COBRA Music Studios

16/08/2024

We've had the pleasure of working with the incredible Grace Quantock to produce her debut audiobook, "Living Well with Chronic Illness", published by the esteemed Orion Publishing Group 🎙📖🎧

Writer and psychotherapeutic counsellor Grace Quantock uses her personal experience of living with chronic illness for over two decades, and from thousands of hours working with disabled and chronically ill clients, to help you create a Healing Roadmap that truly fits you, your body and your life. Grace will equip you with all the information and resources you need on your journey of finding a good life with chronic illness.

It was an absolute joy to welcome Grace, along with husband Linus and their beautiful dog Wilfie into the studio 🐶

"Living Well with Chronic Illness" will be available in eBook, Hardcover and Audiobook formats and released on the 12th September 2024! 💻📱📚🎧

04/08/2024

A brilliant day yesterday as we took to the stage at the Eisteddfod with Cross Keys Silver Band!🎺 The atmosphere in Pontypridd was electric, filled with the sounds of music, the vibrant energy of Welsh culture, and a true sense of community 🎶🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌟

If you're able to attend, the Eisteddfod is a wonderful celebration of Welsh arts, language and culture – but more than that, it’s an experience that brings people together from all walks of life, to enjoy incredible performances, delicious food, and the warmth of Welsh hospitality 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🍻🎶

Whether you're a fan of music, arts, or simply soaking in the lively festival vibes, there's something for everyone. Come along, support Welsh talent, and immerse yourself in the culture that makes Wales so unique ⛰

25/07/2024

I have had the absolute pleasure and privilege of producing the audiobooks for Rhys Dylan Books this year, fantastically narrated by the brilliant Tobias Weatherburn!🎙📖🎧

The latest releases have been Lines of Inquiry and A Body of Water, with some terrific Audible reviews!:
🌟 "Beautifully narrated with slivers of welsh dialogue."
🌟 "Finally the narration - absolutely perfect!"
🌟 "Compulsive story line made all the better by the narrator’s genuine Welsh accent, which really brought the characters to life. I felt as if he wasn’t just reading me a story but performing all the parts with the range of voices he delivers with ease. Amazing"

The first nine books in the DCI Evan Warlow Crime Thriller series are now available to stream on Audible, with more in the making!

24/07/2024

I had the absolute pleasure of working with director Harvey Evans and musical extraordinaire Stacey Blythe to record the music for 'Gwlad Gwlad' by Chris Harris 🎭🎹💫

Awen Cultural Trust (Awen) has produced its first Welsh language play ‘Gwlad! Gwlad!’ The play will premiere as part of this summer’s Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru (National Eisteddfod of Wales) programme at YMa in Pontypridd on 4th and 5th August 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🎶

‘Gwlad! Gwlad!’ is described as ‘a rousing collision of land, song, people and time on a surreal journey into the heart of nationalism’, exploring the legacy of Wales’s national anthem through powerful, provocative and, at times, poignant episodic storytelling, brought to life by both historical and fictional characters.

Written by award-winning Welsh writer Chris Harris, directed by Harvey Evans, with music composed by Stacey Blythe and produced by Awen’s Creative Producer Pedro Lloyd Gardiner, ‘Gwlad! Gwlad!’ will feature aspiring performing arts professionals from Awen’s training initiative for 18 to 25 year-olds, Lansiad, and Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

We even had a visit from Stacey's stunning harmonium!🎹

This project is supported by Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of Wales and Welsh Government.

24/07/2024

We are thrilled to announce a heartfelt collaboration with the incredibly talented Stuart, Celia, and John of Phantoms Take Flight 🎹🎙🌟

This beautiful composition was composed by Stuart and is dedicated to the resilience and spirit of Ukraine 🇺🇦

Working together on this special project has been an incredible experience, and we can't wait for you all to hear it when it is released 🌍

12/07/2024

We had the legendary Rhys from Goldie Lookin Chain (GLC) visit to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a music producer... 🎶🎹🥁🎙🎧

Rhys from GLC shows you what it's like to be a successful music producer. Responsible for producing hit songs such as Guns Don'T Kill People Rapers Do and 70...

17/06/2024

🎙 Record a tailor made voice reel that shows off your best voice with COBRA Music Studios! 🎙

We’re excited to announce our collaboration with the incredible Tobias Weatherburn to bring you professionally crafted voice reels for just £200!

