Recording studio - Wales (521)
This is a residential reording studio in north Wales. Its run by my nephew Sam who has built the place from scratch in a beautiful Welsh village. Its worth going for the views alone! Sam is particularly proud of his drum sound - but its all great.
The Sussex South Downs Guide (714)
The Sussex South Downs guide includes further information on the five-part BBC documentary series 'A Very English Village', which is set in and around Ditchling, East Sussex. Richard Durrant composed the music for the Series, in which he also performs on guitar and cello. Reviews and viewers' comments on the Series and a BBC interview with the film-maker Luke Holland, are also included. For those interested in visiting Ditchling and the surrounding area, this site also provides information on accommodation, activities and places of interest, as well as general information about the South Downs.
Richard's main sponsor for 2007 was Guitar Junction.
Guitar Junction is based in Worthing, carries a huge, well chosen stock of beautiful acoustic and electric guitars & basses as well as strings and accessories. Guitar Junction is best known for its collection of high-end acoustic instruments and is the exclusive outlet for Gary Hearn's "Richard Durrant Concert Model".
LongMan Records
Miranda's Beach (1988)
The site belonging to the band of the same name whose debut CD "Born out at Sea" (LongMan 036CDS)was produced by RD.
Philippe Barnes (1312)
Greatest folk flautist in UK who recorded his debut CD for LongMan Records back in 1998 at the age of 19. Now a member of All Jigged Out.
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain (1288)
Home site of the greatest live band Richard Durrant has ever seen. Buy their latest album on LongMan Records.
Magazine
Kindred Spirit (857)
Pleasing and friendly site with interesting stuff going on...
Maker of Richard's new concert guitar and inventor of the radical new soundboard frame and grid system of strutting used in this instrument. More details on Gary's site.
Nick Benjamin (1360)
Maker of steel string guitars played by RD.
Piers Adams (1312)
Sometime duet partner of RD, member of Electric Troubadour and Red Priest. Widely accepted, and celebrated, as the greatest recorder player in the world.
Tim Kent (1262)
Sussex based folk musician and thriving local label.
Record Label
LongMan Records (1642)
Richard Durrant's eclectic, acoustically based record label. Fascinating website and history of musical friends and collaborators.
Walking Oliver (1467)
Children's music label run by opera star Paul Austin Kelly. Regular contributions from Richard Durrant plus illustrations by Korky Paul, text by Michael Rosen and music and texts by Paul Austin Kelly himslef.
Software
Charanga (1331)
Makers of music tuition software. Latest version features the playing of RD. Recommended computer package from great company run by Mark Burke.
