Behind the scenes: Classic FM records a charity single for Make Some Noise
We're joining classical music stars such as Alfie Boe, Laura Wright and Myleene Klass behind the scenes today as they record 'Steadfast'. You can download the Classic FM charity single on iTunes shortly.
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1. Alfie Boe and Wynne Evans arrive at Air Studios
The tenors have arrived. Alfie Boe and Wynne Evans prepare to record Classic FM's charity single for Global's Make Some Noise charity appeal. It will be available to download via iTunes shortly.
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2. It's Make Some Noise - and Classic FM is at the recording studio
Earlier today we arrived at Air Studios to do something quite epic - record & release our Classic FM single 'Steadfast' in one day.
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3. Classic FM Air Studios Behind The Scenes Make Some Noise - George Martin
Here's a Beatles framed score, by the legendary Sir George Martin who built Air Studios. We are truly in the presence of greatness today.
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4. The Desk at Air Studios
This is the desk that will balance the sound of an array of star soloists for our charity single 'Steadfast', which will be available to download on iTunes shortly. Proceeds are going to Global's Make Some Noise, a UK charity that helps disadvantaged kids.
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5. Alexander Armstrong rehearses for Make Some Noise
The Classic FM presenter gives a quick read of the score before heading into the studio to record our charity single 'Steadfast' for Global's Make Some Noise.
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6. Charlie Siem builds up his strength
Nothing like a good full English to get you in the mood for recording!
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7. Violinist Charlie Siem runs through his part
Sensational soloist Charlie Siem is practicing his notes for our charity single.
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8. The magnificent Air Studios Organ
The Organ and some mics, ready to record our charity single 'Steadfast'
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9. The music stands ready to be used...
A familiar sight. Here's a question, are there more music stands in the world than there are musicians?
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10. The view behind the lens
We're here all day bringing you the action from behind the scenes of the recording of Classic FM's charity single 'Steadfast'
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11. The stage is set
This is where it's all happening (and you can hear it in just a few hours...)
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12. ...and the desk is running smoothly
Complex workings here... the recording team are busy at work capturing performances from an array of classical stars for Classic FM's charity single for Global's Make Some Noise, 'Steadfast'.
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13. Soprano Catherine Bott recording in Air Studios
Catherine Bott has joined us to record her part in Classic FM's charity single 'Steadfast'. The sound in the hall is truly magnificent.
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14. Laura Wright records in Air Studios
Soprano Laura Wright arrives at Air Studios to record our charity single 'Steadfast' for Global's Make Some Noise charity.
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15. Aled Jones recording 'Steadfast'
Singer Aled Jones has joined us to record his part in our charity single today at Air Studios.
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16. John Brunning dusts off the axe
Classic FM presenter / rockstar John Brunning has just finished recording his guitar part for our charity single.
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17. Lucy Kay and John Suchet at Air Studios
Lucy Kay has joined John Suchet and his trombone in the control room at Air Studios. Now it's time to record.
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18. Lucy Kay at Air Studios
It must be getting cold in Air Studios! Singer Lucy Kay has joined us to record her part for Classic FM's charity single 'Steadfast'.
