"Phil's sensitivity as a producer provided an added sense of vision to my album. He could see things in the music that I hadn't considered, giving each track a unique character and developing the songs as landscapes. It was a refreshingly new experience to use a collage technique rather than recording in the traditional way. Phil blended the instruments into an interesting 'stew', emphasising different details and creating atmospheres. A particular example of this is the title track, which he spent hours amending and tweaking. The fact that he is a multi-instrumentalist as well as a talented producer, gave me a lot of scope as a songwriter and between the two of us we could utilise a wide spectrum of instruments. In addition, Phil is a lovely guy to work with and we had a lot of fun making the album."
CJ Smith -'Hallowed Ground';

"When I started recording this album, I had a toddler and a 2-month old! So prolonged time away from home was never going to be an option. So, how wonderful it was that Phil was able to accommodate my occasional trips to his. We recorded in 2-hour sessions and it was always very relaxed - no mean feat when you are recording just a few feet away from the producer! One of the beauties was that I would turn up to carry on where we'd left off, but in the meantime Phil had been putting the hours in working tirelessly on what we'd done so far. He added stuff that I just wouldn't have thought of. He constantly had new ideas and never tired of doing takes and re-takes so that we were both happy with the end result. His production and multi-instrumental talents resulted in a beautiful album that we are both very proud of. I am not sure how many other producers would have put up with my "timetable". Always so generous with his time, he was a pleasure and privelege to work with. Thank you Phil."  Rachel Goodwin - Hey

"I had to pop to Mark's this morning. I played him some snatches - to say he was impressed would be the understatement of the year, and it was your production work he was the most impressed with! Bowie had a similar reaction - in fact they've both already ordered copies!
A tricky brief, carried out to perfection and in the most pleasant, relaxed and professional manner. In fact it was damn good fun!
What more can I say?!"
Tom Bliss of Napper Bliss, 'the Silverlode';

"Working with Phil Snell at Limbo Creatives has always been a creative, learning, wonderful musical experience. Phil has a very friendly approach that brings out the best in all performers, he is diplomatic when needed, focused, helpful and warm. He brings a wealth of knowledge and musical experience to his recording – we were always amazed at how great things sounded when he sent the mixes through. He manages to capture the energy of a live performance with the finesse and quality of a top end studio. I so glad that our first experience of a studio was at Limbo Creatives - even now, 13 years later, we would still choose to record up in Phil’s top room if we could." Tom Stupple, Fountainhead - Footprints in the Sand

"... and the production is AAA1, the sound is just so good, Phil Snell has done a fantastic job..."
Tony Charnock commenting on 'the Kelping', Napper Bliss;

"...This deliciously unpretentious disc is very probably as much fun to listen to as it was to make, I'd wager - and it helps that the playing is as sparkling as it is, and that Phil's attitude to the music and its communication is so refreshingly evangelistic in the nicest possible way..."
Dave Kidman on Phil Snell, 'Old Music';

" Phil Snell the recording engineer: dedicated, hard-working, highly skilled, thoroughly professional yet delightfully human. So easy to work with, because he is a real musician as well as a great tech-head.
Phil Snell the musician: when God was dishing out talent they gave two double servings to Phil! An incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist. We love his delicate, melodic style - it swings, it sings, it rocks. We especially love his mandolin playing. Even his vocal work (which HE thinks is his weak point) is grand, delivering well-chosen material with great character and pathos."
Cath Mundy - Ha'penny Tweedle, Mundy-Turner
"We had the best time working with you at your studio. It was relaxed & fun & we got top-class results.
We'd do it again, any day. (You can quote us!). " Mundy Turner ";

"Thanks to Phil Snell at Limbo Creatives for your talent and genius, musicality, artistry, endless patience and general all-round wonderfulness – thanks for tuning into me – I had so much fun!” Lovely friendly relaxed atmosphere to work in, with a lovely guy who works very hard on your songs with wonderful results!" Angie Shaw

"Lime Scurvy is an a-cappella shanty trio; we were looking for someone who could deliver an authentic impression of our stage act on CD. Phil at Limbo Studios achieved this for us, and more, spending time getting perfect "takes" of each song and giving us loads of useful suggestions "on the fly". Limbo Studios also facilitated production and packaging of the CD. A thoroughly professional and enjoyable experience from start to finish" Jim Lawton - Lime Scurvy

"When I started planning the album which eventually became Follow the River, I thought it would be another 'voice and guitar' CD, much as my others had been, with the difference that about half of the songs would be self-written.
Working with Phil in Limbo Studios very soon widened my horizons! I'd record a guitar and vocal for a song and a day or so later receive an mp3 with the same song hugely embellished with any or most of the following: mandolin, fiddle, lap steel, electric guitar, bass, keyboards - all furnished by Phil. Then we called in some friends to do backing/harmony vocals: Lucy Zirins, Tom Attah. plumhall, Christopher Brant Anderson, Ann Davis - all of them lifted the music to a still higher level. Having real drums and percussion played by Hughie Whitaker of the Housemartins was the final cherry on top. It was a great experience for me and I would (and indeed do) recommend recording at Limbo to any musician. Phil will bring out the best musician you can be, as he did with me." Gerry Cooper - Follow the River

Recorded at WetFootMusic and Wild Goose Studios MIXED and MASTERED by Limbo