Design your own CD!!

Starstruck Academy Kids!!

Above - Olivia Coe, semi-finalist of the nationwide 'OPEN MIC' competition run by LIVE & UNSIGNED group. ( the prize was a day in the Studio)

'LYNDA LAW' (I Don't Want Your Love - 1990) records a few tracks for her forthcoming album!

A Time Capsule in Sound!!

Jessica Woods ( 'JAQ' in 'My Parents Are Aliens) enjoys a session here at Meadow Farm Studio.

Make it an extra special day to remember!! For the younger ones Party's, we can obtain a visit from Jessica Woods(star in 'My Parents Are Aliens/Hospital etc.) who will spend time,have fun and sing along with the children (if required.) She also presents the children with signed photo's. More details about Jessica can be found on the following link-

Click here to go to 'My Parents Are Aliens' Website

Obviously the booking, should you require Jessica, would have to be made when she was available. There is an additional cost for Jessica, contact the Studio for further details.

....... LUCIA MATISSE - Completes her latest Album - Currently touring with 'We'll Meet Again' North Pier Blackpool & other Major Venues.

CBBC 'COPYCAT QUIZ' WINNERS

For Credit Card Payment, decide which of the above voucher/Studio Sessions you require, then click-

u>filling in all necessary information in the 'DESCRIPTION' box i.e. 'Happy Christmas etc.'.....etc.' Enter discounted price and await Voucher!

(You may phone details in if you prefer 01773-740264)

PARTY SESSIONS!!

CHILDRENS BIRTHDAY PARTIES!!

3 Hours/including soft Drinks ........ up to 10 children........£169.00( £25-00 per person over 10)

2 Hours/including soft Drinks........ up to 6 children........................£145-00

The birthday girl/boy/ gets to pick the song of their choice and after a brief introduction to a few tricks of the trade (and of course the engineer) the party will go into the studio from the control room and record a song. If there is time they could get two or three recorded, the number of songs all depends on ability. Each party member gets a CD! You can all sing the same song, or split up into groups and record separate songs. We will make the most of their talents and show you the work that goes on behind the scenes in a recording studio. Go on, prove to everyone that you have the X Factor! You will be in the capable hands of a qualified, experienced engineer/producer who will guide you through the recording process enabling you to achieve that elusive professional sound having the benefit and full use of the latest digital technology. A parent/Adult must accompany the part and may video proceedings or take photos if they wish. You may bring your own snacks/cake or there is a McDonalds 2 mins drive away and you are welcome to bring in/collect your own selection from their menu.

ARRIVE IN SYLE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ EAT YOUR HEART OUT 'MR COWELL'

McDonalds - There is a McDonalds 2 mins drive away and you are welcome to bring in/collect your own selection from their menu during the session.

LOCATION

Meadow Farm Studio is on Bridle Lane in Lower Hartshay just outside Ripley in Derbyshire. It is easily accessible from the A610 which is fed by the A6 at Ambergate, and from the south M1 junction 26 or from the north junction 28 M1.

From the North/South A6 join the A610 at Ambergate, carry on until you reach the traffic lights at the Excavator Pub. Turn first right after the traffic lights signposted 'LOWER HARTSHAY ONLY' Then first right opposite the George Inn, into Bridle Lane. We are the third/last premises on the right with 'MEADOW FARM STUDIO' written in wrought iron signs both on the approach and side walls.

From junction 28 M1 take the A38 Derby Road, until signs to the A610 Ripley/Matlock are located. Take the A610 off the roundabout signposted - Matlock,Ambergate. Once on the A610 Lower Hartshay is the first left turn sign posted 'LOWER HARTSHAY ONLY' Then first right opposite the George Inn, into Bridle Lane. We are the third/last premises on the right with 'MEADOW FARM STUDIO' written in wrought iron signs both on the approach and side walls.

If using M1 J26 from the south, turn first left off the slip road, onto the A610 following signs for Codnor/Ripley/Ambergate. When you arrive at the A38 flyover, take the A610 off the roundabout signposted - Matlock,Ambergate. Once over the roundabout on the A610, Lower Hartshay is the first left turn, sign posted 'LOWER HARTSHAY ONLY' Then first right opposite the George Inn, into Bridle Lane. We are the third/last premises on the right with 'MEADOW FARM STUDIO' written in wrought iron signs both on the approach and side walls.

For a more detailed road map please go to google maps and type in the search box...DE5 3RQ, Meadow Farm Studio. Once the map has appeared use the zoom and movement features to manipulate the image.

