AUDIO | VISUAL | EVERYTHING

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Hidden in South Leeds, just 5 minutes from the city center, the M1 and M621, is our beautiful Audio and Media workspace.

Built around our Allen & Heath GRS24 and our 9m by 7m live room, tuned to perfection with a selection of Vicoustic treatment, Bakerland is the perfect place to get in the zone, get inspired,  and create.

Whether you’re a solo artist or a choir, producing a music video , a photo shoot, product videos or audio books, anything in the audio and visual remit, we have created them all, and most importantly, we achieve our customers visions by sharing their passion and working every project together as one combined team.

Andrew Baker
Studio Manager

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Audio Recordings

Check out below some of Bakerlands previous clients… click more info to take you to the artists website.

VAN DER NEER

This talented 4 piece recorded their first single and debut album with us, tracking first in our old studio (Dr Shakamoto’s) and finishing overdubs and mixing at Bakerland. They also recorded 5 tracks off the album for a live session (see video examples). We continue to work with Simon, Stuart and David, they are regulars at Bakerland.

ATOMIC RAYGUN

One of our first bands through the door, this 4 track E.P was released on blue Vinyl only, you got a pair of 3D glasses included to view the sleeve, our copy is proudly displayed at Bakerland. 

The Lost Trends

Again an early band in the studio, Pete the guitarists is a good friend of Andy’s so we recorded their second E.P Dark Disco. 4 tracks with the lead track DJ getting national coverage on Channel 4 for the York races advertisement of the Ebor. Thanks to a connection at the studio we set them off in the right direction. We managed the release of this E.P providing live sound for the band and a great after show party. 

We also produced the video for DJ (filmed in our old studio in York).

The Grand Old Uke of York

This collective, at its peak, had 15 members, they have been long-standing friends of the studio and have recorded 2 albums, 2 singles an E.P and we’ve done 1 video.  

A track from their first album ‘Summer Rain’ was picked up by Toyota and featured on a Toyota advert, it was released as a single. They’ve supported the likes of Katie Tunstall, Ward Thomas, The Shires, Ralph McTell, Newton Faulkner, with the help from Bakerland they continue to go from strength to strength.

The Ben Lee Band

Ben came to the studio by himself and recorded everything (except the drums). We completed this in a week and I’m very proud of the outcome. This is the first time Ben had ever sung on anything, he had a collection of songs he had written over years and he wanted to capture them all. He is the guitarist in the Jolly Code, who came and recorded on Ben’s recommendation.

The Jolly Code

Ben Lee came and recorded his album then brought his band in with him to record an E.P. We helped produce

4 tracks and the sessions were awesome. They are now regulars at the studio (and Ben’s Dad does our accounts, which is always handy).

Hybriphonic

A big band needs a big studio. This 8 piece male and female led funk band tracked lots of parts together, not a problem in such a great sounding live room. Check out the link for these tunes they sound great.

Common Ground Theatre

Kitty Briidges – A pocket full of tunes. A theatre production based around an intriguing story and wonderful music. 

A wide selection of ‘vintage’ instruments played by the very talented Paul Baldwin (mandolin, banjo, bouzouki, cittern) and Moira Clarke (recorder, melodeon, concertina) meant we get in and around instruments we’ve never recorded before, this project was highly enjoyable and once again our clients were very pleased with the outcome.

Live @ Bakerland…

We like to do live audio and video @ Bakerkand, and we have the space to do it well, and believe the best recordings are those done live with passion and energy. We like to film concept music video’s as well and have projects booked in for next year. Check out our video’s to date to see some very special performances.

Product Video’s

We have provided many product videos for Audio Technica and continue to work with them. Rodrigo works at A.T (see his bio), when he’s not sorting audio for the Moto GP or the Olympics he’s making videos of products.

On Location

We offer location videos for those bands who have a specific look in mind, we find that once bands see our studio they tend to choose to come to us (without our influence). We look forward to taking our camera’s out and shooting on location, give us a shout if you have some ideas!

Have you got that one song that you feel deserves the same high quality production and recording that you see from your favourite artists? Whether you’re promoting yourself to secure more work, recording an ideal gift for loved ones, or simply wanting a fantastic day recording a keep sake of your favourite song.

Come and perform at one of our Live by the Lights sessions, with other great musicians!

1 SESSION PER MONTH – LIMITED TO 88 ACTS PER YEAR.

  • £150.00 (introductory offer) per act. 2 songs per act. Acoustic only with a maximum of 2 performers.
  • Audience attended performance, beautiful bespoke purpose built setting with 12 filament 5 inch bulbs.
  • Each artist receives 20 minutes with our make up artist.
  • We will conduct an interview with each performer for promotion i.e social media outlets and any upcoming or previous releases.
  • 2 camera live recording, 1 Gimbal mounted and 1 Crane and glide rail.
    AT4050 microphones tracked through the GSR24 as standard, mixed and mastered.
  • Audience members will be local music media professionals and/or industry professionals.
  • All tracks that are being performed need to be submitted in rough (minimum audio only)
  • We are also shooting the day (with your permission) behind the scenes to be edited with a selection of the performances from the session for a monthly overview of the day.

