St Marys Space

St Marys Space Church recording studio in rural Scotland. Record productions happen here with hermit Jamie Smith.
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St Mary's houses an innovative and versatile open plan recording studio, and is home to composer and producer Jamie Smith. Although unconventional, the all-in-one room style of studio (pioneered by Peter Gabriel at Realworld and adopted by Paul Epworth at The Church) has many advantages over very dead 70’s type studios, not least the speed and ease with which we can achieve superb results. Overdub

bing can be done in the conventional way, but with excellent communication between performers, producer and engineer the studio comes into its own when musicians play together in this beautiful acoustic. Often working in the intersection between sound art and music, Jamie is known for his ability to bring a sound world vividly to life, be that as part of a music project, film score or even his own unique immersive audio projects such as the sonic novel, 'Notes from a Tremulous Hand'. For more info on Jamie and examples of his work, please visit https://www.stmarys.space and https://www.tremuloushand.co.uk

As the year comes to a close, the three of us at St Mary's want to say an ENORMOUS thank you to everyone who has support...
23/12/2024

As the year comes to a close, the three of us at St Mary's want to say an ENORMOUS thank you to everyone who has supported us in making this year so unique.
Every year gets better because of you and we're looking forward to making more amazing memories in 2025.
May the magic of the season fill your heart and home with warmth, love, joy and peace.
With all our love and gratitude, Charlotte, Jamie and Molly ❤❤❤

"Yee-ha".Jazzed to have recorded and worked with  on this incredible debut single ‘Cowboy Blues’ which is out on all str...
22/10/2024

"Yee-ha".
Jazzed to have recorded and worked with on this incredible debut single ‘Cowboy Blues’ which is out on all streaming platforms now.
Theses guys are the most fun loving, beautiful rapscallions from Edinburgh with such a unique sound. Love the collage cover art too, totally boss!
For a hog-killin’ time, go listen to this, buy them some beans and salted pork, and then add them to your playlists! 🤠

Knomad Spock. A poet who makes music. No passports. No borders. No genres.Sit for a while, maybe light some candles and ...
24/09/2024

Knomad Spock. A poet who makes music. No passports. No borders. No genres.
Sit for a while, maybe light some candles and listen to this atmospheric, textural, emotive record out for general release on 1st November 2024.

Samatar Elmi (Knomad Spock) : acoustic guitar, vocals, producer.
Jamie Smith (St Marys Space) : acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, piano, accordion, drums, percussion, recording engineer, producer, mix engineer.
Lee Allatson () : drums and percussion.
Alice Allen (@) : cello.
Ruairidh Geddes () : violin.
Dorit Chrysler () : theremin and voice.
Rachel Walker () : voice.

https://knomadspock.bandcamp.com/album/a-darker-light

9 track album

Always keeping an eye out for the new at St Mary's!
17/09/2024

Always keeping an eye out for the new at St Mary's!

Over the course of 4 days last week, our fabulous VAWAA guest Emily McNeill recorded: rain in puddles; a wellie being pu...
09/09/2024

Over the course of 4 days last week, our fabulous VAWAA guest Emily McNeill recorded: rain in puddles; a wellie being pulled out of a bog; snapping shrimp in the Loch; a block of ice melting; some fire; shouting at a piano and the electronic screams of her mobile phone. A beautiful and interesting time was definitely had by all.
If this sounds like your idea of fun, check out my Vacation With An Artist page.
https://vawaa.com/artists/jamie-immersive-audio-united-kingdom

This is such a beautiful album to have worked on with Pippa Reid-Foster Harpist, please show Pippa your support and buy ...
02/09/2024

This is such a beautiful album to have worked on with Pippa Reid-Foster Harpist, please show Pippa your support and buy it!

My new album Undercurrents is out on Friday and I am so looking forward to sharing this long awaited album with you all.
Today I’m packaging up all the pre-sales from Bandcamp and the Crowdfunder and they will be posted out tomorrow in time for the release on Friday 🤩
Thank you so much for all the support so far.
Check out the link to pre-order if you haven’t done so yet ⬇️ there is still time to get your merchandise before the release on the 6th!!
https://pippareid-foster.bandcamp.com/album/undercurrents
Have a fab week everyone.
Pip x

Another great week in the studio with Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones
26/06/2024

Another great week in the studio with Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones

Are you daydreaming about escaping to a cool cabin in the quiet Scottish Highlands and recording in an old church studio...
26/06/2024

Are you daydreaming about escaping to a cool cabin in the quiet Scottish Highlands and recording in an old church studio, and collaborating with an extraordinarily creative recording engineer? Our ethos and approach is to be as accessible as possible, make the creative industry inclusive, not exclusive.
Expect the unexpected!

www.stmarys.space

21/06/2024
Release announcement!'All My Love' will be released on all platforms at midnight on June 28th!We're all beyond proud of ...
21/06/2024

Release announcement!

'All My Love' will be released on all platforms at midnight on June 28th!
We're all beyond proud of this project and cannot wait to share it with all of you.
Visit https://www.instagram.com/gambit.band/ to pre-save: ‘All My Love’

Amazing experience working with  in the studio this week.
19/06/2024

Amazing experience working with in the studio this week.

Excellent week in the recording studio with Gambit Band, these guys are so well versed they flew through the tracks, it ...
14/06/2024

Excellent week in the recording studio with Gambit Band, these guys are so well versed they flew through the tracks, it was incredibly productive and fun!
Go see them rock out at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow on Saturday Aug 3rd 2024.

Absolutely loved every moment and everything about Horse's album launch yesterday 👌 Horse and the band were on fire, it ...
26/05/2024

Absolutely loved every moment and everything about Horse's album launch yesterday 👌 Horse and the band were on fire, it was just incredible 🔥🦸 The vinyl is gorgeous and lush, a thing of beauty, and you definitely need one for your record collection.

It's been a privilege and honour to have worked with an icon on what I think will be an iconic record.This record is Hor...
19/05/2024

It's been a privilege and honour to have worked with an icon on what I think will be an iconic record.
This record is Horse at max horsepower!

🎵 Get ready for the most anticipated album release of 2024! Iconic Scottish singer/songwriter Horse's long-awaited 8th studio album drops on Saturday 25th May. This new album promises to captivate listeners with its heartfelt lyrics and melodies.

Don't miss out - pre-order now! ✨
🔗 https://www.horsemcdonald.com/

Ruairidh from  came to the studio a couple of months back to film Liam Donn performing. Check him out if you're looking ...
19/03/2024

Ruairidh from came to the studio a couple of months back to film Liam Donn performing. Check him out if you're looking for video or photography.

Liam Donn performing 'East Coast Twang' in St Mary's Space, Scotland.Filmed by Etive PhotographyWebsite: https://www.etivephotography.comInstagram: ...

18/03/2024

I am thrilled to announce that ‘Undercurrents’, my forthcoming album, is almost ready for release. Now I need your help!!

12/03/2024

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Fasnacloich
Oban
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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01631 730449

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Welcome to St Mary's.

Formerly a Scottish Episcopal church built in 1878, now a boutique recording studio, creative space, artist residence & intimate wedding venue with accommodation on the west coast of Scotland.

Conceived by composer Jamie Smith & creative wife Charlotte as a living art work, the building & environs provide an inviting, inspirational & affordable work space & retreat for artists & musicians looking to escape their daily distractions & find the space to create.

For tiny wedding enquiries visit www.stmaryswedding.space