Barry Watson

The mp3's on this page are a mixture of my own music and material I've recorded for other artists, recorded using either Pro Tools or Pyramix.I'm a folk musician and music engineer/producer, currently working as a freelance writer for music technology publications. I also work as a PhD researcher at the University of the West of Scotland in the field of Ambisonics. In the summer, I may be found at folk festivals doing a spot of venue management or front of house sound.Formerly Head of Music Technology at a leading Sixth Form College in Cambridge, I am also a member of the Audio Engineering Society. In 2007 I worked as an Audio Associate at the Banff Centre in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Canada.
A few years back I was a winner of the St Albans New Roots competition and secured coveted main stage spots at both Ely and Walton Folk Festivals. I've been lucky enough to be on the same bill as big names such as Martin Carthy, Wood & Cutting, Alistair Hulett, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Brass Monkey, Bill Caddick and Tony Hall. I currently play in a duo with former BBC Folk Award semi-finalist Nell McLeod (who plays just about everything).
I am available to provide recording and production services from location classical recording through to full studio production on Pro Tools HD.