I'm a highly experienced Session Violinist with artists including Michael Bublé, Pulp, Rick Astley, Ella Henderson, Belle & Sebastian, Cinematic Orchestra, JAMES and The Courteeners.
Natalie is a classically trained Violinist and Viola player, and is in demand as a session player in studios across the UK. She has worked with artists such as Micheal Bublé, Pulp, Ella Henderson, Rick Astley, JAMES, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbot, Belle & Sebastian, Richard Hawley, Rae Morris and Thea Gilmore and she can be heard on many of The Courteeners records.
Natalie has recorded on numerous soundtracks for TV and film including 'Fattest Man In Britain' (Badly Drawn Boy), 'Funny Cow' (Richard Hawley), and the title music for Peter Kay's 'Comedy Shuffle'. She has also provided music for Trevor Jones (KFC ads) and Jarvis Cocker (Big Melt soundtrack and Serafina Steer album).
Library music sessions include work with Audio Network and Ameritz Music.
She regularly plays with orchestras including in the BBC Philharmonic, Opera North and the Halle Orchestra, and chamber ensembles such as Manchester String Quartet and London Concertante. She also tours with bands and singer songwriters.
You can send Natalie a scored part or she can work from midi/score her own part.
Natalie is a go to, get stuff done person. She can put you in touch with arrangers and other instrumentalists. She also works as a fixer for the Up North Session Orchestra and has studio contacts across the country.
Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.
Credits
- Thea Gilmore
- the Courteeners
- Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott
- Dutch Uncles
- Rachel Zefira
- Phil France
- Richard Hawley
- Serafina Steer
- Trevor Jones
- Badly Drawn Boy
- Andrew Swarbrick
- Audio Network
- Realstrings
- Matthew Halsall
- Manchester String Quartet
- bbc philharmonic orchestra
- Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
- halle orchestra
- Manchester Camerata
- Up North Session Orchestra
- English Session Orchestra
- Pulp
- James
- BBC Philharmonic
- Paul Heaton
- Jacqui Abbott
- Francis Lung
- Richard Hawley
- Paul Heaton
- Jacqui Abbott
- The Manchester String Quartet
- Dutch Uncles
- Dutch Uncles
- Paul Heaton
- Jacqui Abbott
- I Am Kloot
- Rachel Zeffira
- Paul Heaton
- Jacqui Abbott
- Jonas Blue
- Rick Astley
- Mammal Hands
- Mammal Hands
- Matthew Halsall
- The Gondwana Orchestra
- Matthew Halsall
- The Gondwana Orchestra
- Jasmine Thompson
- Paloma Faith
- Jonas Blue
- Paloma Faith
- Jonas Blue
- Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere
- Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere
16 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedNatalie was amazing as always. Very challenging project that required fast strings and lots of emotion, and she nailed it. I highly recommend Natalie!
check_circleVerifiedNatalie is a "clean and accurate" musician. Both her music performance and her partner's high efficiency in communication have clearly helped me to complete the cooperation. Their playing is harmonious, and they are able to maintain a harmonious intonation and emotional processing despite a diverse string arrangement. Thanks again.
check_circleVerifiedbeautiful playing and great to work with!
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Top-notch violinist (and violist). Single-handedly made my track sound like it was recorded by a chamber orchestra -- totally remote with her own equipment. As a cellist I've literally spent thousands of hours playing in orchestras and she made this sound legit to my ears. Took direction well, on time and a pleasure to work with. Natalie's a pro. Hire her!
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Natalie is amazing. Quick turn around, did exactly what I was hoping for (and then some) and picked up the vibe of the piece easily. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedNatalie was very professional, effective and worked fast. She respected all my requests. Very easy to work with!
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Natalie is super-collaborative and very responsive, in a few hours I had all the tracks I needed.
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Top stuff from Natalie. She has a great attention to detail and I'm really pleased with my recordings. Can only recommend.
I've used Natalie for several projects and have worked along side her as a colleague for over 20 years. I highly recommend her services - she plays a top-quality violin and has the engineering skills and equipment to make it sound great. In the studio Natalie is efficient and professional. You can check out here playing on these tracks: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5xELWd7jeMMGsJESC4U6cI?si=lhQsuEY_T_mFZHvSwfTSbA
I was over the moon with the remote recording Natalie sent me - her performance was just what I was looking for and the sound quality was mint. I was a little nervous about getting the right performance for my project but I found Natalie to be extremely easy to work and I got exactly what I wanted :)
Natalie is a great violinist and works quickly and with style. Very adaptable and experienced, highly recommend.
Natalie is very easy to work with and she will go out of her way to give you a fantastic, profesional recording. We used her for our recent album and we are incredibly pleased with the results. We hope to work with her again on our next album.
Natalie is a top professional who has arranged and been involved in many recording sessions here at Parr Street Studios. She is my first call for all things strings! :)
Interview with Natalie Purton
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am always working on library tracks for clients and sorting 'in person' sessions with larger ensembles and string sections
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I loved adding a remote Violin line to Andrew Swarbrick Westworld competition entry. It was so satisfying to play and I thought his style really worked for the clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAR5o_w851w&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR03z1xtnx8tpZMB4rFYDwgvQv-9IDfgbFb7p_9ONqJRGbRCDeLtWTri5BI
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes, I recommend Liz Hanks - Cellist.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will get it right for you
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love creating something that exists out there for ever!
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: ask for more clips - my best clips are on YouTube!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: my violin, my viola, my bow, a gazebo to keep out of the sun, a pencil and paper
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have always been in the studio. I play with orchestras and ensembles Live but since about 2014 I have been working in studios regularly
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I'm pretty traditional but if something is scored, I can play it
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would have loved to have worked with Freddie Mercury, I think that would have been quite an experience
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Have the best gear
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on classical and pop library tracks and pop records, advert pitches and film scores
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Efficiency
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: The quality of my instrument speaks for itself, its pure sound is pretty rare. I love to add a bit of class and character to a violin line.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: It usually starts with a discussion followed by receiving a score. I record the line as efficiently as I can so there is time for any alterations that may need to be done. I like to get things done, so I have a fast turnaround.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a great little room in the house dedicated to recording music, I have treated the walls and I use a close mic to get the purest sound from my lovely old violin
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Anyone who is efficient and hardworking.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Remotely I mostly provide solo violin lines for library music
I was the Solo Violin in this production
- ViolinAverage price - $250 per song
- ViolinAverage price - $250 per song
- ViolaAverage price - $250 per song
- ViolaAverage price - $250 per song
- String SectionContact for pricing
- String SectionContact for pricing
Fast turnaround (2-3 business days), two free revisions included. Same day turnaround available for a small additional fee. Contact me for more details.
- Courteeners
- Paul Heaton
- Up North Session Orchestra
- Focusrite 2i2
- Logic Pro X
- Sibelius 7.5
- Sontronics STC-1S Matched pair
- AKG C414
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