Sessionwire
is becoming the industry standard for live music and audio collaboration
Here is what we were able to do with Sessionwire
I had a great experience working with Soren and all the amazing musicians at Studio Downe Under! We did a one hour remote session-wire session with me being at my apartment in Sweden working live with the band in Canada. The group was very professional and after a brief, efficient discussion and several takes we managed to get a great recording of one of my songs. The process was incredibly smooth and fun, I would absolutely do again!
Hear the Difference...
Here is a cool example of a before and after of a song that we did! “The Demo” is what the artist submitted as a reference to start the session, and “The Final Mix” is what the artist had at the end of the session.
The Demo
The Final Mix
The musicians
Here are a select few musicians that frequently play on our sessions!
NORM FISHER
Norm Fisher is a Vancouver-based bassist. He has worked with artists such as Jann Arden, Bryan Adams, Long John Baldry, Colin James, Bob Rock, Burton Cummings, Randy Bachmann, Paul Dean, Michael Buble, Powder Blues Band, Paul Rodgers, Richie Sambora, and on one glorious evening, both Shari Lewis and Lambchop and Pat Boone.
ROB BECKER
Rob Becker is a Vancouver bassist who performs regularly with Barney Bentall, Jim Byrnes, Ridley Bent and the Grand Koolios. He is also a member of Bluegrass band the High Bar Gang as well as a group of session players known as the New Yank Yorkies.
MIKE SHANYSHYN
Mike Sanyshyn has recorded fiddle and mandolin on hundreds of albums including artists:Aaron Pritchett, Randy Bachman,Chad Brown Lee,One More Girl,Julian Austin,Duane Steele,Meghan Patrick and Jackson Hollow.
KRISTIAN ALEXANDROV
Born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria, Kristian is a versatile and accomplished pianist, drummer, percussionist, composer & producer who has made Canada his home since 1995.
Onstage Kristian has worked alongside some tremendous Canadian and International artists, including: Senator Tommy Banks, James Ehnes, kd lang, Measha Brueggergosman, Lisa Brokop, Jackie Richardson, Warren Hill, Beverly Mahood, Wycliffe Gordon, Becca Hess, The Tenors, One More Girl, All Star Brass, Order of Canada Big Band, Tom Jackson, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, and the Vancouver Symphony. Kristian is a long-standing musical director for acclaimed trumpeter Jens Lindemann & Acoustic Soul recording artist Shannon Gaye.
JOHN ELLIS
In addition to being an award winning multi-instrumentalist (acoustic/electric guitars, pedal steel, dobro, banjo, mandolin and keys) and songwriter, John MacArthur Ellis is also a sought after producer known for capturing the hottest sounds in the Americana, Indigenous, Alt Country, Folk, Singer/Songwriter and Roots Rock genres. From playing $25 gigs at the age of twelve, to touring major festivals and auditorium shows around the world with artists such as Aaron Pritchett, Ridley Bent, Bruce Cockburn, Tom Jackson, Doc Walker, George Canyon, Charlie Major, Barney Bentall, Chris Ronald, Ferron, Leeroy Stagger and Colin James, John has made a name for himself both on the stage and in the studio as a session player. With a focus on authenticity, John’s approach to producing records involves intuitively capitalizing on the unique musical qualities of the artists that he works with, bringing their sound recordings to a point of cutting through the noise.
JAY BUETTNER
Jay has been a fixture on the Canadian country music scene since 1989 and has recorded or toured as a guitar player with many of Canada’s premier country artists including George Canyon, Aaron Pritchett, Patricia Conroy and Lisa Brokop. He is also a producer and a songwriter, both which give him a greater appreciation for what’s required as a studio musician. His interest in doing sessions started in the early 90s in Saskatoon when he got called to overdub guitar on a single and it quickly turned into doing album sessions with a few different producers. Over the years, Jay has contributed to countless releases including many charting singles. The challenge of coming up with parts on the spot is what he loves most and the recording studio is his ultimate creative happy place.
