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When Aurora Came to the Studio

Roger Dean visited Curtis Schwartz Studio to show Steve Howe and Curtis Schwartz the original artwork for the forthcoming YES album Aurora — a special moment in the making of the third YES album in a row created here at the studio.

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🎶 Celebrating 1 Billion Streams for Stacey Kent

Huge congratulations to Stacey Kent, who has officially surpassed 1 billion streams worldwide! 🌍✨

I’ve had the joy of collaborating with Stacey from the very start — recording, mixing, and mastering her albums over three decades in my studio. Along the way, I also added my usual production touches and even contributed the occasional backing vocal. Watching her music travel around the world and resonate with millions of listeners is nothing short of extraordinary.

A group of four people in a recording studio, two women and two men, with recording equipment and a computer in the background.
A woman singing in a recording studio with headphones, a microphone, and music sheets on a stand.

Stacey Kent, whose music has now surpassed 1 billion streams worldwide.

Looking back at all the albums we’ve made together, it’s incredible to realise just how far her voice has travelled.

Woman with short hair smiling and playing an acoustic guitar in a black and white photo.

Stacey’s music has brought her international acclaim, a devoted global fan base, and even a Grammy nomination for The Changing Lights in 2015 — a proud moment for us both.

Three friends smiling and posing together indoors with wooden walls, red curtains, and large windows in the background.

That means a billion people have now heard my work too. Or, as my daughter joked, maybe it’s just one super-fan who’s streamed it a billion times. Either way, it’s a milestone worth celebrating. 😏