Isaiah Gage


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Cellist, string arranger, and songwriter/composer Isaiah Gage has spent decades exploring the vast cosmos of the cello, pushing perceived boundaries and furthering the creative applications of what is typically known as an orchestral string instrument. Gage is an in demand L.A.-based session musician and performer who frequents the scores of hit shows and films such as “The Good Fight” (Soloist Credit—CBS), ”Evil” (Soloist Credit—CBS), “Seal Team” (Soloist Credit—FOX), “Arrested Development” (Netflix), “Dear White People” (Netflix), “The Good Place” (NBC) , “Siren” (Freeform), “The Romanoffs” (AMC) , “The Gifted” (Soloist credit—FOX), “American Gods” (Soloist credit—STARZ), “Pappillon” (Bleecker Street) , “State of Pride” (Youtube Originals) and many more. Creating unique tapestries and soundscapes with acoustic and electric cello, has landed him collaborations with noted TV/ Film composers David Buckley, Mark Isham, David Schwartz, Miriam Cutler and Brian Reitzell to name a few. Gage has performed with artists Pharell Williams, Adele, John Legend, The Eagles, Mac Miller, Vic Mensa, Kesha, Lea Michele, Tyler the Creator, Pink Martini, Gloria Estefan, Niall Horan, Chris Potter, Rita Ora and countless others. He has played on records by Ringo Starr w/Paul McCartney on Bass and Joe Walsh on Guitar, John Legend, Jennifer Lopez, Damien “Jr” Gong Marley, Travis Scott, Edie Brickell and Steve Martin and has appeared at the Grammy’s, American Music Awards, Late Night with James Corden, Good Morning America, Live with Kelly, and Live at the Palladium (UK). He was a String Arranger on the 2019 and 2021 Seasons of “American Idol” (NBC) , where he also appeared as a featured performer. As a composer Gage recently scored the short dance film “ An Apology” by esteemed choreographer Danielle Agami, and also composed the score and performed live for her World Premiere of the piece “Joy” at the Wallis Annenberg Theater in Los Angeles, CA. As a Singer/Songwriter Gage released his solo album “Suddenly Home” in 2012 and continues to actively write and create new music

APPEARANCES +


SonReal
Nobody's Happy All The Time
2024, LP, Ltd, RP, Gre, Black Box Recordings (2)
Cassandra Jenkins
My Light, My Destroyer
2024
Black Star
No Fear Of Time
2024
Marcus King
Mood Swings
2024, CD, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Neo Soul
Moby & Lady Blackbird
Walk With Me
2023, 2xFile, FLAC, Deutsche Grammophon
Amanda Palmer & The Righteous Babes
The Last Day Of Our Acquaintance
2023, File, WAV, Single, 24b, Not On Label (Amanda Palmer Self-released),
Moby & Tchami Ft. Gregory Porter
In My Heart (Confession 2023)
2023
Gabriels
Angels & Queens
2023, CD, ,
Soul/Contemporary R&B
Moby
Resound NYC
2023, CD, ,
Ambient/Techno/House/Downtempo/Pop Rock
KNOWER
Knower Forever
2023, 12x File, ,
Dub/House
Yonder Grove
All Is Well
2022, CDr, Album, Not On Label
Dave Sutherland
Last Drop Of Empty
2022, CD, Album, Up Rectifier
Drew Taubenfeld
Entropy
2022, 8xFile, FLAC, MP3, Album, 320, Not On Label (Drew Taubenfeld Self-released)
SonReal
Nobody's Happy All The Time
2022, CD, Album, Black Box Recordings (2)
DOMi & JD BECK
Not Tight
2022, CD, ,
Fusion/Free Jazz/Jazzy Hip-Hop
Benson Boone
Walk Me Home...
2022, CD,
Gabriels
Angels & Queens Part I
2022, Vinyl, ,
Neo Soul/Contemporary R&B
Mike Dean
4:22
2021, 28xFile, FLAC, MP3, WAV, Album, M.W.A
FINNEAS
Optimist
2021
Ondist
No Coincidence
2020, CD, Album, Bikiniwax
Ondist
Mise en Place
2020, CD, Album, Bikiniwax
Maddie Poppe
Christmas From Home
2020, CD, EP, Mather Street Productions,
Kesha
High Road
2020, Box Set Large T-Shirt, CD Digipack, ,
Dance-pop/Pop Rock/Country/Trap
X Ambassadors
Belong EP
2020, 3x File 24-Bit 44.1 kHz,
070 Shake
Modus Vivendi
2020
Sofa City Sweetheart
Super(B) Exitos
2019, CD, ,
Indie Pop/Indie Rock
Ringo Starr
What's My Name
2019, Vinyl, ,
Rock & Roll/Pop Rock
Ringo Starr
Grow Old With Me / What's My Name
2019
Fever 333*
Strength In Numb333rs
2019
Various
International Pop Overthrow Vol. 21
2018, 3xCD, Comp, Omnivore Recordings, ,
Power Pop
Annmarie Cullen
Never Be Mine
2018, File, FLAC, Album, Not On Label
The English Beat* Starring Dave Wakeling
Here We Go Love!
2018
Travis Scott
Astroworld
2018, CD, ,
Trap/Pop Rap/Psychedelic
Danny Wilkerson
Wilkerson
2018, CD, ,
Pop Rock
Jonah Smith
Stay Close
2017, LP, Album, Voluptuary Records
Elise Lebec
Origin
2017, CD, Album, Bay Area Film Company
Jill Freeman
A Handmade Life
2016, CD, Album, JillyBean Records
Tim Reynolds
That Way
2016, CD, Album, Beam On Music
Josh Kaufman
Josh Kaufman
2016, CD, EP, Dig, Not On Label
Steve Martin (2) & Edie Brickell
So Familiar
2015
Dive Index
Lost In The Pressure
2014, CD, Album, Ltd, Neutral Music
Roger Eno / Plumbline
Endless City / Concrete Garden
2013, Vinyl, ,
Drone/Ambient/Abstract
Moby
Resound NYC
2023, CD, ,
Pop Rock/Downtempo/Contemporary R&B/House
Ringo Starr
What's My Name
2019, CD, ,
Pop Rock
Marcus King
Mood Swings