TOM MCKILLIP
Award-winning record producer, musician, songwriter, music director and event producer Tom McKillip is well-known in Canadian music circles: Tom’s lengthy resume includes many years of touring with international legend Ian Tyson.
As the CCMA’s 2007 ‘Producer of the Year’, and nine-time BCCMA ‘Producer of the Year’, some of McKillip’s production credits appear on albums by multi-award-winning artists Lisa Brokop, One More Girl, and Aaron Pritchett to name just a few.
In 2021, Tom’s company McKiller Music was once again awarded Creative BC funding to support Demo Xperts, an ambitious undertaking that resulted in the recording of 75 original songs at Studio Downe Under. The project was so successful that Creative BC funded a second round of sessions
MATTHEW ATKINS
Matthew Atkins is a seasoned studio veteran for the past 30+ years, Matthew has worked on recording projects ranging from jazz, to pop, rock, r&b, country, jingles, film scores, and just about everything in between. A short list of clients that have called on Matthew over the years to tour or record include, National Film Board of Canada, CCMA Awards Show, Canucks Alumni Association, Dean Brody, Canadian Forces Show Tours, Brett Kissel, BBM (Barney Bental, Jim Byrnes, John Mann), Michelle Wright, Chad Brownlee, Doc Walker, Emerson Drive, Gord Bamford, BCCMA Awards.
FLAVIO CIRILLO
Flavio Cirillo is a Canadian based Professional Drummer, hailing & residing from Vancouver BC.
He has been a professional drummer since his early twenties to present day, playing with some of Canadas elite artists such as Dallas Smith, Jann Arden, Bif Naked, Hannah Georgas, Terri Clark, & Hail The Villain just too mention a few. When Flavio is not touring, he maintains a very busy schedule as a studio drummer working along side some of the industry’s top producers and engineers such as Bob Rock, Mike Fraser, Randy Staub and countless others.
Flavio has a deep passion and connection to music and as well as a “drummer first”, Flavio also enjoys working in other areas behind the scenes, such as being the current Musical Director for Dallas Smith, as well as producing and engineering from his home studio. Flavio is also a proud husband and father. When he’s not in studio or out on the road you can find him at home enjoying time with his family playing sports and music and watching movies together!
GEOFF HICKS
Geoff Hicks is an earthy, organic drummer whose style falls in line with the likes of Levon Helm, Steve Jordan and Steve Ferrone. Driven by the music, Geoff humbly and consistently strives to provide exactly what is called for on every song, in any given moment.
Since 1995, Geoff has been a busy freelance drummer, touring and recording with Colin James, Barney Bentall, Jim Byrnes, Chad Brownlee, Aaron Pritchett, Jim Cuddy, Alan Doyle, Steven Page, Danny Michel, Harry Manx, Steve Dawson, Bill Henderson, Chilliwack, Ridley Bent, Craig Northey, Dustin Bentall & Kendel Carson, The Sojourners, Coco Love Alcorn, Odds, Neil Osborne, Bocephus King, Ox (Mark Browning), Ben Rogers, Ndidi Onukwulu, Bob Kemmis, Wayne Lavalee, Cameron Latimer, Wendy Bird, Steven Drake, Jesse Valenzuela (Gin Blossoms), Teddy Thompson, and the list goes on.
ANDREAS SCHULD
Andreas Schuld is one of the most-recorded guitarists in Canada.
He has performed on hundreds of albums by artists ranging from Grammy winners Raffi and Long John Baldry to Juno winners/nominees Susan Crowe, Bill Bourne, Kenny Wayne, Laura Doyle, Farmer’s Daughter, One Horse Blue, and many others.
In addition, he can be heard on many TV shows and movie soundtracks [i.e. “Anna & Christina’s Grocery Bags”, “Being Ian, “Ice Pilots”, “Firewall”, “Dragon Boys”, “Hail Mary”) and countless commercials (Future Shop, London Drugs, Kawasaki, Best Buy, Yamaha, Safeway, etc.).
He has composed music for numerous TV Shows such as “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, “Pawn Stars”, “Anthony Bourdain”, “Frontline”, “National Geographic”, and others.