selected album credits of Brendan Ostrander

Twin Voices - Sing To Me
<a href="http://twinvoices.bandcamp.com/album/sing-to-me-ep">Sing To Me EP by Twin Voices</a>	Twin Voices whistle and harmonize their way into listeners’ hearts with the introspective bedroom pop featured in their Sing To Me EP. The Torontonians have recently released their third EP on London, UK based label Brothers, Absurd. Although it is a brief look into the world of Twin Voices, the Sing To Me EP features strong songwriting which is particularly evident in the band’s ability to meld dance, indie folk, and electronic elements.
Release Date: May 12, 2014 Label: twinvoices.bandcamp
1. Sing To Me 2. Open Arms 3. Bag of Bones 4. Open Arms Obzrvr Remix	Laura Beach - guitar, violin, vocals, microkorg Jeanette Stewart - kaoss & keys Brendan Ostrander- drums, percussion Ty Berrie - bass Jesse Lyon - handclaps, lap steel Brian Chan - drums

Rachael Cantu - Far and Wide
	As the title suggests, Rachael Cantu’s second studio album “Far and Wide”, is an artistic departure from the brooding and moody sounds of her impressive debut CD “Run All Night” (Q Division) and highlights her growth, maturity and evolution as a rising singer/songwriter through musical exploration. Produced by Futcher (The Be Good Tanyas) in Vancouver, the captivating and cohesive collection of ten eclectic songs with thoughtfully layered arrangements showcase her effortless stylistic versalitily, which ranges from upbeat pop, forlorn folk, characteristically haunting pieces and splashes of everything in between. Standout tracks like the etheral “Devil’s Thunder” and touchingly contemplative “Make A Name For Me and You” have attracted the attention of Chop Shop’s Alexandra Patsavas, who featured both tunes on ABC’s “Private Practice” in 2009. <a href="http://rachaelcantu.bandcamp.com/album/far-and-wide">Far and Wide by Rachael Cantu</a>
Release Date: Novermber 2009 Label: Independent www.rachaelcantu.com
1. Devil's Thunder 2. Eaten Alive 3. Far and Wide 4. Make a Name for Me and You 5. Thieves and Their Hands 6. We're the Rebels 7. Your Hips Are Bad 8. Blue House Baby 9. Genuis and a Wizard 10.Little Ocean Town	Ted Gowans - keyboards, guitar, mandolin, synth, rhodes, slide gtr Alex Silverman - guitar, slide guitar, piano, cello Charla McCutcheon - vocals, synth and piano Tegan Quin - vocals Vivek Shraya - vocals/backing vocal arrangement on track 1 Charles DeCastro - trumpet Brendan Ostrander- drums, percussion Jeremiah Schnieder - bass Joey Turco- guitar Darren Phillips - piano, synth and ambience additional arrangement on tracks 1 & 5 by Meghan Toohey Produced by Futcher, Recorded by Futcher in Vancouver, British Columbia additional recording by: Alex Silverman in Los Angeles, and Vivek Shraya in Toronto Mixed by Futcher at 20room, Vancouver

Jessica Heine - Songteller Storywriter
	Jessica Heine opens her new record up with a song that is a soft and gentle folk tune at its heart, dressed up with just the right amount of decorations—nothing too extravagant, it's a steady drum beat with an occasional tap on a cymbal, a bass that sings quietly behind Heine's lovely voice and an electric guitar that sticks with a minimum of notes to get its point across. The approach remains the same throughout the album—play no more than the song calls for—but the sound does not, touching on a dirty blues riff in "Ladies of the Bible," cabaret stylings in "Juliet and the Knife Thrower" and an escalating junkyard rattle on "That's All."
Release Date: 2009 Label: Independent www.jessicaheine.com
1. Prairie as Ocean 2. Ladies of the Bible 3. Big Big Love 4. Juliet and the Knife Thrower 5. Wandering Heart 6. Cowboy Song 7. Red Rose 8. Ramblin' Heart 9. That's All 10.Feathers in the Cracks	guitar and vocals: Jessica Heine drums: Brendan Ostrander bass: Curtis Phagoo Guitar: Kenny Marcos producer: Terry Tran

