Josquin Des Pres (20th century musician)

Josquin Des Pres (born Josquin Turenne Des Pres) is a 20th-century French-born American record producer, songwriter and TV composer who is also 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]

Not to be confused with Josquin des Prez.
Photograph of Josquin Des Pres (20th Century Musician)

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 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), Singer/Songwriter Jason Mraz, bassist Bunny Brunel,[8] Stanley Clarke, Billy Sheehan, Charley Pride country singer-songwriter John Carter Cash, Vinnie Colaiuta, Peruvian drummer and percussionist Alex Acuña, Tower of Power drummer David Garibaldi, guitarist Jerry Donahue, and John Jorgenson. He also produced and co-wrote "Les Nouveaux Bohemiens" album (2015) with "The Gypsy Swing AllStars",[9] Jamie Reno's Greatest Hits Album featuring Peter Frampton, Dickey Betts, Skunk Baxter, Charlie Daniels, Ricky Skaggs and Randy Meisner.[10] 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 by various artists around the globe.

Discography

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

  • "Reneé Dominique (feat. Jason Mraz)" Could I Love You Any More Virgin Records / Universal 2019
  • "Bunny Brunel / Stanley Clarke" Bass Ball NIkaia Records 2018
  • "Mario Olivares" Radio Nostalgia 2 Mario Olivares Music 2014
  • "Cindy Lee Berryhill" Music is Love Route 61 Music 2013
  • "Jacqueline Grace Lopez" This Chrismas J Glo Records 2012
  • "Gypsy Swing AllStars" Les Nouveaux Bohemiens Allegro Media Group 2010
  • "21AD Christmas, A Winter's Love Allegro Media Group 2010
  • "Mario Olivares" Radio Nostalgia Mario Olivares Music 2009
  • "Jacqueline Grace Lopez A Global Soul J Glo Records 2009
  • "Danny Riley / Jack Johnson" Hallelujah Indie Release 2008
  • "Danny Riley / Jack Johnson" Conversation Indie Release 2007
  • "Deirdre Hughes" Deirdre Hughes Satchel Catch Records 2007
  • "Joey Pearson" Authentic Track Star Entertainment 2006
  • "Gipsy Kings" Mira La Chica Sony Music 2006
  • "Jamie Reno" Greatest Hits 33rd Street Records 2004
  • "Joey Pearson" Mirror Image Track Star Entertainment 2004
  • "Jamie Reno" All American Music 33 Street Records 2004
  • "Deadbolt Hobo Babylon Cargo Music 2002
  • "Deadbolt Zulu Death Mask Cargo Music 2002
  • "The Young Dubliners Red Higher Octave Music 2000
  • "Lisa Sanders" Life Takes You Flying Earth Music/Cargo Music, Inc. 1999
  • "Deadbolt" Voodoo Trucker Cargo Music 1999
  • "Mary Dolan" Another Holy Day Earth Music/Cargo Music, Inc. 1998
  • "The Young Dubliners" Alive, Alive'O Earth Music/Cargo Music, Inc. 1998
  • "Basses Influences" Volume 2 XIII BIS Records 1998
  • "Tristan Des Pres" World Affair Muffin Records 1997
  • "Scott Sheets" St. Clair MTM Music 1997
  • "Lisa Sanders" Isn't Life Fine Cargo Music / MCA Records 1997
  • "Conglomerate" Armaghetto Earth Music/Cargo Music, Inc. 1995
  • "Steve Harris" Pebble Earth Music/Cargo Music, Inc. 1995
  • "Yves Choir" By Prescription Only Musidisc 1989
  • "Jimmy Martin" The Rhythm of Life Musidisc 1989
  • "Fisc" Handle With Care Musidisc 1988
  • "Michel Polnareff" Viens Te Faire Chahuter RCA 1985
  • "Stress" Search For The Fool Musidisc / Deep Shag Records 1985 [24][25]
  • "Jean Michel Kajdan" First Step Polydor 1979 [26]
  • "Edition Speciale" Allée Des Tilleuls RCA 1977 [27]
  • "Edition Speciale" Aliquante United Artists 1976 [28]

Music instructional works

Josquin Des Pres has written, co-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:[29]
  • Reality Check: Hal Leonard Publishing [30]
  • Bass Fitness: Hal Leonard Publishing[31]
  • Guitar Fitness: Hal Leonard Publishing[32]
  • Slap Bass Essentials: Hal Leonard Publishing[33]
  • Muted Grooves For Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing[34]
  • Simplified Sight Reading For Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing[35]
  • Fretless Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing [36]
  • Hip Hop Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing[37]
  • 70's Funk and Disco Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing[38]
  • First Bass: Hal Leonard Publishing[39]
  • J.S. Bach For Bass: Mel Bay Publications[40]
  • Classical Masterpieces For Bass: Mel Bay Publications[41]
  • Daily Chop Builders For Bass: Mel Bay Publications[42]
  • Encyclopedia of Bass Riffs: Mel Bay Publications[43]
  • The New Sound of Funk Bass: Mel Bay Publications[44]
  • Essential Reading Skills For Guitar: Alfred Music[45]
  • Classic Funk and R&B Bass:[46]

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, Miss Universe etc.

