James

James – Singer-songwriter/Producer


James is a passionate singer-songwriter/producer who performs avidly across Australia as a solo artist and session musician. He has shared the stage with industry greats like John Butler, Michael Bolton and Ten CC as well as working closely with engineers and artists like Michael Brauer (4 time Grammy winner and mixer of Coldplay, John Mayer, Jeff Buckley, and
more), Mike Stavrou (Sting, Elton John, and more), Deni Hines, Erika
Heynatz, and more. James is a multi-instrumentalist who sings lead vocals and plays live shows on piano and guitar. In the studio he works on drums, saxophone and bass, and arranges for music industry clientele. After graduating from the University of New South Wales with a degree in Physics and Music he went on to study a
degree in Audio Engineering at The School of Audio Engineering. He has
since started Crash Symphony Productions, a boutique recording studio
and production house on Sydney’s North Shore, as well as creating Crash
Symphony Music Publishing, which specializes in film and television
music.

In 2012 James released an iPhone App called Audio Engineer, which enjoyed instant success being the world’s first app textbook for audio engineers, producers and musicians.James days are filled making albums
for other music artists and playing music in hospitals all over Sydney
whilst at night’s he performs at weddings, corporate functions, pubs and
clubs. James has a smooth tenor vocal tone that is often compared to
Sting and he can play anything from Lounge Jazz to Standards to pub rock
as well as an eclectic mix of contemporary hits. James loves singing
and entertaining and he specializes in bringing life to the party
through music.

Songlist

Songlist
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Suspicious Minds - Elvis
Steam Roller-James Taylor
Take It Easy- The Eagles
Twist and Shout-The Beatles
True Blue-John Williamson
Valerie - Ronson/Winehouse
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Crowded House - Oasis
Weather Without You - Crowded House
Wonderwall - Oasis
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - Wham
Walking on the Moon - The Police
Wild World - Cat Stevens
Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer
Yellow - Coldplay
Yellow Submarine -The Beatles
You're Beautiful - James Blunt
You are the Sunshine of my Life - Stevie Wonder

Chilled Set
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All I Want is You - U2
Better Be Home Soon - Crowded House
Bless the Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
Corner of the Earth - Jamaroquai
Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Desperado - The Eagles
Don't Dream it's Over - Crowded House
Daughters - John Mayer
Dream a Little Dream
Even When I'm Sleeping - Leonardos Bride
Easy - Lionel Ritchie
Free Falling - Tom Petty
How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
I Can't Help Falling in Love with You - Elvis
Imagine - John Lennon
I Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
Heaven - Bryan Adams
Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles
Mad World - Tears for Fears
Moondance - Van Morrison
One - U2
Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles
Slow Dancing in a Burning Room - John Mayer
Sexual Healing - Marvin Gaye

Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Skinny Love - Bon Iva
Stand By Me - The Beatles
This Old Love - Lior
Time of Your Life - Green Day

Chilled Set continued...

Try a Little Tenderness - Otis Redding
The Look of Love - Dusty Springfield
This Masquerade -George Benson
Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
You were there - Southern Sons

Big Band Standards; in the style of Michael Buble_(live vocal/guitar and recorded big band backing)

Ive Got You Under my Skin
Quando Quando Quando
Try a Little Tenderness
Home
Foggy Day in London Town
Cant buy me Love
Feeling Good
You Dont Know Me
The More I see you
Save the Last Dance for Me
You and I
A Song for You
How Sweet it is

Wedding Ceremony Suggestions

All I Want is You - U2
At Last - Etta James
Bless the Broken Road - Rascal Flatts
Even When I'm Sleeping - Leonardo's Bride
I Can't Help Falling in Love with You -  Elvis Presley
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Heaven - Bryan Adams
Let's Fall in Love - Al Green
Marry Me - Train
This Old Love - Lior
Time of Your Life - Green Day
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole