About Robert Neary: Composer of Production Music for TV, Film, Movies, websites, Corporate media , commercials, jingles , soundtracks, DVD , advertising. It has been another great year for the Liverpool, UK, guitarist and composer Rob Neary. His tracks were included in the Academy Award nominated film The Wrestler, and in Thunder Over Reno, presented at the Cannes Film Festival. His music compositions have been included in computer games, movie trailers, HBO shows, and stockcar racing websites. In addition, he has been featured in commercials for Addidas and KPMG. Rob, who was influenced by Steve Vai, just keeps climbing the charts with his diverse and driving talent. His credits include:- Oscar Nominated & golden globe winner Motion Picture “The Wrestler” 2009 Smithsonian Network Documentary- "The Rivals" (TBA 2010) Motion Picture “Thunder Over Reno” 2008 Recent Clients include - Momentum Pictures CBS Addidas Unilever KPMG Reuters Boeing BAE Systems Grants (Glenfiddich) Alton Towers (Theme Park) HBO Smashing Toys (PC Game) Defy Motion Pictures Rip Curl For custom work (songs or score), please contact me via email to discuss your needs and budget. Regards Rob Neary ************************************************* While Robert Neary's guitar playing has a distinct Satriani/Vai style influence, the fact that he is a gifted composer writing true instrumental, guitar-rock-anthems with memorable-melodies and catchy riffs shines through. This (Cruise Control, Star Screamer) is the kind of music you want on your car stereo on those sunny summer days when you driving with top down or sun roof open. On the track Robert does with vocals a clear 80's rock influence is present, and the songs have a film soundtrack type of upbeatness something you could imagine hearing on classic 80's movies such as Top Gun easily. The guitar riff on Your Always On My Mind had an almost Berlin / new wave style influence- combined with Robert's modern alternative style vocals. This is a talent to keep watchig for more good music... Kat W. Deep Blue Wonders Music Publishing ASCAP ************************************************* Robert Neary Listen to: "i am machine" Buy The CD This is very straight forward heavy rock from gifted rock/metal guitarist Robert Croydon, who's based in Surrey, UK. Robert is an amazingly talented player, influenced by Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, but he brings modern sensibilities to his playing. I really love the song "I'm a Machine," which emulates classic, melodic heavy metal (Dio, Black Sabbath) incorporating extremely subtle and well placed elements of newer bands like Korn and Tool. "You're Always On My Mind" demonstrates how lyrical his playing can be but still maintains a hard edge. Robert is handling all of the instrumental tracks and vocals himself, so maybe my suggestion here would be to put some high end modulation on the vocals and everything would be totally killer. "Can You Feel It" is a bit of a departure in that he uses some sampled dialogue for a kind of urban/metal blend. Nice work on the hi-hat too. If radio ever starts playing song-based guitar rock again, these songs could all be hits. Robert Neary is a refreshing discovery on Starpolish. --http://www.starpolish.com/artists/critics/archive.asp?id=286 ************************************************* Robert Neary has sold CD's world wide to countries such as; Italy,Germany,Canada,Sweden,United Kingdom,Hong Kong,Russia,Australia Switzerland,Puerto Rico & all across the USA!