Abbey Road News

The Grey tops US Box Office Charts

2012-01-30Z

Action film The Grey, directed by Joe Carnahan and starring Liam Neeson, shot straight to no.1 in the US box office chart upon release.

Hugo and The Artist lead Oscar nominations

2012-01-26Z

Nominations for the 84th Academy Awards have been revealed, with Hugo and The Artist leading the pack.

From Drums To Drummer

2012-01-18Z

The Native Instruments Abbey Road Drummer series puts dynamic, natural drums tracks at your fingertips.

The Artist wins Best Score at the Golden Globes

2012-01-15Z

The score to heart-warming French film The Artist, mastered by Peter Mew, has been awarded three Golden Globes including Best Score.

New Order release Live at the London Troxy album

2012-01-10Z

Following their triumphant return to the London stage, New Order’s album ‘Live at The London Troxy – 10^th December 2011’ is out now.

80 Years of Recording at Abbey Road Studios

2012-01-04Z

As part of our 80th anniversary celebrations, we will be opening our doors to the public for a unique event: Brian Kehew and Kevin Ryan, authors of 'Recording the Beatles', will be giving an exclusive presentation in Studio Two.

80th Anniversary Plugins Sale

2011-12-19Z

As part of our ongoing 80^th anniversary celebrations, we are pleased to offer 50% off our plugins.

Golden Globe Nominations Announced

2011-12-15Z

Nominations for the 2012 Golden Globe Awards have been announced, with many Abbey Road Studios projects in the running.

Band on the Run nominated for a Grammy Award

2011-12-01Z

Nominations for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, with many Abbey Road Studios projects in the running.

Winning Anthem Competition Scores Now Available

2011-11-30Z

At the beginning of 2011, we launched a worldwide search for original, unsigned and undiscovered composers, in celebration of our 80th anniversary. You can download scores from the winners here.

Anthem Competition – Listen to the Winning Tracks

2011-11-28Z

At the beginning of 2011, we launched a worldwide search for original, unsigned and undiscovered composers, in celebration of our 80th anniversary. The Anthem Competition was open to musicians of all ages across the globe.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

2011-11-28Z

Currently topping the box office charts, the score to The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 was composed by Carter Burwell and recorded in Studio One.

Happy 80th Birthday to us!

2011-11-12Z

On 12th November 1931, Sir Edward Elgar conducted the London Symphony Orchestra playing Land of Hope and Glory in Studio One, to mark the official opening of Abbey Road Studios. 80 years on, we're still going strong.

Next Brit Thing Comes to Abbey Road Studios

2011-10-26Z

Culture Minister Ed Vaziey and Katie Melua joined young singers at Abbey Road Studios on Tuesday, to celebrate the opening of voting in the nationwide Next BRIT Thing competition.

Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2011

2011-10-21Z

Rossini's Stabat Mater received the Editor's Choice award at the Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2011.

Score to the Ides of March recorded in Studio One

2011-10-07Z

The score to The Ides of March, composed by Alexandre Desplat, was recorded and mixed at Abbey Road Studios.

Win signed Ocean's Kingdom lithograph

2011-10-06Z

Ocean's Kingdom, Paul McCartney's first original orchestral score for dance, was mixed and mastered at Abbey Road Studios. To celebrate its release, we have some fabulous prizes to give away.

Ed Sheeran’s + tops UK Album Chart

2011-09-19Z

Ed Sheeran’s album +, mastered by Christian Wright at Abbey Road Studios, entered the UK album chart at no.1 on Sunday.

Abbey Road Studios’ Anthem Competition – Winners

2011-09-19Z

At the beginning of 2011, Abbey Road Studios launched a worldwide search for original, unsigned and undiscovered composers, in celebration of our 80th anniversary. The Anthem Competition was open to musicians of all ages across the globe.

Presenting Abbey Road Studios Online Mixing

2011-09-15Z

We are delighted to announce the launch of Abbey Road Studios Online Mixing.

Amy Winehouse and Tony Bennett duet in Studio Three

2011-09-14Z

Amy Winehouse's final recording, Body and Soul, is released today on what would have been her 28th birthday.

Abbey Road Studios Music Trivia Game

2011-09-14Z

We are excited to announce that as part of our 80th anniversary celebrations, we are releasing our very own music trivia board game!

Ed Sheeran’s debut album out now

2011-09-12Z

Ed Sheeran’s album +, mastered by Christian Wright at Abbey Road Studios, is released today.

Frank Arkwright joins Abbey Road Studios

2011-09-09Z

We are delighted to welcome accomplished mastering engineer Frank Arkwright to Abbey Road Studios.

Studio 52 Unveiled

2011-09-01Z

Our new mixing facility, Studio 52, is now officially open!

