I was commissioned by acclaimed director Te Arepa Kahi to produce 3 different works all of which were solo electric guitar, to feature in the documentary ‘Into the Valley’ as seen on TV3 New Zealand.
Sam produced this song for northland band Papa’s Pack. It was released alongside a number of amazing artists as part of the Waiata Anthems kaupapa. Listen here
I contributed guitars and also played a role arranging and reharmonisation ‘Wicked Game’ for Anthonie Tonnon. The song was mixed by Bob Frisbee from recordings by Malcolm Ibell.
Recorded in Richmond Virginia (U.S.) with Space bomb records, the album has received rave reviews from Mojo Magazine (UK) and Uncut Magazine. The singles ‘Best Thing’ and ‘Get the devil out’ have been on high rotation on various broadcast platforms including BBC6 and Radio NZ.
Sam’s contribution included;
-Additional Production
-Electric Guitar
-Acoustic Guitar
Sam contributed guitars, vocals, and additional production to the song ‘Poor Boy’ performed by Nadia Reid featured on ‘The Endless Coloured Ways: The Songs of Nick Drake’. The song was produced by Tom Healy.
Sam contributed backing vocals and coached Sir Dave Dobbyn with his te reo throughout the vocal recording session.
Te Kore was written by Diaz Grimm, Te Kuru Dewes and Sam Taylor and features Dame Hinewehi Mohi. Sam produced the song which was recorded in Taupunga wharenui at Waimārama marae.
This single released by prolific session musician Tom Broome, has been well received. The song has been play listed on different platforms with listeners anxiously awaiting the next release.
Sam contributed Electric guitars to the project.
Spaces was recorded by Ben King, and was mixed by Simon Gooding. Sam contributed electric guitars parts to the record.
Award winning record (Best Pacific Song). Engineered by Kerry Furlong, produced by Warren Maxwell at Dave Dobbyn’s Red Trolley studios.
Sam’s contribution includes:
Electric guitars
Acoustic guitars
An award winning record Engineered and Produced by Ben Edwards at the sitting room in Lyttleton Christchurch 2016. Sam’s contribution includes:
Electric and Acoustic Guitar
Piano
Synth
Backing Vocals
Production
Engineered by Tom Healy, recorded in Auckland.
Sam contributed electric bass guitar parts to the record.
Critically acclaimed record produced by Djeisan Suskov recorded at Revolver studios in Waiuku.
Sam’s contribution includes:
-Electric guitar parts
-Acoustic guitar parts
-Ukelele parts
Critically acclaimed debut album from Port Chalmers folk singer Nadia Reid. Engineered and produced by Ben Edwards at the sitting room in Lyttleton Christchurch.
Sam’s contribution included:
Electric Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Slide Guitar
Piano
Sam produced this track as well as contributing to the writing of the song.
Sam produced this song for Diaz Grimm. Mixed and mastered by James Goldsmith.