Associated record labels
  • United Artists Records
  • RCA records
  • Cargo Records
  • MCA Records
  • Musea Records
  • EMI Publishing
  • Virgin Records
  • Universal Music Group
  • 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. "Bass Ball - Bunny Brunel & friends | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  9. /www.allmusic.com/album/les-nouveau-bohemiens-mw0001977295/credits
  10. "Jamie Reno - Greatest Hits (CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  11. Des Pres, Josquin. "Black On Blue". Bernie Taupin Official.
  12. Des Pres, Josquin. "Bernie Taupin/Other Artists". Bernie Taupin Official.
  13. Des Pres, Josquin. "Dollhouse". Bernie Taupin Official.
  14. Des Pres, Josquin. "Heart Of Glass". Bernie Taupin Official.
  15. Des Pres, Josquin. "In The Names of Dark Angels". Bernie Taupin Official.
  16. Des Pres, Josquin. "Radiate". Bernie Taupin Official.
  17. Des Pres, Josquin. "Redneck Male". Bernie Taupin Official.
  18. Des Pres, Josquin. "So Much love". Bernie Taupin Official.
  19. Des Pres, Josquin. "The Backstairs". Bernie Taupin Official.
  20. Des Pres, Josquin. "The Last to Know". Bernie Taupin Official.
  21. Des Pres, Josquin. "Turn Back The Hands of Time". Bernie Taupin Official.
  22. Des Pres, Josquin. "Waitress In A Roadhouse". Bernie Taupin Official.
  23. Des Pres, Josquin. "You Freed Me". Bernie Taupin Official.
  24. "Tracks Beta". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  25. Stress. "Stress | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  26. "Jean-Michel Kajdan - First Step (1979, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  27. "Tracks Beta". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  28. "Edition Spéciale - Aliquante (1977, Vinyl)". Discogs. Retrieved 2019-12-10.
  29. Joaquin Des Pres (2004). Creative Careers In Music (Paperback) (1st ed.). Allworth Press/Simon and Shuster. ISBN 9781581153828.
  30. Josquin Des Pres; Mark Landsman (2003). Reality Check: Priceless Advice for Musicians (Paperback) (1st ed.). Artistpro/Hal Leonard. ISBN 1931140308.
  31. Josquin Des Pres (1991). Bass Fitness: An Exercising Handbook (Paperback) (1st ed.). Hal Leonard. ISBN 0793502489.
  32. Josquin Des Pres (1992). Guitar Fitness: An Exercising Handbook (Paperback) (Otab ed.). Hal Leonard. ISBN 0793516978.
  33. Josquin Des Pres; Bunny Brunel (1995). Slap Bass Essentials (Paperback). ISBN 0793537436.
  34. Josquin Des Pres (1995). Muted Grooves (Paperback) (1st ed.). Hal Leonard. ISBN 9780793534555.
  35. Josquin Des Pres (1997). Simplified Sight Reading For Bass (Paperback) (Com ed.). ISBN 0793565189.
  36. Josquin Des Pres; Bunny Brunel (2002). Fretless Bass: A Hands-On Guide Including Fundamentals, Techniques, Grooves and Solos (Paperback) (1st ed.). Hal Leonard. ISBN 0634045784.
  37. Josquin Des Pres (2001). Hip-Hop Bass: 101 Grooves, Riffs, Loops, and Beats (Bass Builders) (Paperback) (1st ed.). Hal Leonard. ISBN 0634022962.
  38. Josquin Des Pres (2001). '70s Funk & Disco Bass: 101 Groovin' Bass Patterns (Bass Builders) (Paperback) (1st ed.). Hal Leonard Publishing. ISBN 9780634028564.
  39. Josquin Des Pres (2005). First Bass: The Ultimate Guide to Bass Fundamentals (Paperback) (1st ed.). Hal Leonard Publishing. ISBN 9780879308469.
  40. Josquin Des Pres (2005). J.S. Bach for Bass (Paperback) (Pap/Psc ed.). Mel Bay Publications, Inc. ISBN 0786687827.
  41. Josquin Des Pres (1997). Classical Masterpieces for Bass (Paperback) (1st ed.). Mel Bay Publications, Inc. ISBN 1513460056.
  42. Josquin Des Pres (1999). Daily Chop-Builders for Bass: Bass/Technique (Paperback) (1st ed.). Mel Bay Publications, Inc. ISBN 0786680849.
  43. Josquin Des Pres; Todd Byrne (2003). The Encyclopedia of Bass Riffs: Examples of Over 40 Styles (Paperback) (1st ed.). Mel Bay Publications,Inc. ISBN 1513464175.
  44. Josquin Des Pres (2006). The New Sound of Funk Bass (Paperback) (Pap/Com ed.). Mel Bay Publications, Inc. ISBN 0786673893.
  45. Josquin Des Pres; David Stark (1999). Essential Skills for Sight-Reading Guitar: Kick-Start Your Reading Skills Now!, Book & CD (Guitar Masters Series) (Paperback/CD) (Pap/Com ed.). Alfred Music. ISBN 0769279384.
  46. Josquin Des Pres (2000). Classic Funk and R&B Grooves for Bass: Book & CD (Bass Masters Series) (Paperback/CD) (Pap/Com ed.). Alfred Music. ISBN 0757901042.
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