Adrian Hall

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Mixer with over 7 billion streams, and 25 years experience with artists at all levels of the industry. Credits include Tori Amos, Depeche Mode, Goldfrapp, Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, Nova Twins, Anna Calvi, AA Williams and many more.

Adrian is a mixer, engineer and producer with a wealth of experience working on all kinds of projects with artists at all levels of the industry, from worldwide household names to up-and-coming unsigned bands.

As a house engineer at Metropolis Studios from 1997 until 2004, Adrian has been a valuable member of the production team on many high-profile releases and coped with many demanding sessions. In addition, he has worked on a number of independent releases, producing the band involved, as well as handling tracking and mixing duties. Since going freelance in 2004, Adrian has been a much in-demand mixer, engineer/producer. Comfortable working in a traditional large-console analog studio or mixing tracks in his garden office studio equipped with ProTools HDX and a large selection of outboard gear, he has worked on a wide range of genres throughout his career, meaning he can turn his hand to a broad spectrum of projects.

Adrian’s studio is now equipped with a Dolby-certified 7.1.4 Atmos speaker system.

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Credits

Discogs verified credits for Adrian Hall
  • Finlay Morton Featuring Steve Hackett
  • Finlay Morton
  • James Henry (3)
  • The Flying Medallions
  • Various
  • Ocean Colour Scene
  • Intervurt
  • Apartment
  • Apartment
  • The Vibrants (5)
  • Ashok (5)
  • Ashok (5)
  • Shèna*
  • Northern Towns With Sharks (12)
  • Shèna*
  • Shèna*
  • Rivalries
  • Tess Of The Circle
  • Finlay Morton
  • Big Deal (11)
  • Annabel Allum
  • Nova Twins
  • Annabel Allum
  • A.A.Williams
  • Rivalries
  • Sean Mitchell
  • Archive
  • Mash (36)
  • Ian Brown
  • Ian Brown
  • The Clash
  • Eagle-Eye Cherry
  • Ian Brown
  • Herbert Grönemeyer & Sinfonieorchester*
  • Ken Hirai
  • Pet Shop Boys
  • Ken Hirai
  • Harvey* Featuring Tor (3)
  • Various
  • The Lovegods
  • Liberty X
  • Kym Marsh
  • Robbie Williams
  • Various
  • Zucchero
  • Various
  • Lou Rhodes*
  • The Young Knives
  • Ian Brown
  • Marc Almond
  • The Young Knives
  • The Young Knives
  • The Far Cries ♥ Popular Workshop
  • The Young Knives
  • Battle (2)
  • Battle (2)
  • Battle (2)
  • Burningpilot
  • Apartment
  • Lou Rhodes*
  • Apartment
  • Raiyn
  • Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari*
  • Battle (2)
  • Battle (2)
  • Ashok (5)
  • Sugababes
  • Ashok (5)
  • Burningpilot
  • Shakira
  • Dorp
  • Saving Aimee
  • Saving Aimee
  • Shèna*
  • Various
  • Shèna*
  • Sean Mitchell
  • Kid Kasio
  • Shèna*
  • Big Deal (11)
  • Big Deal (11)
  • Holly Johnson
  • Big Deal (11)
  • Nico Paillet*
  • Erasure
  • AiNA ROXX
  • Paper Aeroplanes
  • Tess Of The Circle
  • Paper Aeroplanes
  • The Cornelius
  • Big Deal (11)
  • Paper Aeroplanes
  • Big Deal (11)
  • Hannah Scott
  • Big Deal (11)
  • Simply Red
