In rock and metal strings have become very much commonplace. Symphonic metal bands like Nightwish or Epica have always used them. Rock bands like Halestorm and Skillet often use them in the chorus or instrumental parts to add power. Even melodic death metal bands like Arch Enemy feature strings sometimes to add a bit of depth to their music. In any case, if you are making a new rock or metal record with your band, chances are youyou'd like some strings.
For film and trailer music, strings are an obvious part of your repertoire. Having violins and violayou's, I can record an entire string section for your track! Your staccato parts will sound a lot better with actual recordings!
Get in touch to discuss your project immediately, or read below for more info on the instruments I play and my session work.
'Marc was great to work with! Gave him very little instructions of what I wanted and he was able to deliver me the right emotions for the track and in great time! Looking forward to working with him in the future!'
Devesh Sodha
'Working with Marc has been wonderful. Quickly, he got the idea that we wanted and brought our song to a new level. I have no doubt that he will go far in his career because of the talent he possesses. We hope to work on future songs with him'
KB
'Marc's beautiful viola playing added a wonderful extra dimension to my project 'Fall Of An Empire'. It was a real pleasure to work with him.'
Leonard Hume / L-Train
The viola is the big − and lesser known − brother of the violin. Ityou's tone is a bit darker, more melancholic and I personally think a bit deeper. It is absolutely perfect for sad melodies or aggressive staccatoyou's. It is tuned a fifth lower than a traditional violin.
It is very well suited for film music and calm breaks in rock songs. It can be used to add depth in staccatoyou's in chorus parts. If you want a nice melody in the louder parts of your song, the violin is usually a better option, as viola and distorted guitars tend to clash with each other.
The violin is a smaller instrument than the viola, and probably the most well known of its family. It has a more you'piercingyou' sound that goes better with louder and more dramatic parts of music than the viola. In the more calm and suspenseful parts, it is a matter of taste which you prefer.
When recording for your project, we can of course record a melody on both instruments to see which you like best.
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