Paul McCartney announces Ocean’s Kingdom

2011-08-25Z

Paul McCartney has announced the release of his debut score for ballet, Ocean’s Kingdom.

Florence + the Machine - What the Water Gave Me

2011-08-24Z

What the Water Gave Me is the first track to be released from Florence + the Machine’s much-anticipated second album, recorded in Studio Three with Pete Hutchings.

Abbey Road Studios' 80th Anniversary Concerts

2011-08-19Z

As part of our 80th anniversary celebrations, we are pleased to announce the American Express Symphony at the Park concerts: two uniquely themed symphonic performances that celebrate legendary recordings from Abbey Road Studios' history.

Live from Abbey Road sessions out now on iTunes

2011-08-10Z

We are excited to announce that Sony Music are launching a collection of never before released sessions, recorded in Studio Two as part of the TV series Live from Abbey Road.

50% off all Abbey Road Studios plugins

2011-08-04Z

For a limited time only, all Abbey Road Studios plugins will be half price.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

2011-07-28Z

The world premiere of the long-awaited last Harry Potter film took place last night in London.

The Concert for Bangladesh now on iTunes

2011-07-27Z

In honour of the 40th anniversary of The Concert for Bangladesh, the Grammy-winning album is making its digital debut exclusively on iTunes.

Score to The Tree of Life recorded at Abbey Road Studios

2011-07-25Z

Written and directed by Terrence Malick, The Tree of Life was awarded the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and shot straight into the UK Box Office top ten upon release.

Abbey Road Studios' 80th anniversary Anthem Competition - THANK YOU

2011-07-15Z

In celebration of our 80th anniversary, we have been running a worldwide anthem competition to find original, unsigned and undiscovered composers.

Final Harry Potter film smashes records

2011-07-08Z

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 has broken box office records on both sides of the Atlantic, now holding the record for most successful opening weekend in both the UK and the US and Canada.

Live from Abbey Road - Series Four

2011-07-01Z

The fourth series of Live from Abbey Road began airing on Channel 4 in the UK this month, including incredible performances from Raphael Saadiq, Noah and the Whale, Blondie and Anna Calvi.

Ed Sheeran debuts at no.3

2011-06-22Z

Ed Sheeran’s debut single The A Team, mastered by Geoff Pesche, entered UK charts at no.3 on Sunday.

Life in a Day score recorded in Studio One

2011-06-17Z

The soundtrack to Life in a Day, composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and Matthew Herbert, was recorded and mixed at Abbey Road Studios.

Beatles Anthology Remastered at Abbey Road Studios

2011-06-14Z

The Beatles’ three Anthology music collections, remastered by Abbey Road Studios engineer Steve Rooke and Paul Hicks, make their worldwide digital debut from 14th June.

L.A. Noire soundtrack recorded at Abbey Road Studios

2011-06-10Z

The score for Rockstar Games’ crime thriller L.A. Noire was recorded in Studio Two by Andrew Dudman, and in Studio One by Peter Cobbin.

Chemical Brothers’ soundtrack to Hanna mixed in Studio Three

2011-06-08Z

The soundtrack for the film Hanna was penned by The Chemical Brothers, and mixed in 5.1 surround sound by Andrew Dudman in Studio Three.

Abbey Road Studios win Studio of the Year

2011-05-27Z

We are delighted to announce that we received Studio of the Year at the Music Week Awards, for the second year running.

Born This Way Out Now

2011-05-26Z

Lady Gaga’s new album, Born This Way, looks set for chart success following its release on 23rd May.

Tinie Tempah wins Ivor Novello Award

2011-05-26Z

Tinie Tempah was awarded Best Contemporary Song at the 56th Ivor Novello Awards. He received the prestigious accolade for his hit single Pass Out, which was mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Geoff Pesche.

The Classic BRIT Awards 2011

2011-05-20Z

The Classic BRIT Awards are over for another year, with many Abbey Road Studios clients enjoying great success.

Abbey Road Studios and Waves Audio release The King's Microphones plugin

2011-05-18Z

The King's Speech captured the imaginations of moviegoers the world over. Now Abbey Road Studios and Waves Audio have captured the sounds of the majestic microphones used in the award-winning film

Abbey Road Worldwide Anthem Competition

2011-05-13Z

In celebration of our 80th anniversary, we are running a worldwide anthem competition to find original, unsigned and undiscovered composers.

McCartney and McCartney II albums remastered

2011-05-11Z

McCartney and McCartney II, both remastered by Abbey Road Studios engineer Steve Rooke, have been announced as...

Ducklings in Rooftop Rescue

2011-05-09Z

The roof of Abbey Road Studios was home to some unexpected visitors last week, in the form of ten fluffy ducklings.

Arena: Produced by George Martin

2011-04-21Z

A few months ago, Studio Three was home to the filming of a fascinating portrait of Sir George Martin at 85. ...

Start and Complete by About Group recorded in Studio Two

2011-04-19Z

Proving it is possible to record a fantastic album in under 24 hours, About Group's new album, Start and Compl...

Score to The Lord of the Rings: War in the North recorded in Studio One

2011-04-17Z

The score for The Lord of the Rings: War in the North video game, composed by Inon Zur, was recently recorded at Abbey Road Studios.

Gorillaz release limited edition of The Fall on vinyl

2011-04-15Z

Gorillaz have released a limited edition of The Fall on vinyl, mastered by Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road Studios, in honour of World Record Store Day.

London Philharmonic Orchestra to record Olympic Anthems at Abbey Road Studios

2011-04-15Z

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd (LOCOG) has awarded the contract to record the 205 national anthems required for the London 2012 Games Victory Ceremonies...

Abbey Road Studios join the EMI family in uniting for Japan

2011-04-08Z

EMI is holding an exclusive charity auction to raise funds for the Japanese Red Cross' disaster relief efforts, at ebay.com/EMIfamily4Japan.

Radiohead - King of Limbs LP

2011-04-07Z

The long-awaited vinyl edition of Radiohead's new album, King of Limbs, hit stores this week.

Peter Cobbin's Engineering Masterclass

2011-04-06Z

Abbey Road Studios senior recording engineer, Peter Cobbin, recently shared his top tips for engineering success with Music Week magazine.

Launch of Abbey Road Debuts

2011-04-05Z

We are pleased to announce the launch of Abbey Road Debuts, a television series showcasing under-the-radar artists playing intimate sessions in Studio One.

BAFTA for Original Music for Normand Corbeil's Heavy Rain

2011-03-16Z

Congratulations again to Normand Corbeil, who won a BAFTA for the music to the blockbuster game Heavy Rain.

Remastering Furtwangler

2011-03-08Z

Abbey Road Studios mastering engineers Simon Gibson, Andy Walter, Ian Jones and Allan Ramsay are currently working on a very exciting project.

The King’s Speech reigns at the Oscars

2011-03-06Z

The King’s Speech was awarded four Oscars at last night’s awards ceremony, including Best Picture, with nominations in twelve categories overall.

BAFTA success for The King's Speech

2011-02-14Z

Congratulations to Alexandre Desplat who received a BAFTA at last night’s awards ceremony for Best Original Score, for The King’s Speech.

Excitement for our newly refurbished Studio Two

2011-02-14Z

Our famous recording studio just got better! We are proud to announce that Studio Two has now re-opened, following a major refurbishment to the control room.

Abbey Road triumph at the Interactive Achievement Awards

2011-02-13Z

Congratulations to Normand Corbeil, who recently won the ‘Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition’ award for his soundtrack to ‘Heavy Rain’ at the 2011 Interactive Achievement Awards.

Abbey Road Studios win at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards

2011-02-13Z

The Beatles remastered studio albums were awarded ‘Best Historical Album’ at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards last night.

Christopher Tin’s Calling All Dawns wins two Grammy Awards

2011-02-13Z

Composer Christopher Tin’s classical/world fusion album, Calling All Dawns, was the recipient of two Grammys at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Gnomeo & Juliet score recorded and mixed at Abbey Road

2011-02-11Z

Gnomeo & Juliet’, the new 3-D animated take on Romeo and Juliet, is out in cinemas today.

Composer John Barry Remembered

2011-02-06Z

Barry was a longstanding client of Abbey Road Studios, having first recorded here in 1959 with the John Barry Seven.

New Gorillaz album mastered at Abbey Road Studios

2011-02-05Z

The new Gorillaz album is extremely well-travelled: recorded on an iPad while winging its way around North America on a tour bus.

The recording is first class in every way

2011-01-27Z

We are excited to learn that recordings produced, recorded and engineered by Abbey Road Studios engineers, Simon Kiln and Arne Akselberg have made Editor's Choices in Gramophone.

Abbey Road Success at the TEC Awards

2011-01-15Z

We are pleased to announce that Abbey Road recording engineer Simon Rhodes has won a TEC award.

Annemarie Wright creates Abbey Road art

2011-01-12Z

The reception area at Abbey Road Studios is now adorned with a piece of handwritten art by Annemarie Wright, entitled 'Come Together'.

Royal microphones used to record score to prize-winning film The King’s Speech

2011-01-10Z

The score to The King's Speech was composed by Alexandre Desplat, and recorded, mixed and mastered at Abbey Road Studios.

Abbey Road’s Zebra Crossing is Listed

2010-12-22Z

As we approach our eightieth year, Abbey Road Studios are proud to announce another world first as our application to list the Abbey Road zebra crossing has been approved by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

White Lies' new album 'Ritual'

2010-12-20Z

Mastered by Geoff Pesche in Room 5, White Lies' new album 'Ritual' will go on sale on 17th January.

