City String Ensemble provides elite-level string recordings for film composers, game developers, and recording artists worldwide.

From our official soundtrack work on PUBG: Battlegrounds: Echoes of Erangel to feature film scores and high-profile artist sessions, we deliver studio-grade violin, cello, and string quartet tracks.

Led by Artistic Director Sophie Yasmin, we combine technical precision with a deep understanding of cinematic character, making us the first choice for creators seeking a world-class London sound.

Professional String Session MusicianS 
& Recording CONTRACTOR | London

Film, Game & Studio Recording Credits

Our portfolio spans global gaming franchises, independent feature films, and major-label recording sessions.

We are equally at home in London’s premier studios as we are delivering high-specification
remote files from our dedicated session space.

Cinematic & Video Game Scores

  • PUBG: Battlegrounds: Official recording artists for the global soundtrack album Echoes of Erangel, recorded in collaboration with Krafton.

  • Universe25 (Feature Film): Provided string session performances for this sci-fi feature film.

  • Wiffy (Short Film): Recorded the original string score for this acclaimed short film.

RECORDING ARTIST COLLABORATIONS

  • 070 Shake: String sessions and studio collaboration for the G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam artist at The Church Studios, London.

  • Organic Live Musician Textures: We specialise in adding the depth and character of live strings to modern productions, bridging the gap between electronic elements and authentic orchestral performance.

  • Versatile Genre Expertise: From cinematic layers to pop, hip-hop, and classical textures, we provide the specific "human touch" required for world-class records.

City String Ensemble recording strings for artist 070 Shake at The Church Studios, London.

Session Performance for London Studio Bookings

City String Ensemble offers a highly efficient and professional session experience for composers and producers.

We specialise in delivering world-class string performances within the London recording scene, ensuring that every take meets the technical and artistic demands of modern media production.

Reliable Session Excellence

We arrive at your chosen studio "session-ready," prepared to collaborate with your engineering team to capture the best possible result for your project.

  • Organic Live Musician Textures: We provide the depth, breath, and character of authentic live strings, capturing the nuanced performances that digital samples cannot replicate.

  • Technical Precision: We are highly experienced in performing to click-tracks and complex visual cues, ensuring frame-accurate synchronisation for film and game scores.

  • Efficient Workflow: We understand the value of studio time. Our quartet is known for a disciplined, professional workflow that ensures we capture the required takes within your scheduled booking.

Flexible Ensemble Personnel

While we primarily record as a string quartet (two violins, viola, and cello), we can adapt to your project’s needs:

  • Soloists: Individual violin or cello sessions for intimate scores.

  • Ensemble Scaling: We can assist in scaling our personnel if your orchestration requires additional players for a larger chamber sound.

Project Coordination & Workflow

We understand that studio time is a premium.
To ensure a seamless recording day, we follow a standard industry workflow to prepare for your session.

PREPARING FOR THE SESSION

  • Score & Parts: We work from professionally prepared scores and parts. If your project is still in the MIDI or sketch phase, we can discuss our bespoke orchestration service to prepare your music for the quartet.

  • Click Tracks & Guides: Our ensemble is highly experienced in recording to click tracks, ensuring every take aligns perfectly with your DAW project or film markers.

  • Personnel Booking: Once your studio date is confirmed, we handle the internal coordination of the ensemble so the full quartet arrives rehearsed and ready.

rtistic Director Sophie Yasmin of City String Ensemble in the studio with a music producer at The Church Studios, London.

Recording Session & String Contractor FAQ

  • Yes. We understand the complexities of modern synchronization licensing. We offer competitive "all-in" buyout rates for film, television, and video game projects, ensuring that all performer rights are cleared for global distribution from day one. This streamlined approach allows producers to manage budgets effectively without the need for ongoing royalty tracking.

  • Absolutely. We are regular session performers at London’s premier recording facilities, including Abbey Road, Air Studios, and The Church Studios. We are also comfortable working in boutique setups and private studios across the city, bringing our signature professionalism to any environment.

  • We frequently work with international clients via high-fidelity remote monitoring software such as Audiomovers or Source-Connect. This allows composers and directors anywhere in the world to direct the session in real-time, hear the high-resolution output from our microphones, and give immediate feedback as if they were in the room with us.

  • Yes. For every session, we provide a dedicated leader who acts as the primary point of contact for the producer or conductor. This ensures that communication is efficient, takes are logged accurately, and the musical interpretation aligns perfectly with the director’s vision.

  • In addition to studio recording, we are highly experienced in "on-camera" work for music videos and live television broadcasts. We have provided string sections for high-profile media events and can coordinate the visual aesthetic to suit the production design, whether for a cinematic period drama or a modern pop performance.

  • Yes. To ensure we maximize every minute of your studio time, our session leader can review your scores in advance. We can provide professional "bowing" (slurs and articulations) for the string parts, ensuring the ensemble plays with a unified, cohesive sound from the very first take. By handling these technical details during pre-production, we eliminate mid-session corrections and allow the focus to remain entirely on the musical performance and your creative direction.

BOOK CITY STRING ENSEMBLE FOR YOUR SESSION

To enquire about our availability for your upcoming recording project in London, please get in touch with your session details.

To provide an accurate quote, it is helpful if you can include:

  • The Studio Location: (If already booked).

  • The Date & Duration: (e.g., 3-hour or 6-hour session).

  • Project Scope: Number of minutes of music or number of tracks to be recorded.

  • Instrumentation: (e.g., Solo Violin, String Quartet, or String Orchestra).

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