ABOUT
RE_Union
IT STARTS WITH
An Endless Love for Music
For Discovery, for People, for Life...
We are RE_Union. We’re a small group of writer/producers managed by David Osrin.
I’m Darren Sell a platinum awarded British producer, co-writer and mixer. I’ve enjoyed a long history of working with some amazing artists who’s work ethic, talent and personalities have left me with some of my favourite memories of my professional life. I’ve made music in big studios and when needed in hotel rooms and everything in between from indie breakthroughs to major label releases.
Now based in Los Angeles, I am the creative director here at RE_Union and I started this company to bring together the writers, producers and artists I trust the most, the ones I’ve collaborated with over the years, into one hand picked roster and catalogue built specifically for direct to artist songs, artist development and sync.
We’re a creative house built on trust, taste and the belief that great music comes from real collaboration, not just file delivery. Every song is tailored with the artist (or scene) firmly in mind.
Who is the most important member of the band? That’s easy it’s the song! Though it took a long time to learn.
Where do songs come from? How are they created? Well, writers try different methods.
Sometimes it’s a diary entry, that honest unpacking of a life or love experience. They often write and record something and later down the line think to themselves “Oh I know what that’s about now’.
Maybe it’s nothing more than really good story telling .For some writers it’s a title or phrase over heard in there day or watching something on the screen at night, that’s the only starting point that was needed.
Whatever the inspiration I love them all and here at RE_Union we are still totally obsessed with the 3-4 minute wonder of expression, music & lyrics making as a whole ’The Song’ that touches or communicates something to us all.
When I first had the idea of putting this production company I knew the only person I wanted and needed to oversee/manage it was David.
After leaving university David pursued a career as a professional musician working as a bass player for 10 years. As well as managing his own function band, he toured and recorded at a world-class level with renowned artists such as Tom Jones, Ricky Martin, Belinda Carlisle, Heather Small and the James Taylor Quartet.
When the industry dynamics shifted in the early 00’s, David realised that the skills he acquired as a musician transferred well into other settings, and his interests gravitated towards business development for professional and financial services firms. Since then, David has been working as a business development consultant, connecting people with the right opportunities.
He continues to play bass in bands and also supports a small number of artists with their wider business objectives.
A BACKGROUND
A LIFE LIVED OVER 3 CONTINENTS
RELATIONSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS MADE for Life...
I studied performing arts in London principally as a keyboard player, but had an interest in recording too. After college I worked as a touring keyboard player, getting as much live work experience as I could, I ventured out into Europe, United Arab Emirates and the USA. I put a band together that signed a production deal with producer Steve Levine (Culture Club, Honeyz and The Beach Boys).
I was then invited by Steve to work for him as a keyboard player and editor for his sessions. A fabulous experience where I really got the bug for music writing and production. I worked for Steve for a few years, eventually promoted to musical director for projects including One World, which reached number 4 in the Uk chart position. Ben Macklin ft Tiger Lily reaching top 20 and many more.
’Trojans’ reached platinum status in the US.
Syncs for Trojans include the Oscar winning film Boyhood, Greys Anatomy and Made In Chelsea and an episode of Suits.
The live work included tours of the USA, Europe and Australia. All live TV promo including The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Arsenio Hall, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallen.