Production Articles
Christian Howes Strings Adds Disney to Credit List
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Recording strings on Above & Beyond's "Group Therapy"
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Producer Jesse Astin does everything
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Christopher Marion- master of strings-based soundscapes
This track, produced, tracked and arranged by members of our production team (and featuring Christop[...]
Family Matters - adding string arrangements to a Michael Behm Project
The production team had the opportunity to add original strings to Michael Behm's latest project, Fa[...]
Rock/Fusion VIolin Solo
Here's an excerpt from a great piece of writing, production and playing by the amazing multi-instrum[...]
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Clients/Testimonials
Our string recordings and string productions have been used by clients that include (but are definitely not limited to!) film composers, commercial and television producers, trailer houses, music library companies, record labels, remixers, as well as self-produced artists and bands. Here is a partial list of current and past clients:
Human Worldwide (NYC/L.A.)
Dafnis Prieto (Grammy Nominated)
Dave Samuels Jazz Caribbean Project (Grammy Nominated)
Lee Demers
The famous drummer from the David Letterman band is also in demand as a producer and contributes drum tracks via remote to recordings of all kinds.
When he needed live strings to enhance some of his clients’ work he called upon Christian Howes, who’s company, Christian Howes String Productions specializes in providing affordable live strings via remote. Producers simply send Christian an mp3 via email and wait for him and his team to add a live string section, enhancing the music with live strings while saving studio costs and hassle for producers.
What they said:
“Thanks for the work! This sounds really beautiful, and is pretty much exactly what I wanted with this song – lush, dramatic and musical string lines with some dissonances to spice things up. Thanks and great job!…”
“Everything soungs just wonderful. Thank you again…the pleasure was all mine. I hope we’ll get to work again soon.”- Shmuli Rosenberg
“I appreciate your professionalism and interest in a long term relationship as well as flexibility with fees for your work.”
“First let me tell you how much I enjoy your work. Actually can’t put it into words.”“You’ve heard me talking about the wonderful job that’s been done on the strings for the upcoming Braxton Brothers CD. This is who’s been doing them for us, Christian Howes…. So easy to work with, can handle any style you throw at them, arrangements are great, super fast. I’m not going to be using anyone else for my production projects.”
“Thanks For everything Christian, it has been a pleasure working with you.”
-Michael Behm (#1 Reverbnation Canada Pop Charts)
“I love it!… Thank you for working so diligently on this. I can’t begin to say what an improvement you’ve made.”
We record live strings from the comfort of our own studios. Regardless of where you are in the recording process, we'll take care of the strings; composing, arranging, recording and mixing.
Our clients love us for our originality, but also because we save them time and money from the traditional studio approach.
Just fill out the form to the right to make your request and receive a short custom demo to hear what we can do for you!