  • Y'Akoto
  • Depeche Mode
  • Finlay Morton
  • Daniel Wilson (4)
  • Du Blonde
  • Simply Red
  • Finlay Morton
  • Hannah Scott
  • All Saints
  • All Saints
  • Lazy Day (4)
  • Big Deal (11)
  • Erasure
  • Nova Twins
  • Lazy Day (4)
  • Depeche Mode
  • Anna Calvi
  • Amber Run
  • Tiffany
  • Annabel Allum
  • Nova Twins
  • Nova Twins
  • Nakhane*
  • Simply Red
  • Fightmilk
  • Tiffany
  • Lazy Day (4)
  • Mysie (2)
  • SEN3
  • A.A.Williams
  • Cassia (5)
  • SEN3
  • Tori Amos
  • Polly Scattergood
  • The Wild Things (9)
  • Mono (7) & A.A. Williams*
  • Peter Alexander Jobson*
  • Tina Dickow
  • Tina Dickow
  • Bess Atwell
  • Fightmilk
  • A.A.Williams
  • Tori Amos
  • A.A.Williams
  • Tina Dickow Ft. Kjartan Arngrim
  • Tiffany
  • A.A.Williams
  • Tina Dickow
  • 3Mix
  • Rivalries
  • Bud Powell
  • The Flying Medallions
  • Archive
  • Archive
  • Ian Brown
  • Ian Brown
  • Ian Brown
  • Ian Brown
  • Various
  • Yeşim Salkım
  • Ocean Colour Scene
  • S Club 7
  • S Club 7
  • S Club 7
  • Ian Brown
  • Billie Piper
  • Cast
  • Blue (5)
  • Artists Against AIDS Worldwide
  • Intervurt
  • Lemon Jelly
  • Blue (5)
  • Ken Hirai
  • Lamya
  • Tom Jones
  • Longview
  • Lemon Jelly
  • Harvey* Featuring Tor (3)
  • Bootsy Collins
  • Ocean Colour Scene
  • Liberty X
  • Tom Jones
  • Sam & Mark
  • Matt Dusk
  • Shakira
  • Blue (5)
  • Lloyd Banks
  • Lloyd Banks
  • Matt Dusk
  • Lou Rhodes*
  • Scott Walker
  • Ray Davies
  • Shakira
  • Bootsy Collins
  • Apartment
  • Apartment
  • Raiyn
  • Young Knives*
  • Ashok (5)
  • Delta Goodrem
  • Ashok (5)
  • The Energies
  • Bryn Christopher
  • Brian McFadden
  • Brian McFadden
  • Ulrich Schnauss, Kirsty Hawkshaw
  • Engineers
  • Bootsy Collins
  • Andrea Corr
  • Mick Hucknall
  • Rivalries
  • Sinéad O'Connor
  • Sinéad O'Connor
  • Various
  • Mick Hucknall
  • The Cornelius
  • Mick Hucknall
  • Tamurapan
  • Sarah Harding
  • Simply Red
  • Du Blonde
  • Simply Red
  • Alan Bennett
  • Hannah Scott
  • onDeadWaves*
  • Annabel Allum
  • Plan B (4)
  • Various
  • Fightmilk
  • Tiffany
  • Ruti
  • Annabel Allum
  • SEN3
  • The Wild Things (9)
  • Tiffany
  • Fightmilk
  • A.A.Williams
  • Tiffany
  • A.A.Williams
  • Rivalries
  • The Clash
  • Lemon Jelly
  • Bootsy Collins
  • Mick Hucknall
  • Depeche Mode
  • Simply Red
  • Tori Amos
  • Pet Shop Boys
  • Pet Shop Boys

32 Reviews

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  1. Review by Molly C.
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    Adrian is clear, knowledgable, and kind. Everything you'd want in a producer and mixing engineer. This was my first time working with him and using SoundBetter, and my experience was quick and seamless. I have never had a song more "radio ready" and appreciate the communication and feedback throughout the process. Also he can make a mix sound like everyone is in the same room! AWESOME.

  2. Review by Glenn Kerrigan
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    by Glenn Kerrigan

    Simply one of the best. Love working together whenever the chance arises.

