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NO TRANSPORT?...NO PROBLEM!!....WE WILL EVEN COLLECT YOU FROM 'AMBERGATE' STATION, OR RIPLEY MARKET PLACE (Bus Terminal) REGARDLESS OF WEATHER, IN EITHER OF THE 'STUDIO LIMOS' 4 ltr Jaguar Sovereign or 3.7 Limited Edition Jeep Cherokee with Privacy Glass...No extra charge!


THESE ARE A FEW OF THE COMPANYS MEADOW FARM STUDIO IS NOW PROUD TO BE REPRESENTED BY ONLINE:-
(you will need to copy & paste to bring up these websites, they are not links)
www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk - www.gifts.co.uk - www.fundays.co.uk
www.gift-heaven.co.uk - www.intotheblue.co.uk - www.daystoamaze.co.uk - www.experiencemad.co.uk
www.giftexperience.com - www.thegiftexperience.co.uk - www.redletterdays.co.uk - www.enjoy.co.uk
www.blokesonly.co.uk - www.boystoys.co.uk - www.lazyboneuk.com
www.thedoghouse.co.uk - www.activitysuperstore.co.uk
www.enjoy.co.uk - www.guesswhatidid.co.uk
Gigs, Bands and Music
Venues at Gig-Guide.Co.UK
Pete Castle, storyteller and folk singer during the recording
of his new album.
www.petecastle.co.uk

Cathy and Wally (Duet 2 Me) during their recent session
Click here for their (Duet 2 Me)website
BELOW - Glebe Junior School Choir,Derbyshire, during their recording for the 'Holiday On Ice' production of 'PETER PAN'
Musical Director-Maurice Luttikhuis Creative Director/Choreographer-Robin Cousins MBE
Conductor- David Lawrence
www.holidayonice.com www.kidsiceshows.com

Eat your heart out 'Glen Miller'........Heanor Gate Science College Big Band
GERRY CANNELL (JERRY LEWIS)..THE VOICE OF 'THE RATPACK' During his voice over session.
Click here for "The Ratpack" websiteMOBILE/LOCATION RECORDING
"THE DALESMAN M.V.C." during rehearsal/recording of their latest Album!
Click here for "The Dalesman" website
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BACKING TRACK CD'S
IF YOU REQUIRE SONGS (not listed) please go to the TREE and click on the Backingtrack icon. THESE ARE AVAILABLE AT £4-50 per track (MP3, CD or cassette). Check with Studio for availability!
'SWING & SOUL'
These are the original DIGITALLY REMASTERED 'DO IT YOUR WAY' backing tracks which some of you may remember from the seventies,eighties & nineties, when they were only available on cassette! The total cost of production for these tracks was in excess of £10,000-00. TOTAL COST TO YOU FOR THIS CD £25-00! The big band tracks being recorded between our own Studio and Strawberry Studios in Stockport and the Soul tracks digitally multitracked and recorded over a period of time, due to the bands engagements, at Meadow Farm Studios.
We have recently finished cassette distribution to the retail trade of this range of tracks and have now customised this CD from the original DAT masters and made them available DIRECT. The Swing tracks have been recorded by one of the top professional Big Bands including members of 'The Memphis Belle Orchestra' Andy Prior & The Night Owls, Maynard Ferguson Band, Eric Delany & Chico Arnez Bands and the Soul tracks were recorded by 'The Sounds of the Commitments' tribute band. All have backing vocals and NO fades. There are twelve different titles in all with both a vocalised version and backing track to sing to once you are happy with your vocal performance (24 Music Tracks in Total).
The tracks have been used at our studio for all of the 'Studio Experiences' and pro singers alike. These tracks are not available anywhere else and are complete with printed lyrics. We can also email the tracks out as an MP3, on clearance of funds, if preferred.
TITLES(on a single CD)
1. MACK THE KNIFE. 2. THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC. 3. RIVER STAY AWAY FROM MY DOOR.
4. WISH I WERE IN LOVE AGAIN. 5. WHERE OR WHEN. 6. I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN.
7. MIDNIGHT HOUR. 8. TOO MANY FISH IN THE SEA. 9. NOWHERE TO RUN.
10. DESTINATION ANYWHERE. 11. MUSTANG SALLY. 12. MR. PITIFUL.
As used in the Studio by Pete Conway a.k.a. Robbie Williams Dad

Picture courtesy of www.turnmedia.co.uk Click here for TURNMEDIA incorporating - Live Performance filming, Showreel Production and a total design package for the resulting DVD.
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'SHADES OF THE SHADOWS'
These tracks have also been used at our studio for our guitar/instrumentalist 'Studio Experiences' The tracks are not available anywhere else! We can also email the tracks out as an MP3, on clearance of funds, if preferred.£25-00 per CD.( only £2-50 per track!!)
TITLES(on a single CD)
1. Wonderful Land. 2. Man Of Mystery. 3. Atlantis. 4. Kon Tiki. 5.Theme For Young Lovers.
6. The Rise & Fall Of Flingle Bunt. 7. Apache.
8. F.B.I. 9. The Frightened City. 10. Ghost Riders In The Sky.
11. Theme From The Deer Hunter.
12. Foot Tapper.
We do have our full range available (click on 'Backing Tracks' icon on the home page/tree) and will be only to happy to transfer any TWO VOLUMES from that range for £25.00 per CD(inc vat & P&P).Just one volume can be purchased for 15-00 (see main website/backing tracks,for details)We still have a limited stock from the range available on cassette, as shown in the picture, at £7-50 per tape, inc vat & postage should you require cassette format. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. IF YOU REQUIRE SINGLE SONGS (not listed) THESE ARE AVAILABLE AT £4-50 per track. Check with Studio for availability!
We are a member of MCPS and have all necessary AP2 licence returns. If the tracks are to be used by an individual or Studio for gain, it is incumbent upon the client that all copyright clearances have been obtained. All prices include VAT.
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PRESS
RELEASE 2007
(Derbyshire Life)
Local Recording Studio Signs with Virgin
Meadow
Farm Studio is celebrating 30 years of recording this year, 20 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 qualification for Bandmaster. Infact Stewart
has recently taken up French Horn again playing/touring with 'The Phoenix Concert
Band' with Stephen Barton being principal French Horn. He then became the Bass
Guitarist in the re-formed 'Blue Rockets' the former wartime dance band run
by the formidable talant of the late Eric Robinson of B.B.C. fame.
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) to name but a
few, as well as recording for the BBC & Granada. He later worked at the
'Lakeside Club' in Camberley with such names as Freddie Cole (Nats brother)
The Brothers Lees, Tommy Cooper, Louie Bellson, Maynard Ferguson 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 Earther 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 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, We Will
Rock You, Back To The 80's. Oliver, Country of My Heart, Oz. Forbidden Planet
etc. and recently played Bass Guitar in the Derby Operatic production of 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 directing and producing the Memphis
Belle Orchestra, 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 finished fine tuning a single, soon to be released,
by the top session guitarist Martin Kershaw, and, has just finished the latest
CD for Alfreton Ladies Choir recorded live at Cressy Fields. More of the studios
sessions and details can be found on our website at www.meadowfarmstudio.co.uk.
As this site is in Corel you might find a more printer friendly version on our
old website at www.meadowfarmstudios.co.uk
It was in-between all 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 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 printed CD. It goes without
saying that the Studio is Stewart's passion, not only is it the original 'Studio
Experience' but is one of the few Studios in the country, to support all three
recording protocols.
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