Sawmills Studios

Sawmills Studios, created in 1974 near Golant on the banks of the River Fowey in Cornwall, is a recording studio used most notably by musicians such as The Stone Roses ("Fools Gold") and The Verve (A Storm in Heaven), Muse, Oasis (Definitely Maybe), Catatonia, Ride, Swans and Supergrass.[1]

The Sawmills Studios at low tide

Founded by the record producer Tony Cox in 1974, the studio building is located on its own tidal creek on the banks of the Fowey.[2] Sawmills was one of the first residential recording facilities in the UK.[3] The main building is a former 17th-century water mill and the site has a documented history stretching back to the 11th century.

The location is unusual as it can only be accessed by boat or the Saints' Way footpath that runs past the studio.

In July 2020, the studio and property were put up for sale.[4]

Dangerous Records

The present owner of the studio, Dennis Smith, formed a record label based at Sawmills, Dangerous Records, releasing the first two EPs by Muse, who began their career at Sawmills, and later formed Taste Media for the band.[5]

References
  1. "A rock-star weekend in Cornwall". The Guardian. 20 May 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  2. "Studio Profile: Sawmills – Page 4039". Audiomediainternational.com. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  3. "Sawmills Studio". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  4. "Check out this property for sale on Rightmove!". Rightmove.co.uk. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  5. "Sawmills Studio – MuseWiki: Supermassive wiki for the band Muse". Musewiki.org. Retrieved 2 September 2020.


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