20% OFF ADULT PARTY BOOKINGS

PARTY TIME !....HEN - OFFICE - CORPORATE ETC!

COMLIMENTARY BOTTLE/S OF WINE WITH ALL ADULT PARTY BOOKINGS !!

Below - 12 Dolly Parton's

TWO hours Studio time to include up to 10 people taking part in a combined or separate performance with the VICTIM receiving a CD of the performance, or the complete production. ( extra copies can be purchased if required )
The session will take the form of a brief introduction in the Control room with a demonstration of a few of the effects/tricks of the trade, followed by the recording session of their choice ie.(i.e.. 10mins. per person/pro-rata for Duo/Trio/combo etc.)

Time to include Mixdown /Mastering & CD Duplication

MIDWEEK....... £175-00

WEEKEND/OPEN............................. £199-00

ENJOY A PARTY WITH FRIENDS...

The girls from 'BRITVIC'(above) enjoy a session......don't think that was all they were drinking ??

Click here for more information on Party & other packages

For Credit Card Payment, decide which of the voucher/Studio Sessions you require,then click-

filling in all necessary information in the 'DESCRIPTION' box(don't forget to add 2.5% for card charge).

(You may phone in details if you prefer 01773-740264)

Above - 'S.H.Glee' (Swanwick Hall School Choir) during thier recent recording

Web offer 2010 for unsigned Bands/Groups.................................1 Day (8 hours ) all inclusive £225-00 (phone 01773-740264 for full details)

Andy Sneap (Producer - METALLICA) & 'Sabbat' in the early days

 

Great local band 'ARMARDA' during a break in recording

Dan Blankley - Bass Guitar-Lost In Transition [below] Facebook...9th September..........Oh regarding the studio we used, It's Meadow Farm Recording Studios, I won't tell you whats good about it's because I don't need to. It's that good!

 

'NEFARIOUS' finish their latest recording!'SORT IT OUT' lay down a few tracks.

 

Stewart,

On behalf of the band I want to thank you and Jonathan for the time and trouble you took during our recent recording session. Your professionalism and expertise made the day a great success for us. We have been delighted with the results. Even without post-processing, you managed to capture the best recording we've made as a band. We will definitely be back!

We run a band website and documented the day.

Click here to go to ' A52's Website

 

We've also (temporarily) added the rough mixes to the site under the 'Our Songs' tab. These will get progressively replaced as we master them.

Once again, thanks for everything.

Mike

Click here to go to ' A52's Website

 

Kate during her recent session

Club Duo 'SAXY'

 

Sadly missed, a true pro who I always enjoyed working with. (Faded writing reads ' STEW - we can't go on meeting every 20 years like this - Your Pal BOB ')

Below - Mobile Recording At Gullivers Kingdom, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

