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The Touring Reality That Catches Most Musicians Off Guard #davemarks
DAVE MARKS is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK. He writes music for film, TV, online content, theater, live events and video games. In 2025 he'll be out on tour with The World of Hans Zimmer, Simon McBride (of Deep Purple) and the Limitless Orchestra.
Throughout his career he has created music and media for a wide range of local national and global brands including Vodafone and TripAdvisor. He has also taught at many colleges and is a writer for Bass Guitar Magazine. He is also my old friend and musical colleague.
In PART 4 of my interview, he talks about the most important thing a pro musician needs - a PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE! Don't miss it!
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6 Jun 2026
Touring Tips from a Hans Zimmer Orchestra Musician: Food, Hotels & More
DAVE MARKS is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK. He writes music for film, TV, online content, theater, live events and video games. In 2025 he'll be out on tour with The World of Hans Zimmer, Simon McBride (of Deep Purple) and the Limitless Orchestra.
Throughout his career he has created music and media for a wide range of local national and global brands including Vodafone and TripAdvisor. He has also taught at many colleges and is a writer for Bass Guitar Magazine. He is also my old friend and musical colleague.
In PART 3 of my interview, Dave discusses Stage Clothes, Per Diems, Hotels, Food... Practical advice
#DaveMarks #HansZimmer #BassGuitar #MusicInterview #MusicianLife #FilmScoring #MusicProduction #BassSetup #StudioGear #TouringMusician #MusicEducation #WorldOfHansZimmer #SimonMcBride #LimitlessOrchestra #DeepPurple #BassTechnique #ReadingMusic #SessionMusician #BassGuitarRig #MusicIndustry #BassGuitarTips #HavebasswilltravelTheUltimateTouringGuidePart2
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6 Jun 2026
Have bass, will travel: The Ultimate Touring Guide - Part 2
DAVE MARKS is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK. He writes music for film, TV, online content, theater, live events and video games. In 2025 he'll be out on tour with The World of Hans Zimmer, Simon McBride (of Deep Purple) and the Limitless Orchestra.
Throughout his career he has created music and media for a wide range of local national and global brands including Vodafone and TripAdvisor. He has also taught at many colleges and is a writer for Bass Guitar Magazine. He is also my old friend and musical colleague.
In PART 2 of my interview, Dave discusses how to learn the music, how to choose sounds, how to get gigs, negotiate your fee, and how to get paid!
#DaveMarks #HansZimmer #BassGuitar #MusicInterview #MusicianLife #FilmScoring #MusicProduction #BassSetup #StudioGear #TouringMusician #MusicEducation #WorldOfHansZimmer #SimonMcBride #LimitlessOrchestra #DeepPurple #BassTechnique #ReadingMusic #SessionMusician #BassGuitarRig #MusicIndustry #BassGuitarTips #HavebasswilltravelTheUltimateTouringGuidePart2
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