Adam Drake
Adam Drake (PRS)
Eminent session guitarist with numerous top 40 credits
Selected Albums
- Ultimate ForceTom Jenkins and Adam Drake present heavy rock with brutal riffs, slamming drums and dark synths.
- Arts And CraftsFrom Grammy nods to sessions with Paul McCartney and Elton John, Adam Drake and Tom Jenkins are a songwriting team with some pedigree. Arts & Crafts sees the duo exploring relaxed, mid-tempo folk-pop, with warm acoustic guitars and light percussion.
- Bad To The BonePounding rock grooves, full of funky riffs, slide guitars, wailing harmonica and stomping attitude.
- Back To NatureGuitarist Adam Drake has worked with Trevor Horn, Gary Barlow and Jessica Simpson. Solo Guitar showcases everything from bright and rustic acoustic to warm and sprightly fingerpicked nylon strings, together with a mix of tempos.
Latest Tracks
Elevate Life4662/1Optimistic delayed guitars & plucked synth patterns build with positive piano & drums. Inspiring & modestly triumphant 2:29- Grand Design4662/2Bright delayed guitar riff & synth pulse build with warm pads, jangly guitars, driving bass & drums2:54
- Invisible Motion4662/3Ethereal guitar harmonics & lush pads build with plucked synth pattern, driving bass & drums. Moody atmospheric drama 2:36
- Rays Of Gold4662/4Uplifting pulsing synths & guitars over driving bass & light beats. Relaxed lifestyle vibe2:59
- Secret In Shadows4662/5Pulsing guitars & synths with mysterious piano, dark pad drones & percussion. Tense atmospheric spy drama 2:51
- And Beyond4662/7Positive delayed guitars with bright pads, synth blips & pulses over light beats. Relaxed summery feel2:30
- Building Dreams4662/8Positive grooving acoustic guitar with relaxed beats, light synths & bright keys. Feel-good chilled vibe2:24
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The story behind the sound
Guitarist Adam Drake's talents have paired him with a number of Top 40 artists for tour and session work, including Trevor Horn, Conner Reaves, Julia Fordham, Gary Barlow, Curtis Stigers, and Jessica Simpson. He’s played on two Grammy-nominated albums with Reggae band Steel Pulse and co-wrote for Paul Hardcastle’s fourth album, which continuously topped the Smooth Jazz Billboard charts for six weeks. Adam brings his performance background into the music he writes for film and television. Able to deliver guitar-driven blues, funk, and rock in equal measure, Adam capably puts on a guitar showcase to match any mood or setting, but it is ultimately the balance of sound that drives home the true appeal of his sound.
Adam brings his performance background into his film and television music. Able to deliver guitar-driven blues, funk, and rock in equal measure, he puts on a showcase to match any mood or setting.