Megamind score recorded in Studio One

2010-12-10Z

Megamind opened in UK cinemas this week, having already proved a number 1 US box office hit.

Abbey Road and Native Instruments Release Modern Drums

2010-12-07Z

Abbey Road Studios have once again teamed up with Native Instruments to present their fourth collaboration: ABBEY ROAD | MODERN DRUMS.

Beatles Remasters Nominated for a Grammy Award

2010-12-05Z

Nominations for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, with many Abbey Road projects in the running for the prestigious accolades.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

2010-11-19Z

The soundtrack for the long-anticipated penultimate Harry Potter film was written by Golden Globe award winning and Oscar nominated composer Alexandre Desplat, and recorded at Abbey Road Studios.

James Bond 007: Blood Stone

2010-11-16Z

The soundtrack for new game James Bond 007: Blood Stone was recently recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio Two.

Abbey Road Studios celebrate 79 years

2010-11-12Z

Happy birthday to us! On this day in 1931, Sir Edward Elgar conducted the London Symphony Orchestra in the official opening ceremony of Abbey Road Studios.

'We Will Remember Them' recorded at Abbey Road Studios

2010-11-11Z

'We Will Remember Them' was recorded in the Penthouse at Abbey Road Studios, bringing together a cast of celebrity readers to read poems of remembrance from times past and present.

Abbey Road Mobile record Music Room

2010-11-10Z

Abbey Road Mobile have teamed up with Sky Arts for new television series, Music Room.

John Lennon - 'Gimme Some Truth'

2010-10-09Z

We are pleased to be part of the EMI Music catalogue project to commemorate what would have been John Lennon's 70th Birthday on the 9th October.

Success for Pappano at the Gramophone Awards 2010

2010-10-02Z

Congratulations to EMI Classics artist, Antonio Pappano, for winning the Choral Award in this year’s Gramophone awards.

James McCartney's 'Available Light' EP Out NowJames McCartney's 'Available Light' EP Out Now

2010-09-21Z

James McCartney's debut EP, 'Available Light', is released today. The EP was recorded in Abbey Road's Studio Two with Geoff Emerick engineering, and Sam Okell and Kris Burton assisting.

Soundtrack to prize-winning film The King's Speech recorded at Abbey Road

2010-09-20Z

The King’s Speech has been awarded the People’s Choice Award at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival, as voted for by film fans.

Charlotte Church - 'Back to Scratch'

2010-09-20Z

'Back to Scratch', Charlotte Church's first album for five years, is out now.

‘The American’ score recorded and mixed at Abbey Road

2010-09-17Z

George Clooney’s latest film, ‘The American’, has debuted at no.1 in the US box office chart.

Tamara Drewe soundtrack recorded and mixed at Abbey Road

2010-09-10Z

This week sees the release of hotly anticipated rural comedy, Tamara Drewe.

Abbey Road Engineers team up with the Roundhouse to nurture fresh talent

2010-09-05Z

EMI have collaborated with the Roundhouse once more for 30/30 in 2010.

Abbey Road and Native Instruments Release 80s Drums

2010-08-31Z

ABBEY ROAD | 80s DRUMS is the third chapter in Native Instruments' partnership with Abbey Road Studios London.

The Beatles' remastered albums hit the 17 million mark

2010-08-30Z

The Beatles' remastered albums have now sold over 17 million copies. Congratulations to the Abbey Road Studios engineers who worked on the project: Steve Rooke, Paul Hicks, Allan Rouse, Guy Massey and Sean Magee.

Sting at Abbey Road

2010-08-10Z

Sting unveiled his first tour for two years through a performance at Abbey Road Studios. With the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Sting performed symphonic versions of some of his biggest hits in Abbey Road's Studio One.

Another no.1 for Room 5 at Abbey Road

2010-07-15Z

Kylie's eleventh studio album, mastered by our very own Geoff Pesche, has shot straight to the top of the UK chart.

Ringo invites the world to celebrate his birthday with a moment of Peace & Love

2010-07-05Z

On 7th July 2010, Ringo Starr will turn 70 and celebrate his birthday in New York City.

Abbey Road success at BBC Music Magazine Awards

2010-05-07Z

Two classical albums, produced, edited and mixed at Abbey Road won awards at the BBC Music Magazine Awards held on on 13th April at Kings Palace, London in the categories of Choral and Vocal.

Film score recorded at Abbey Road wins Genie award

2010-05-07Z

Normand Corbeil celebrates a win at the 30th annual Genie Awards held in Toronto on 12th April.

Abbey Road Studios wins Studio of the Year

2010-04-16Z

We are delighted to receive the Music Week Award for Best Studio of the Year.

