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'''Spirit Studios''', formerly known as ''SSR'' and ''The School of Sound Recording'', is a music and media training academy producing graduates within the music, television, film and radio industries. It is based in ] in northern England, and has offshoots in London and Jakarta. '''Spirit Studios''', formerly known as '''SSR''' and '''The School of Sound Recording''', is a music and media training academy producing graduates within the music, television, film and radio industries. It is based in ] in northern England, and has offshoots in London and Jakarta.


==History== ==History==


===Commercial studio=== ===Commercial studio===
'''Spirit Studios''', based on Tariff Street in ], began as a commercial recording studio in 1980 as part of the well-known ] or creative quarter as known by some.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northernqtr.co.uk|title=Manchester Northern Quarter}}</ref> John Breakell, Spirit Studios’ founder and Managing Director,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.citylife.co.uk/news_and_reviews/news/387_the_men_behind_the_mixing_desk|title=The men behind the mixing desk|publisher=City Life|date=July 12, 2007}}</ref> ran the business with facilities that included 4 small rehearsal rooms and a single 4-track recording studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ams-neve.com/NewsAndEvents/AMS-Neve-VRP48-SSR-Spirit_Studio.aspx|title=That's The Spirit|publisher=AMS Neve News and Events|date=July 21, 2009|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927154600/http://www.ams-neve.com/NewsAndEvents/AMS-Neve-VRP48-SSR-Spirit_Studio.aspx|archivedate=September 27, 2011}}</ref> '''Spirit Studios''', based on Tariff Street in ], began as a commercial recording studio in 1980 as part of the ], also known as the creative quarter.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.northernqtr.co.uk|title=Manchester Northern Quarter}}</ref> John Breakell, Spirit Studios' founder and Managing Director,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.citylife.co.uk/news_and_reviews/news/387_the_men_behind_the_mixing_desk|title=The men behind the mixing desk|publisher=City Life|date=July 12, 2007}}</ref> ran the business with facilities that included four small rehearsal rooms and a single 4-track recording studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ams-neve.com/NewsAndEvents/AMS-Neve-VRP48-SSR-Spirit_Studio.aspx|title=That's The Spirit|publisher=AMS Neve News and Events|date=July 21, 2009|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927154600/http://www.ams-neve.com/NewsAndEvents/AMS-Neve-VRP48-SSR-Spirit_Studio.aspx|archivedate=September 27, 2011}}</ref>


The first band to use Spirit's facilities were ], named by '']'' magazine as the most influential band since 1952.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/heaven-knows-the-smiths-are-influential-now-657529.html|title=Heaven knows, The Smiths are influential now|publisher=The Independent. Chris Gray|date=17 April 2002}}</ref> Spirit Studios continued to provide rehearsal and recording space for many Mancunian bands and international artists, notably: ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article6200554.ece |title=Why the Stone Roses are still Adored|work=The Times |date =May 1, 2009}}</ref> ], ], ]] and ], Hypnotone, 2 for Joy, and Illustration Creator "歩き目です(])". Producers such as ] (], ] etc.), Martin Hannet (], ] etc.) and ] (], ], ], ]) all visited Spirit to record and produce their work. The first band to use Spirit's facilities were ], named by '']'' magazine as the most influential band since 1952.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/heaven-knows-the-smiths-are-influential-now-657529.html|title=Heaven knows, The Smiths are influential now|publisher=The Independent. Chris Gray|date=17 April 2002}}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Spirit Studios continued to provide rehearsal and recording space for many Mancunian bands and international artists, notably: ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article6200554.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090507154818/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article6200554.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 May 2009 |title=Why the Stone Roses are still Adored|work=The Times |date =May 1, 2009}}</ref> ], ], ]] and ], Hypnotone, 2 for Joy, and Illustration Creator "歩き目です(Arukimedesu)". Producers such as ] (], ] etc.), Martin Hannet (], ] etc.) and ] (], ], ], ]) all visited Spirit to record and produce their work.


===Educational facility=== ===Educational facility===
In 1984, Spirit Studios made the transition from a commercial recording studio to an educational facility to become the '''School of Sound Recording (SSR)'''. SSR was the first dedicated ] School in the UK, harvesting the advice and assistance of producers who had previously recorded at Spirit Studios. In 1984, Spirit Studios made the transition from a commercial recording studio to an educational facility to become the '''School of Sound Recording''' ('''SSR'''). SSR was the first dedicated ]ing school in the UK, using the advice and assistance of producers who had previously recorded at Spirit Studios.


