Classic FM records charity single Steadfast for Make Some Noise
Global's Make Some Noise day has been an amazing success. From extremely loud T-shirts to the recording of Classic FM's charity single, all the action is here.
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1. Laura Wright at the recording of 'Steadfast'
Laura Wright rehearses her part in the Classic FM charity single 'Steadfast' at London's Air Studios. The recording is just one of the many events taking place today across Global, the media company that owns radio stations including Classic FM, Capital FM and Heart.
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2. Nicholas Owen takes donations
Meanwhile at Classic FM's Leicester Square studios, presenter Nicholas Owen spends the morning taking your donation calls for Make Some Noise.
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3. Trinity Laban play the Classic FM charity single
Back at London's famous Air Studios, violinist Claire Sledd of the Trinity Laban Conservatoire rehearses her part in 'Steadfast'.
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4. The ensemble of instrumentalists from Trinity Laban record
Ensemble is tight, let the recording begin!
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5. Taylor Swift at The Shard
Make Some Noise is a charity supported by the media and entertainment company Global, which runs a number of radio stations, including Classic FM. Our sister stations have also been raising money for a great cause, and our friends at Capital FM have been up The Shard with Taylor Swift today.
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6. Olly Murs cycles from Land's End to John o' Groats...
Picture: John Phillips. Over at Heart, another Global station, Olly Murs and others have been taking part in a charity cycle from Land's End to John o' Groats, covering the distance on exercise bikes on our Leicester Square studio roof.
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7. Star producer takes the reins
Back down on firm ground, multi Grammy-nominated producer Anna Barry is directing proceedings from the control room at Air Studios.
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8. Alexander Armstrong at the recording of 'Steadfast'
Alexander Armstrong discusses his part in the Classic FM charity single 'Steadfast' with conductor Julian Reynolds
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9. Presenter Alexander Armstrong takes to the stage
Classic FM presenter Alexander Armstrong in full voice recording our charity single, 'Steadfast'. Alexander was a chorister while at Cambridge - good training for today's recording.
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10. Alexander Armstrong takes a break from recording
Recording can be a gruelling process, but you have to see the funny side sometimes.
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11. Janes Jones in the studio
Jane Jones kicks the day off in style, live at Classic FM's Leicester Square studios in London.
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12. John Suchet takes to the airwaves
John Suchet making some noise on his show live from Leicester Square. He's off to the recording session later to add a trombone part to Classic FM's fantastic charity single.
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13. Jane Jones takes your calls
It sure is noisy in this room - and that's just the T-shirts.
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14. Trinity Laban choir recording
Julian Reynolds directs the choir from Trinity Laban Conservatoire, as they record their part for Global's Make Some Noise Classic FM charity single.
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15. Charlie Siem making suggestions
Violinist Charlie Siem has some suggestions about interpretation of our charity single 'Steadfast'.
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16. Charlie Siem gets to grips with the score
The all-important discussion over the score between conductor and soloist. Charlie Siem and conductor Julian Reynolds make sure the details are all polished.
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17. Charlie Siem lays his part down
All eyes are on Charlie Siem recording his part in Howard Goodall's 'Steadfast'.
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18. Tim Lihoreau takes to the keys
Our presenters are taking part in Global's make some noise in more ways than one today. Classic FM Presenter / Pianist extraordinaire Tim Lihoreau provides the piano part in our charity single today.
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19. Tim Lihoreau records Classic FM's charity single
Things seem to have gone well! All that practice must have paid off for Tim Lihoreau in the studio today.
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20. Alfie Boe gets ready to record
Alfie Boe has flown in from America especially to record. It's a long way to travel for one line of lyrics, but certainly worth it. Download the single shortly tonight to hear the results.
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21. Alfie Boe recording Steadfast
Alfie Boe in full flow recording his part for Classic FM's charity single for Global's Make Some Noise charity.
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22. Alfie Boe in between takes in the studio
Recoding is a tough but fun process, Alfie Boe seems to be enjoying recording Howard Goodall's piece Steadfast at Air Studios today!
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23. Alfie Boe concentrates on the score
Back to the score, putting down the finishing touches to his part in Classic FM's charity single.
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24. Alfie Boe finishes up recording
Alfie Boe looks relieved, he has just finished recording at Air Studios for Global's Make Some Noise charity.
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25. Alfie Boe records 'Steadfast' at Air Studios
Phew, time to sleep off that jet lag for Alfie Boe.
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26. Jonathan Antoine at Air Studios
Britain's Got Talent finalist Jonathan Antoine has recorded his part for Classic FM's charity single.
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27. Wynne Evans in Air Studios recording
Tenor Wynne Evans dropped in to deliver his lines at Air Studios today.
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28. Wynne Evans works through the score
Wynne evans turns his own pages while recording Classic FM's charity single 'Steadfast' today. And who said all opera singers were divas?
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29. Wynne Evans finishes recording 'Steadfast'
Back to the score for Wynne Evans, as his part is almost in the can.
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30. Classic FM Air Studios Behind The Scenes Make Some Noise - Alfie Boe Wynn Evans
Wynne Evans covets Alfie Boe's tummy in between recording sessions.
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31. Laurence Llewelyn Bowen rehearses
Conductor Julian Reynolds schools Laurence Llewelyn Bowen in the art of playing the Glockenspiel
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32. Laurence Llewelyn Bowen records
Ah, so that's how it's done...
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33. Laurence Llewelyn Bowen concentrates on the music
It's down to business now. Concentrate hard.
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34. Catherine Bott studies the score for 'Steadfast'
Soprano Catherine Bott studies the score for 'Steadfast' at Air Studios. Almost ready to record...
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35. Catherine Bott records Classic FM's charity single
She's away, and the results are beautiful. Make sure to download the single, 'Steadfast' at shortly from iTunes.
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36. Laura Wright rehearses 'Steadfast'
Laura Wright gets to grips with the score before recording her part for Classic FM's charity single 'Steadfast'.
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37. Laura Wright singing in Air Studios
...and certainly seems to be enjoying herself!
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38. Laura Wright and Julian Reynolds
Conductor Julian Reynolds listens intently to Laura Wright singing 'Steadfast'
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39. Laura Wright sings in Air Studios
Laura Wright gives an intense look while recording the charity single. And for good reason, hear it shortly on iTunes.
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40. Laura Wright finishes recording
Laura Wright looks happy, and for good reason, you'll be able to hear it very soon.
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41. Aled Jones records his part for our single 'Steadfast'
Aled's in full swing here, sounding wonderful as always.
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42. Aled Jones at Air Studios
What's Aled laughing at?...
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43. John Suchet has arrived
Ah it's Classic FM presenter John Suchet with his trombone...
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44. John Suchet warming up
John's making sure his lips are pursed and ready to record.
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45. John Suchet recording Steadfast
John Suchet records his contribution to the Classic FM charity single.
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46. Sol3 Mio at Air Studios
Group Sol3 Mio are up next, what a happy group of guys!
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47. Sol3 Mio recoding
It's all sounding good from the control room.
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48. Myleene Klass at the piano
Last up to complete our charity single 'Steadfast' is the lovely Myleene Klass.
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49. Myleene Klass consults the score
Myleene is deep in concentration while recording her part at Air Studios tonight.
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50. Myleene Klass at Air Studios
Hope we didn't interrupt a take there...
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51. Myleene Klass recording 'Steadfast'
Just how does Myleene manage to record while looking away from the piano? Remarkable.
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52. Myleene Klass finishes recording the Classic FM charity single
Myleene Klass puts the finishing touches to her part in the recording. It sounds fantastic. The finished product is just hours away...
