Fortunately the comments we receive are usually good and sometimes very good. Here are some of them. All are direct quotes.
If you have a CD project in mind, do please talk to existing clients if you know them, or we can supply some names.
It has been a real privilege to work with Steve Swinden on our project from start to finish: his attention to detail and hard work have been exemplary. He was meticulous, yet still encouraging to the choir, throughout a very hefty day of recording, and brought both a willingness to listen and his professional expertise to the table during post-production, making the process thoroughly rewarding. All in all, very impressive! I'm delighted to be able to recommend his services.
Oxford University choir
It has been an absolute pleasure working with you. I very much hope there will be many more occasions.
Chamber choir
Working with Steve Swinden from Chorum Records, it was more like a workshop than a recording session and a wonderful opportunity for the choir to sing at their best.
Male Voice Choir website
And finally, our producer, Steve Swinden at Chorum Records, for his expertise, guidance, patience and humour. Girls' school choir
We had a ball recording with Steve and we are so pleased and proud of our debut CD.
Chamber Choir tweet
People here almost incredulous at how the Cathedral sounds (and the choirs in there). The boys applauded each track they heard on Friday.
Cathedral Director of Music
Thankfully you gave us some very constructive criticism during the recording which certainly helped us to 'raise our game' so to speak.
Male choir
I want to say how fantastic you’ve made the choir and organ sound in the building – it’s a really excellent capture of the space and people. Thanks so much!
Cathedral Organist & Master of the Choristers
Everyone is delighted with it. I have to say that the quality of the recording is wonderful - thanks and congratulations!
Choral society
Absolutely fantastic! Never thought we could sound so good when we started planning all this.
Mixed choir
I just wanted to thank you once again for your help and guidance throughout the day. Your knowledge and experience was invaluable!
Male choir
I just wanted to reiterate my thanks to you for a fantastic recording session. I enjoyed the day thoroughly and it totally surpassed my expectations as to what we could do as a choir. That was down in no small way to your work on the day as our producer - the man with "eagle ears"! Everyone upped their game...I have had so many people from the choir email to say what a fulfilling day it was for them.
Male choir
Just a brilliant brilliant disc - best choral CD I've bought in YEARS. I get through a lot of choral CDs in my work, as you can imagine...
Organist & Master of the Choristers
We would like to thank Steve Swinden, engineer and producer, for his generous help and encouragement throughout. Male choir
...the atmospheric beauty of the sound" (One Equal Music: St Peter's Singers of Leeds)
Gramophone
A lovely, radiant CD (EMRCD025)
Gramophone
I have just had a rough edit back from Steve Swinden which is exactly - EXACTLY - the thrilling, cut crystal, creme fraiche sound which made me want to do this disc. Exhilarating.
Organist
The players...are excellent, matched by the fine recording...(SOMMCD 0141)
Birmingham Post
We would like to thank Steve Swinden of Chorum for an absolutely superb job! Client website
...fully professional... this disc is so accomplished (EMRCD021)
Gramophone
Bravo! I think you have captured the essence of each piece with a great balance and subtle edits.
String quartet
You do it so nicely and without fuss.
International choral director
Note how good the recording is...how well the acoustics are captured by the engineer here, Steve Swinden (EMRCD021)
David Mellor, Classic FM
Recorded sound sounding splendid. (EMRCD021)
BBC Radio 3 'In Tune'
The recording is of excellent quality." (SOMMCD 252)
MusicWeb International
...the recording quality is very good indeed - clear and bright yet natural and very well 'placed' within the acoustic (SOMMCD 252)
International Record Review
...you have really drawn the very best out of [our] choir. I could not have imagined that the challenge of this CD could have brought such a good result, but then from the start you have given us/me great confidence in our abilities. Thank you.
Amateur choir
sounds fabulous
Independent record label
The service Chorum provided was attentive, friendly, and completely professional from the start to finish.This was a complex project involving a large acoustic, and music ranging from a capella, with organ, and with 35-piece orchestra. It therefore required a high degree of flexibility, precision, and delicate attention to balance. Steve Swinden, who engineered, edited, and mastered the CD, has been a joy to work with, and his musicality, meticulous standards and attention to detail ensured that the end result is top-notch.I would not hesitate to recommend Chorum's services.
Oxford University College
[Steve Swinden's] recording is really first-rate, close-up but not in the least claustrophobic-in fact, very open and airy. A winning musical experience on all scores.
Lee Passarella, Audiophile Audition
Though it was recorded live, the disc has real studio quality
Oleg Ledeniov, MusicWeb International
It has been a pleasure working with someone who does exactly what they say they will do.
Brass band
CD sales are going well - people are coming back for more when they hear it too which is a great sign. School
The recording is topflight.
Fanfare Magazine, USA
Sound quality throughout the CD is very good indeed, warm and well balanced.
Art Music Reviews.co.uk
...it is a great recording!! Wish we had used you for our live recording in Feb this year...Brass band
CDs arrived - wonderful.. Already being asked to get some more...CD Music course customer
Thank you so very much for stunningly professional service.
Concert pianist
I'm thrilled with the recording! The orchestra is great and the sound quality is wonderful. Composer
Fantastic production team featuring Gary Cole [producer] and Steve Swinden [engineer] Conductor
Steve recorded two sessions with [the] Choir and has now produced an excellent and professional CD for us. We would recommend anyone to use Chorum as we have found the whole experience a joy & very rewarding.
Ladies' choir
Thank you again for all your patience and professionalism during the recording process. The choir I know has gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and increased musical awareness as a result...Choral society
the cd is BRILLIANT!!!!! You have done a very good job and I'm very impressed!!
Brass band
the spoken parts were particularly well captured
Church service client
The CD is excellent. Look out for a [dedicated] programme.
BBC Radio producer
...thank you very much indeed for the excellent product you've given [the] Choir: it's already garnering highly enthusiastic responses from the singers, and the look and feel of the whole thing is brilliant.
Chamber choir
[Steve Swinden is] an excellent engineer with top-flight kit. He engineered the last two [orchestral] CDs that were recorded......and managed to get a very good sound from a so-so hall. Conductor
The CD has now been on sale for just over a week and we are racing (I hope) towards recovering half of our outlay. Everyone has been very pleased with the outcome and proud of the end result. Feedback from our supporters has also been highly encouraging. All-in-all, justification for proceeding with this exciting venture. Thanks so much for your personal attention at all times and for your interest and direction. Male Voice Choir