At this time SSR occupied half of the basement of 10 Tariff Street, and the entire facility consisted of a single studio, one classroom and a reception/office area. SSR grew steadily during its first 15 years of trading and by 2000 the school occupied all 3 floors of 10 Tariff Street, two floors of 12 Tariff Street and a single floor in Fourways House (also on Tariff Street). By this time the school housed 8 studios, 2 computer suites, 4 DJ booths, a classroom and had become Europe’s first AVID (then Digidesign) “Pro School” in May 2002. However, with student numbers still increasing it was clear that relocation was needed. At this time SSR occupied half of the basement of 10 Tariff Street, and the entire facility consisted of a single studio, one classroom and a reception/office area. SSR grew steadily during its first 15 years of trading and by 2000 the school occupied all three floors of 10 Tariff Street, two floors of 12 Tariff Street and a single floor in Fourways House (also on Tariff Street). By this time the school housed eight studios, two computer suites, four DJ booths, a classroom and had become Europe's first AVID (then Digidesign) "Pro School" in May 2002.


In 2004, the Tariff Street campus closed its doors for the final time allowing the launch of SSR’s current location on Downing Street, Manchester. The newly formed School of Sound Recording is located around 0.5 miles south of Manchester’s city centre.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2006/07/25/250706_spirit_studios_feature.shtml|title=The End Of Manchester's Spirit|publisher=BBC Manchester}}</ref> In 2004, the Tariff Street campus closed its doors for the final time, allowing the launch of SSR's current location on Downing Street, Manchester. The newly formed School of Sound Recording is located around 0.5 miles south of Manchester's city centre.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2006/07/25/250706_spirit_studios_feature.shtml|title=The End Of Manchester's Spirit|publisher=BBC Manchester}}</ref>


Friday 5 June 2009 saw the ] and MP for Manchester Central ] officially re-launch a brand new Spirit Studio on the fourth floor of SSR’s Downing Street premises.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.lombard.com/news/june-2009/ssr-invest-in-new-facilities-supported-by-lombard.aspx |title= SSR Invest In New Facilities Supported by Lombard|publisher=Lombard|date =May 7, 2009}}</ref> The new 1500sq ft space was designed with help from the world-renowned acoustic design specialist Jochen Veith. The studio facility houses a ] VRP60/48 Legend console and a variety of professional-quality analogue and digital equipment. Friday 5 June 2009 saw the ] and MP for Manchester Central ] officially re-launch a brand new Spirit Studio on the fourth floor of SSR's Downing Street premises.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.lombard.com/news/june-2009/ssr-invest-in-new-facilities-supported-by-lombard.aspx |title= SSR Invest In New Facilities Supported by Lombard|publisher=Lombard|date =May 7, 2009}}</ref> The new 1500&nbsp;sq ft space was designed with help from acoustic design specialist Jochen Veith. The studio facility houses a ] VRP60/48 Legend console and a variety of professional-quality analogue and digital equipment.


SSR celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2009 by launching the ] (Tony Wilson) Scholarship in recognition of the contribution made by Tony to the creative and cultural life of Manchester.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1108428_school_launches_wilson_scholarship|title=School launches Wilson Scholarship|publisher=MEN Media |date =April 15, 2009}}</ref> SSR celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2009 by launching the ] (Tony Wilson) Scholarship in recognition of the contribution made by Tony to the creative and cultural life of Manchester.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1108428_school_launches_wilson_scholarship|title=School launches Wilson Scholarship|publisher=MEN Media |date =April 15, 2009}}</ref>


In November 2009, SSR was awarded the '']'' ‘Business of the Year Award’ 2009, for firms with turnover of under £5 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/business/s/1181149_regions_finest_honoured_at_men_business_of_the_year_awards|title=Region's finest honoured at M.E.N business of the year award|publisher=MENmedia. Kevin Freddy|date=November 6, 2009}}</ref> In November 2009, SSR was awarded the '']'' Business of the Year Award 2009, for firms with turnover of under £5 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/business/s/1181149_regions_finest_honoured_at_men_business_of_the_year_awards|title=Region's finest honoured at M.E.N business of the year award|publisher=MENmedia. Kevin Freddy|date=November 6, 2009}}</ref>


In November 2018, SSR was rebranded to its original '''Spirit Studios''' name, with a greater focus on its core educational provisions within the music and audio industries. In November 2018, SSR was rebranded to its original '''Spirit Studios''' name, with a greater focus on its core educational provisions within the music and audio industries.