📜 Tailored Scripts by Tobias Weatherburn - be it a games reel, commercial reel, or a general voice reel Tobias will tailor scripts to fit within your vocal personality and casting brackets

🎧 Recorded at COBRA Music Studios with in session direction

👋🏻 Our passion for audiobook and voice-over production has led us to collaborate with illustrious authors and narrators, lending life to literary gems under esteemed banners such as Hachette and Penguin. Our diverse portfolio includes producing audiobooks with Bez from the Happy Mondays to recording for BBC Radio 4.

👋🏻 Tobias has a wealth of experience across multiple genres within voice over. From audiobooks (DCI Warlow book series), to commercials (Blackpool Pleasure Beach, West Midlands Safari Park, Rhino Rugby, Tik Tok, NHS and Welsh Gov) to Video Games (Hydroneer, Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes, House Flipper, Frostpunk 2 and many others he can’t yet talk about!) to podcast audio dramas (Camlann). As well as having experience working as a voice actor, he has also many years of experience as a writer having written for BBC Wales, Hijinx Theatre, Clocktower Theatre, The Other Room Theatre and Yellobrick.

Our offer includes:
✨ Personalised scripts written by Tobias Weatherburn
✨ Professional recording session at COBRA Music Studios
✨ Expert production and editing to make your voice shine

Whether you're an aspiring voice actor, audiobook narrator, or just looking to enhance your vocal portfolio, this is your chance to to secure a reel that promotes you and your best abilities! 🚀

Limited slots available - don't miss out! Book your session today and let your voice be heard by heading to https://www.cobramusic.wales/store/p/voicereel or get in touch be emailing [email protected].

13/06/2024

We had a spectacular time working with the immensely talented children and teachers of Garnteg Primary School with the amazingly awesome Susie Webb to record an original song called "Climb to Sparkle"! 🎙🚀🌟💫

This project was a fantastic collaboration through the whole school, showcasing the wonderful voices and creativity of Garnteg, guided by the inspiring Susie Webb 🎧❤️

We even got to judge the album covers that were created which was a super hard call as they were all amazing - well done everyone! 🥇💿

06/06/2024

It has been an absolute pleasure to be able to work with Welsh actress Sian Reese-Williams, producing Alter Ego by Helen Heckety on behalf of Hachette.

🌟 ‘Every now and then a book comes along that changes the way you see the world, and this is one of them… Uplifting and angry, hilarious and heartbreaking. I absolutely adored it’ Freya Sampson, author of The Last Library

🌟 ‘Filled with heart and depth, this joyous book will stay with me for a very long time!’ Tess Amy, author of The Confidence Games

🌟 ‘Sharp, witty and raw . . . This is a book everyone should pick off the shelves’ Rebecca Netley, author of The Whistling

I had an absolutely fantastic time working with the wonderful Sian Reese-Williams to record this truly incredible story. Alter Ego is to be released on the 18th July 2024 and will be available in eBook, Hardcover and Audiobook formats!🎙️📖🎧

27/04/2024

An absolutely incredible start to the day with the one and only Cory Band!🎺🥁🎶 A true privilege to be able to work with them and with David McSparron behind the camera 🎥🎬

17/04/2024

It was truly inspirational to work with Patrick Nash to record the audiobook version of "Creating Social Enterprise: My story and what I learned"!🎙📚🎧

"In this outstanding book Patrick tells of his life long journey as a social innovator. It details the highs and lows of creating social value from new ways of running helplines to environmental projects. It’s an invaluable guide to those who would change the world through inspired social innovation." Sir Stuart Etherington, former CEO of National Council for Voluntary Organisations

You can find out more about the book, and the launch of the book to Audible by heading to https://www.creatingsocialenterprise.co.uk/

15/04/2024

We've been working with the mighty Ross The PianoMan and David McSparron to record and produce a series of new videos for Ross, as well as a showreel for his upcoming tour promotional material! 🎥🎶🔥

His next performance is at The Riverfront on Wednesday 26th June | 20:00 🎹 Tickets are available now and you can find out more by heading to Ross's page!🎟🎵

15/04/2024

We had the pleasure of working with Avant Cymru to record young actors from Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr, recording the voice-over section for their new production of 'The Silent Volunteer', which premiered last week!🎭

'The Silent Volunteer' looks at the work of the community and the engineers leading up to the 21st of October 1966, in Aberfan. It talks about the consequences and asks about what can be done in regards to the environmental impact and remaining slag heaps in mining areas around the UK. It questions if everyday people's voices are heard and if they are encouraged to be silent.

