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Chris O’Brien – Composer, Music Producer & Drummer

Chris O’Brien is a Canadian-born composer, music producer, and professional drummer based in Southern California. With over 25 years of experience in television, film, and production music, Chris specializes in cinematic scoring, instrumental rock, and high-impact rhythm-driven compositions.

His music has been featured on major broadcast networks including ABC, CBS, NBC, E!, The CW, IFC, PBS, Discovery Channel, History Channel, Food Network, MTV, and international television and radio outlets worldwide.

Film & Television Music Credits

Chris O’Brien’s original compositions have been placed in high-profile productions, including:

  • White Men Can’t Jump (2023) – Feature Film

  • Tropic Thunder (DreamWorks) – Feature Film

  • Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (CNN)

  • Expedition Unknown (Travel Channel)

These placements showcase his versatility in film scoring, TV sync licensing, and production music for major media platforms.

Industry Collaborations

Throughout his career, Chris has worked live and in studio as a composer, drummer, and programmer with world-renowned artists and producers including:

Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Barry Manilow, Amy Grant, Lisa Loeb, Tina Arena, Billie Myers, TJ Jackson, Michael W. Smith, L. Shankar, Alfie Zappacosta, Maggie Szabo, Niclas Lundin, Annie Bosko, Eric Persing, Phil Gould, Al Slavik, Lanterna and many more.

These collaborations reflect Chris’ reputation as a top-tier session musician and composer in the entertainment industry.

Production Music & Releases

Chris recently released Cue The Drums, a drums-only production music album for KPM (formerly EMI Production Music UK), distributed in North America by APM Music. This collection highlights his expertise in rhythmic composition, cinematic percussion, and broadcast-ready music.

Additional career highlights include:

  • Drummer for TLC’s The Singing Office (2009)

  • Producer of award-winning drum loop library Stark Raving Beats (2002)

  • Touring and recording artist with LA indie bands The Smart Set and The Lift

  • Studio tech for Steve Ferrone and Greg Phillinganes

  • Recipient of Most Promising Producer award from Jack Richardson (Fanshawe College)

OB6 – Instrumental Rock Artist

Under the artist name OB6, Chris composes and releases instrumental rock music available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp. His OB6 catalog blends cinematic textures, driving rhythms, and modern production, making it popular for both fans and sync licensing.

Composer for Film, TV & Media

Chris O’Brien is available for:

  • Film scoring

  • Television composition

  • Sync licensing

  • Custom music production

  • Percussion programming

  • Session drumming

📍 Based in Southern California | Available worldwide

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