Marcy Playground
	"This album has perhaps the funniest album title of the year. You’d expect that from a band that called their breakout hit “Sex And Candy.” What you wouldn’t expect is that this album is for the most part full of slightly more mature acoustic numbers. “Irene” sounds like some back porch gospel blues, while “Star Baby” has a retro-sixties psychedelic pop feel. When they rock out, it’s triumphant. Every cutting edge rock station should’ve added “Emperor.” This record has been a long time coming. They should not be a one-hit-wonder. Like Nada Surf , Fountains of Wayne and Eels before them, after fleeting nineties success, they are beginning a second stage where they should be earning critical respect. This album may very well surprise you." Allan Raible On the Record ABC news
Release Date: July 2009 Label: Deep South Entertainment www.marcyplayground.com
1. Blackbird 2. Devil Woman 3. Gin and Money 4. Star Baby 5. I Burned the Bed 6. Irene 7. Emperor 8. Good Times 9. I Must Have Been Dreaming 10. Memphis 11. Thank You 12. Down the Drain 13. Special (Canadian exclusive track) 14. Rosey Risin' (Bonus track)	Niko Friesen - drums, percussion Brendan Ostrander - drums, "Devil Woman" and "Thank You" Chris Copeland - drums, "Gin and Money" Simon Kendall - piano, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer Daniel Powter - piano, "Gin and Money" Jon Dryden - string programming, "Down the Drain" Jeff Dawson - keys, programming, guitar, "Thank You" Dave Pickell - piano, "Blackbird" Marc Wilde - guitar, "Blackbird"

Daniel Powter
	"Hot on the heels of James Blunt's soft-pop success is Daniel Powter, a small-town Canadian whose debut similarly first conquered Europe. Poppy where Blunt is folky, Powter's tunes follow the Elton John/Billy Joel tradition of radio-friendly piano rock. Lacking the star personality of a Robbie Williams or the wit of a Ben Folds, Powter doesn't rise above his instantly familiar keyboard riffs, yet neither does he drown in them. Instead he rides the hooks that propelled "Bad Day" from its background use in American Idol to the charts, while producer Mitchell Froom supplies the ear candy. Powter's occasional R&B falsetto and light, layered grooves may not ensure him a long career, but neither will they ruin your day." BARRY WALTERS (Posted: Apr 18, 2006) Rolling Stone
Release Date: October, 2005 Label: Warner Bros / Wea www.danielpowter.com
1. Free Loop 2. Song 6 3. Bad Day 4. Suspect 5. Lie To Me 6. Jimmy Gets High 7. Styrofoam 8. Hollywood 9. Lost On The Stoop 10. Give Me Life 11. Stupid Like That	keyboards & vocals: Daniel Powter drums: Matt Chamberlain(1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10), Brendan Ostrander (2, 3), Pete Thomas (7) bass: Davey Faragher, Darren Parris Guitar: Val McCallum Bass, Keyboards: Tim Rice-Oxley Mixer: Mark "Spike" Stent, David Boucher Assistant Mixer: David Treahearn, Rob Haggett Engineer: Ted Jenson Programmer: Andy Green programming: Keane, James Sanger Mastering Engineer: Bob Ludwig producer: Jeff Dawson, Mitchell Froom

Bag
	"This is the inaugural signing to Gene Simmon’s imprint with Sanctuary. Bag is a one man band from Canada that sounds like a mixture consisting of seven parts Beck and one part Cake. That’s a total of eight parts for breakdown of .875 and .125 respectively for all of you mathematically impaired folks out there. This took a couple of listens to sink in but soon thereafter, the tracks Uh Uh Uh Uh, I Can’t Stand Your Face, I Hate You Baby, Wasted, Love Is What You Make It and I Can’t Shut My Mouth (which was the most Beckish) stuck with me due to catchy hooks. While I’m surprised at the lighter sound Gene went for with is debut signing, he definitely picked an interesting one. Let’s face it, Mr. Simmons has an ear for talent- he did discover Van Halen and Keel. Yeah, I just pulled that one out of my ass and unless you’re over 30 the reference was wasted on you. As far as one man bands go, Bag is the best I’ve heard and this disc is worth a listen." written by: Samuel Adams date submitted: 8/1/2005 EastCoastRomper
Release Date: October 2005 Label: Sanctuary Music Group www.heybag.com
1. Uh Uh Uh Uh 2. I Can't Stand Your Face 3. Pavement 4. I Hate You Baby 5. Blown Away 6. Aye Mi Amore (I'm So F***ing Horny) 7. Wasted 8. Afterlife 9. I Can't Shut My Mouth 10. Starlight 11. Love Is What You Make It 12. Hole In My Heart 13. Magdalene 14. Ballad Of Johnny Eunuch	BAG – Vocals, Guitars, Keys, Bass, Percussion and Programming Brendan Ostrander (credited as CHEEZE) - drums, loops, percussion, pro tools engineering & editing additional production (blown away, afterlife) Darren Parris played Bass on Pavement, I Can't Shut My Mouth, Hole In My Heart, and Afterlife Loops by Hellenkeller Spiritual guidance by Gene Simmons Produced and Engineered by BAG at Rambambi studios, twentyroom, the Factory, and Profile. Mixed by Greg Reely

