Mike Brown

Session Bassist and Composer

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I specialize in creative double bass parts and have contributed and played music for many projects ranging from hip hop to Ken Burns' Vietnam and Mayo Clinic.

I am available to play double bass, electric bass,create string arrangements and compose for you. I aim to please and have a professional setup available for recording. Please reach out and we can discuss your needs and come up with a solution!

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

24 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by roch l.
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    Mike is a pro! Tracks recorded very well with multiple options. He is was to work with and a sincere kind man. If you get a chance hit him up for your bass needs. Thanks Mike

  2. Review by Kilaasi M.
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    Mike did some magic for my song. So easy to work with, and very authentic. You will exactly get what you wish you will get.

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  3. Review by Dean 'Din' Roberts
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    Mike went above and beyond to ensure that I had everything I needed for my track. He's a pleasure to work with, very patient and keen to deliver what's required. I highly recommend working with Mike.

  4. Review by Keeley B.
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    Mike Brown worked fast and played beautifully! I feel lucky to have worked with him.

  5. Review by Julian B.
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    Wonderful musician and lovely to work with. Highly recommended!

  6. Review by Louis P.
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    Super fast response.
    Good attitude, Great sound quality, and melodies. It's the second time I work with Mike and I am really happy to have access to such talent.

  7. Review by Bav
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    A great bassist and top collaborator. Mike is so easy to work with and will always deliver the bass part you're looking for for your project.

  8. Review by Bav
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    It's a pleasure collaborating with Mike, an excellent bassist who will deliver a part that suits your project perfectly.

  9. Review by Louis P.
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    Very impressed.
    Mike sent me the bass part quickly and it was exactly what I wanted.

    Very professional and the sound quality is great.
    I hope to work more with him and explore what we can create together.
    It's awesome to work with amazing musicians.

  10. Review by Bav
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    Mike is an excellent pro to work with, multiple takes, all of a real high quality. A great bassist and an all round good guy.

  11. Review by Bav
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    Always a pleasure to collaborate with Mike, who delivers top quality bass parts every single time. A great pro to work with.

  12. Review by Philipp S.
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    Quick proceeding and easy to get along, all good! Thanks again.

  13. Review by khaled s.
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    Great working with Mike, he was able to play on my song beautifully and was quick to give me variations and understand my direction. Would love to work with him again

  14. Review by Bav
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    Mike is a real pro and a great bassist. Easy to communicate ideas with and always delivers high quality work that'll sound excellent with your project.

  15. Review by Omar Raafat
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    Mikes recording quality, performance and communication are superb! I would highly recommended!

  16. Review by Max Black
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    Amazing job! I highly recomend Mike! Talented and creative!

  17. Review by Bav
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    A great pro who you can trust to deliver high quality, and very good bass work.

  18. Review by Bav
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    Mike has no trouble working to your job specs, creating high quality bass parts that really add to the foundations of your track. Great pro.

  19. Review by Bav
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    An excellent bassist and really great to work with. The turnaround is incredibly fast and the final product is of a really high standard. If you need bass work done, this is the guy to bring into the fold.

  20. Review by Bav
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    A great pro, who you can give a brief instruction/idea you have for the bass part, and let him use his experience and skills to turn it into something real, and of high quality.

Interview with Mike Brown

  1. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  2. A: I am currently working on string arrangements for a band that I have worked with in the past and getting ready for a live performance of a score for a silent movie.

  3. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  4. A: I am approaching my 30th year of playing music!

  5. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  6. A: I work on all genres. I have played in symphony orchestras, jazz bands, motion picture and TV show soundtracks, hip hop, rock, punk rock, and Americana.

  7. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  8. A: Ability to play many different styles and creativity / thinking outside the box.

  9. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  10. A: I try to serve the song and bring what is needed to create the perfect foundation.

  11. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  12. A: I have really been into Michael Beinhorn lately...

  13. Q: What's your typical work process?

  14. A: Typically the client will send me an audio file of the song and let me know the tempo. They will also include chord charts if needed and give me instruction as to what they would like on the track. I am more than happy to make up bass parts for your songs as well. I will then typically record the bass using two mics and send you the file of each mic so that you can blend them into your recording as you wish. I will then do any edits or re-recordings that you need until you are happy!

  15. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  16. A: Universal Audio interfaces. Peluso P49 tube mic, Remic mics, Michael Joly mics, and fat head mics. Hazelrigg Industries VLC-1 Multiple bass amps Juzek contrabass Fender P and Jazz basses

  17. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  18. A: I mostly record bass parts for existing songs and do string arrangements for clients. These are all recorded professionally in my home studio.

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This is a sample of my playing and composing / recording examples. The bass parts are unprocessed to give you an idea of what you will receive to place in your recording.

I was the bass player, composer, recording engineer in this production

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I prefer to keep this flexible as each job is unique, but I am here to make sure that we can achieve what it is that you are hearing.

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