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Spirit of the Glen held the top spot in the Classic Charts for 8 weeks and has, to date, sold more than 300 000 records worldwide and as such has acheived 'Gold' status. This is the second Gold selling album the band has released - though with an interval of over 37 years! A Copy of the CD was presented to the Prime Minister in December. As a direct result of the album's success, it has been shortlisted for the album of the year award in the Classical Brits. Universal Records |
RAF - David's own
band, checkout our RAF page for sound clips and info. |
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boyle - Susan recorded here at
heartbeatstudio
in 1999, she recorded three
tracks "Cry Me A River", "Killing Me Softly" & "Don't Cry For Me Argentina".
We knew at the time she was going to be a huge success someday. The
recordings are not in the public domain, so we are unable to even give you
a clip due to the enormous illegal downloading surrounding Susan. We wish
her very success in Britain's Got Talent !!!!! |
matthew & melissa - A local brother and sister duo who give Josh Groban & Eva Cassidy a run for their money. We believe they are the next big thing to hit the UK. David & Ed are looking forward to working with them over the next few months. To book them please contact heartbeatstudio |
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kenny herbert -
Edinburgh singer/songwriter, has recorded 2
albums and various singles in
heartbeatstudio
using some of the musicians on this site. Kenny has also co-written songs with
David for other artists.
www.kennyherbertmusic.com |
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david paton -
Pilot lead singer/songwriter with credits including "Magic" and "January" and
pervious bass guitarist with Sir Elton John & Camel to name but a few.
www.davidpatonsongs.com
David is currently performing at the Jam House Edinburgh. |
jon cohen
- One of the UK's leading producers of Classical "Crossover" music. He has
written and produced records for all UK major classical labels and has
produced and written for artists such as Vanessa-Mae and Operababes. In 2006 Jon
arranged and produced the album "Voices of The Valley" by the Fron Male Choir,
which sold 500,000 copies and was the fastest selling classical album ever in
the UK.
www.myspace.com/joncohenmusic |
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bob heatlie -
Composer with credits including "Merry Christmas Everyone" with Shakin’ Stevens
and "Japanese Boy" with Aneka both No.1 Hits. Grammy Award winner for the song
"Cry Just A Little Bit". And at the moment writing for children's programmes
such as "Kipper the Dog". In the late 70's Bob and David played together in the
"Back Marker" in Tranent as "The Odd Couple", today they are more like
Edinburgh's "Jack and Victor" from "Still Game".
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Heatlie |
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tam white - Long
standing blues singer and actor with international success. It sad to
think Tam is no longer with us, he will live in our
hearts forever. RIP Tam.
www.tamwhite.co.uk |
nobby clarke - The
first lead singer with Scotland's Bay City Rollers “Keep On Dancing”
www.nobbyclarkmusic.com |
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rock band, used us for rehearsal and recorded demo's. All the pictures for the
10th Anniversary Tour Souvenir Programme where taken here at
heartbeatstudio.
www.camelproductions.com |
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school pipeband –
We have recorded 4 albums for this band, they are preforming internationally and winning many competitions in the UK and abroad.
www.gwc.org.uk/pipeband
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melvilles school pipe and drums -
Now recording their 2nd album after selling a few thousand of the first album.
They are amazed at how much fund raising they have achieved for the school.
www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=2846886265 |
dougie mcquillan
- Dougie has been performing at Finnigan's Wake Victoria St, Edinburgh for so many years he has run out
of fingers counting. He has produced numerous albums and is an Edinburgh legend
on the scene.
www.geocities.com/dougiemcq |
gary
collins - Gary has recorded 3 albums with us, 2 Elvis sound-a-like and
one in his own style. David and Ed were both very impressed with Gary's vocals
and his professionalism and is constantly working all over Scotland as a solo
artist or an outstanding Elvis Tribute Show. He is also available as a session
singer.
www.mysiterocks.synthasite.com
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has been writing an album of soul songs, which we have arranged and produced
here at heartbeatstudio
and also using session singer Amanda Lyon. He has also been a support artist
with Gordon Campbell for Shakin' Stevens on a UK tour in the 80's. |
amanda lyon - She is a local
girl with a soul voice, doing many gigs around Europe, with the likes of Ray
Wilson of Genesis fame. Amanda is a very talented session singer, who we have
also co-written and produced an album of original songs with.
