SESSION DRUMMER
CHARLIE MORGAN
With 5 decades as a session drummer, much of it at the very top, Charlie’s resumé reads like a Who’s Who of the Music Industry.
Turning “Pro” in the early 1970’s Charlie soon got into the session scene in the UK, and very quickly became one of the busiest session drummers in Europe, working with such diverse artists as Kate Bush, Tina Turner, Gary Moore & Wham! After being called in to be Elton John‘s drummer at Live Aid in 1985, he became Elton’s regular drummer (a post he would hold for the next 13 years), both recording & touring with him.
Charlie has lived in the USA for the past 27 years, recording for clients all over the world, including Barry Manilow, Mexican superstars Manuel Mijares & Uri and Young Latin Grammy nominee Alexander Acha. Other credits include touring with Classic Rock band Orleans, The Guess Who, Richard Marx, Trisha Yearwood, Glen Campbell & Henry Mancini, and playing shows with: Tammy Wynette, Don Henley, Clint Black, The Moody Blues, Julie Andrews, Olivia Newton John, Lisa Stansfield, Chaka Khan, Taylor Dayne, Bruce Hornsby, and Lionel Ritchie.
Listen to Samples
Ordinary – Giselle (alternative)
Sending Me Angels – Frankie Miller / Kiki Dee (rock/pop)
Tell Me Sister Seagull – Tom Paul (alt rock)
Vive la Vie – Disneyland Paris (Disney)
Jingle Jazz – Micheal Garvin (smooth jazz)
Red Out – Robin George (heavy rock)
It Ain’t Me – Aaron Hoffman (country)
Boogiestop Shuffle – Hinkley’s Heroes (jazz fusion)
Sugar Spice – The Sorters (Americana)
Quantum of Solace – David Arnold (soundtrack)
Hiring Charlie as a Session Drummer
How Does It Work?
01
Send Files
You send Charlie a file of your song (normally in the form of a WAV format stem). Tempo information is useful, but not essential. Also a copy of the original drum loop or programmed sequence is also useful (especially if you want Charlie to stay close to the original feel).
02
Drumming
Charlie uploads the file into his DAW, and starts overdubbing the drums to the stem.
03
Export Files
Charlie exports 3 takes and uploads them to you (using DropBox, WeTransfer or any file transfer system you care to use).
04
Extras
If you ask Charlie to create a stereo “drum mix” he will upload that instead of the individual tracks. (extra cost)
Hiring Charlie as a Session Drummer
How Does It Work?
01
Send Files
You send Charlie a file of your song (normally in the form of a WAV format stem). Tempo information is useful, but not essential. Also a copy of the original drum loop or programmed sequence is also useful (especially if you want Charlie to stay close to the original feel).
02
Drumming
Charlie uploads the file into his DAW, and starts overdubbing the drums to the stem.
03
Export Files
Charlie exports 3 takes and uploads them to you (using DropBox, WeTransfer or any file transfer system you care to use).
04
Extras
If you ask Charlie to create a stereo “drum mix” he will upload that instead of the individual tracks. (extra cost)
Rate Sheet
Rate Sheet
Demo Track
$150 / 1 track
or
$400 / 3 tracks
*For more than 3 tracks in one session, ask about pricing.
Master Track
$250 / 1 track
or
$700 / 3 tracks
*For more than 3 tracks in one session, ask about pricing.
Session Diary
Session Diary
Quantum of Solace Bond Theme Session
Today marked the 15th anniversary of the release of "Quantum of Solace". In August 2008 I was preparing to fly to the UK for a couple of weeks, visiting family & friends, after which
Rehearsal at SIR, Nashville
In rehearsals for Hinkley’s Heroes. Gig Friday evening. using the smaller kit today. Natal maple, with my 20" x 18" kick, 12" & 14" toms, and the wood hoop Premier Signia 75th Anniversary snare.
Musicians’ Hall of Fame inducts Ringo Starr
I was fortunate enough to attend this ceremony, which was a “Who’s Who” of Nashville celebrities, apart from anything else. John Jorgenson had received the original invitation, but was unable to be there, but he