Josquin Des Pres (20th century musician)

Josquin Des Pres (Born Josquin Turenne Des Pres) is a 20th-century French born American composer, bassist, author, producer, songwriter and most known for his contributions to music media books for Hal Leonard Corporation and Mel Bay instructional music books. Josquin has written a vast library of compositions and music techniques on bass, music studies and various collections which are used by music teachers, private studies and in schools both nationally and internationally as a standard tool in the music industry.[1][2] Des Pres is also a collaborative writer with English lyricist, poet, and singer Bernie Taupin on several compositions.[3] Josquin Des Pres also writes musical scores and music trailers for more than 40 major TV networks and television shows including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Bachelor (U.S. TV series), American Idol, The Tyra Banks Show, George Lopez (TV series), Anderson Cooper, TMZ on TV, Extra (TV program), American Chopper, Pawn Stars, Deadliest Catch, CNN, NBC, HGTV, TBS (U.S. TV channel), Bravo (U.S. TV network), Food Network, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, History (U.S. TV channel), Travel Channel, CBS Television Stations, Viacom, VH1, ABC, BET, KPBS (TV), TLC (TV network), and The CW Network.[4][5] His works are also known on MTV Networks Television Series Catfish, The Seven, When I Was Seventeen, MTV Cribs, Pimp My Ride, Teen Mom, True Life and 10 on Top.[6][7]

Early life

Josquin Des Pres started out in the early 1970s playing bass professionally in the South of France. Josquin joined Prog-Rock group Edition Speciale with whom he recorded two albums which include Allée Des Tilleuls for United Artists Records and Aliquante RCA Records[8] from 1975-1977. In the late 70s Josquin toured with French Jazz violinist Didier Lockwood and then migrated to Los Angeles, California to play with former Mahavishnu Orchestra violinist Jerry Goodman. In the early 80s Josquin formed the melodic hard rock group Stress (pop rock band) with guitarist/vocalist Mike Thomas who were later joined by former Aerosmith guitarist Jimmy Crespo.

In the late 1980s, Taupin and Des Pres wrote several songs covered by various artists around the globe.

Music producer

Over the last 4 decades, Josquin des Pres has produced CDs for major and independent labels, written songs for major and independent artists and as a bass player, Josquin Des Pres has recorded and shared credits with studio musicians. His most popular works are with drummer and percussionist Jeff Porcaro, American guitarist Steve Lukather, Bernie Taupin, singer songwriter Jack Johnson (musician), bassist Bunny Brunel, Stanley Clarke, Billy Sheehan, Charley Pride country singer-songwriter John Carter Cash, Vinny Colaiuta, Peruvian drummer and percussionist Alex Acuña, Tower of Power drummer David Garibaldi, guitarist Jerry Donahue and John Jorgenson. Josquin is also the owner and Record producer of Track Star Studios in La Mesa, California.

Josquin Des Pres songs written with Bernie Taupin

In the late 1980s, Bernie Taupin and Josquin Des Pres wrote several songs that have been recorded and performed and by various artists around the globe.

  • Black on Blue[9]
  • Destiny[10]
  • Dollhouse[11]
  • Heart of Glass[12]
  • In the Names of Dark Angels[13]
  • Radiate[14]
  • Red Neck Male[15]
  • So Much Love[16]
  • The Backstairs[17]
  • The Last to Know[18]
  • Turn Back the Hands of Time[19]
  • Waitress in a Roadhouse[20]
  • You Freed Me[21]

Discography http://www.allmusic.com/artist/josquin-des-pres-mn0000287123

Music instructional works

Josquin has written and scored at least 18 books, audio CD's and DVD's regarding the music industry, music tutorials and bass playing. His books are a standard in music instruction worldwide.

  • Creative Careers in Music: Alworth/Billboard[22]
  • Reality Check: Hal Leonard Publishing[23]
  • Bass Fitness: Hal Leonard Publishing[24]
  • Slap Bass Essentials: Hal Leonard Publishing[25]
  • Guitar Fitness: Hal Leonard Publishing[26]
  • Muted Grooves For Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing[27]
  • J.S. Bach For Bass: Mel Bay Publications[28]
  • Classical Masterpieces For Bass: Mel Bay Publications[29]
  • Simplified Sight Reading For Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing[30]
  • First Bass: Backbeat Books[31]
  • Fretless Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing
  • Daily Chop Builders For Bass: Mel Bay Publications
  • Essential Reading Skills For Guitar: Warner Bros. Publications
  • Encyclopedia of Bass Riffs: Mel Bay Publications
  • Classic Funk and R&B Bass: Warner Bros Publications
  • Hip Hop Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing
  • 70's Funk and Disco Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing
  • The New Sound of Funk Bass: Mel Bay Publications

Television

Josquin Des Pres has written music and themes for the following TV Shows and TV Networks: Ellen de Generes, The Bachelor, American Idol, Tyra Banks, George Lopez Show, Anderson Cooper, TMZ, Extra, American Chopper, Pawn Stars, Deadliest Catch etc. MTV Networks (Catfish, The Seven, When I Was Seventeen, Cribs, Pimp My Ride, Teen Mom, True Life, 10 on Top etc.) CNN, NBC, HGTV, TBS, Bravo, Food Network, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, History Channel, Travel Channel, CBS, Viacom, VH1, ABC, BET, KPBS, TLC, CW Network etc.

Associated record labels

  • United Artists Records
  • RCA records
  • Cargo Records
  • MCA Records
  • Musea Records
  • EMI Publishing
  • Warner Chappell Publishing
  • Warner Brothers Television

References

  1. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Hal Leonard". Hal Leonard.
  2. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Mel Bay". Mel Bay. Mel Bay Publishing.
  3. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Song Written by Bernie Taupin". Songwriters Hall of Fame.
  4. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Josquin Des Pres: Interview". For Bass Players Only.
  5. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Mastering a Lifelong Gift of Music with Internationally Known". The Californian.
  6. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Ready For Radio". Ready For Radio.
  7. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Josquin Des Pres". Premium Beat.
  8. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Edition Speciale". Discogs.
  9. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Black On Blue". Bernie Taupin Official.
  10. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Bernie Taupin/Other Artists". Bernie Taupin Official.
  11. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Dollhouse". Bernie Taupin Official.
  12. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Heart Of Glass". Bernie Taupin Official.
  13. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "In The Names of Dark Angels". Bernie Taupin Official.
  14. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Radiate". Bernie Taupin Official.
  15. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Redneck Male". Bernie Taupin Official.
  16. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "So Much love". Bernie Taupin Official.
  17. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "The Backstairs". Bernie Taupin Official.
  18. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "The Last to Know". Bernie Taupin Official.
  19. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Turn Back The Hands of Time". Bernie Taupin Official.
  20. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Waitress In A Roadhouse". Bernie Taupin Official.
  21. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "You Freed Me". Bernie Taupin Official.
  22. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Creative Careers". Allworth Press.
  23. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Reality Check". abe books.
  24. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Bass Fitness". Hal Leonard.
  25. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin; Brunel, Bunny. "Slap Bass". abe Books.
  26. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Guitar Fitness". Hal Leonard.
  27. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Muted Grooves for Bass". Cresendo Music.
  28. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "J.S. Bach For Bass". Mel Bay.
  29. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Classical Masterpieces for Bass". Goodreads.
  30. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "Simplified Sight Reading For Bass". Hal Leonard.
  31. ↑ Des Pres, Josquin. "First Bass: The Ultimate Guide". abebooks.
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