ABOUT
ABOUT
CHARLES M BARNES
Charles M Barnes is a versatile musician known for his skills as a live and studio piano player, bass player, and orchestrator. Charles is a songwriter, and producer. He has contributed his talents by playing live for award-winning artists and is the proud owner of Storyteller Publishing, LLC.
Charles is the founder of "Hope in the Round," a project that showcases songs of hope, faith, and love from songwriters who have overcome addiction. He also serves as the coordinator for the Arkansas Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), mentoring aspiring songwriters and fostering a supportive community for songwriters.
Additionally, Charles collaborates with Freedom Sings Arkansas, using music to inspire and empower veterans helping them find healing through song. His dedication to music as a force for healing and connection shines through in his diverse roles and contributions to the music industry.
STUDIO
PRODUCER, ARRANGER & MUSICIAN
Charles is passionate about working in the studio. As a bass player, orchestrator, piano player and composer, his favorite place to be is in the studio making ideas come alive. Charles has played on numerous projects for people and all styles of music.
FILM SCORING
WRITING & ORCHESTRATING
Charles has had film scores picked up by productions worldwide. He has worked on several award-winning short films that have also been successful in film festivals around the world. He is able to produce dynamic orchestrations that not only tug at the emotions, but bring the intensity desired to any project.
LIVE MUSICIAN
BASS & KEYS
Over the years, Charles M. Barnes has played many different venues, such as auditoriums, arenas, coliseums, stadiums, and festivals. He has traveled the United States and eight countries playing bass and keyboards for various artists.
SONGWRITING
DIFFERENT GENRES
Over the years Charles has been honored to work with some very talented and successful songwriters. Many of these songwriters have had multiple number one hits in country and gospel music. Songwriting is a special craft and like wood crafting, it takes time. The joy of songwriting is taking a blank sheet of paper and turning it into a story people love to hear. Charles has had the privilege of some of his songs being recorded by other artists. Please feel free to listen to a few samples of the various styles of songs crafted by the pen of CMB.