Giles has performed on numerous recording sessions in studios across the country. Notable artists include; James Walker, Joe Hicks, and ‘The Science of The Lamps’. He has recently recorded in Metropolis Studios in London, Big Smoke Studios in Wembley, and is currently the in-house session drummer and bassist at Studio 91 in Newbury. He also works in association with Big Smoke Productions as one of their session musicians. Giles is known for his ability to come up with ideas and parts working with songwriters, and his quick aural skills to learn and interpret parts under pressure. He has been trained in contemporary music production at ACM and understands the studio etiquette & equipment. 

 

Drums are his main recording instrument. He has an extensive collection of high quality Tama drums, Zildjian cymbals and various Meinl percussion. He can cater for genres ranging from jazz/acoustic music with brushes and mallets, all the way to rock and hard hitting beat tracking. Giles’ has clear concepts for drum tuning and treatment to suit each session or track, which match his approach to performance for the style/vibe of the song. From big open rock tunings, to tight R&B kits, all the way to electronic drums and big 80s ‘sampled’ drum sounds.

 

For guitar and bass he takes the same sonic approach, utilising his performance skills from fingerstyle acoustic playing to hard hitting electric guitar or slap bass. His main guitar amp is the Fractal Audio Axe FX-Ultra, where he can create just about any tone or sound with the range of amplifiers and effects. He has perfect pitch, so can aurally learn music by ear very quickly.