre, Chip Shop Boys amongst others. I mainly do remote recording.
Hi there, I’m Thomas (Tommy). I have played Bass guitar since 2003. I mainly offer remote recording but I’m also open for discussion on gigs. I play in a function band called The Chip Shop Boys which is my main ‘bread and butter’. We play all over the world but most notably New York on New Years.
I also do live bass on/off for Peter Andre (got to love some 90’s cheese), James Kirby (folk singer) and my own solo projects.
I have been remote recording for musicians/bands for about 2 years and have found myself enjoying adding my unique style of playing to their music.
With choosing me, I hope to bring something to the table for your project that not only are we both proud of but will have you and your listeners pressing repeat with joy!
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Interview with Thomas Rhodes
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Playing as part of a band in front of thousands of fans where there is no room for bum notes and your concentration level is so high.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Liam Tobin (Vocalist) Max Saidi (Drummer)
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To simply do my best at creating something we are both proud of.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Making people proud of their own music and making clients and listeners happy.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Mainly finger style but slap sometimes when appropriate.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Toto or Steely Dan, because they are and have been my favourite since I can remember.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don’t over complicate things and know when to let others shine through.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop and Rock
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Listen to the track and play along with it, getting a feel for it. Record it and then send over the finished recording of both track with bass. If the customer would like me to make any changes, I will (up to two revisions). And then when we are both happy with bass part I will send over just the bass recording for you to be able to upload to your track.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Logic Pro X on a MacBook Pro, Audient ID14 and Sony Soundsystem.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I’m inspired mainly by Drummers Such as Jeff Porcaro, Stewart Copeland and Carter Beauford.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Remote Recording
