21seven was specifically conceived and built for acoustic singer-songwriters and folk musicians, whose genre and style does not seem to be well understood by far too many studios (geared towards full bands and more commercial/pop styles).
In our studio you can rest assured that your music will be recorded and produced in a way that does it justice, capturing the essence of what you do.
One thing I love doing above everything else: recording someone singing while they accompany themselves with their instrument.
Whether it’s a guitar, a fiddle, a bouzouki or a piano – there is something very special about the interaction between the singing and the playing, how the voice and the instrument resonate together, and how this affects your phrasing. That is where a lot of the magic lives.
Most studios record the instrument first, then overdub the vocals on top – because it leads to better sound quality and it’s much easier too.
I have a lot of expertise in capturing instrument and vocals at the same time, and always enjoy that challenge.
Of course it isn’t the same for everyone: some people work very well with recording the instrument first then overdubbing the vocals, and it will produce better results.
I will work with you to find what suit you best, so that your performance will flow naturally and spontaneously.
21seven is also available to record your album of EP. For this, we usually spend more time on finding your sound.
Please have a look at our fixed price packages.
These should suit most people, and for those whose projects involve complex arrangements and a lot of instrumental parts we can add more recording and post production time to any of those packages in order to achieve what you are looking for.
Get in touch to discuss your specific needs. I look forward to hearing from you.
If your instrument does not record well – or if you are looking to achieve a different sound than usual/experiment – the studio offers a wonderful selection of acoustic guitars that you are very welcome to use.
We also have a fully weighted, 88 keys midi keyboard with a lot of huge, great sounding piano libraries.
Using a variety of instruments in your recording will add more depth to the sound and make things more interesting, as well as inspiring you and unleash your creativity.
Call Andrea for a chat on 07758 372105 or email us at info@21seven.co.uk