Feature image photo credit: Michael Howard
Brian Tarquin is a multi-Emmy Award winning composer, guitarist, and producer. His music has been heard in movies like The Watcher with Keanu Reeves and Desert Heat with Jean-Claude Van Damme, among many others. He has done television scores like Cheers, Seinfeld, 60 Minutes, CSI, 20/20, and dozens more. Brian opened his own record label back in 2006, BHP Music/Guitar Trax Records, and his very own Jungle Room Studios, where he has worked and recorded with some of the greatest musicians in the world including Joe Satriani, Jean-Luc Ponty, Steve Morse, Bumblefoot, and many many more. Brian has a brand new record in his Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends series. It’s called Tyranny Of Tone and it’s available now.
In this interview, Brian discusses composing his latest album, Tyranny Of Tone, and what it was like to work with Steve Hackett (Genesis), Bruce Kulick (KISS), and other iconic guests. Brian also takes us through his recording process and how old school analog is at the root of his sound. He also tells us about living in Jim Morrison‘s old apartment and how his journey into jazz led to winning three Emmy Awards for composing music for one of the most legendary soap operas of all-time.
The new album, Tyranny Of Tone, was released as a benefit for the California Fire Foundation. The foundation helps communities recovering from the wildfires in California and gives aid to the families of fallen firefighters. If you would like to donate and support this wonderful organization, please visit HERE
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!