  3. Review by Polly Scattergood
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    by Polly Scattergood

    Adrian is an incredible mixer. He has worked on many of my albums and singles over the years and has played an invaluable part in them . Adrian is very knowledgeable always pays great attention to detail and really listens to the artists' vision while also bringing his own fresh approaches and innovative ideas to the mix. Highly recommend!

  4. Review by Rob McVey
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    by Rob McVey

    Adrian is my favourite UK mix engineer. His mixes have grit, edge, depth, quality of sound, whilst retaining dynamics. They can smash FM radio but they also have the teeth/damage I need. I have worked with Adrian for over 20 years - I send productions to him as first stop because I need it done right. No messing around. CLA, JJP, yeah they have that West Coast thing - Adrian has the cross US/UK sound which is so rare to find. Gonna hit you up soon my man.

  5. Review by Jason Bavanandan
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    by Jason Bavanandan

    Consummate professional. I worked with Adrian many moons ago on a major label mixing project. This was at a time when I was fortunate enough to work with many bona fide mixers and producers. Set against this backdrop of ego and hubris (myself included!) Adrian was refreshingly calm and humble. Here's the thing: over time, most people can learn a trade, but without the personality traits to bring empathy and humanity to the workflow, success is harder (imho). Adrian remains generous with his knowledge, and is someone I will turn to for wisdom and advice.

  6. Review by Nakhane
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    by Nakhane

    Since I began working with Adrian he has been nothing but a joy; not only as an easy-going person, but also as a brilliant mixing engineer. His touch is detailed and sensitive, and his expertise will elevate your music. You will hear what you've been working on for years with fresh ears.

  7. Review by Sue McMillan
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    by Sue McMillan

    I've had the immense pleasure of working with Adrian on various projects over the last ten years. He is my go-to mix engineer without a doubt for any song I produce. He is professional, reliable, insanely talented and works with you to deliver the best mix/sound for your project. He is a master at his art and makes every mix process enjoyable, and the results speak for themselves. Interactions with Adrian are without ego and he communicates clearly throughout every step of the process. It's a no-brainer choosing to work with Adrian and I can't recommend his services highly enough!

  8. Review by Nova Twins
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    by Nova Twins

    “We worked with Adrian on our first EP. He was really supportive at an early stage in our journey, we had fun exploring outside the box and he was always up for leaning into creating something new and unique”

  9. Review by Greg Haver
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    by Greg Haver

    Adrian has completed several mix projects for me and always delivers brilliant results, beautiful mixes with great care taken over every instrument and perfectly placed vocals? A master of the craft.

  10. Review by Jonathan Morley
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    by Jonathan Morley

    Adrian has worked on a number of projects for the artists I represent. One thing that really stands out is how he gets so close to the definitive mix on a first pass. He really listens to what's required, and then very sympathetically delivers a mix that's spot on but with a degree of creativity sprinkled on top to take it into an even better realm.

  11. Review by Vic Allen
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    by Vic Allen

    Adrian has been mixing and mastering my music for the past 2 years and it has completely transformed my sound. Every track he works on sounds super crisp, clear and powerful. He really pays attention to detail in his mixes and is always extremely patient! I can't think of anyone else I would trust to get my tracks ready for distribution. So happy to have been recommended Adrian!

  12. Review by Toby Hwang
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    by Toby Hwang

    He is the best engineer and producer. All the work he's done, I'm 100% satisfied. He is exceptional when it comes to boosting and uplifiting the artist's talent. Thank you, Adrian. Love to work with you again and again and again.

  13. Review by Annie Ko
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    by Annie Ko

    Adrian is a brillian producer/engineer. Our band Love X Stereo had the priviliege to work with him many times. We were quite hopeless because we couldn't find a person who can actualize our sound here in Seoul. But luckily, we get to work with him, and our initial thoughts were, 'wow, we were not wrong', because we could hear our vision being fulfilled in real time, and it was such an amazing experience. Recently, he's done our Dolby mix/master which got picked up by K-Pop: Dolby Atmos playlist via Tidal. He is a master of his craft, super fast, almost like a mindreader.

