James Raymond
James John Raymond is a musician, songwriter, producer and film composer living and working in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
James has produced and co-written several records with his recently departed birth-father David Crosby of CSN, the most recent being FOR FREE which was released July 23rd 2021 on BMG Music. He has written songs for David Crosby, Crosby/Nash, CSNsometimesY, Gracie Ray, Sovory and played on records by Warren Zevon and many others.
James recently co-wrote a song with Michael McDonald… one of his lifelong heroes as well as one with Donald Fagan, another lifelong hero!
James is currently working on a solo project and writing all the music and lyrics for a developing Broadway Musical.
Studio
I work out of my small but mighty production studio here in Santa Fe.
Some of the instruments I have on hand:
Baldwin 7’ Grand Piano, Fender Rhodes 1976 Suitcase 76, Wurlitzer 140 Electric Piano, Roland System-8, MiniMoog with Kenton midi kit.
Manley, Burl Audio, Antelope Audio, Slate Digital VM1, Neve outboard gear + other special acoustic instruments and microphones.
Please reach out via the contact form below if you’d like to inquire about working with me at my studio here in Santa Fe, or having me produce, perform and/or mix remotely for your single/EP/album project. I look forward to collaborating with you!
songwriting sessions
Whether you are writing your very first song or wanting to expand your process and delve deeper into the craft of songwriting, I am here to help you achieve your goals. I’ve written songs with David Crosby, Graham Nash, Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen and many others. I’ve produced five albums for my recently departed birth father David Crosby and co-wrote and produced an EP for my daughter, BMG recording artist Gracie Ray. I am currently writing and recording a highly personal album entitled “The Mayan” dedicated to Croz as well as composing music and lyrics for a developing Broadway musical.
My rates:
• $100 for a one-hour session
• $1000 for four one-hour sessions and a fully produced demo.
Details in the store section… follow the ‘book a session’ link
I’d love to start the conversation with you about your songwriting aspirations and journey!
-James
TOURING
David Crosby
CSN
Crosby Nash
Graham Nash
Oleta Adams
The Spice Girls
Ronnie Laws
Gerald Albright
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter
Kirk Whalum
Everette Harp
Norman Brown
FILM
The Great Family (short) Independent 2019
My Name Is Myeisha Independent 2018
Extra Ordinary Independent 2017
The Binding Scream Factory 2016
That’s What I Am WWE Studios 2011
Legendary WWE Studios 2010
August Rush (additional music) Warner Bros. Pictures 2007
28 Days (additional music) Columbia Pictures 2000
TELEVISION
The Eastmans (Pilot)
Side Order of Life (Pilot/12 episodes)
Angela’s Eyes (Pilot/12 episodes)
Haunted (add’l music/3 episodes)
The West Wing (add’l music)
I Spike (Pilot)
The Choppy Show
Jack & Jill (12 episodes/ main title)
L.A. Doctors (add’l music/1 ep)
To Have & To Hold (pilot, main title/12)
COMMERCIALS
Special Olympics 2022
Nemours Children’s Hospital series 2017
Tecentriq “Mary Ann” series 2017
Tylenol “Babies” 2009
AT&T “Voices” w/David Crosby 1999
AT&T “Vietnam” 1999
AT&T “Thank You” 1999
Logic Session Breakdowns
Logic Session Breakdown for “Rodriguez For A Night” written by Donald Fagen, Croz and myself >
Logic Session Breakdown for recording artist Gracie Ray’s latest single “One Of These Nights”>
Logic Session Breakdown for “The Other Side Of Midnight” written by Michael McDonald and myself… featuring my daughter Gracie on BGV’s! >
Logic Session Breakdown for recording artist Gracie Ray’s a cappella / vocoder version of “Pure Imagination’ from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory>
MUSIC PRODUCTIOn
OFFICIAL SELECTION Slamdance Film Festival 2018 OFFICIAL SELECTION Seattle International Film Festival 2018 OFFICIAL SELECTION Champs-Elysées Film Festival 2018 "a beautiful and a heartbreaking piece of art" -The Root "a rare artistic vision ... a devastating and masterful film" - MovieMovesMe "hilarious, heartbreaking, timely, and exhilaratingly crafted" - Boston Hassle Coming Soon.
The Great Family
A new short film directed by Gus Krieger • Score/Theme by James
THE GREAT FAMILY - the new short film from Director Gus Krieger that I scored and wrote the theme for!
THE BINDING
Written and Directed by Gus Krieger • Score by James
Sarah Iman (Amy Gumenick, Arrow, TURN - Washington's Spies) is a young mother and faithful minister's wife. Her religious devotion and idyllic home life, however, are put to the ultimate test when she is forced to uncover the truth behind her husband.
THAT’S WHAT I AM
Written and Directed by Michael Pavone • Score by James
THAT'S WHAT I AM is a coming-of-age story that follows 13-year-old Andy Nichol that will do anything to avoid conflict for fear of suffering ridicule from his Junior high school peers.