FRASER MONTGOMERY

I was lucky enough to work with Allen on this release a few years ago while he was in the country getting married. I engineered, while Allen did everything else! A truly talented and humble human. It was recorded for a Starbucks Spotify playlist in the US.

Nashville Legend, Jim Lauderdale, dropped into the studio with his band, while on tour in Australia in late 2019. They laid down a few tunes, live off the floor, and filmed them. This is one of them. A songwriter of hits, and a staple in the country music scene for decades, it was an honour to work with Jim and his band. Engineered with the help of Josh Barber, and mixed by myself.

This is the amazing record by Tracy mcNeil and The Goodlife. We recorded this over the a few weekends. Live to tape. A lot more work went into overdubs and crafting the final touches, but the soul of the record came down the line, live of the floor, onto 2” tape. Co-produced by Tracy and Dan Parsons. Engineered by myself and Nick Edin. Additional engineering from Jake Louis Rush. Mixed by Gormie. A really beautiful record. Released in 2020.

Recorded by myself and Nick Edin in 2017, all live to 2” tape at The Aviary Recording Studios. Produced by Dan Parsons, and mixed by Alex O’Gorman, who also played bass. Listen here on Spotify

I recorded this live to 2” tape in 2019. Released in 2020. Such a great song from an amazing writer and band. Mixed by Gormie!

This was recorded and produced by myself and Josh Barber in 2019 and released in 2020. I was a massive fan of Jimmy Hawk’s first few records around 2010, and was stoked when his name popped up playing down at the studio’s local watering hole, Lulie St Tavern. I invited him up to the studio with his band, and this is what happened. Recorded live to 2” tape, with a some overdubs… I hope we get to work on some more music soon!

Amy Dowd first came to the studio fronting her band, Squid Nebula. In some down time between sessions, she put this beautiful song down. Her debut solo release in 2020. Recorded by me. Mixed by Theo Carbo. You can hear it on Spotify!

Another 2020 release for one of my favourite bands. The video is worth it alone! Produced, recorded and mixed by me. Mastered by Adam Dempsey.

The full length album from Little Wise (Sophie Klein). Co-produced by myself and Nick Edin. It was great fun making this record with Sophie and her band. Pressed to vinyl.

These guys keep getting better and better. This is one of my favourite’s. Produced, recorded and mixed by myself. Mastered by Adam Dempsey. Released in 2020.

The latest single from Hannah. Released in 2019. I Co-produced with my buddy Josh Barber. This one was a team effort from the Aviary Dream Team. josh Barber on drums, piano and rhodes, Harley Stewart on Guitars and additional production vibes. Delaney Stewart on bass. Jono Dreyfus on strings. Engineered and mixed by myself. We are all very proud of this one! Listen Here!

Another 2020 release for Eastbound Buzz! Produced, recorded and mixed by me! Mastered by Adam Dempsey.

Squid Nebula! Great band. Great crew! I really enjoyed engineering this EP. Released in 2020. Mixed by Theo Carbo and Sam Swain!

Recorded and mixed in 2019. Released January 2020. I love the song and I love this band. More to come from these guys! Listen on Bandcamp!

Produced , mixed and drum playing by mate George Carpenter, I was lucky enough to engineer this for legend, Ash Grunwald. Down to 2” tape. Recorded in 2018 if I remember correctly, and it made it on to his latest record, Mojo. The Boogie. Ripping tune! Listen Here!

"...a loving postcard from the local Melbourne Americana scene." Chris Familton (Rhythm Magazine)

In early 2016, spearheaded by Fraser, Nick Edin and Brooke Russell, we gathered up some of our favourite musicians, and 10 of our favourite singer/songwriters from the Melbourne scene. Each artist had to choose a cover of a song from the back catalogue of one of the other artists, and record it with the house band, led by musical director and drummer, Josh Barber. This happened over 4 days in February at The Aviary, live to 2" analogue tape. The result is a very honest and beautiful record, with each artist paying tribute to friends and peers, with their own interpretations. Backed by an amazing house band, led by Josh Barber on drums and as musical director, performances and arangements were largely spontaneous, and all vocals were cut live with the band. There a number of first take performances on the record. This is where the understated magic in music often comes from. The final destination for the record was 12' vinyl, pressed at the local plant by Zenith Records. Artwork was done by Ben Mastwyk, and we have the vinyl in a gatefold cover with full lyrics printed. If you would like a copy of the vinyl delivered to your front door, please head to our Bandcamp site,. For those of you that don't yet own a record player, or can't afford to support this record, you can follow the link on the left to get a digital download.

