From Thompsound Music the following services are available:
Studio Recording
The premises at Thompsound Music are more than adequate for a small band to record live should this be what is required and there are more than enough channels to accommodate this.
The space is probably more suited to solo projects and is perfect for a singer/songwriter or other solo artist to build up a project.
Billy and his wife’s original Welsh band Amledd was all* recorded at Thompsound Music before the refit. So songs that start out as just a guitar and a voice can in time become big productions as some of Amledd’s tracks became.
Session Musician Recording/
Online Sessions
Go to Session Musicians for more details on available musicians other than Billy Thompson for your project...
Location Recording
Thompsound Music can come to record your concert, gig or any other performance wherever it may be.
Of course, the production can be as large or small as desired - a 40 piece string section is NOT compulsory but is most feasible.
The purpose built vocal booth with floating floor and excellent sound insulation keeps the vocals nice and dry up until the mixing stage.
Thompsound Music’s preference will always be to keep music live, but should recording vocals/instruments to backing tracks be required, this is also accommodated.
Visit the Portfolio page for examples of recordings recorded at Thompsound Music .
* Except for the drums which were recorded at Temple Music. Drums can now be recorded at Thompsound Music on the brand new Tama Superstar Hyperdrive with Sabien cymbals.
It might also be the case that where you rehearse is where you feel most comfortable and would like to record in that space. If the acoustics are suitable then this too is most feasible - as was the case when Billy went to record the acoustic trio Gadjo Jazz
Thompsound Music then takes the recording back to base and edits, mixes and masters there. Alternatively, the audio files can be handed over for you to do with as you wish.
Thompsound Music recently recorded the Classical Tango group Tango 5 at Sheffield Town Hall for a performance they were giving as part of the big music festival there last May.
Visit the Portfolio page for examples of recordings recorded on location by Thompsound Music.
For some time now, Billy has successfully offered his services as a session musician direct from Thompsound Music.
Using either Pro Tools or Logic Pro, Billy will normally record 5 or so different takes of violin and send all the takes to you to chop up/do with as you will, at your end.
You can send an MP3 of the tracks you would like a session musician added to, or post a CD/DVD of the tracks (or Skype them or use YouSendIt.com or similar). Each session track is then consolidated to the start of each track you send.
Alternatively, you could send each track as a Pro Tools or Logic session on a CD/DVD. These are then simply opened up and added to.
Thus far, clients have come to Billy Thompson for this service with a pre-dispersed knowledge of what Billy can offer. Billy approaches each session as a unique entity with his combination of classical training, jazz/gypsy jazz leanings, improvisation and rock/folk rock tendencies coupled with a myriad of sound effect choices.
Anything specific you require on a particular track just ask.
For clarification on any of this just email info@thompsoundmusic.co.uk
Visit the Portfolio page for examples of sessions recorded at Thompsound Music for clients Worldwide.