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unknown hagana
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have worked tirelessly since their humble beginnings as a 6 piece indie/ska/stoner
fusion band. After releasing their first EP in mid 05, the band work hard
gigging all over Edinburgh and have also played the legendary Cavern Club in
Liverpool.
www.myspace/unknownhagana |
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handy leon - Leon is from Zimbabwe and a DJ and singer performing all
over the UK and digital television. He has recorded 3 albums at
heartbeatstudio
of African religious/dance crossover music.
www.myspace.com/handyleonmusic |
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kain - A Glasgow based rock/indie band who where signed to Warners
after recording their demo with us
www.davidmccrindle.com/kain |
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rab howat - Rab has been part of
heartbeatstudio
since it opened in 1982, he joined RAF with David.
Recently he has been songwriting with Kenny Herbert and also performing
regularly in Edinburgh. He is a very versatile session guitarist and always
comes up with rocking riffs and ideas. |
| pbs/discovery channel - The studio was hired out to PBS/Discovery Channel to do the sound to picture for the "Battlefield" series of documentaries. |
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titchmarsh show / songs of sister act
- 2009
saw us recording and mixing the backing track performed on The Alan
Titchmarsh Show 02/02/09 |
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nikki
king
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Scottish jazz singer in recording 3 new tracks for a forthcoming album.
In 2001 Nikki won the Perrier Jazz Vocalist Award, 2005 she reached the
finals of European Jazz Singer Awards. She has also opened for Al Green, The
Average White Band and headlining at Queens Hall (Edinburgh), The Blue Note
(Tokyo) and Ronnie Scotts. |
ashleigh gray - A London based musical theatre performer, Ashleigh sung her original demos here at heartbeatstudio. We were very impressed with her vocals and her performance. She has also performed on BBC and many of the top London stages. |
| ronnie kermel - A Hank Marvin sound and look-a-like, here is the segue we produced for agents. |
colin chisholm
- Colin performed a dance mix of "Pretty Woman" which
heartbeatstudio
arranged and produced. We have also produced and mastered many of Colin's tracks
for his hit stage show.
www.colinchisholm.com
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| saxcess - A local instrumental group of 4 women playing woodwind and sax. Saxcess where looking for a promotional CD to show the different styles of music they play. We edited their recording into this segue. Segues are great for getting gigs as very few agents will listen to a fully CD. |
linnie paterson
- This is a recording of "Get Ready" recorded shortly before Linnie's death
to raise money for charity.
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the gorgie noise
- "H-E-A-R-T-S" was written and performed by David Valentine, Kenny Herbert and
Dougie McQuillan and is available from the
Hearts Superstore. |
sophie and charlotte
- 2 Edinburgh school girls with the writing and singing bug, they came to us
with an idea for a pop song, we came up with this.
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| elkin - A local Edinburgh band who recorded an EP. | richard winsborough - This is the recording of "La Donna E Mobile" |
| clockwork pig - A jazz/funk band formed at Jewel & Esk Valley College, Edinburgh. |
neil mcnamara
- Neil came into the studio as a gift from friends, he had an idea for a song.
We think this is brilliant.
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| eurovision entries - Over the years we have co-written/produced three eurovision entries. | david valentine -
"Missing" was written/performed by David for a TV documentary about missing
children. Vocal /instrumental.
Also as an 80th Birthday gift for David's mother we produced her favourite song.
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| amberjack - Three piece Americana Country Rock band doing their own material. | delta blues duo |
runrig - Scottish
rock/celtic band, they recorded the demo's for "The Cutter & The Clan" need we say more
www.runrig.co.uk |
dave davis - Dave has been playing all over the UK for 50 years, from Blackpool Tower Ballroom to Edinburgh's Balmoral Holiday. His music is perfect for dancing at any function. He has the original "Come Dancing" sound and reportee. We recorded Dave on location at the Maitlandfield Hotel, Haddington. |
nazareth -
Scottish rock band
www.nazarethdirect.co.uk |
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| denis lynch - Denis is a very great session drummer and can be used on any tracks you wish. He has years of experience teaching and performing all over the UK. The great thing with Denis is he is rock solid with a click track, so takes can be transported to other studios for mixing. Watch his youtube video, filmed and produced at heartbeatstudio email us to book a session with Denis. | |
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Email info@heartbeatstudio.co.uk
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