This record won the 2019 Music Victoria Award for “Best Country Album”! The band tracks were recorded by muyself and Nick Edin at The Aviary. Engineering of overdubs was done by Andy Pollock. I mixed the record on the MCI console. Produced by Andy Pollock and Matt Joe Gow.

This record was recorded by myself and Nick Edin, to 2” tape at The Aviary Recording Studios in 2018. Listen here on Spotify

Recorded at The Way Out West Roots Music Club in early 2019 by David Padroth, mixed by myself, and mastered by Tony “Jack The Bear”. Blues Roulette is run by Ben Wicks, and is the heart and soul of Melbourne’s blues scene. A killer “house band” that relishes in getting some of Melbourne, and Australia’s premier blues singers and players, and getting them on stage, unrehearsed… live and raw. It’s gutsy. Visit the bandcamp page to have a listen. Follow and support them if you are into live blues music!

This was the first single I worked on with Hannah in mid 2019. Such a powerhouse voice and a legend to work with. Helped along with guitars from Harley Stewart, and drums/additional production from Josh Barber.

This was produced and mixed by George Carpenter, part time drummer with Ash. Engineered by Fraser to 2” tape. Here’s the soundcloud link https://soundcloud.com/ash-grunwald/hammer

Such a great band. Every song is a banger. Released in early 2019. Co-produced and engineered by myself and Nick Edin. I mixed the record. mastered by John Ruberto.

Produced, recorded and mixed by Fraser. Released in February 2019. You can listen here on Spotify

This is the first song I worked on with Kerryn. Such an amazing human to work with. Kerryn won the MLT Songwriting Award at the NZ Country Music Awards in 2019 with Mamma. Featuring Josh Barber on drums, Ben Franz on double bass, and Damon Smith on the honky tonk piano.

Fraser engineered, mixed, and co-produced this record with the band, between 2016 and 2018 at The Aviary Studios. Released in February 2019. All tracks were initially recorded to 2” tape at The Aviary Studios. Listen on Spotify

Ryan Brewer is Silver Spings. A long time friend who has now relocated to Nashville. Co-produced by Ryan and Fraser, recorded live to 2” tape except for vocals and harmonies, by Fraser and Nick Edin,. Mixed by Fraser.

https://soundcloud.com/silver-springs/like-a-child

Engineered by Fraser montgomery and Nick Edin at The Aviary Studios. Mixed by Fraser. Recorded live to 2” tape, including lead vocals, except for a few overdubs. Released in 2017. Listen on Spotify

After working with The Settlement for nearly 6 years, this song was the start of a new direction for the band. A great and quirky clip to with it too. Released in 2018.

Recorded live to 2” tape, recorded and mixed by Fraser. Produced by Emilee South. Released in 2018. Listen here on Spotify

Co-produced with Casper Conrick (vocals, guitar, song-writer), engineered by Fraser and Nick Edin and mixed by Fraser. Released March 2019. Listen here on Spotify

Co-produced and recorded with Nick Edin, Mixed by Fraser. Released in 2018

The latest single from Jane McArthur, released in late 2019! I’ve love working with Jane over the years. She keeps producing great songs. Look out for an album in 2020! Listen here!

Recorded and mixed by Fraser. Released in February 2019. Listen here on Spotify

This is a live version of her Tamma’s track, Beat You Down. Recorded and mixed by Fraser in 2018.

This EP was co-produced and recorded by Fraser and Nick Edin at The Aviary Studios. Mixed by Fraser. Released in 2018. Listen here on Spotify

Co Produced and recorded by Fraser and Nick Edin. Mixed by Fraser. Released in 2018

This single by Al Parkinson was co-produced by Fraser and Al. Recorded and mixed by Fraser in 2014.

Produced and mixed by bass player and Hope Street Recording executive Bob Knob, recorded by Fraser to 2” tape.