Abbey Road Studios Launches RS124 Compressor Plug-in

2010-04-14Z

For the first time, musicians and producers can enjoy an authentic emulation of one of Abbey Road Studio's most sought after pieces of vintage gear.

Abbey Road and Native Instruments Release 70s Drums

2010-03-23Z

ABBEY ROAD 70s DRUMS is the second of Abbey Road's collaborations with Native Instruments.

Avatar score receives Golden Reel Award

2010-03-01Z

Each year the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) presents the Golden Reel Awards, in which the year's best work in the various areas of sound editing: Dialogue & ADR, Effects & Foley, and Music are acknowlegded.

Abbey Road nominated as 'Studio of the Year' at Music Week Awards 10

2010-02-15Z

The winners of three brand new categories, 'App of the Year', 'Festival of the Year' and 'Studio of the Year', at this year's Music Week Awards are to become the first in the event's history to be decided by online voters.

Abbey Road Studios Launches Product Range

2010-02-04Z

We are pleased to announce the launch of our exclusive range of products for music lovers, musicians, audio enthusiasts and curious fans alike.

52nd Annual Grammy Awards

2010-02-02Z

Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3 won a Grammy award in the category for Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (With Orchestra) - Award to the Instrumental Soloist(s) and to the Conductor.

Buy a piece of music history with Sound & Vision

2010-02-01Z

Abbey Road is pleased to be supporting Cancer Research UK who are holding their special music heritage event Sound & Vision here at Abbey Road on Thursday 25th February.

Three Abbey Road Project Nominations - BBC Music Magazine Awards 2010

2010-01-29Z

Selected by a jury of BBC Music Magazine critics from almost 300 five-star discs released during 2009, Abbey Road CD's appear in three of the six categories for the BBC Music Magazine Awards 2010.

Abbey Road and Native Instruments Release 60s Drums

2010-01-25Z

ABBEY ROAD I 60s Drums is available from Native Instruments now.

Abbey Road announce partnership with Native Instruments

2010-01-14Z

Abbey Road is pleased to announce a product partnership with Native Instruments to develop a series of unique instruments, the first of which will be available in early 2010.

Abbey Road Celebrates Golden Globe Success

2009-12-16Z

Blockbuster filmAvatarwon two Golden Globe awards at the 67th annual ceremony on Monday 17th January for 'Best Motion Picture' and 'Best Director' - James Cameron.

Abbey Road partners with SoundCloud for online mastering service

2009-12-15Z

Abbey Road has partnered with online music service SoundCloud to let artists and producers connect directly to our legendary studios over the internet and have their tracks polished by the world's most celebrated audio engineers.

Engineer Simon Rhodes delivers film score with James Horner for highly anticipated film Avatar

2009-12-14Z

Abbey Road is happy to announce the safe return of engineer Simon Rhodes from 11 months in LA working on the must see sci-fi movie Avatar.

Latin Grammy Award Winner recorded at Abbey Road

2009-12-11Z

The 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards took place on November 5, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV.

Nowhere Boy Film Release

2009-12-10Z

On 30th November Abbey Road's Studio Two hosted a press screening for the critically acclaimed hot new film biopicNowhere Boyabout John Lennon's teenage years.

'Words For You' at Number 1 in Compilation Charts

2009-11-23Z

We are delighted to announce that the album Words For You, recorded at Abbey Road, has entered the official UK compilation charts at Number 1.

Happy Birthday to Abbey Road Studios, in celebration of 78 years today

2009-11-12Z

Opened on this day in 1931, we have been at the heart of the music industry for 78 years and have been home to countless landmark recordings and pioneering advances in recording techniques, equipment and technology.

Abbey Road Studios at The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival

2009-11-10Z

We are currently celebrating playing a role in the success of three films featured in the The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival.

EMI Music launches a new live music recording and production service through Abbey Road

2009-11-05Z

EMI Music is launching a new live music recording and instant production service, Abbey Road Live, enabling live music fans the opportunity to instantly purchase high quality live recordings of shows they have just attended.

Watch Florence & The Machine's secret gig at Abbey Road

2009-10-07Z

On 1st October, Mercury Music Prize nominees Florence & The Machine came to Abbey Road to play a secret gig to celebrate the first birthday of Absolute Radio.

Classic FM Gramophone Awards 2009

2009-10-06Z

The 2009 Classic FM Gramophone Awards took place last week at London's Dorchester Hotel and we're delighted to have worked on two of the winning recordings.

Score for Into The Storm receives Emmy for Outstanding Music Composition

2009-09-16Z

We are delighted to announce that Howard Goodall's score for the HBO/BBC filmInto The Storm, recorded at Abbey Road.

Album for Children In Need recorded at Abbey Road

2009-09-15Z

Sir Terry Wogan visited Abbey Road recently to record tracks for a new album in aid of Children In Need, alongside a number of stars including former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman and Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason.