==SSR London== ==SSR London==
In July 2010, '''SSR London''' was launched,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/business/s/1314746_ssr_tunes_up_for_foray_into_far_east|title= SSR Tunes Up For Foray into far East|publisher=MENmedia|date=Aug 24, 2010}}</ref> taking up residence in ]’s Piano Factory building,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.camdennewjournal.com/reviews/music/2010/sep/rock-and-pop-ssr-london-studio-time-school-sound-recording |title=Rock and Pop: SSR London Studio Time|publisher=Camden New Journal |date =September 30, 2010}}</ref> London. The distinctive rotunda-shaped Piano Factory on ] has been there for over a hundred years, built for Collard and Collard who were the oldest of the well-known piano manufacturing firms of the St Pancras area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crht1837.org/history/pianos|title=Piano Manufacture|publisher=Camden Railway Heritage Trust}}</ref> The building was renovated with recording studios, green screen filming area and editing suites to be used as educational and commercial facilities by SSR. SSR London has also formed a partnership with the ] in Camden to deliver master-classes in music production. In July 2010, '''SSR London''' was launched,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/business/s/1314746_ssr_tunes_up_for_foray_into_far_east|title= SSR Tunes Up For Foray into far East|publisher=MENmedia|date=Aug 24, 2010}}</ref> taking up residence in ]'s Piano Factory building,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.camdennewjournal.com/reviews/music/2010/sep/rock-and-pop-ssr-london-studio-time-school-sound-recording |title=Rock and Pop: SSR London Studio Time|publisher=Camden New Journal |date =September 30, 2010}}</ref> London. The distinctive rotunda-shaped Piano Factory on ] has been there for over a hundred years, built for Collard and Collard, which were the oldest of the well-known piano manufacturing firms of the St Pancras area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crht1837.org/history/pianos|title=Piano Manufacture|publisher=Camden Railway Heritage Trust}}</ref> The building was renovated with recording studios, green screen filming area and editing suites to be used as educational and commercial facilities by SSR. SSR London has also formed a partnership with the ] in Camden to deliver master classes in music production.


==SSR Jakarta== ==SSR Jakarta==
⚫ Launched in 2011, SSR Jakarta delivers industry-led training programmes in audio engineering and creative media production ranging from weekend short courses to 18 month programmes. As a 'Partner Institution' of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), SSR Jakarta delivers degree programmes in Jakarta validated by a UK University.
Launched in 2011, was the first overseas branch of the SSR institution.
⚫ SSR Jakarta delivers industry led training programmes in audio engineering and creative media production ranging from weekend short courses to in depth 18 month programmes. As a 'Partner Institution' of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), SSR Jakarta delivers degree programmes in Jakarta validated by a UK University.


==Facilities== ==Facilities==
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• Apple ] Studio & Final Cut Studio • Apple ] Studio & Final Cut Studio
• Steinberg ], Hypersonic & ] • Steinberg ], Hypersonic & ]
• ] & ReCycle • Propellerhead Reason & ReCycle
• ] • ]
• Sony CD Architect • Sony CD Architect
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*Nathan Burton – Lucky #1 *Nathan Burton – Lucky #1
*2 For Joy – In A State, Let The Bass Kick *2 For Joy – In A State, Let The Bass Kick
*Awesome 3 – Don’t Go *Awesome 3 – Don't Go
*Dr Umbardi – (One Day) We’ll All Be Free *Dr Umbardi – (One Day) We'll All Be Free
*] – FLASH PAPA *] – FLASH PAPA
*Massonix – Just A Little Bit More *Massonix – Just A Little Bit More
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Spirit Studios, formerly known as SSR and The School of Sound Recording, is a music and media training academy producing graduates within the music, television, film and radio industries. It is based in Manchester in northern England, and has offshoots in London and Jakarta.

History

Commercial studio

Spirit Studios, based on Tariff Street in Manchester, began as a commercial recording studio in 1980 as part of the Northern Quarter, also known as the creative quarter. John Breakell, Spirit Studios' founder and Managing Director, ran the business with facilities that included four small rehearsal rooms and a single 4-track recording studio.

The first band to use Spirit's facilities were The Smiths, named by NME magazine as the most influential band since 1952. Spirit Studios continued to provide rehearsal and recording space for many Mancunian bands and international artists, notably: The Stone Roses, Tony Wilson, Simply Red, The MembranesHappy Mondays and 808 State, Hypnotone, 2 for Joy, and Illustration Creator "歩き目です(Arukimedesu)". Producers such as Trevor Horn (Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Seal etc.), Martin Hannet (The Stone Roses, Joy Division etc.) and Arthur Baker (Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Kraftwerk, Al Green) all visited Spirit to record and produce their work.

Educational facility

In 1984, Spirit Studios made the transition from a commercial recording studio to an educational facility to become the School of Sound Recording (SSR). SSR was the first dedicated audio engineering school in the UK, using the advice and assistance of producers who had previously recorded at Spirit Studios.

