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Francis Martin

London, United Kingdom

Musician

I am a hard-working, passionate individual and driven by a love for music. Playing the drums has been my utmost passion since I first held a pair of sticks at the age of 11 and have since striven to make a career of playing. Although I strive for perfection in what I do I'm generally laid back and easy to get along with personally and professionally.

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PARIS PICKPOCKETS live @ Scala, Kings Cr
This is a clip at the end of what was an absolutely crazy gig - PARIS PICKPOCKETS live at The Scala
Chloë Alper - Flood #2
The first performance of Chloë Alper's new band 'Flood'. This was the final track of the set.
Ross Candy- Much too late (LIVE)
Scotsman Ross Candy is a London-based singer/songwriter/guitarist who is heavily inspired and influe
Chloë Alper - Flood
The first performance of Chloë Alper's new band 'Flood'. This was the penultimate track of the set.
Ross Candy - I can't see it (LIVE)
Scotsman Ross Candy is a London-based singer/songwriter/guitarist who is heavily inspired and influe

Physical Details

Height:180 cm / 5ft 11in Skin color:White
Weight:70 kg / 154 lbs Eye color:Hazel
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian

Experience

2013

  • Started playing for Ross Candy for his recordings and gigging around the country : Drummer, session basis, London, UK
  • Numerous sessions for Chief engineer based in a London studio : Played on tracks for several artist's recordings, London, UK

2012

  • Played at Shepherds Bush Empire with 'Flood' : Drummer, London, UK
  • Played with hip-hop artist 'Dreama' : Drummer - editing and triggering live samples and loops, London, UK
  • Amsterdam gigs with 'All American Girl' : Drummer, Amsterdam, Netherlands

2011

  • Toured as drum tech for 'Scroobius Pip' : Drum tech/Backline tech, London, UK
  • Drum Tech : Toured round UK & Europe as a drum tech for a well-known prog-rock group, London, UK
  • Soul/Funk covers band : Drummer, Oxford, UK
  • The Encores - A professional function band. : Drummer, Guildford, UK

2010

  • Jazz, from trios to big bands. Played alongside Steve Waterman, Andy Crowdy, Pete Billington : Drummer - Pendulum Big Band, Reading, UK

2008

  • Working in a local venue, many times as drum tech : For artists including Steve Gadd, Jools Holland, The Saturdays, N-dubz, La Roux, Reel Big Fish, Reading, UK
  • A production of 'Starlight Express' : Drummer, Reading, UK

2007

  • Stars of the search party - synth rock/metal band using backing tracks and all to a click live : Drummer, London, UK
  • Academy of Contemporary Music : CertHE in Music Practice - Drums, Guildford, UK

2006

  • Headline - A professional classic rock covers band gigging at least twice a week. : Drummer, Reading, UK
  • Grade 8 Trinity Guildhall - Distinction, Reading, UK

2003

  • Various youth orchestras : Percussionist, Reading, UK

Music

First Day As A New Man - Kielo
A Rock tune I recorded with an originals band called 'Kielo'
Drumming ability:ExpertLike to join a band:Yes
Percussion ability:Intermediate

Favorite genres

PopRockIndieMetal
ElectronicHip-hopJazz
Influences:Adele,  Tony Williams,  Soweto Kinch,  Roy Hargrove,  John Blackwell,  Jessie J,  Taylor Hawkins,  Brian Blade,  Eric Harland,  Ari Hoenig,  Ambrose Akinmusire,  Brad Wilk,  Justin Brown
I've been playing Drums for 12 years over which I've played in numerous original projects ranging from pop to metal through to jazz, where I am always eager to put forward creative ideas. Or if I am playing for an artists project I am happy to sit back and play as instructed. Groove has always been the strongest part of my playing and I strongly believe in playing for the music, not to show off chops.
I've also been involved in several function bands, from classic rock covers to soul/funk to rock/pop party tunes. I always strive to keep solid time and make the music feel good.
I am click-friendly, very comfortable in the studio and at home on stage.
I am always reliable, on time, with everything I need for shows/rehearsals.
Own kit and transport.
Musical qualifications include:
CertHE in Music Performance (Drums)
Grade 8 Drums - Distinction (Trinity-Guildhall)
Grade 5 Music Theory
Grade 6 Euphonium - Merit
Grade 4 Trumpet - Merit
Grade 4 Piano - Pass

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