Budget Strings for the Music Producer

If you want live strings recorded for your latest song, composition, CD, film score, TV ad or game but just can’t afford the artist and studio fees you’ve come to the right place.  In our fully sound-treated home studio we can arrange, record and multi-track strings to meet your needs.  So, anything from an intimate cello solo to a full string section.  Indie bands and artists are our specialty.  We also work with anyone who wants their special recording enhanced by live strings.

We call this video “Five Shades of Careless Whisper”.  Its a humorous 3.5-minute glimpse at how we work.

There’s nothing like live, especially if you need a string sound which is dynamic, emotive, soulful or energetic.  If you’re inspired to enquire about our services don’t hesitate to give us a call or email.

How much do you charge?

We charge by the hour for our services – $99AUD per hour for all arranging, playing, recording and mixing (price includes GST for Australian clients.)  Violin, viola and cello.  As you can see from our promo we can also create full backings using the latest sound modules like Steven Slate Drums, Ample Bass and First Call Horns.

Once we’ve got a clear idea of what you want from us we’ll give you a quote and work from there.  We love working with great musicians from around the world and look forward to being a part of your creative process.

Why live strings?

And that’s a great question. Sometimes for a sustained string pad sound, synthesised or sampled strings can be just as good (or dare I say, even better!) than a live string section to attain your desired sound. However, there are so many ways in which the sound of a live violinist or cellist or a string section is absolutely not replicable. Feel free to ask our opinion on whether or not live strings are a worthwhile spend for your project. We’re always happy to help.

In the meantime, get inspired listening to one of the many super cool string lines from the groovy 70s in Boney M’s Sunny (the big string lines start around 2:30)

 Where have you played?

We’ve had a wealth of orchestral experience.  Between us we’ve played with Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony, Sydney Opera House Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony, West Australia Symphony, Main Event Orchestra, Bolshoi Ballet Orchestra, Phil Hartl Session strings and more.  We can also book a live string section for events within Adelaide, South Australia.

Chart writing

Brenton’s crazy musical medley “Beatles Berserka” was described by legendary drummer and bandleader Doug Tann as “The best arrangement I’ve played of anything, ever!”

Brenton wrote his first string quartet arrangement in the late 80s.  Since then he has expanded his knowledge in all areas of arrangement.  From a cello solo to a 19 piece big band with vocalists, Brenton will make the music work for you.

If you’d like to enquire about having music arranged for live bands – especially suitable for cruise ship guest entertainers – give us a  call or email.

If you’re looking for www.stringfeverstudio.com – this is it!  We’ve consolidated

Our Clients Include:

John Bowles – TV, Musical Theatre and Cabaret performer (UK)

Carrin Tanaka – Composer for film and media (US)

Robert Duncan – we recorded his music for the CBS TV series “The Equalizer”

Chris Spheeris – Emmy award winning producer, composer and instrumentalist (US)

Joel Plimmer – Nashville based songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer (US). Scroll down to hear our strings on his song One by One.

Shining Bird – Rock band (Australia) – we were thrilled to record the string lines on their award winning song Rivermouth.  Click here to watch the clip on YouTube (strings start around 2:00)

Andra Darzins – International viola player and Professor at the Stuttgart Hochschule (Germany)

Marc Montanchez – indie folk artist from Nova Scotia. That’s about as far as you can get from Adelaide, South Australia!

Claudia Tesorino – Saxophone virtuoso (Germany)

Girish Makwana – Film Director & Musician (Australia) – we created a multi-tracked string orchestra to bring Girish’s original score to life for his film The Colour of Darkness.

Duo Requiem – award-winning Cirque duo (Colombia)  We composed and recorded an original work for their entrance into an esteemed international competition (OK, I admit, I’ve forgotten the name of the competition) in which they gained third place.

Tim Yarham – Australian composer.  Scroll down to hear a segment from his string quartet “Behind the Eyes” recorded at String Fever Studio.

Davidia Coombes – Operatic cabaret performer (Australia)

Seraya Young – folk, pop performer and recording artist, actress (Australia) – listen to Innocent , recorded, arranged and played at String Fever Studio.

Preston Coe – Rock and opera performer (US, Hungary)

Suzie G – String Diva, founding member of Maske (Australia)

One and the Same – grunge rock band (Australia)

Adam Bianco – operatic tenor and composer (Australia)

Gretchen Marsh – cabaret saxophonist (US)

Maggie Scott – multi award winning singer, comedienne and pianist (Australia)

Drew Ashley – operatic tenor and cabaret performer (Australia)

Franky Valentyn (aka Frank Seckold) – International chart-topping pop, rock and children’s performer, composer, producer, jingle writer, multi instrumentalist and all-around good guy.

Nick Charles – award-winning Australian guitarist and composer.  We’re working on string arrangements for his new album.

The late Dave Burke – comedian and clarinetist (UK/Australia)

If you’re a musician, band, cabaret act, singer or music producer give us a call today.  We look forward to working with you.

We’ve also worked with numerous clients outside of the entertainment industry.  For example, we recently added strings to a historic recording of Comfort Ye and Every Valley from Handel’s Messiah.  Our client (the son of the featured tenor) wrote  “Your playing is exquisite and the mix is perfect!  I couldn’t be happier”.