At this time SSR occupied half of the basement of 10 Tariff Street, and the entire facility consisted of a single studio, one classroom and a reception/office area. SSR grew steadily during its first 15 years of trading and by 2000 the school occupied all three floors of 10 Tariff Street, two floors of 12 Tariff Street and a single floor in Fourways House (also on Tariff Street). By this time the school housed eight studios, two computer suites, four DJ booths, a classroom and had become Europe's first AVID (then Digidesign) "Pro School" in May 2002.

In 2004, the Tariff Street campus closed its doors for the final time, allowing the launch of SSR's current location on Downing Street, Manchester. The newly formed School of Sound Recording is located around 0.5 miles south of Manchester's city centre.

Friday 5 June 2009 saw the Lord Mayor of Manchester and MP for Manchester Central Tony Lloyd officially re-launch a brand new Spirit Studio on the fourth floor of SSR's Downing Street premises. The new 1500 sq ft space was designed with help from acoustic design specialist Jochen Veith. The studio facility houses a Neve VRP60/48 Legend console and a variety of professional-quality analogue and digital equipment.

SSR celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2009 by launching the Anthony H Wilson (Tony Wilson) Scholarship in recognition of the contribution made by Tony to the creative and cultural life of Manchester.

In November 2009, SSR was awarded the Manchester Evening News Business of the Year Award 2009, for firms with turnover of under £5 million.

In November 2018, SSR was rebranded to its original Spirit Studios name, with a greater focus on its core educational provisions within the music and audio industries.

SSR London

In July 2010, SSR London was launched, taking up residence in Camden's Piano Factory building, London. The distinctive rotunda-shaped Piano Factory on Gloucester Crescent has been there for over a hundred years, built for Collard and Collard, which were the oldest of the well-known piano manufacturing firms of the St Pancras area. The building was renovated with recording studios, green screen filming area and editing suites to be used as educational and commercial facilities by SSR. SSR London has also formed a partnership with the Roundhouse venue in Camden to deliver master classes in music production.

SSR Jakarta

Launched in 2011, SSR Jakarta delivers industry-led training programmes in audio engineering and creative media production ranging from weekend short courses to 18 month programmes. As a 'Partner Institution' of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), SSR Jakarta delivers degree programmes in Jakarta validated by a UK University.

Facilities

• Recording and post production studios • Live sound venue • Live sound workstations • DJ booths • PC suites • Apple Mac suite • Lecture room • Student lounge • Avid Pro Tools and Media Composer • Apple Logic Pro Studio & Final Cut Studio • Steinberg Cubase, Hypersonic & Wavelab • Propellerhead Reason & ReCycle • Ableton Live • Sony CD Architect • Celemony Melodyne • Microsoft Office

Notable staff

Discography

All tracks recorded, produced or mixed at Spirit Studios:

  • The Stone Roses – Sally Cinnamon
  • Carmel – More, More, More
  • Candy Flip – Strawberry Fields Forever
  • Nathan Burton – Lucky #1
  • 2 For Joy – In A State, Let The Bass Kick
  • Awesome 3 – Don't Go
  • Dr Umbardi – (One Day) We'll All Be Free
  • Denki Groove – FLASH PAPA
  • Massonix – Just A Little Bit More
  • 808 State – Ninety, Prebuild, Newbuild, Quadrastate, Cubik
  • Hypnotone – Hypnotone, Dream Beam, Ai, Hypnotonic /Yu-Yu
  • Iris – Bad Hair Day
  • The Pleasure Crew – So Good
  • Biting Tongues – Fever House, Recharge
  • Living In A Box– Living In A Box
  • Mark Hall – Hard Core Uproar

References

  1. "Manchester Northern Quarter".
  2. "The men behind the mixing desk". City Life. 12 July 2007.
  3. "That's The Spirit". AMS Neve News and Events. 21 July 2009. Archived from the original on 27 September 2011.
  4. "Heaven knows, The Smiths are influential now". The Independent. Chris Gray. 17 April 2002.
  5. "Why the Stone Roses are still Adored". The Times. 1 May 2009. Archived from the original on 7 May 2009.
  6. "The End Of Manchester's Spirit". BBC Manchester.
  7. "SSR Invest In New Facilities Supported by Lombard". Lombard. 7 May 2009.
  8. "School launches Wilson Scholarship". MEN Media. 15 April 2009.
  9. "Region's finest honoured at M.E.N business of the year award". MENmedia. Kevin Freddy. 6 November 2009.
  10. "SSR Tunes Up For Foray into far East". MENmedia. 24 August 2010.
  11. "Rock and Pop: SSR London Studio Time". Camden New Journal. 30 September 2010.
  12. "Piano Manufacture". Camden Railway Heritage Trust.
  13. "808 State - Ninety Album".
  14. "808 State - Prebuild Album".
  15. "808 State - Newbuild Album".
  16. "808 State - Quadrastate Album".

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