Happy Jack Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 In the entirely hypothetical case of a Rockabilly 3-piece wanting to record a 4-song EP of originals next Easter, does The Basschat Massive (whoah ... that dates me a bit, doesn't it?) have any suggestions as to a suitable recording studio easily reached from NW London? Asking for a friend ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Sorry Jack not local, but Western Star near Bath kinda specialise in the genre. Alan Wilson has a good reputation. Probably not helpful, but in case you don’t find anything nearby. Best wishes with your search. John 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Have a look at Sugar Ray's Vintage Recording Studio in Wickford: http://sugarraysvintagerecordings.co.uk/the-studio/ https://www.facebook.com/SugarRaysStudioUK/ All vintage 50s gear - you can't get much more authentic. Single-track recording can be a bit nerve-wracking, so you've got to be good and tight - or willing to do lots of takes without anyone losing their temper! 😆 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 1 minute ago, MartinB said: Have a look at Sugar Ray's Vintage Recording Studio in Wickford: http://sugarraysvintagerecordings.co.uk/the-studio/ https://www.facebook.com/SugarRaysStudioUK/ All vintage 50s gear - you can't get much more authentic. Single-track recording can be a bit nerve-wracking, so you've got to be good and tight - or willing to do lots of takes without anyone losing their temper! 😆 Ha! You just beat me by literally seconds! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 I have recorded at Reservoir Studios with Chris Clarke (producer; also bassist for Danny and The Champions of the World and for bluegrass outfit Foghorn Leghorn). Chris plays DB so will be sympathetic to recording. Reservoir is near Finsbury Park so more NE London. If you contact him, please mention Clarky ex All The Queens Ravens recommended him https://www.reservoirstudios.co.uk/contact 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 1 hour ago, MartinB said: Have a look at Sugar Ray's Vintage Recording Studio in Wickford: http://sugarraysvintagerecordings.co.uk/the-studio/ https://www.facebook.com/SugarRaysStudioUK/ All vintage 50s gear - you can't get much more authentic. Single-track recording can be a bit nerve-wracking, so you've got to be good and tight - or willing to do lots of takes without anyone losing their temper! 😆 On my radar right from the start, and would be automatic first choice if Wickford were slightly closer to Harrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy109 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 +1 for Alan Wilson’s Western Star - it’s got to be worth the trip for anything Rockabilly. Paddy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Wow! Who knew - something worth going to Wickford for! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Farm Factory in Welwyn has a good team and decent facilities for recording. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevG Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Just a bit further up the A1 is London Road Studios in Baldock, https://www.londonroadstudios.com/ Always been great when we’ve used them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Anywhere that the band feels comfortable and the engineer understands what you want without it needing to be spelled out. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 On 22/12/2019 at 11:31, oldslapper said: Sorry Jack not local, but Western Star near Bath kinda specialise in the genre. Alan Wilson has a good reputation. Probably not helpful, but in case you don’t find anything nearby. Best wishes with your search. John On 22/12/2019 at 15:11, paddy109 said: +1 for Alan Wilson’s Western Star - it’s got to be worth the trip for anything Rockabilly. Paddy. Sounds like another excellent choice but, as with Wickford, I fear that distance will kill that one for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 On 22/12/2019 at 13:18, Clarky said: I have recorded at Reservoir Studios with Chris Clarke (producer; also bassist for Danny and The Champions of the World and for bluegrass outfit Foghorn Leghorn). Chris plays DB so will be sympathetic to recording. Reservoir is near Finsbury Park so more NE London. If you contact him, please mention Clarky ex All The Queens Ravens recommended him https://www.reservoirstudios.co.uk/contact On 23/12/2019 at 08:16, gary mac said: Farm Factory in Welwyn has a good team and decent facilities for recording. On 23/12/2019 at 08:40, KevG said: Just a bit further up the A1 is London Road Studios in Baldock, https://www.londonroadstudios.com/ Always been great when we’ve used them. Personal recommendations are what I was hoping for. Additionally I've come across https://www.tilehousestudios.com/ which was Mike Oldfield's original studio and is now operated by his son Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 On 22/12/2019 at 13:18, Clarky said: I have recorded at Reservoir Studios with Chris Clarke Another recommendation for Reservoir / Chris. We cut what became the final Case Hardin album there. I only played upright bass on one track but Chris was easy to work with. Definitely more Americana than Rockabilly but it's all just different shades of the same colour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 47 minutes ago, Cat Burrito said: Definitely more Americana than Rockabilly but it's all just different shades of the same colour. Traitor! Splitter! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 B@**dy Rockabilly People’s Front! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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