"The
reel-to-reel tape recording of our wedding in Coventry Cathedral was
made 45 years ago. As we had not been able to play it for the whole
of that time, I decided I'd get it copied on to a CD as a surprise anniversary
present for my wife, and came across the Precious Voices website via
a Google search.
The process was very straightforward. The tape had not deteriorated,
the resulting CD is of excellent quality, and the cost involved very
reasonable. Thanks to Precious Voices, we shall enjoy our wedding service
on every anniversary."
Mr & Mrs Belcham, Suffolk.
May 2010
"Thank
you so much for retrieving the recording of me singing with the BBC
Welsh Orchestra. I have done many concerts and opera performances, but
until now had no audio recordings of my singing career. A very special
memory for me and my family."
Mrs Baker, North Wales.
April 2010
"I'm
pleased to confirm that I've now had a chance to listen to the CD and
it's very good. The recording is of immense sentimental value to me
and my family, so having it transferred to a more suitable and lasting
format is of great comfort to us all. Thanks also for your efforts to
enhance the sound quality.
Your friendly, understanding and professional service made it a pleasure
to deal with you. I will happily recommend you to anyone who can make
use of your services."
Mr Wright, Glasgow.
March 2010
"I
resisted the temptation and saved listening to recording of our wedding
till today, our silver wedding anniversary. My husband was completley
blown away as he had forgotten the tape existed. The quality of the
recording far exceeds my expectations as the recording was done on an
old tape recorder from the back of a very large church. Last
night some family came round to raise a glass and of course we got out
the CD. There was laughter and tears listening to my Dads speech as
the clarity brought him back to life. You worked wonders on a battered
and snapped tape turning it into a treasure that we know will stand
the test of time and will be enjoyed not only by us but our Children.
Thank you very very much."
Mrs Royale, Lancashire.
February 2010
"The CDs and tapes arrived safely yesterday. Thank you. They are
just terrific. Chris has done a particularly good job on my friend's
trumpet solos. He's going to be thrilled. It really is a pleasure dealing
with you. The work is of very high quality. The service is impeccable
- so good, it makes you feel like a special customer: very helpful:
very friendly. No wonder you are so busy."
Mr Marrison, West Midlands.
January 2010
"We have today been delighted to receive the recording
you made for us from some aged home made tape recordings. Some 25 plus
years ago, we chanced to make this recording (on the most basic of equipment)
A recording of our son, then aged about 10, practising for a piano competition.
We rediscovered the recording after a house move or two, it brought
back fond memories for us and with our now granddaughter (his daughter)
starting to play the piano, we thought she might get some fun and embarrass
her lovely Daddy!Thanks to you all at Precious Voices for all your help
and encouragement and for taking such good care of us and our priceless
recordings!"
Mrs Mainwaring, Powys, Wales
January 2010
"Many thanks for the CD of our Radicals pop group from 1964. The
transfer to CD from tape was excellent, and has brought back many happy
memories of the old group. I had been thinking for some time I would
like to hear this tape again, and a chance meeting with our lead singer
spurred me into action. Thank you for an excellent service and you particular
attention to detail regarding the security of postage."
Mr Wilde, Shropshire
January 2010
"Just to let you know that the CD's have arrived safely. Many thanks
for your excellent service."
Mr Wilmott, Somerset
December 2009
"Listened to the CD last night and it's perfect! I am really delighted
with it and I'm sure my brother and sisters will be too. I am so pleased
to have this to share with the rest of the family and cherish forever.
Thank you so much for everything."
Mrs Fraser, Dundee
December 2009
"Just listening to the CD - it's fantastic thank
you! The baby in the background is me so it put a smile on my face.
My Mum and Dad will be very pleased."
Mr Easen, East Lothian
December 2009
"I was amazed to find 2 audio tapes from 30+ years ago in an old
box. They had my sons' offerings of nursery rhymes with their late father.
I contacted Precious Voices to discuss the possibilities. I sent the
tapes and received them back in time for Christmas. I was thrilled with
the results. The service was excellent. I was kept in touch with the
ongoing process. Most importantly, there was an empathy that made me
feel that my tapes were being cared for."
Mrs
Walker, Cheshire
December 2009
"We
were very impressed with the quality (of the CDs), which far exceeded
our expectations. We would also like to thank you for the personal interest
you took in the work and the friendly way in which you kept us informed
of progress. We will certainly be using you again."
Mr
& Mrs Griffiths
December 2009
"Thank you for improving my cassettes, enabling me to listen to
voices from the past. Thank you also for the care and advice –
I will definitely recommend you to other people."
Mrs
Livingstone, Glasgow
December 2009
"CD's received, my grandmother was absolutely delighted. Tears
all around from my parents on hearing their wedding recording! Another
big bonus was that one of the voices was my grandmothers' mother! Many
thanks for the prompt and professional service."
