I have worked in audio production in top London studio for over 15 years, with experience in recording, mixing, producing and arranging. I compose music for production libraries that have been used in BBC documentaries, online commercials.
I can offer multiple services:
Keyboard parts - piano, rhodes, hammond organ
Backing parts - orchestral sample arrangements, strings, brass, choirs
Editing - sort out timing or tuning issues, edit together multiple takes
Mixing - with over 15 years experience in a recording studio with orchestral, pop, big band, string arrangements
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
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Great guy to work with! Meticulous in his approach and delivers perfection every time!
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Alex was fantastic to work with. He delivered quick results and paid specific attention to detail. He knew exactly how and what I meant through our communication! Great service! Let Alex arrange string for your next project!
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Alex is very efficient and professional. He knows what I need and deliver it excellently :)
Very efficient and professional, will definately work with Alex again.
Interview with Alex Watson
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Ali Bangay - great singer for lead and backing vocals.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started young in bands playing keyboards and singing, then went to university to study music and sound recording. Since then I have worked in a large orchestral recording studio for 15 years, creating soundtracks for film, tv and recording backing tracks for pop songs. I started composing/arranging 10 years ago for music production companies.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't be afraid to take something away from a mix.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a small writing room, and access to a larger orchestral studio with a grand piano.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: All the session musicians that visit the studio, and the arrangers we work with (Cliff Masterson, Simon Hale)
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Compose backing arrangements (strings, brass, choir) for pop/rock songs
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Documentary music for Synctracks ltd.
- Composer OrchestralAverage price - $150 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $200 per song
- EditingAverage price - $30 per track
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $20 per track
- Vocal compingAverage price - $20 per track
- Keyboards - SynthAverage price - $50 per song
- PianoAverage price - $70 per song
- ProTools
- Neve 33609
- Neve 1081
- API 550
- Spitfire Audio samples
- EastWest samples
- 8dio samples.