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Bio:

Phil has been playing in studios for 24 years, the last 10 or so as a first call session player and online studio drummer. He has performed on many albums for Warner, Polygram, Electra, EMI, Atlantic, Sparrow, Reunion and Word records as well as countless jingles and soundtracks.

He performed on 3 multimillion selling NBA games for Electronic Arts and the now world famous Humble Brothers remix team with their intense and burning soundtracks as well as Need For Speed Hot Pursuit 2, Motor City USA for Matt Ragan of EA Seattle and The Simpson's Road Rage for Radical Entertainment. He also played on the NBA promotional video starring Montel Jordan that went around the world in 2003. Phil also is appearing on a new single for the Smile Africa project featuring new international R&B sensation Glenn Lewis, as well as recent tracking for Holly McNarland and Serena Ryder.

Phil has worked with producer/ engineers such as Micheal Bienhorn (Chilli Peppers), Chad Kreoger of Nickelback, country music hit writer Brett James, Bob Rock (Metallica, Motley Crue), Mike Fraser (ACDC, Aerosmith), Dave Pierce (Composer and producer for the 2010 Olympics, Broadway and the Calgary Stampede) Rhys Fulber (Delirium, Fear Factory), Greg Reely (Sarah McLachlan, Delirium), Rolf Hennemann (Heart, Al Stewart), Bill Henderson (Chilliwack), David Hayes (Klaatu, Rush), Pat Glover (BTO, Paul Rogers) along with many others.

In a live setting he's backed American music legend Ray Charles on live television, the David Foster Band, Roger Hodgson of Supertramp, Burton Cummings, Michael Bublé, Paul Janz, Hong Kong's Anthony Lun, the Canadian Tenors, Kim Kuzma, Amos Garrett, Jack Semple and Jimi Hendrix alumni Ellen McEllwaine. He was a founding member of the Juno award winning recording act Idle Eyes who toured with Bryan Adams, Toto, Tears for Fears, Tom Cochrane and Red Rider and Human League. Phil is also the showband drummer for the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show which plays to 22,000 people per night. In addition, he has also played for the Gemini Awards broadcast live on Global TV & Showcase, and made other appearances as a performer in various television shows and events.

As an online studio drummer, he has done hundreds of recording sessions from his studio 'The Crawlspace' over the internet for jingle companies, singer/songwriters, producers, movie / television and parody music producers worldwide!

As a writer, Phil has songs published in New York, Hong Kong and Nashville. He has written, recorded and produced music for film and television, and a variety of up-and-coming Canadian artists. He also recorded, produced and co-wrote the widely acclaimed guitar instrumental album REZ featuring Scotty Hall, which received rave reviews in 2007. Other recording/mixing include Shawn Hlookof, Miles Black/Armi Grano, Michael Rheault, Robbie Steininger, Knowledge Network, Dave Olson and Mike Mulder.

Member Since:

November 25, 2009

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"Phil Robertson is one of the most professional musicians I've worked with. His tracks are tasteful and right on point. His timing is impeccable (never use Beat Detective on his playing!) His ability to take direction and his work ethic unheard of. His drum kit and recording top-notch. Every track better than the previous! I highly recommend Phil for all of your projects." Ray Cervenka, Producer/Composer/Engineer. Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Willa Ford, The Beau's, Baha Men

"Phil's drumming and his creative senses are spectacular! I depend on his ability to case out all of the twists and turns in my music and can always trust him to show up to any gig, recording session or rehearsal extremely prepared and ready to go. His sound is big, and his groove is bigger, and he truly leads from the drums - no questions required...simply stated Phil is a world class drummer." Dave Pierce, composer for the 2010 Winter Olympics, Broadway.

"Phil is a brilliant musician and an incredible gentleman. We had the pleasure of working with Phil a number of times at Electronic Arts. He played drums for us on a few sequels of 'NBA LIVE' the video game. Those songs would not groove the way they do without his phenomenal prowess on the kit. We thought some of the songs might challenge him but he has this ability to pull off mind-boggling complexities with precision and with the greatest of ease. His enthusiasm and grooves are simply infectious. We'll be back for more!" Traz Damji and Ken 'hiwatt' Marshall a.k.a The Humble Brothers Remix team for Linkin Park, Deftones, Filter, Static X.

"Some of the most incredible playing I have had the good fortune to record was from Phil Robertson. He is an extremely talented musician. Phil is that rare blend of player who as well as technical ability, also has a very sympathetic ear, very in tune with the song and the artist . Never a grace note out of place......a real pleasure........a rare find.......worth twice as much ........in US Dollars." Vince Jones: Editor - Pink, Hoobastank, P.O.D; producer / keyboardist Sarah McLachlan, programmer Maroon 5

" Phil is the consummate professional and brings incomparable artistry to his contribution to the music. In these times, to me, the ideal musician is one who is a fantastic player, has a unique and artistic voice in his/her work, and is current with technology. Phil has and is all those things . I LOVE working with him." Shari Ulrich

"Perhaps the most active musicians online are drummers (for example, www.e-studio-drummer.com), since drum kits are difficult, not to say impossible, to record well in a typical home studio." Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Sept,2007

"major kudos must also go to [composer] Matt's fellow musicians, particularly drummer Phil Robertson. This is some band." music4games.net: Motor City USA Online - Original Music from the Game

"When I heard the instrumental section [that he played on my song] I broke into a huge smile, Robertson nailed it!"." Jeffrey P. Rogers, NPR Radio Article USA, March 2007

"Phil played on my latest CD and did an AMAZING job! The drums on the title song were recorded in his studio (and delivered via the internet to me). It's one of the most powerful drum tracks I have ever heard!" Brian Doerksen: 2008 Juno Award winner, CGMA 2006 Artist of the Year

"Phil is the ultimate groove drummer. He zones into what is right for the tune and then lays down absolutely killer tracks! I've been thrilled with every track he's done for me over the internet and would recommend him to anyone wanting drum tracks that are rock solid, not overplayed and an inspiration to play and sing to." Ben Karlstrom: 'Twisted Tunes' US and Canadian Radio

"Phil Robertson, is simply put, a true ace in every way and is my first call drummer, whether on the concert stage or in the studio. In my capacity as producer for children's star Raffi, I have had the privilege to hire Phil for countless delightful and productive recording sessions. We call him the 'Groove Monster' and indeed he is second to none." Michael Creber: Producer - Raffi, pianist - K.D. Lang

"Phil - I adore your grooves" Carolyn Arends ..

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