Mr
Young, East Lothian
November 2009
“I
have just received the CD and listened to it - I cried my eyes out
hearing my Dad's voice again. Since he died in 1996 you can imagine
how emotional it was for me, thank you”
Mrs Norwood, Renfrewshire
November 2009
“When I sent you a small reel to reel tape I had found in a box,
I didn't know what to expect. I can only thank you for the CD of my
two sons aged about 5 and 7 singing with me around 1970. Last Sunday,
for our grandson's 14th birthday, I played the tape to the whole family,
which caused some embarrassment to the singers, but also laughter
and tears on the parts of their partners and chidren. Thank you again.
I am really glad I found Precious Voices.”
Mrs Lacey, Cheshire
November 2009
“I am delighted with the CDs, which I will treasure, thank you
very much for your expert and careful work in making it all happen.
I enjoyed an evening of nostalgia, listening to the CDs - it´s
amazing how much I had forgotten.”
Mrs Merino, Mallorca, Spain.
October 2009
“Thank you so much for transferring our reel to reel tape to
CD. We were amazed at the quality and my parents were delighted to
hear their wedding service again on their Ruby (40th) Anniversary.
I really appreciate the fact that you went out of your way to complete
this project in time for our special occasion.”
Mrs Sheard, Lancashire
October 2009
“I am delighted to say that my tape has been reproduced to a
very high quality, and I would be pleased to recommend your services
to others.”
Mr Lang, Fife
October 2009
“Thank you for the care and personal service
which I received. I have listened to the CDs which are greatly improved
(compared to the original cassette recordings).”
Mrs Brothwood, Bedfordshire
October 2009
'Kind,
friendly and reliable, Precious Voices transferred the 1960 reel-to-reel
recording onto CD and safely returned the materials to us by Special
Delivery. Smiles and laughter all round as my brother's nine-year-old
voice rang out clear as a bell! A new family heirloom, a piece of
social history, a happy revelation - worth every penny! If you have
an an old tape-recording lying half-forgotten in a drawer, I thoroughly
recommend that you ferret it out and phone Precious Voices today!
Never having owned a tape-recorder, we let nearly fifty years pass
by before hearing the recording of my brother being interviewed on
Hong Kong radio.."
Mrs Rose, Norfolk
October 2009
'Thank you again so much - I can't get over how good the sound quality
is! You've made it so easy with the track numbering too. I'll be in
touch again with another reel at some point, I'm delighted with the
work you've done so painstakingly."
Mrs Lewin-Jones, Worcestershire
September 2009
'Thank you so much for the excellent quality of the reel to reel tape
to transfer to CD. I am over the moon with hearing it again as I was
11 years old when my Grandparents Mr & Mrs Gocher, had their Golden
Wedding Anniversary in 1958. I was very emotional when I listened
to it as I played my violin at the party and their were voices of
relatives who are now deceased. I would have no reservations in recommending
your service to others in the future. Thank you on behalf of all the
Gocher family as you will have made a lot of people very happy."
Mrs Randall-Coles, Hampshire
September 2009
'A word
of thanks for the superb effort that you made on my behalf, rescuing
a long ago recorded "Voices of the Forces" postal record.
Having come across some old papers, it seems that this recording was,
in fact made in the second half of 1943, meaning that you rescued a
voice from a 66 year old piece of cardboard! The value, to myself and
family of this recording cannot be measured and it is with great appreciation
of your efforts and expertise, that I will have absolutely no hesitation
in recommending you to anyone in need of your services."
Mr Lawson, Tyne & Wear
September 2009
"'Precious Voices' what can I say! This company is very precious.
They have put smiles on my families faces, who can now listen to people
that have passed on over the years, from an old reel to reel (that I
thought was well passed its sell by date!) to a CD. Thank you so much
for your truly outstanding work."
Mrs Tovey, London
August 2009
"Thank
you for your work on my old reel to reel tapes-the results certainly
brought back memories! I was surprised how awful some of our early (musical)
efforts were, even though we were in deadly earnest, and how good some
of the later efforts were-what a shame my poor little tape machine was
somewhat overpowered!However, under the circumstances, you did a really
good job."
Mr Beacham, Lancashire
August 2009
“Thank
you very much for your fantastic service, mending a broken tape (and
transferring contents to CD) for my daughter. The tape had the accompaniments
for the songs she was singing for her Grade 8 singing exam and having
them available so quickly was invaluable. I have now received the result
of her exam and she has a distinction. All your efforts have contributed
to that and we are thrilled. Thank you very much.”
Mrs Delany, Hampshire
July
2009
“Thank you so much for transferring my late father's memories of
his experience in a Japanese Prisoner of War Camp from cassette to CD.
You far exceeded my expectations. I think your service is invaluable
and will have no hesitation in recommending you to my family and friends.”
Mrs Wright, Southampton
July
2009
“Thank you so much, it was wonderful to hear my (late) father's
voice again after twenty years! I must say it brought a tear or two
to my eyes when I first listened to it. The quality of the CD was amazing.
I will be recommending your company to anyone that requires the services
that you provide. I would also like to say how nice it was to be provided
with such a personal service, it made a very pleasant change. Once again
thank you so very much this has made my day!”