Live From Abbey Road - Series Three

2009-09-11Z

Live From Abbey Road is currently wrapping up filming its third series of captivating live performances by 33 of the world's finest musical artists at Abbey Road studios.

Abbey Road's work on 'The Beatles: Rock Band' project

2009-09-11Z

In addition to the Remastered catalogue, the highly anticipated The Beatles: Rock Band video game was released this week to great acclaim.

Abbey Road celebrates the launch of The Beatles remastered catalogue

2009-09-11Z

Following a four-year project by a dedicated team of Abbey Road engineers, the entire original Beatles catalogue, digitally remastered for the very first time, was released on 9th September.

Killzone 2 - Behind the scenes at Abbey Road

2009-08-07Z

In November 2008 composer Joris de Man brought Killzone 2 to Abbey Road. The score for the critically acclaimed Playstation 3 game was recorded in Studio One with the Nimrod Studio Orchestra and engineered by Andrew Dudman.

Abbey Road Online Mastering Launched

2009-06-18Z

We are delighted to announce that the Abbey Road Online Mastering service is now live, meaning that it's never been easier to have your music mastered at Abbey Road.

New Guus Meeuwis album, recorded in Studio Two, at #1 in Holland

2009-06-04Z

Guus Meeuwis recently recorded his latest album NW8 for EMI in Studio Two with Chris Bolster, and we're delighted to say that it is currently top of charts in his native Holland.

'Abbey Road' booth at E3 Games Convention for Beatles: Rock Band

2009-06-04Z

The forthcoming The Beatles: Rock Band game was previewed recently at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2009 in Los Angeles.

Classical BRITS 2009 Winners

2009-05-14Z

The Classical BRIT Awards 2009 took place last night at the Royal Albert Hall and we're thrilled to have worked with some of the winners.

Keane in 3D - Behind the Scenes

2009-05-12Z

On 2nd April, Keane performed in Studio One of Abbey Road in the first ever live 3D webcast.

Keane Live in 3D

2009-05-12Z

On 2nd April BSkyB teamed up with Keane, Island Records and Abbey Road to stage the world's first live 3D webcast.

BBC Music Magazine DVD of the Year

2009-04-21Z

The BBC Music Magazine Awards 2009 were presented recently at Kings Place in London and we are delighted to announce that Donizetti's La Fille du RÃ©giment, recorded and mixed by Jonathan Allen for the Royal Opera House.

Abbey Road Brilliance Pack nominated in Resolution Awards 2009

2009-04-20Z

We're thrilled to say that the Abbey Road Brilliance Pack has been nominated for Best Plug-in at the Resolution Magazine Awards 2009.

60th Anniversary of the 7' Single

2009-04-03Z

Earlier this week saw the 60th anniversary of the 45rpm 7' single, the first of which was released by RCA in the US on 31st March 1949.

'Hits Blog'

2009-03-26Z

Since before Xmas, I've been flavour of the month up here in Mastering Room 5, working on some interesting & successful projects.

Chris Blair

2009-03-12Z

Former Abbey Road mastering engineer Chris Blair received a well-deserved posthumous Special Recognition award at the inaugural Music Producers Guild Awards recently.

New "Madama Butterfly" recording No.1 in UK Classical Charts

2009-03-11Z

We're delighted to say that EMI Classics' new recording of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, recorded in Rome by Abbey Road's Jonathan Allen, went straight to No. 1 in the UK Classical Charts upon release two weeks ago.

Red Riding - 1980

2009-03-10Z

The first part of Channel 4's Red Riding trilogy, adapted from the cult noir novels of David Pearce, aired last week to high critical acclaim.

Elbow's Abbey Road session breaks BBC record

2009-03-02Z

We are happy to report that, as well as winning a Brit Award and a Mercury Music Prize, new figures released by the BBC show that Elbow's Radio 2 session.

IFMCA Scoring Excellence Awards

2009-02-24Z

The International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) have announced the results for their 2008 Scoring Excellence awards, and we're delighted to say that a number of scores recorded or mixed at Abbey Road are among the winners.

Oscars 2009

2009-01-30Z

The 81st Annual Academy Awards are almost upon us, and we're delighted to announce that the scores for three films nominated for major awards were either recorded at Abbey Road or recorded/mixed by Abbey Road engineers.

Killzone 2 game score recorded at Abbey Road

2009-01-05Z

With the continued rise in popularity and power of games consoles, it has become common for developers to record full cinematic scores to accompany the increasing immersive-ness of the gameplay experience.

Tools of the Trade

2008-12-18Z

A poor workman always blames his tools. Nonetheless, a dull saw will make a ragged edge for even the most skilled craftsman.

51st Annual Grammy Awards nominations

2008-12-11Z

We are delighted and excited to announce that two Abbey Road-produced classical albums have been nominated for Grammy awards in 2009.

