I am a calm and focused acoustic and electro harpist, comfortable in classical, hip hop and improvisation. I read charts and sheet music fluently and am comfortable working by ear and coming up with my own ideas. I co-write songs with my band Ranagri and have contributed harp to tracks by Deacon, Tertia May, Subculture and Ruti.
I record in my home studio with paired Rode NT5 mics usually. I am happy recording and editing tracks and will supply dry takes to you, unless otherwise requested. If a natural church acoustic is required for a special project, I can organise to record in my church. I live near Cambridge in the UK, easily accessible for my work in London, Birmingham, the north of England and of course at home! A quote about my session work in the field of hiphop, reggae and pop from Ivor Novello winning producer Cassell the Beatmaker: "Working with Ellie is a breath of fresh air. She always brings an inspiring musical elegance that she is very good at applying to any genre, bringing a new fresh element to the way you can use the sound of the harp to elevate your music." Cassell the Beatmaker; songwriter, producer Plan B, Akala; drummer with The Streets.
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check_circleVerifiedAnother great experience collaborating with Ellie! Always works to deliver the best takes for my songs with a quick turnaround.
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Always a great experience working with Eleanor! A very talented and versatile harpist - and very quick to deliver on projects. Thanks again :)
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Eleanor was smooth as can be - great communication and the desired results. Definitely recommend and look forward to working together again!
check_circleVerified (Client)Eleanor is a joy to work for. She knows exactly what she wants and communicates quickly and efficiently. And pays immediately!
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Another Amazing job done by Eleanor, nothing but 5 stars!!
check_circleVerifiedEleanor was so amazing to work with and incredibly talented! Extra friendly and is willing to go the extra mile to make sure her clients are happy. I will for sure be working with her again!
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Extremely professional highly recommended! 5 stars!
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Ellie is so great to work with. A consummate musician (her tracks were stellar) and such an encouraging soul. Will definitely work with her again. Thanks, Ellie!
check_circleVerifiedThis was my second collaboration with Ellie and again, she did a fantastic job and went the extra mile to make the track special by adding her own touch and adding super gorgeous improvisations. Ellie is definitely one of the best session musicians I have worked with so far. Highly recommended!
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Another great experience working with Ellie! The communication was easy, and the project was completed before the deadline. Thanks again for your help!
check_circleVerifiedEleanor has a very precise and strong ear for melody when it comes to her arrangements. Not only is her harp playing immaculate, but her kindness and willingness to please makes the process so much more wonderful.
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She did a great job for me and understood exactly what I expected.
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What a talented artist!
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This was a great collaboration! I received more than I was asking for and each file had a little description which made it much easier to work with. Everything was top notch quality. Super professional and creative! Highly recommended!
check_circleVerifiedFantastic Harp player! Thank you!
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Eleanor is a talented harpist that'll work with you to get the perfect sound for you track. Great experience!
Eleanor is a great player and a very open-minded person. No matter if you have an arrangement sorted out, sheet music, or want her to come up with her own parts, she'll deliver great stuff for your production!
Ellie is AMAZING! I didn't really have much of a direction with what I wanted, but I knew I wanted some Harp sprinklings on a particularly challenging song. I reached out to Ellie with the track and a playlist for inspiration, and she just cracked on a hit the nail on the head. We've worked on loads of bits since and will continue to do so. Couldn't recommend her enough!
‘Ellie has done lots of in situ tracking for me on her electric harp. She plugs it directly into the interface so the tone is really pure and the bass on it is fantastic. Ellie takes pride in finding the right additions to make the finishing touch to a track or she’ll inspire you with her bass lines from earlier on in the writing process’
I was the Harpist, Composer in this production
- HarpAverage price - $250 per song
Turn around time typically inside 10 days, including minor tweaks or one full revision to ensure that the harp tracking is satisfactory for you.
- Ruti
- Voces8
- Alice Coltrane
- Salvi Diana Pedal Harp
- Salvi Echo Electro Acoustic Pedal Harp
- Camac 'DHC Light' Electro Lever Harp
- Camac 'Hermine' lever harp
- hardware including guitar effects pedals distortion
- delay
- synth9 by EHX. Software I am using: Reaper and Audacity.
Repeat bookings via SoundBetter get a discount - ask me today!
- New Tala Tarang Harp and Tabla EP on the way!Feb 25, 2020
Ellie is currently in the studio with key collaborator tabla maestro Mendi Singh, combining the worlds of Indian and Western classical music with acoustic folk, atmospheric sounds and some seriously funky bass! I can't wait to show you all when it's finished!