This EP was produced by Fraser and Philemon. Recorded by Fraser and Nick Edin. Mixed by Fraser. Released in 2014

Produced, recorded and mixed by Fraser

This is a local Melbourne Flamenco group, La Rumba. Recorded by Fraser and Nick Edin. Mixed by Fraser. The video clips are from a live session we did at the studio. Listen to the record on soundcloud… https://soundcloud.com/la-rumba-gypsy-flamenco/sets/la-rumba

A sweet little tune written by talent, Jaron Natoli, featuring his sister Marlee Natoli (and her first time ever in a recording studio). Recorded and released in late 2019 along with a B-Side of “Over the Rainbow”. Tracked live to 2” tape. Recorded, mixed and mastered by myself.

Fraser first flamenco album, recorded and mixed in 2012. Check it out on Bandcamp.

Produced by Fraser, Nick Edin and Simon Imrei. Mixed by Fraser. Engineered by Fraser and Nick. Released in June 2018. Listen here on Spotify

Produced by Fraser and The Settlement. Recorded and mixed by Fraser. Released in 2017. Listen here on Spotify

Recorded by Fraser and nick Edin at The Aviary to 2” tape, this great record was produced by Harley and Delaney Stewart, fellow inhabitants of The Aviary building at Fight Night Records. Mixed by Harley. It’s a cracker of a record! Check it out on Spotify

Produced by Fraser, Recorded to 2” tape by Fraser and Nick Edin at The Aviary, mixed by Fraser.

Produced and recorded by Fraser and Nick Edin. Mixed by Fraser. Released in 2017.

You never know what may come through the door sometimes, and this great you bloke knocked me out. A true talent. Watch out for more from Jaron. He’s only just getting started!

King Wolf… local Melbourne legends that fluidly enter and disappear from the scene… managed to get together long enough to get into the studio to track this live… recorded by Fraser and Nick edin, Mixed by Fraser. check out their band camp page here https://kingwolfmusic.bandcamp.com

This beautiful piano instrumental album was recorded and mixed by Fraser at The Aviary. A stunning collection of felt piano pieces.Listen here on Spotify

Recorded and mixed by Fraser. Recorded to 1/4” 8 track at The Aviary in 2013. Listen here on Spotify

Let Love was Produced by Fraser and the Band. Recorded by Fraser and Nick Edin to 2” tape. Mixed by Fraser. This album won Best Group Award at The Chain Australian Blues Music Awards in 2016. Listen here on Bandcamp

Andy is a phenomenal guitarist and songwriter who has been living in London the past few years. In early 2019 he popped back to Oz and dropped in with his band of old mates to lay down a few tracks. Engineered with Nick Edin.

Fraser engineered the single with Cam Flemming at Soundpark Studios. Mixed by Nick DiDia. Released in 2014 on the Beautiful Wild LP. The other clips here are live sessions Fraser recorded and mixed. Recorded at The Aviary in the back room before it was turned into the new live room.

Mixed by fraser

This Album Won 2 Golden Guitar Awards in 2016. Engineered by Fraser and Nick Edin. This was all tracked live, vocals included, to 2” tape. A classic bluegrass album. Listen here on Spotify

Chad Mason, now a Nashville native, came in to track these 2 songs live in front of the cameras. Recorded by Fraser, live to an 8 track Otari, with Ryan Brewer on drums and Ben Wicks on bass. The 7” was pressed in Nashville at United. Not many around these days! The second video, American Lies, is the 3rd track we did, but not released on the 7”.

Luke Thomas is the brains behind Central Rain. This produced by Luke. Recorded by Fraser and Nick Edin to 2” tape and Mixed by Fraser over 3 days. Listen to the record on Bandcamp

Released in 2014, this record was produced, recorded and mixed by Fraser. Listen here on Spotify

Recorded and mixed by Fraser in a few days, live to 2” tape. Released in 2015. Listen here on Spotify

Released back in 2013, Fraser recorded, produced and mixed this EP by El Moth. Check out the Ep on Bandcamp.

Fraser recorded and mixed half of the record at The Aviary, to 2” tape. The other half was recorded in New Orleans at Parlour Studios. Listen here on Bandcamp

Recorded live and mixed by Fraser at The Aviary Studios in 2015

This record was recorded by Bob Knob at Sing Sing Studio. Mixed by Fraser at The Aviary in 2017. Listen here on Spotify