  14. Review by Matt Weeks
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    by Matt Weeks

    I've used Adrian Hall as a mix engineer on many varied projects for many years. He is an absolute pro. His communication is great. His gear is enviable. His mixes just sound brilliant. Mostly what I love is that you can tell he is working to a high level of detail. That makes such a difference when you've been pouring all your energy into a production and you know that Adrian will be doing exactly the same!

  15. Review by Tim Dellow
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    by Tim Dellow

    Adrian is an excellent mixer, considerate to the artists desires and approaches each project with an enthusiasm and nuance to achieve wonderful results.
    Looking forward to working with him again!
    Tim, Transgressive Records

  16. Review by Andy Wright
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    by Andy Wright

    I have worked with Adrian frequently over the last 25 years. He is a consummate professional with impeccable taste. He brings quality to everything he does but in addition, he has an understanding of producers and artists which makes a session run smoothly and successfully. I recommend Adrian highly for all production, mixing and recording scenarios.

  17. Review by Matt Mitchell
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    by Matt Mitchell

    Adrian’s productions are Fantastic. He is wizard when it comes to mixing / engineering and whilst working with him one is made to feel like your music is in very safe hands. I look forward to working with Adrian again.

  18. Review by Bess Atwell
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    by Bess Atwell

    Adrian did an incredible job at mixing my latest record and was an absolute pleasure to work with! I've never worked with a mixer who has made such a difference to the quality of my recordings before - it was magical!! Adrian has an excellent ear for what a song needs and went above and beyond to achieve this, adding textural and percussive elements that elevated the tracks even more. Not only this, but he's been extremely generous with his time and energy when I've emailed him for advice etc. He's my go-to guy and I couldn't recommend anyone more!

  19. Review by Si Connelly
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    by Si Connelly

    I’ve worked with Adrian many times. A brilliant Producer/Mixer/Engineer and always delivers above and beyond, on every project we’ve worked on together. Highly recommended.

  20. Review by Ella Spira MBE
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    by Ella Spira MBE

    Adrian is brilliant, we have been working together for close to a decade and he has risen to the challenge of every project. He finds and creates space for each and every element allowing them to sparkle within a perfectly balanced cohesive mix. Adrian is a steady, calm, safe pair of hands and I can very honestly say he’ll be my go to mixer till the end of time.

Interview with Adrian Hall

  1. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  2. A: I always ask an artist to give me a list of references for where they think their music sits, so that I can try and understand what they want their music to sound like. Ultimately, I am trying to deliver the sound that they hear in their head come out of the loudspeakers, which is not always an easy thing to do! I want to try and understand how their influences and their processes have shaped the multitrack that they have sent me to work on.

  3. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  4. A: I was among the last generation of engineers who trained on analog tape, and I did the traditional route of starting as a tape op or "tea boy" and working my up through the big studio system. I starting work in studios in 1997, and it was during my time training as an assistant at Metropolis Studios in London that I saw the transition from most sessions coming in on 48-track analog to sessions using mostly Pro Tools.

  5. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  6. A: My own studio is based around a Pro Tools HDX setup with 24 i/o for interfacing with lots of analog outboard and guitar pedals, which I love to use to add colour. I have a small booth with a drum set always mic'ed up and ready to go, as well as a selection of guitar amps and a couple of great vocal mic's. My monitoring is mainly on Genelec 8351b's, but I have a selection of other monitors and headphones for checking mixes, and a full 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos system (also using Genelec's).

  7. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  8. A: The vast majority of my work is mixing, or doing additional production and mixing to finish tracks. And I do complete productions from scratch, too!

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GenresSounds Like
  • Tori Amos
  • Depeche Mode
  • Goldfrapp
Gear Highlights
  • Pro Tools HDX
  • Genelec 7.1.4 Dolby-certified Atmos system
  • way too much outboard gear!
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