Chris Demetriou Music

Played fiddle and keys on various records and movies over the years. Playing on records for Counting Crows, SEAL, Lisa Stansfield, Shrek 2 OST, King Arthur OST, Olympics Torch Theme to incl a few names. Avail to play live or record. #musicfestivals #tours

Chris started his music industry career working with record producer Trevor Horn‘s Studio in London – SARM West Studios & LA working on the engineering side as well as the playing. Involved on some high profile sessions playing keys and violin he got to arrange strings and brass for The Olympic Torch Theme “Pass The Flame” (EMI) and SEAL “Walk On By” (Warner Bros)

Chris has worked on sessions for artists such as: Kylie, Robbie Williams, SEAL, Lisa Stansfield, SugaBabes, Beth Orton, Enrique Iglesias, The Buggles, Counting Crows and a number of Jerry Bruckheimer Films – King Arthur (with Hans Zimmer), Coyote Ugly (Directors Cut) plus The Magic Roundabout (Pathe) and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (Working Title Films), in London, UK & Los Angeles, CA

Chris’s first studio session was for Elton John – Sony Pictures “Mona Lisa Smile“. A career highlight was playing fiddle on the Counting Crows record “Accidentally In Love” which was used as the opening soundtrack for the hit blockbuster movie – Shrek 2. One of the songs he worked on SEAL – “Walk On By” was nominated for a GRAMMY.

In other notable sessions Chris has transcribed piano parts for Kanye West – Heard ‘Em Say ft. Adam Levine (Roc-A-Fella Records, LLC) which features on the Late Registration album. He has also performed in a string quartet for Rachel Adedeji (X-Factor 2009 Finalist) on forthcoming album tracks produced by Grammy & Ivor Novello award winning songwriter Phil Ramacon (who has toured with Bob Marley! ).

Chris loves playing live gigs having played with bands /artists playing predominately fiddle and some keys. Playing with folk /rock outfit Jessicas Ghost he got to play many festival stages in the UK and Europe opening for Paloma Faith, The Charlatans, James Walsh (Starsailor), Noisettes, Spin Doctors to name a few.