Blake Paulson: Drumming

Blake drums for the song. Blending deep grooves like great drummers past with super-tight modern timing, his precision is the cutting edge of todays music scene. Dynamic, he is know for great power & speed while maintaining soft hands to deliver the most subtle nuances of an acoustic set. Well versed in modern music, highly creative and adaptive when helping an artist or producer create a groove.

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"...a truly professional drummer that delivers an energetic and captivating live performance!" Drew Lawrence - Hit Songwriter

“I have been working with Blake for over five years. Our church has a bigger impact on the world because of his talent and hard work.” Kirk Miller - Southwest Community Church

"Blake is easily the best drummer I have had the pleasure of working with. Be it in the studio or on the stage he is always spot on. Whether you are talking about time, style, technique or feel, Blake is second to none." Rob Anderson - Interscope Records

"Blake is an awesome drummer. He's great with nuance and knows exactly what each song needs to take it to the next level. He's a wonderful live performer who adds an amazing energy to the band. In a word, Blake Rocks!" Christia Mantzke - Singer/Songwriter

 “Blake is a solid drummer who plays for the song and who can quickly adapt stylistically to anything. Usually on the first take!” Brian Simpson - Singer/Songwriter

 "Blake is the most professional, talented, solid drummer I have ever worked with. He never fails to come through with the perfect part for the song, no matter what genre it is." Carrie Turner - Singer/Songwriter

"Blake is the most conscientious, organized and hard working drummer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His skill and true mastery form an insurmountable foundation that any singer would find thrilling. Not to mention that his timing is perfect... Blake kicks major ass!!!" Mandi Perkins - Singer/Songwriter

 "I've been working with Blake for more than five years. His professionalism and work ethic is consistently amazing, and his drumming has always been top notch. I've never worked with another musician who is always so concerned with making the music as good as it can possibly be. I look forward to many more years working with Blake." Glen Preece - Singer/Songwriter

"Blake is the utmost professional. He knows what he wants and knows how to get it. He's always well prepared, very dedicated, and one of the most technically proficient drummers I've ever met." Darren Frank - The Village Recording Studios

Blake is available for rehearsals, shows, industry showcases, tours, photo & video shoots, and recording sessions.

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Don’t sell your songs short; don’t settle for anything less than real, custom drum tracks recorded just for you. In today’s highly competitive song market, drum loops, samples, and programmed tracks won’t cut it. Although helpful during the songwriting process, these tools simply cannot match the parts, grooves, energy, and sounds of a custom recorded drum track for your finished song.

Create the most meaningful songs and have the best chance for success by having Blake create a one of a kind, custom drum track for your next single, EP or full length CD. Here are the details:

• Custom Made: A drum track created and recorded from scratch, just for your song, to your exact requirements.

• Highest Quality: Blake has partnered with several of the best drum recording studios in Los Angeles to offer amazing sounding, major label drum tracks that are ready for radio release or TV/Film placement.

• Great Value: Blake's studio partners offer his clients a preferred rate to guarantee you the most bang for your buck.

• You’re In Control: You can attend the session in person in Los Angeles, or you can direct the session from anywhere in the world. Blake's studio partners use the latest technology to allow you to listen and view everything during the session in real time from any computer with an Internet connection. This allows you to maintain creative control, and ensures that you get the exact drum tracks you want.

• Fast Delivery: Within a few hours of completing your session, your new custom drum tracks will be available for download. A variety of file formats are offered to ensure compatibility with your recording set up. Just grab the tracks, add them to your song… and you’re ready to rock.

If you're looking for a complete team of session musicians, Blake proudly works with the Backliners: