Brett Ratner CD

Brett Ratner has written and produced music featured on network television shows such as "Criminal Minds," "My Name is Earl," "Saving Grace," and "The Wedding Bells."Working with his songwriting/production partner, Derrick Procell, Brett has completed more than 40 commissioned tracks for companies such as Universal-MCA Music Publishing and Wild Whirled Music.Brett has also begun to compose and produce instrumental cues for publishing companies such as Global Graffiti and Scorekeepers Music. In the coming year, these works promise to feature heavily on cable networks such as MTV and HGTV.As guitarist and co-writer for Chicago-based singer/songwriter Monica da Silva, Brett hopes to be heard by the masses. Monica's self titled debut, produced and engineered by Grammy-nominated producer Rick Barnes, is slated for release in June of 2007. The 11-song CD also features performances by noted musicians Larry Beers (formerly of Sonia Dada and Crash Test Dummies), Jon Hill (of former MCA recording artists Homeless J), and former Island Records recording artist Nicholas Tremulis. A few tracks also feature Monica's brother, Bruce Driscoll, member of EMI recording artists Blondefire (formerly known as Astaire). To learn more, visit www.myspace.com/monicadasilvamusic.Brett's involvement with music transcends playing and recording. He is a former employee of Gibson Musical Instruments' Marketing and Artist Relations department. He has also been a contributing writer to publications such as Guitar Player, Musician, Electronic Musician, Music and Computers, harmonycentral.com, Music Row Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The Nashville Tennessean, and The Nashville Scene. He also worked as a freelance publicity writer for several Nashville-based record labels.Brett prides himself on his ability to play in a wide variety of genres. Monica’s music, for example, is hook-heavy indie pop with strong elements of electronica. His work with Derrick, meanwhile, centers around roots rock, southern rock, and country. Brett learned to play listening to Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and Joe Satriani. As such, guitar-heavy, blues-based rock is his favorite. He is first and foremost an electric guitarist, but in his studio work, he routinely finds himself doubling on bass guitar, acoustic guitar, and even occasionally vocals."Brett Ratner's guitar can pierce like a stiletto or ooze like some sort of thick liquid (that's a compliment)." - Music Row Magazine, Nashville, Tennessee"Brett Ratner's fingers are quick on his guitar, and his feet are quick on his effects pedals - at times... it sounds like there's an entire guitar section." - The Daily Iowan, Iowa City, Iowa"Brett Ratner is one of the most engaging new acts in the area. Ratner's raw vocals combined with his straightforward, hard guitar playing create a passionate performance in the blues/folk tradition." - Chris Wolak, Borders Books and MusicBrett Ratner4521 N. Dover St. #1Chicago, IL 60640(815) 342-9169ratocaster@yahoo.com