Supported by Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of Wales

13/04/2024

We transformed Hillside Care Home in Swansea into a recording studio last month, working alongside Live Music Now musicians Haz Thomas and Angharad Jenkins !🎹🎻🎶

We recorded an epic song with the staff of Hillside, 'Hillside Family' (as well as a magical feature from one of the residents)!🌟💫 and hopefully the residents of the home have been enjoying listening to it 🔈🎧

12/04/2024

I had a sensational time with National Theatre Wales/National Theatre Wales TEAM back in February, working with 12 incredible artists as part of !🎙🎭🎶

Working with Feral Monster writer Bethan Marlow, Feral Monster director Izzy Rabey and musician Josh Whyte, early-career artists learnt about songwriting and music-making for theatre.

You can find out more about and each of the artists involved, by heading to https://www.nationaltheatrewales.org/collaborate/young-people/feral-fest

📸 Kyle Morris

26/03/2024

We are thrilled to announce that we have had the absolute pleasure of working with the amazing Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones to produce "The Cleopatras” on behalf of Hachette UK 🎙️📖🎧

Professor Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones offers fresh and powerful insight into the real story of the Cleopatras, and the beguiling and tragic legend of the last queen of Egypt.

‘A thrilling biography, filled with the imperial ambitions and merciless intrigues’ Simon Sebag Montefiore

Available from the 9th May 2024

26/02/2024

A jazztastic time working with The Siglo Section to record some epic new Welsh language compositions by Katherine Rees and arranged by Laurence Collier at The Gate, Cardiff!🥁🎷🎶

I can't wait to be able to share these new creations with you 🎧🎙 There are some sublime solos, and Kat's jazz vocals are on 🔥 There will also be a feature on ITV/S4C at some point soon, so keep your eyes peeled!📺

23/02/2024

A true pleasure and privilege to be able to work with the incredible Anabel Voigt and the mighty sounds of Tredegar Town Band last night!🥁🎺🔥🎙️🎶

💿 THATS A WRAP! 💿

Last night we were back at The Eden Centre - Blaenau Gwent, recording with our first horn player Anabel Voigt and COBRA Music Studios. Anabel is recording a solo CD for her major project as part of her final year at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Congratulations Anabel, it will sound amazing!

02/02/2024

We had an incredibly inspiring day yesterday, recording series one of a new show with TIWN Media called ‘Artist on Artist’ 🎥🎙

It was a pleasure to meet and welcome MACY, E L E R I, JOSH HICKS, Foxxglove, Katielou, Caitlin Lavagna, Revolution Rabbit Deluxe and Interstella Boy into the studio for the day! Stay tuned for previews and release dates for this epic new adventure!🔥📺

20/12/2023

It has been incredible working with the musical legend that is The Honest Poet on an exciting project with Awen Cultural Trust!🎙️🎸 One of the tracks also features Climbing Trees very own Matthew Frederick who added some piano sparkle 🎹

The project will go live in the New Year, and I can’t wait to be able to share the magic with you that Jamêe has created 🔥🎶

01/12/2023

Looking for the perfect present for the music lover in your life this Christmas?🎅🏻🎁🎄 We've relaunched our Christmas Gift Cards, and they're the ideal way to make this festive season truly musically special!

https://www.cobramusic.wales/store/gift-cards

🎁 What's in the Package:
- Professionally recorded session at our recording studio at the Riverfront Theatre in Newport for solo singers.
- Expert guidance from our experienced sound engineers.
- Digital files for you to share your masterpiece with the world!
- A big Christmas discount on our standard pricing!

⭐️ Who is it for?
- Whether you know a budding singer, a talented musician, or someone with a passion for recording, our gift cards are the perfect present
- Ideal for family, friends or loved ones who you think will have a great time in the studio capturing some musical magic!
- A singer who is looking to record music for marketing material to use in 2024 and beyond.
- If you want to treat yourself, it's a super great deal, so why not?!

🎅 How it Works:
- Purchase the gift card for your chosen package by heading to https://www.cobramusic.wales/store/gift-cards
- We post you a gift card and the lucky recipient is able to schedule their recording session at their convenience for any time in 2024 that we have available.
- On the recording day, step into the spotlight and let COBRA Music Studios bring the recipients musical dreams to life!