TICK TOCK, DING DONG, SCRATCH!

2008-11-21Z

What is music? For some people it is a Beatles track, for others it's a Beethoven Symphony.

Classical Mastering at Abbey Road Studios

2008-11-14Z

Classical Mastering has a long history at Abbey Road, being experts in the field since our inception in 1931, and continually evolving to meet the demands of a dynamic industry.

The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus - mixing in 1.0

2008-11-13Z

Terrific fun on Tuesday night recording the final music for Terry Gilliam's new film.

77 Today

2008-11-12Z

Happy Birthday to Abbey Road Studios, which is 77 years old today.

It's never been easier to get the music to us at Abbey Road

2008-11-12Z

Clients from overseas have always featured during my mastering career, but not as much as right now.

Re-discover the 5.1 Music Disc

2008-11-07Z

Consumers are quickly becoming hooked on surround sound. It's almost impossible now to buy a sound system for your TV that is not surround.

In The City 2008

2008-11-03Z

A few weeks ago I headed up to Manchester for the annual 'festival' InThe City. I've been up before but I was yet to attend the daytime sideof the festival.

Susan Graham's new Abbey Road-produced album gets outstanding critical reception

2008-10-30Z

We are proud to say that Susan Graham's new album on Onyx Classics, 'Un Frisson FranÃ§ais: A Century of French Song', produced and edited by Simon Kiln and engineered by Jonathan Allen.

Abbey Road's Andy Walter discusses restoring gramophone 78s on Radio 4

2008-10-24Z

Abbey Road's Andy Walter appeared on BBC Radio 4's Today programme this week, speaking about his work on restoring historic 78 rpm gramophone records for Mark Ainley's new Honest Jon's compilation 'Sprigs of Time: 78s from the EMI Archive'.

Sir Paul McCartney wax head is brought to Abbey Road

2008-10-22Z

The waxwork head of ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney which went missing after it was left on a train last week, has arrived at Abbey Road.

Abbey Road wins at the 2008 Gramophone Awards

2008-10-21Z

Congratulations to Abbey Road recording engineer Arne Akselberg, whose recording of Brahms & Schumann Piano Quintets with Leif Ove Andsnes and Artemis Quartet received the Best Of Category - Chamber Gramophone Award 2008.

ESCA Conference 2008, Prague

2008-10-21Z

I've just returned from a busy, but very productive, 2 days at the 4th annual Entertainment Supply Chain Academy or ESCA.

New Oasis album, recorded at Abbey Road, goes to No. 1

2008-10-17Z

We are pleased to announce that the new Oasis album, recorded at Abbey Road, has entered the UK Album Charts at No. 1.

Tracks Of My Tears

2008-10-03Z

Some grooves make you shake your bootie. A stadium anthem can get you swaying with lighters in the air. And some music brings tears to your eyes.

Complete the Abbey Road questionnaire for your chance to win a Â£50 iTunes voucher

2008-09-29Z

We're conducting a short online survey with visitors to our website, to understand what people think about Abbey Road.

Kevin Ayers names Peter Mew as "the best engineer I've ever worked with"

2008-09-24Z

Peter Mew, one of Abbey Road's most experienced and long-standing engineers, has been singled out for some high praise by Kevin Ayers, with whom Peter has recently been working on a 4 CD remastering project.

The Beat Goes On Exhibition

2008-09-08Z

EMI, Abbey Road Studios and EMI Archive Trust have lent items to a major exhibition for National Museums Liverpool this summer, as part of Liverpool's Capital of Culture celebrations.

Abbey Road-produced Foo Fighters DVD at No.1

2008-09-04Z

We are pleased to announce that the Abbey Road-produced DVD 'Foo Fighters - Live At Wembley Stadium' is currently sitting atop the UK Music DVD Charts.

Music, Comedy and Shakespeare

2008-09-04Z

Question. How does Shakespeare make his way onto an Abbey Road blog? Answer. Tenuously.

Overstocked and Over Here

2008-09-04Z

Cynicism, greed, stupidity and failure: further confessions of an ex-Record Returns Authorisations man.

'Abbey Road Uptown Top Ranking Quiz Team'

2008-09-02Z

'On 27th August 2008, a crack quiz team was assembled to take on the rest of the Soho video industry at the first ever UK Screen pub quiz.

At the close of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, we recount Abbey Road's involvement in recording the music for the Opening Ceremony

2008-08-26Z

This year's Olympic Games was perhaps the most thrilling in living memory, with a colossal opening ceremony billed as the most spectacular the world has ever seen.

Many Happy Returns

2008-08-22Z

I may not know much, but I know what I like. And - like most people - I only like what I know. But, how do we discover, and thus get to know the music we like?

Beaterblocker

2008-08-14Z

March of last year I suffered a heart attack at the age of 21.

