Work With James

Location Recording

James particularly enjoys location recording. With all the gear and expertise, James can set up a no-compromise studio quality recording environment no matter where you have in mind!

Past location work includes recording and mixing filmed concerts from locations as diverse as hotels and living rooms to venues and concert halls, as well as special recording projects like strings for a pop song in a lush sounding church.

Although often used for projects including video, recording outside of a studio environment can present huge creative opportunities to capture the ambience of anywhere from a cathedral to an old manor house.

Recording for song productions outside a traditional studio can help to set projects apart sonically and free the music from the restraints of traditional studio recordings. Your unique sound will captivate audiences and set you apart in a crowded market.

Save time and money by recording from a home or airbnb. Say goodbye to the endless hours spent booking studio time and paying big fees. Now you have the convenience of recording on your own terms. No more scheduling conflicts or delays.

State-of-the-Art Equipment and Professional Studios

James has access to cutting-edge equipment and often works in the world’s greatest recording studios. With a combination of industry-standard gear and the latest technologies, he can create a sonic landscape that is rich, vibrant, and true to your artistic vision. From analog vintage sounds to modern digital production, James has you covered!

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Recording & Engineering

Recording music is an art form in itself, where every note, part, and sound matters. James understands the intricacies and nuances that go into creating a truly special recording. With a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success, James has the experience to bring your music to life.

Built on Years of Experience

James’ background is rooted in countless sessions, working on music for artists as diverse as Louis Tomlinson, George Ezra, Liam Gallagher, Tom Odell & Sam Ryder amongst many more. James has honed his craft, mastering advanced recording techniques, cutting-edge technologies, and industry standards. This wealth of knowledge allows him to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the music industry while staying ahead of the curve.

Creating Your Unique Sound

Your music is as unique as you are, and it deserves to be treated as such. James believes that finding your individual sound and artistic vision is extremely important. He has the ability to fine-tune every aspect of the recording process to ensure your music truly reflects your creative intent. From choosing the perfect acoustics to utilising the right microphone techniques, James’ expertise will amplify the essence of your music like never before.

Mixing & Mastering

James mixes and masters projects for artists and corporate clients around the world.

Working across genres, James brings experienced ears to songs and helps elevate them to sound as good as they can, with the sonics and energy to compete with the biggest hits in the world today.

James goes above and beyond for projects, frequently using esoteric techniques like reamping in concert halls and using a great collection of vintage and modern outboard and an extensive plugin collection made up of UAD, FabFilter, LiquidSonics Seventh Heaven, Sonnox, SSL Native, SoundToys, Oaksound Sooth2 and many more. These processes help to make each project James works on sonically unique and original enough to stand out in an ever saturated world.

Recent Work

Autotrader “Matchmaker”
TV & Radio Adverts

In December 2022, James mixed the music for the “Matchmaker” AutoTrader TV & Radio Ads.

The campaign continuously ran, reaching 98% of the population over 14 times between Boxing Day and 31st March. The campaign was estimated to achieve over 122 million impacts across the campaign period, reaching the breadth of the nation.

The campaign targeted a mass audience, across television, radio, broadcaster video on demand (BVOD), and paid social advertising.

Quireboys 30th Anniversary Concert O2 Academy Islington

In December 2022, platinum selling rock band The Quireboys original lineup reformed for the first time in 30 years since their debut #2 album at London’s O2 Academy, Islington.

Running a 32 channel audio rig, featuring microphones including vintage Neumann & AKG, as well as offerings from AEA, Coles & Shure, James captured every detail of the energy and performance.

The concert is destined for a CD/DVD, streaming, and Amazon Prime Video release next year.

London City Orchestra,
Cadogan Hall Gala Concert

The LCO’s 2022 Summer Concert featured music by Strauss, Rachmaninov, and Rimsky-Korsakov, conducted by ex-Royal Opera House Jette Parker Artist Thomas Payne, featuring soprano Nadine Benjamin MBE.

James produced a live broadcast from Sloane Square’s Cadogan Hall, using an audio rig based on our standard Decca inspired practices. Utilising vintage Neumann KM83s and KM84s, vintage AGK C414s, as well modern Neumann KM184s, KM183s and a TLM67, and offerings from Line Audio.

Other Services

  • James consults for a variety of projects.

    Often advising on matters relating to studio and location recording and mixing, as well as wider music industry practices.

  • James enjoys working with artists to bring their creative visions to life.

    Carefully taking songs from the writing stage through to a finished master.

  • James enjoys sharing his knowledge about all aspects of recording and studio practices.

    He leads masterclasses at a university level and offers one-on-one sessions with students.

    He also has mentoring experience and takes on assistants for larger projects.