 

DON’T DELAY BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

Meet the Team

Andy Baker

Andy Baker

Studio Manager and Head of Audio

About Andy

Andy spent 10 years at a global company working as a project manager. He was trained to implement large-scale projects around the world managing in excess of 50 staff at any one time.

However, music is his first love, after a small amount of success as a guitarist in an originals band  (back in the late 90’s) and being offered a substantial package by a management company, Andy decided to change careers and combine his project skills with his passion for music. 

Andy has done every job in the music industry from tour driver to a performer on the stages of Glastonbury. Music is his life.

Rodrigo Thomaz

Rodrigo Thomaz

Head of Video

About Rodrigo

Rodrigo is known as the Jedi and here’s why…. 

Rodrigo started with his own studio in Brazil, whilst running the studio he also worked as front of house and monitor engineer for high profile artist’s in South America. He left his studio with a studio manager and moved into the cruise ship industry as production manager/A1, producing musicals, Jazz Ensembles, Classical music, orchestral work and he worked sound reinforcement for her majesty the Queen on 3 occasions. 

Whilst taking care of all video production coming out of Bakerland he is also a project manager for the Moto GP audio on behalf of Audio Technica and is heavily involved with the Olympic games broadcast audio. 

Rodrigo is the busiest man you will ever meet.

Tim scott

Tim scott

Lead Engineer

About Tim

Tim graduated with a degree in Popular Music Production from the University of Huddersfield, where he enrolled in a work placement at The Chairworks Studio - working with producers such as David Watts (Allusinlove/Stone) , Larry Hibbit (Dinosaur Pile Up/Sea Girls/DON BROCO) and Tom Dalgety (Royal Blood/The Pixies).Alongside his studies, Tim worked with a variety of artists in creating music. Having a great understanding of a wide range of different genres and production styles, means Tim can offer creative direction as well as versatility and professionalism.Translating artists’ musical ideas cohesively is what is most important to Tim. With over 10 years in songwriting experience, Tim has an extensive knowledge in engineering, and production as well as specialising in mixing and mastering. Tim will be sure to inspire and deliver, whatever the task.

Justin Woodward

Justin Woodward

Studio Engineer

About Justin

Justin is a mix engineer, producer, and musician from Wakefield. 

Fundamentally a guitarist of over 20 years with band experience and as a solo musician, Justin has developed his skills in music production over the last decade.

Experience with Bands such as I Plead Guilty, The Tomicks and You’re The Decoy to solo musicians such as Reece Jacob and Richie Haynes has allowed Justin to continue developing skills and knowledge but most importantly building great relationships.  

A somewhat unorthodox approach to the industry has meant that Justin has also been able to take on projects outside of traditional studio work including mixing for Instagram and YouTube Drummers Including Mike Malyan (Monuments), David Cardona (Life Avenue), and Nishant Hagjer.

Justin considers every project personal and he is dedicated to ensuring that every client is 100% happy not only with the final product but with the communication and decisions throughout the project.

Richard Huxley

Richard Huxley

Studio Engineer

About Richard

Rich Huxley is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, educator, and founder member of Hope and Social. His studio and production CV includes clients  such as Tileyard, Sony Music, Fierce Panda, Cry Baby Cry, Songwork International, Label Fandango and Sky Larkin (Wichita Recordings).

Co-founder of the UK's first fan funded/owned record label, Rich speaks and writes about production, creative entrepreneurship, and the new music industries, working with Leeds, Lancaster and Liverpool Universities, for UWCSEA in Singapore, at Leeds Conservatoire, for the Musicians Union, as well as at events such as UnConvention in Manchester, Live at Leeds UnConference and for the Dept. of Trade and Industry.

Rich is a strong believer in the power of music as a force for social change, and for the common good.

Chris Moran

Chris Moran

Audio Repair Engineer

About Chris

Andy and Chris have been working together since 2017.

Coming from a background in motorsport engineering, Chris has taken his engineering skills and a passion for live music, and combined it with his experience working with some of the worlds major brands repairing everything from touring grade Allen and Heath mixing consoles to ribbon microphones, to help Bakerland in everything from wiring jobs to helping bring a Bakerland pedal range to life. 

After Having gigged and recorded alongside Bakerland engineer Justin Woodward for years, Chris used his passion for the technical side of live music and guitar tone to run his own pedal brand in CDM Pedals, helping others create their dream boutique tone.

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