Alan Blumlein - the man who invented stereo

2008-08-04Z

Alan Blumlein is a true lost genius, an EMI engineer, who during his brief life propelled Britain to the vanguard of the modern electronics world.

Golden Ears - Part 2 : The Puck

2008-08-01Z

Previously: we met Engineer with the Golden Ears and his hi-fi to die for. We now faced ultimate Golden Ear-ness...

Golden Ears - Part 1 : The Studio

2008-07-25Z

In food, wine, perfume, there are experts with senses beyond those of ordinary mortals. In audio, they are called Golden Ears....

The Abbey Road quiz

2008-07-22Z

Last Wednesday saw the return of the legendary Abbey Road Quiz packed with teams from a varied selection of music companies including new additions 4AD, Domino Records and Bella Union.

Century of Spinning Plastic Discs

2008-07-18Z

Opening salvo of the 21st century: announcing the end of the copy economy - sunset on the century of spinning plastic discs.

Music & Youth

2008-07-11Z

Reflections on music and identity, sonic brutality and memories of the Nightbird...

A Midsummer Night's Dream - a short surmise of Goldfrapp at the Royal Albert Hall

2008-07-08Z

The atmosphere... a good bottle of wine and a great view of the stage in the opulent setting of a packed Royal Albert Hall had the makings of a fabulous live music experience.

Crunch Chords & Wheedley-Woo - Part 2

2008-07-04Z

Heavy Rock is a genre populated by musicians with a particular brand of testosterone.

Live From Abbey Road returns for a second series

2008-07-03Z

Following its hugely successful debut last year, we are pleased to announce the return of Live From Abbey Road to our screens.

Live From Abbey Road

2008-07-02Z

If you haven't seen our TV show "Live From Abbey Road" yet I would heartily recommend that you do.

Crunch Chords & Wheedley-Woo - Part 1

2008-06-30Z

The other night I attended a concert at London Wembley Arena featuring "dual" headliners Whitesnake and Def Leppard, both celebrating 30 years of playing Heavy Rock.

Oasis announces launch of their new album Dig Out Your Soul - recorded at Abbey Road

2008-06-27Z

The new album entitled Dig Out Your Soul was recorded at Abbey Road in Studio Two and worked on by Chris Bolster.

Abbey Road adds Blu-ray duplicator to facilities

2008-06-25Z

Abbey Road has added a Blu-ray disc duplicator to our already extensive duplication facilities.

The Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian recorded, mixed and mastered at Abbey Road

2008-06-25Z

The long awaited sequel to The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe in The Chronicles of Narnia sees the Pevensie children magically transported to the world of Narnia for a thrilling new adventure.

Come to Abbey Road and we won't destroy your new car before you collect it

2008-06-20Z

So you go out and buy yourself a brand new car...

A Whisper That Roars

2008-06-20Z

I'd like to celebrate the microphone and the revolutionary impact it has had on music.

Abbey Road launches new plug-ins

2008-06-19Z

We are pleased to announce the release of the new Brilliance Pack plug-ins, as previewed at the NAMM convention in January.

1968 & all that....

2008-06-13Z

1968 was a year of great change. The Vietnam war was raging close to its peak & the attendant anti-war movement protested loudly against it around the world.

Coen Brothers record their first film score outside of the US at Abbey Road

2008-06-05Z

We were pleased to welcome the Coen brothers to Abbey Road to record the score for their new film Burn After Reading - the first of their film scores to be recorded outside of the US.

The Abbey Road Blu-Ray Event

2008-06-03Z

As the dust settles on our 'Blu-ray showcase' a few things stick in mind.

Abbey Road supports the launch of Kaleidoscope Eyes publication

2008-04-16Z

Following the success of the publication "Recording the Beatles" the Curvebender team announce the publication of their new title; "Kaleidoscope Eyes: A Day In the life Of Sgt. Pepper."

There Will Be Blood

2008-04-08Z

Paul Thomas Andersons multiple award winning epic "There Will Be Blood" features Jonny Greenwood's original soundtrack recorded, mixed and mastered at Abbey Road Studios.

The Golden Compass

2008-04-08Z

The Golden Compass, one of last years most eagerly awaited films, has launched to great acclaim featuring a sweeping soundtrack scored by Alexandre Desplat, recorded and mixed at Abbey Road Studios.

American Gangster launches in top movie spot in the U.S and Canada

2008-04-08Z

American Gangster launches in top movie spot in the U.S and Canada featuring music recorded and mixed by Abbey Road's Peter Cobbin.

Abbey Road wins at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards

2008-04-04Z

We were pleased to win "Best Compilation" & "Best Surround" awards for The Beatles Love album, engineered by Paul Hicks, assisted by Mirek Stiles, Chris Bolster and Lewis Jones and supported by Allan Rouse.