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If you've ever listened to the music of Martin Garrix, Sela, Within Temptation, Iona, Glennis Grace, Calum Scott, or Matt Simons - then there's a great chance you've already loved Frank's beautiful string arrangements.
Frank van Essen offers his skills as an arranger and string player through Strings Attached Studio, where you can find a unique, all-inclusive service for string arranging and recording, from solo violin to full orchestration.
With over 35 years of professional experience, Strings Attached Studio delivers a complete production package. Get in touch with us now for more information.
We would love to work with you!
Need a solo violinist, viola, string quartet or a full string orchestra? With 30 years of experience, I am passionate about bringing your music to life in a truly beautiful and unique way. I’ll take care of everything—from arranging and orchestrating to recording—so you can enjoy the magic of music creation!
Strings Attached offers full orchestrations for studio and live. With a specialization in semi-classical, pop, and film/video productions, Frank brings his expertise to every project. He also has experience in conducting.
Looking for music for your documentary or film? Frank van Essen is a seasoned music producer, arranger, composer, and songwriter with expertise in various genres. His primary passion lies in World Fusion with Celtic influences, Church music and alternative Pop/Rock.
Frank has composed music for several full-length documentaries and released his own instrumental album "Sanctum" in 2018 featuring Jimmy Johnson (Allan Holdsworth, Steve Gadd, James Taylor), Troy Donockley (Nightwish, AURI, Iona), Dave Bainbridge (Iona, Lifesigns, Strawbs) and many other musician friends.
Artists & Producers I have worked with
Such on honour to have worked with so many amazing artists/producers:
Martin Garrix + Krezip + SELA + Lifesigns + Iona + Trinity + Eric van Tijn + Gordon Groothedde + Xander Stok + Giorgio Tuinfort + AURI + Ralph van Manen + Henk Pool + Armin van Buuren + Ladies of Soul + Tjeerd Oosterhuis + Kinderen voor Kinderen + Edwin van Hoevelaak + Trijntje Oosterhuis + Stef Bos + Lenny Kuhr + David Guetta + BLOF + Joy Wielkens + Matt Simons + Dana Winner + Margaret Becker + OG3NE + Joanne Hogg + Troy Donockley + Area21 + Miss Montreal + Edwin Schimscheimer + John Dirne + André van Duin + Matthijn Buwalda + Kinga Ban + Claudia de Breij + Sera Noa + De Zandtovenaar + Rich Wyman + Theo Lens + St. Opwekking + Karen Lafferty + Dave Bainbridge + Elly & Rikkert Zuiderveld + Gordon + Adrian Snell + Julie & Buddy Miller + Jessy Dixon + Petra Berger + Edwin Evers + Kees Kraayenoord + Gerard Joling + Django Wagner + David van Dijck + Brenda Bee + Sven Hammond + Thomas Berge + Willem + Marco Borsato + Guus Meeuwis + Jamai + Within Temptation + Belinda Kinnaer + Joke Buijs + Wolter Kroes + Elske de Wall + Callum Scott + De Kast + Jeroen van der Boom + Jan Smit + André Hazes Jr. + Rob de Nijs + Rene Froger + Intwine + 3Js + Nick & Simon + Chris Hordijk + Xander de Buisonje + Glennis Grace + Jan Keizer + Beatrice van der Poel + Barbara Dickson + The New Shining + Gerard Joling + Navarone + Ed Struijlaart + Rick van der Linden
... and many others...