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PRESS RELEASE

Local Recording Studio Signs with Virgin

Meadow Farm Studio is celebrating 35 years of recording this year, 24 of which have been in Lower Hartshay, Derbyshire. Stewart Field, the Studios owner, has a wide and varied musical background starting as a Cornet player in Dove Holes Silver Band. He then joined the Royal Army Ordnance Corps Staff Band (R.A.O.C.) as a French Horn player doubling on String Bass. He then attended The Royal Military School Of Music Kneller Hall, studying under Alfred Cursue (4th Horn/Dennise Brain Quartet) gaining the required qualifications for the Student Bandmaster course. Whilst at Kneller Hall Stewart put his own Big Band together, which included fellow student Gordon Campbell on Trombone, and supported the Maynard Ferguson band for a live BBC recording. Stewart has recently taken up French horn again, after a 30 plus years break, playing/touring with 'The Phoenix Concert Band' with Stephen Barton being principal French horn.
He later left the military to tour with such artistes as Frankie Vaughan, Eric Delaney, Chico Arnez, The English Philharmonic Orchestra, Tony Christy & Martin Taylor (currently voted worlds number 1 jazz guitarist) as well as recording for the BBC, both in London and Birmingham plus the Charlie Chester show for Granada. He later worked at the 'Lakeside Club' in Camberley with such names as Freddie Cole (Nats brother) The Brothers Lees, Tommy Cooper and Lesley Crowther to name but a few, He then played Bass in the resident band at 'Churchill's Club' in New Bond Street were he had the pleasure of working with such names as Eartha Kit, Juliet Prowse (co-star with Elvis Presley in G.I.Blues) and the infamous Bernard Manning. He then became Musical Director of Dagenham Silver Prize Band and also the now closed Commodore International Club in Nottingham. During his time at the Commodore, were he doubled on Bass Guitar & Trumpet, he had the pleasure of working with and meeting many artists including, Gerry Marsden, Gene Pitney, Marti Caine, Bob Monkhouse, Duncan Norvelle(chase me!) The Nolan Sisters,Ken Dodd and Les Dennis. In the early 70's Stewart was responsible along with Tony Adamson (Clarity Music) for bringing the name Karaoke into the country and recording the First Backing tapes. For this the studio was black listed by the Musicians Union for a short time until backing tracks/Karaoke became accepted and the studio became prolific in recording tracks with real musicians (as opposed to midifile/sequenced tracks) In the late 70's Stewart took a sideways step and formed his own company, in conjunction with Leo Fender (Fender guitars) and Don Randall, designer of the worlds first guitar amplifier. The company, called EVERBIMES, which is semibreve spelt backwards, imported G&L Guitars and Randall amps and became a major player on the musical instrument wholesale distribution stage. During this time, in his capacity as marketing manager, Stewart worked with such names as, Rod Stewart, Billy Jo Spears, Peter Gabriel, Boxcar Willy, Genesis, Poacher, The Spinners, Randy California, Sammy Hagar, Ian Anderson(Jethro Tull) Dave Pegg and Fairport Convention, Ruby Murray, Leapy Lee, Wayne Fontana, Tom O'Connor & many more. Infact it was through Dave Pegg that Stewart first caught the studio bug and purchased 'Peggy's' Cropredy studio when Peggy moved to Barford St.Michael. Having been a professional musician for most of his life, Stewart has also played in many shows including, Grease, Spike, Summer Holiday, Fame, Les Miserables We Will Rock You, Back To The 80's. Oliver, Scandalouse, Oz, Forbidden Planet, Disco Inferno, Boogie Nights and recently played Bass Guitar in Jesus Christ Superstar at the Derby Assembly Rooms, alongside Martin Kershaw on guitar.

His Studio has, and is being used for all types of recordings from productions for John Tams including music for the TV series Sharpe, music for Peak Practice, working with local maestro Greg Francis, who directed and produced the Memphis Belle Orchestra recorded at Meadow Farm, to recording the music for Gulliver's Kingdom's Christmas shows, Peter Pan for Holiday on Ice (Walt Disney) and the Audio Assist Manuals for Network Rail. The studio also had the privilege of working with the late Murray Slater and his Grace Andrew Cavendish, the 11th Duke of Devonshire, along with the Derbyshire County Youth Windband for the recording of the original music to celebrate the tercentenary of the Devonshire Dukedom at Chatsworth. More recently the Studio has just completed CD's for DaleDiva, Rolls Royce Ladies Choir, The Dalesman Male Voice Choir.The studio has also already been booked to record ' Voices ' (Derby City Ladies Choir) as well as a 3rd album for Alfreton Ladies Choir, now renamed 'Sonara' in early 2010.
It was in-between these sessions that Stewart originated the Studio Experience. This he then launched nationally with Red Letter Days with great success some sixteen years ago. Danny Jones (McFly) recorded his debut single 'Silence in The City' a moving song about the tragic events of 9/11, during a studio voucher session. Pete Conway, also known as Robbie Williams Dad, recorded some tracks at the studio and also took demos, written by Martin Kershaw, for Robbie to evaluate. This experience is now available in most major retail stores including Harrods, Debenham's, House of Fraser, etc. and this concept has now been copied nationally by many studios, large and small. In 2005 Stewart signed a contract with Activity Superstore which puts the Studio in WH Smiths, Argos & Boots as well as on line with Amazon, experiencemad.co.uk giftexperience.com monsteractivitydays.co.uk findmeagift.com and many more.
In 2006 the Studio signed a similar contract with Virgin and is now included in their Experience brochure. Infact Meadow Farm is represented by more retailers and agencies than any other recording studio and is exclusively featured in the 'Ultimate Gift Experiences' guide 2006. The Studio has three full time qualified engineers, all attaining degrees at either Manchester, Leicester or Staffordshire Universities. Although responsible in part for the rise of Karaoke, the studio experience is anything but Karaoke. The session begins with an informative overview of studio techniques, with one of three qualified engineers, and the recording scene in general, moving onto the session of choice, be that vocal, instrumental, engineering etc. The session finishes with the client being presented with their very own 'on body' printed CD. It goes without saying that the Studio is Stewart's passion, not only is it the original 'Studio Experience' but it is one of the few Studios in the country, to support all three recording protocols.

Mobile - 07971 590 599

L/L - 01773 740 264

Email - stewart@meadowfarmstudio.co.uk

or - stewartmfield@gmail.com