Picture this. Our venue is a listed church in London’s highly desirable Hampstead, converted to provide a stunning recording facility comprising a magnificent hall with space to fit a symphony orchestra, a second Studio 1 with room for small chamber orchestra or big band, and numerous rooms arranged over three floors, suitable for post production, video editing, dubbing and pizza consumption. Among the many original features are the old pews that comprise the seating in the refectory, essential for praying that you possess funds to purchase NW3’s most expensive breakfast.Parking for 20 cars. Freehold. POA.
Your plucker enters this imposing arena; a brass plaque on the wall of the reception area commemorates the first recording sessions at the venue - The Son Of The Pink Panther, scored and conducted by maestro Henry Mancini. It’s a source of quiet satisfaction that I played on it. A turn to the left through the double doors takes me into The Hall, to be greeted by a vast array of music stands and mics, headphones and leads. An intimidating sight if you’re used to to a demo session with an organ trio. Soon the space will be filled with a 90-piece orchestra. I have the sense to be an hour and a half early, based on the experience of having been in Showbiz all day.