Mike Clark - Darker Machines
	"When Mike Clark opens his album with a one-two beat, lap steel guitar and rimshots, you might want to write him off as just another alt-country type. Despite claims that he only has "four chords and some sad words," by the time the album gets to the epic rocker "Structures," he has already surpassed any expectations that the first track could give. When he turns on the distortion pedal - for the most longing chorus of the year - Clark ensures that you pay attention to the rest of the record. With smooth vocal melodies and restrained guitar work, he easily places him'self alongside Being There-era Wilco. Clark builds Darker Machines with such impressive tension and superior songwriting that when the children's choir joins in (yeah, I know what you're thinking, but trust me) you can't help but be won over. Making music that is so much more than roots rock, Clark does a valiant job resurrecting indie-rock and creating a layered and beautiful release at the same time." - 4/5 stars JASON LEWIS Fast Forward
Release Date: April 6, 2004 Label: Copperspine Records B0001ZDJ6Q www.themikeclark.com
1. Down 2. Crumbs 3. Marla 4. Structures 5. Sick Of You 6. Broke Glass 7. Threes and Fours 8. In a Way 9. By the Light 10. Built the War	Guitar & vocals - Mike Clark Drums & Percussion - Brendan Ostrander Bass - Chris Carlson Produced by Futcher

Be Good Tanyas - Blue Horse
	On their debut CD, three young Canadian songbirds (Frazey Ford, Samantha Parton, and Trish Klein) join the neo-trad movement that has given us such notable voices as Iris DeMent and Gillian Welch. But where Welch finds inspiration in the dark hollows and tragic tales of Appalachian music, the Be Good Tanyas seek out sweetness and light, reveling in the interplay of their beautifully trilling voices. Blue Horse is deeply rooted but is not an exercise in old-time purism; originals outnumber traditional songs, and the core accompaniment of guitar and banjo is often supplemented by bass and drums, creating a Rickie Lee Jones-esque lilt in "The Littlest Birds" and a reggae-tinged groove on the haunting old ballad "Rain and Snow." The band name may be a bit tough to get your lips around, but the music of this talented trio is a refreshing drink from a clear mountain stream. --Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers Amazon.com
Release date: Sept 2001 Label: Nettwerk 0 6700 30245 2 5 www.begoodtanyas.com
1. The Littlest Birds 2. Broken Telephone 3. Rain And Snow 4. Lakes Of Pontchartrain 5. Only In The Past 6. The Coo Coo Bird 7. Dogsong 8. Momsong 9. Don't You Fall 10. Up Against The Wall 11. Oh Susanna 12. Light Enough To Travel	Group members: Frazey Ford--guitar, vocals Samantha Parton--guitar, mandolin, banjo (1), vocals Trish Klein--electric guitar, banjo, harmony vocals (9, 12) Guest artists: Jolie Holland--vocals (1, 4), harmonies (5, 7, 11), fiddle (5, 7, 8, 11), guitar (1, 4) Mathieu Gagne--electric violin (6), fiddle (1) Andrew Burden--double bass Paul Clifford--drums Brendan Ostrander--drums (3, 6, 9, 12) Produced by Futcher

