Rich
Harris-Bond
// RECORD PRODUCER // MIX ENGINEER //
// SOUND ENGINEER // COMPOSER // MUSICIAN //
Rich Harris-Bond is a record producer, mix and sound engineer, composer and musician based in Liverpool, England. He runs Wise Tree Studios, a Liverpool based recording and mix studio.
Record
Producer
Rich is a sensitive and thoughtful producer with an approach that prioritises nurturing and guiding the artist throughout the recording-making process, empowering and challenging them to create the music they dream of making. Songs are examined from the ground up, with pre-production sessions that explore the arrangement, melodies, lyrics, instrumentation and more to ensure that the music is as arresting and engaging as possible before diving into the recording phase. Here, the focus is placed on capturing the best performances from the musicians, hunting for vibe and sonic experimentations.
Mix Engineer
Rich's mixing experience has seen him work across a number of style from folk to hip hop infused indie. He is passionate about delivering mixes with depth and impact. Recent clients include Josh Ritter, Jensyn, Hank Bee and Jed Timms.
Musician
clarinet || guitar
 bass || keyboards  vocals || harmonium
As an experienced multi-instrumentalist, Rich can bring a diverse skills set to your recording or live project, including instruments such as guitar, clarinet, bass, keyboards, vocals, harmonium and more.
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Whilst accomplished across a number of styles, Rich excels at the creative use of instruments to produce textures that add depth and interest to productions. Whether processing clarinet through multiple effects pedals, using a violin bow on electric guitar, or contact miking unusual instruments, an excellent understanding of musical arrangement, genre and composition ensures every musical choice always serves the music.
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Rich's experience as a recording engineer means he can offer studio quality remote session recording.
"I’ve been working with Rich for a number of years now, we play together in the composer collective We Are Children (We Make Sound) and I love his approach. Always so considered, thoughtful and professional. He brings so much more than I think of to every project. Beautiful playing, but great recording and technological ideas too, and then always that extra special magic of giving it time, artistry and care.
He definitely doesn’t live in a box, or at least not one that he’s not prepared to completely re-think in response to collaboration.
Having to move to online work recently because of Covid-19 he’s been quick and professional, and super considerate in this new landscape."
Audrey Riley, String Arranger (Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Muse, The Smashing Pumpkins), London, UK
"Rich is an incredibly sensitive, talented and accomplished musician. I have had the pleasure of writing and performing with him over a number of years. He always knows just the right sound or part to add to my songs to truly bring them to life. He is flexible, tactful and passionate about making great music"
Georgia Harris, professional musician, Liverpool, UK
Composer
Composition for video
Rich is an accomplished composer and has written music for a variety of projects, including short films with the BBC, ICA London, and the Brain Injury Charity Same You.
live sound
Freelance sound engineer
Rich also works as a freelance and in-house live sound engineer. He is currently an in-house engineer at Rough Trade Liverpool, Future Yard CIC, and the Tung Auditorium. He has mixed FOH for a wide variety of artists, including Grammy nominated artists Jordan Rakei and Courtney Marie Andrews, Alfie Templeman, Rozi Plain and Bess Atwell, and mixed monitors for Bill Ryder-Jones and Swim Deep.