If you have any questions, or would like any help in ordering, feel free to send us a direct message or email us at [email protected] where one of the team will be happy to help 🎶✨

The contemporary recording studio for traditional styles of music and audiobook production 🎙🎶

30/11/2023

It has been a privilege to be able to work with Live Music Now over the past week, with the wonderful Bethan Semmens, Haz Thomas, Angharad Jenkins, Delyth Jenkins and the amazing PM Jay Mendivil!🎶🎻✨

Created by New York’s Carnegie Hall, the Lullaby Project pairs pregnant women and new mothers and fathers with professional musicians to write and perform personal lullabies for their babies to support maternal health, childhood development and family bonding 👶🏻

Find out more about the project by heading to https://www.livemusicnow.org.uk/lullaby-project/

14/11/2023

It has been an absolute blast working with the incredible Shake Your Brass in the studio over the past week to record their debut EP! 🥁🎷🎺

We finished the recording on Sunday night with some rather raunchy solos!🔥 Make sure you're following their page to keep up to date with all of their latest gigs, and to find out about the launch of the EP! It's going to be *insane* 🎶

📸 Rachael @ Shake Your Brass

27/10/2023

It was amazing to be able to work with the wonderful Krystal S. Lowe to record a pre-recorded audio description for her show, Mud Pies!🎙🛖

Mud Pies is a reclamation of green spaces and all the wellbeing they hold for us. It’s a revolt against “act like a lady” being used as a synonym for clean, quiet, and gentle. Mud Pies is a call to get messy, be loud, and fearlessly explore the beautiful green spaces that weave throughout this land.

Through this intimate and dynamic display of physicality, Mud Pies will share the journey one woman takes, using the physicality of gardening and exploration of the green spaces surrounding her, to learn how mess and mistakes are essential to wellbeing, self-love, and freedom.

You can stay tuned with everything that Krystal has planned by going and following her page! 💻📱

Yesterday I recorded the pre-recorded audio description for Mud Pies🌱

I wrote a draft of the audio description (AD), then had the filmed aspect of the work playing in front of me, the music playing in my ears, while reading the AD with timings alongside.
This ensured that the timing of the AD was in line with what I had choreographed.

This also allowed me the space to ad-lib additional descriptions of the filmed aspect of the work.

It was such a great time COBRA Music Studios.

At this stage in the development of the work, audiences will need to bring a device and earphones to play the audio description during the show. The link directly to the recording will be shared for anyone who wants to listen along, and the stage manager will indicate when to press start.

I'll share the link shortly.

🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

Mud Pies🌱
Premiering Tuesday, October 24th at 7.45pm Canolfan y Celfyddydau Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Book Now
https://www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk/dance/mud-pies

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A brown-skinned woman with short curly hair wearing black dungarees and a brown sweater sits in a recording booth with a laptop displaying a film of the same woman in nature and an ipad displaying text sit in front of her on a desk.

11/10/2023

The diary for 2023 at the studio is now fully booked! But don't fret, because the good news is that we're already gearing up for an extraordinary 2024 🎙🎹🎶

It's been a year of creative triumphs, and it wouldn't have been possible without you, so a huge thank you from me to you, for all of your continued support! I have been incredible privileged to work on so many sensational projects this year, with many more to come to close 2023 with a bang! I’ve been a bit slow on social media lately as it has been so busy, but watch this space for some amazing things!

🎶 We still have dry hire PA Hire availability
🎁 We will be launching some exciting Christmas Gift Cards in November
📧 If you are looking for a studio session, the diary for 2024 is open! If you're looking for 2023, feel free to drop us an email and we will get back to you if we have any cancellations

Get in touch by emailing us at [email protected] and let's create something truly magical together.

Jordan 🎺✨

05/10/2023

It was incredible to work with the amazing Zadeiah Campbell-Davies and Penguin Books to produce the audiobook version of Sugar and Slate by Charlotte Williams.

A title in the Black Britain: Writing Back series - selected by Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo, this series rediscovers and celebrates pioneering books depicting black Britain that remap the nation.

Sugar and Slate tells the fascinating story of her journey of self-discovery, from the small north Wales town of her birth to Africa, the Caribbean and back to Wales. This is both a personal memoir and a story that speaks to the wider experience of mixed-race Britons. It is a story of Welshness and a story of Wales and above all a story for those of us who look over our shoulder across the sea to some other place.

'An engaging and perceptive voice describing an engrossing and particular personal story.' Gary Younge ✨

It was such a pleasure working with Zade on this incredible story. Sugar and Slate is now available on Audible, Apple Books and Google Play 🎧📖

26/09/2023

I had the pleasure of recording some sweet tunes with the amazing JazzJunction, and there are some smooth sounds coming your way! 🎸🎹🎙🥁🎶

Featuring Ross Harvey on Drums, John Lewis on Guitar, Andrew Urbanski on Keys and Juliet Blackburn on Vocals - whether you're a jazz aficionado or just looking for some soul-soothing tunes, JazzJunction has got you covered!

I’m looking forward to sharing the tracks with you all when they're released 💿💫 Make sure you head over to their page to keep up to date with their latest gigs!