hellenkeller - demonstration
	"...a group that takes strains of trance and world rhythms and discreet measures of industrial rock, combines them with a progressive rock consciousness and Miles Davis bluesiness and transforms (their) disc into soundtracks that are theatrical and rich. Probably the most original sounding group in Vancouver" - Tom Harrison, Vancouver Province "Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Hellenkeller is a group of very talented individuals who, from what I have read, create some incredible live performances. From hearing "Demonstration", I'd say it would be worth every penny to see these people play a live show -- they are SO GOOD! I was amazed by how good this release sounds. What's so good about it? To start with, it has some incredible beats, deep rhythmic bass, diverse and broad percussion, arrangements, wierd melodies, strange vocal samplings that seem to click with the beats, and sway in and out of, or jump onto the rhythms, creating a collage of new sounds and progressions. Turntables, wind instruments, melodic synth, digeridoo, oiid [anyone know what this is? email me] all add dimension and stylish bulk to the bands de-constructive tendencies in their methods of creating some phat beats and roaming melodies in their haunting experimental psycho-acoustic music. Highly recommended! GET THIS CD!" http://www.lastsigh.com/reviews2/hellenkeller.htm
Release Date: April 1997 Label: Independent www.hellenkeller.com
01-smackwave 02-twentyroom/gunung batur/your soul in a brown paper bag 03-vegas/hud/day to kill/tiger trap 04-victory square/connaught circus 05-aorta/jugular/krishna/no1 06-communicate @ 28.8/console 07-cog/ 2dw/mute frees voice	produced by hellenkeller, futcher, brendan ostrander hellenkeller is: Futcher Brendan Ostrander Darren Phillips Rich Walters Additional musicians: Ryan Robbins: vocalizations, didgeridoo Rosco Blur: bass clarinet, soprano sax Jeremy Holmes: upright bass Mark Hasslebach: trumpet, noises Jim Volcano: bass DJ Wax: turntables Craig Burdess: tablas

Holly McNarland - Chin Up Buttercup
	Since the release of her debut Sour Pie EP in 1995, Holly McNarland has released one critically acclaimed album after another. With unflinching lyrics, lingering melodies and a powerhouse voice, Holly has spent the past decade cataloguing her life with music. She has sold over 200,000 albums in Canada, with Platinum and Gold records under her belt. Chin Up Buttercup was originally released in Canada on May 22, 2009. Three active singles were worked at radio and Holly toured across Canada twice to support the release. The narrative songwriting style of Chin Up Buttercup reflects Holly's experiences of motherhood, loss and everyday life. Produced by Jeff Dawson (Daniel Powter) the album is an amalgamation of the heavier sounds from Holly's first full length album Stuff, and some of the sweeter melodic songs from her previous release Home Is Where My Feet Are.
Release Date: May 2007 Label: Curve 7433316 official website
1: So Cold (3:55) 2: Fly (3:30) 3: Dadada (3:32) 4: Sweet Lazy (4:13) 5: Every Single Time (2:41) 6: Dear Pain (3:16) 7: Dry as a Bone (4:24) 8: Bye Bye Boy (3:05) 9: Mermaid (3:49) 10: The Waltz (3:40) 11: Memory of a Man (3:42) 12: Sad Songs (4:44)	Guitar, Kazoo, Vocals: Holly McNarland Produced & Engineered by Jeff Dawson Drums: Brendan Ostrander, Chris Copeland, Nik Pesut Bass: Darren Parris Keyboards: Dave Pickell Mixing: David Boucher Jeff Dawson: Guitar, Programming Cello: Megan Bradfield

Gene Simmons - Asshole
	Gene Simmons' new solo album is narcissistic, self-indulgent and just plain weird. And that's part of its charm. Who knew that if you put Simmons in a room with Bob Dylan, they would write a perfectly pleasant Seventies-soft-rock piano ditty called "Waiting for the Morning Light"? And that faithfully competent cover of the Prodigy's "I'm the Firestarter" is sort of clever. Add some random attempts at soul, psychedelic pop and political commentary, and you've got, well, something. "Maybe I'm an asshole, too," Simmons suggests on the title track. It's almost worth pondering. KIRK MILLER (Posted: Jun 24, 2004) rollingstone
Release Date: June 8, 2004 Label: Sanctuary/Simmons Records 06076-84670-2(USA) www.genesimmons.com
1. Sweet & Dirty Love 2. Firestarter 3. Weapons Of Mass Destruction 4. Waiting For The Morning Light 5. Beautiful 6. Asshole 7. Now That You're Gone 8. Whatever Turns You On 9. Dog 10. Black Tongue 11. Carnival Of Souls 12. If I Had A Gun 13. I Dream A Thousand Dreams	Bass\|Guitar (Rhythm)\|Vocals\|Vocals (Background), Producer\|Mixing: Gene Simmons Engineer\|Contribution\|Group Member: Michael Landau Engineer\|Mixing: Alex Todorov Bass\|Guitar\|Keyboards\|Drums\|Vocals (Background): Bag Engineer: Cheese (tracks 4, 9, 12, 13) Guitar\|Percussion\|Drums\|Vocals\|Loops: Nina Singh Guitar: Holland McRae Guitar\|Vocals (Background): Dweezil Zappa Guitar\|Guitar (Rhythm): Richie Kotzen, Thomas Ruud, Bruce Kulick Guitar\|Guitar (Rhythm)\|Spoken Word: Frank Zappa Guitar: Dave Navarro Drums: Dan Cuprier, Eric Singer, Cheese (tracks 4, 9, 12) Bass\|Percussion\|Drums\|Guitar (Rhythm): Frank Tolstrup Piano: Brian Lebarton Vocals (Background)\|Harmony Vocals: Dave "Soulfingers" Williams Vocals (Background): Miss Shannon Tweed, Miss Sophie Tweed Simmons, Mr. Nick Tweed Simmons, Lonnie Tweed, Nira Weiss, Kylie OBrien, Gayle Zappa, Steve Parrish, Ahmet Zappa, Zachary Grant, Christine Parrish, Michelle Casio, Moon Unit Zappa Bass\|Guitar\|Drums\|Keyboards\|Vocals (Background): Mark Addison Keyboards: Jeff Diehl

