Chinaman
Just a guy from Toronto making some noise.
Tried to add an orchestra behind an acoustic guitar. The more I added the less the guitar fit, so I removed it and leaned into the Christmas feel that was happening... It's a bit different from what I usually do.
"What Comes in Winter" by Chinaman is a Symphonic production available on SoundClick. At 110 BPM, "What Comes in Winter" is driven by orchestra. It does not contain any samples or third-party loops. No vocals are used in this instrumental beat. The choice of G maj lends the composition a bright and assured character. The track creates a listening experience that feels christmas and snow. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Symphonic chart, peaking at #6. SoundClick gives artists like Chinaman a platform to share original Symphonic music with listeners around the world.
Rough mix of a piece written for my kids. There may come a day that I don't remember them.
Independent artist Chinaman drops "Before I Forget", a Rock track on SoundClick. Featuring guitar, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. It is 100% original and free of any third-party samples. The Canada influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to rock fans. "Before I Forget" has peaked at number 5 on the SoundClick Rock General chart. Listeners into Rock will find this track a natural fit within their rotation.
Named because I used an Ibanez Universe and wrote it while watching Cosmos, by Dr. Carl Sagan... Not because I think I'm a star or anything like that.
"Star Stuff - rough mix" is a Rock track by Chinaman on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by guitars, giving the song its signature feel. The Canada influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to rock fans. It has charted at #19 on the SoundClick Rock General chart. If Michael, Johnson and Satriani is in your rotation, "Star Stuff - rough mix" belongs there too — find it on SoundClick.
Just mapping out a song I was fooling around with.. One day I'll come back to it and do it right.
SoundClick artist Chinaman presents "The DADGAD Tune", an outstanding release in the Rock genre. Featuring guitars, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. This is the unmistakable sound of Canada, and it will especially appeal to rock fans. If Rock and Blues is your sound, "The DADGAD Tune" is a strong addition to your playlist.
Me noodling over "Dreams Of Blue" by Slick Experience. Check out his page at http://www.soundclick.com/slickexperience
"Dreams Of Blue - Chinaman & Slick Experience" is an Ambient track by Chinaman on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by guitars, giving the song its signature feel. The Canada influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to ambient fans. Fans of Michael, Johnson and Satriani will find "Dreams Of Blue - Chinaman & Slick Experience" worth adding to their playlist via SoundClick.
I started playing bass in grade 10 and switched to guitar by mid-semester because I couldn't find guitar players who wanted to play what I was interested in... About 20 years ago I was contacted by an ex-coworker who wanted me to play guitar on an album she was recording. That project was never completed but during the sessions I became friends with her producer/studio owner. I was invited to come hang out and learn more about production and maybe get the chance to jump in on some recording sessions... I ended up becoming the studio session guitarist and I'm still doing it today.
I've filled in for guitarists of various bands for a gig or two, and I was the rhythm guitarist for a showcase concert. Other than that, I just play in the studio or by myself.
I listen to mostly rock and blues, but there are some things that I like in almost all kinds of music.
These days my setup is very simple because my studio room was turned into a bedroom... Guitar to Behringer UMC22 audio interface to laptop.
Most of these recordings are old but I hope you find something you like... I'm open to working with anyone. Any genre, doesn't matter.