Abbey Road Studios collaborates with corto.alto: Expressing enthusiasm about Polestar - "it's absolutely amazing"
In the hallowed halls of Abbey Road Studios, a jazz musician named Liam Shortall is currently crafting his latest masterpiece. Known for his proficiency in playing trombone, trumpet, guitar, and piano, Shortall is no stranger to the music industry. He has been nominated for the Mercury Prize and has won the 'Act Of The Year' category at the Jazz FM Awards.
Shortall's new song, a jazz piece titled "Latency", is being recorded in Studio Two of Abbey Road Studios. This recording marks a new chapter in the storied history of the studio, known for shaping iconic recordings. To accommodate the slower, more introspective nature of the song, Shortall has chosen the "Open" preset from the Abbey Road Studios Mode system.
The Abbey Road Studios Mode is a co-development between Abbey Road and Bowers & Wilkins, transforming the Polestar 3's cabin into a mobile sound studio. The system, available exclusively on Bowers & Wilkins speakers in the Polestar 3, uses 25 strategically placed speakers to immerse the listener in a unique audio experience.
Shortall is not the only one impressed by the Abbey Road Studios Mode. Jon Hopkins, a renowned musician, has also expressed admiration for the system.
In addition to "Latency", Shortall is also reworking another one of his hit songs, "Energised", using Abbey Road Studios Mode presets as inspiration. The "Energised" preset, with its uptempo, festival-ready track and bold, playful rhythm, perfectly complements the original song.
The car test is crucial for Shortall when making decisions about his music. The Polestar 3's launch featured the creation of new music for its latest over-the-air music update. Shortall finds the experience of recording at Abbey Road Studios inspiring, and he is excited to be part of this new chapter in the studio's history.
However, despite extensive online searches, there is no publicly available information about Shortall's debut at Abbey Road Studio Two on January 1 of any year, nor about him re-recording two of his most well-known songs to showcase the unique sound characteristics of Abbey Road Studios' mode in the Polestar 3.
Bowers & Wilkins loudspeakers have been supporting the recording process in Abbey Road for the past 45 years. The Polestar 3, equipped with 25 strategically placed Bowers & Wilkins speakers, is the latest testament to this long-standing partnership. The system offers four distinct presets: Energised, Open, Intimate, and Expansive, providing a versatile listening experience for various genres and moods.