Aboubacar Camara & Doundounba
	Aboubacar Camara leads Doundounba in performing West African Amasumbou music - a mingling of musical traditions - including ancient Guinean rhythms and popular West African dance-driven melodies of mandeng guitar.
Release Date: July 2003 Label: Independent Catalog number: ACD2970 www.doundounba.ca
1. Mandeng 2. Fanyifan 3. Lanyi 4. Minandére 5. Waámaly 6. Yenkéké 7. Tam Tam Kébando 8. Confédération Canada 9. Touboussésé 10. Yigui 11. Guerré 10. Bara	Produced by Brendan Ostrander & Aboubacar Camara Recorded & Mixed by Brendan Ostrander Musicians: Aboubacar Camara - vocals, balifon, doundoun, gonngoma, djembe, kenkeni, shekere, kirin Sekou Sylla - lead djembe, backing vocals, gongoma, doundoun Chad McQuarrie - electric & acoustic guitars, backing vocals Darren Parris - bass guitar Brendan Ostrander - drum kit, backing vocals Additional Musicians: Yoro Noukoussi - talking drum, conga, bell Dave Fayegh - doun Mary Ancheta - keyboards Pedro - trombone JP Carter - trumpet Craig McCaul - guitar

80 Proof Yob
	"'I don't need conversation, I just want to get it on!' You can't get anymore Southern than that. It's been a while since a well made, no bullshit, whiskey soaked, rock & roll album hit the streets outta Vancouver. It's so refreshing to hear a band such as 80 Proof Yob show that we can have a good time without the snobby attitude. This is a sweet release, reminiscent of AC/DC, Nashivlle Pussy, and Souther Culture on the Skids. These wife-beater wearin' truckers pound away on their guitars and put smiles on kids faces. Get this record! http://www.imafraidofamericans.com/
Release Date: July 2003 Label: Independent www.80proofyob.com
1. Wreckin Ball 2. Butts Up Kneelin 3. Bad Habits 4. Get It In Ya 5. Tell me Watchya Want 6. Momma Take Yer Teeth Out 7. Gettin It On 8. Nubian 9. Whistle Dixie 10.Bump and Grind 11.On With The Show 12.Fight Night 13.Bad Seed 14.Hog Wild	Produced by 80 Proof Yob vocals, guitar, organ - Action Jackson guitars, vocals - Haskall guitars - Ty Berrie bass, vocals - Jesse Lyons drums - Brendan Ostrander

Kinnie Starr - Unbuttoned
	This 12" Vinyl release features the dubby The Shapes and the Sizes in two different mixes, the self defence mix which incorporates Starrs words, plus an instrumental version. On Side B, Hellenkeller breaks the poem down into three different sections - creating a powerful musical vignette interwoven with the words - sending a trippy, yet powerful message to the listener.
Released: 1998 Label: Violet Inch kinniestarr.com
1. Shapes [Self Defense Mix] 2. Shapes & Sizes [Instrumental] 3. Buttons [a cappella] 4. Unbuttoned: Walking 5. Unbuttoned: The Shapes and the Sizes 6. Unbuttoned: 1176	Produced by Hellenkeller, Brendan Ostrander, and Futcher Kinnie Starr - spoken word Hellenkeller - beats & music