Mrs Whittaker, Avon
July
2009
“You have made a middle-aged woman very happy.I have just listened
to the two tracks - amazing - you have done a fantastic job - thank
you. It has been very moving listening to these, in particular the track
that is damaged at the beginning - 'I know that my Redeemer Liveth'
from Handel's Messiah - this is the first time I have heard this recording!
I didn't even know my mum had recorded this - she probably didn't like
to play it because it was damaged. The other side - the side without
damage (Bach) I had heard but it is wonderful to hear it now without
all the hisses and pops. Thank you so much and particularly for doing
this so quickly..... what a great service. ”
Mrs Lorys, Sussex
July
2009
“I cannot recommend Precious Voices highly enough as I was very
pleasantly surprised with all the effort they went to for me when I
sent a much loved and treasured cassette to them to be repaired &
turned into a CD. Not only did they spend a lot of time tracking down
the copyright owner but when he said he had a copy on CD, they (Precious
Voices) put me in touch with him so that I could deal direct in buying
the CD from him. It is just so refreshing finding someone who is not
only really helpful but also very honest and has their customers’
best interests at heart.”
Mrs Steadman, Worcestershire
July
2009
"Received the packages and have listened to them already - they
are lovely for us to hear and I'm really looking forward to taking one
for my parents at the weekend-it is really quite emotional to hear your
parents (now in their 80s) as a young couple. Thanks so much for the
wonderful job you did on transferring the voices and my uncle's accordian
playing."
Mrs Cassidy, Essex
June
2009
“You
cannot imagine how wonderful it is to hear my Father again so clearly.
He was a wise and loving man and to be reminded once again of those
attributes is a very comforting feeling. All thanks to you!”
Mrs Leng, Cheshire
June
2009
"Precious
Voices is a family firm who have been a pleasure to do business with.
It was such a joy to find a real and friendly voice on the other end
of the telephone. This then followed by a courteous and efficient service
which resulted in a final product with which my husband and I are truly
delighted. Thank both so much."
Mrs Agate, Sussex
June 2009
"Thank
you so much for the CD which arrived safely today - I am delighted with
it and will look forward to playing it to my long-suffering friends
without fear of it going berserk. You provide a great service, I will
keep all your details to pass on if I know of anyone else in need."
Ms Smith, Oxfordshire
June 2009
"It
is hard to express the joy that was felt, when our dear Dad's lovely
tenor voice was heard again on the CD that you made after restoring
the damaged cassette of our church choir performing over 30 years ago.
Happy memories for my sister & I. Grateful thanks for a wonderful
result."
Mrs Kerley, South Wales
May 2009
"You
have performed a miracle! You've even made the old voice sound reasonable.
I wish I could sing like that now! I'm not feeling as bad as I thought
I might and will gracefully accept that the children were right to nag
me (to get the 78 put on CD). Thank you so much for your huge effort
to reconstitute my old 78. I am very grateful.
P.S.
My wife has just come home and I have played it to her. She says it's
lovely - enough to make her fall in love with me all over again!"
Mr MacNab, East Sussex
May 2009
"Just
sending you a few lines to let you know we received the discs today,
and played them this afternoon. Thank you both so much for the brilliant
job you have done for us. The quality of sound is amazing, tissues were
the order of the day!! It's hard to believe it's such a long time ago
we made the tape. Anyway, thank you again, it's been lovely dealing
with such friendly and lovely people as yourselves. I will be in touch
about a camcorder tape to DVD."
Mr & Mrs Howe, Co. Durham
April 2009
"Many thanks for the very professional service you have provided
in recovering an old reel-to-reel wedding tape, originally recorded
51 years ago to be heard again. The very high clarity of the sound that
was restored was amazing, and as it is now safely transferred on to
CD means it can at last be heard and appreciated by all the family.
How pleasant also to do business with a company that takes pride in
its work, and to keeping me informed regarding arrival of the tape on
your premises and when you had also posted it back. I will not hesitate
to use and recommend your services to others."
Mr Edwards, Sussex
March 2009
"Thank you so much for all your kindness, hard work and professionalism.
I cannot begin to express how grateful I am to have the discs. I thought
I had lost the contents of the this tape forever. It is very sentimental
to me. Thank you again – I will recommend you to everyone I know
– even to people I don't know!"
Mrs Browning, Surrey
March 2009
"Thank you for managing to transfer my mum's record so quickly.
It was wonderful to hear her beautiful voice again and as you can imagine
there were a few tears. I phoned my dad in Tenerife last night and let
him hear just a little bit of the recording. He said it was just as
he remembered it - special memories. Thanks again."
Mrs Gibb, Lothian
March 2009
"Just to let you know the tape is safely back in my mum's hands
now and just as we thought it was very emotional when she heard the
cd. To say she was thrilled and happy was an under statement. She rang
my auntie (her sister) and let her listen down the phone, they have
made arrangements to see each other on Wednesday and listen together.
Please feel free to use any of my comments on your website, you do a
fantastic job from the customer service to the actual product. If I
had more tapes I would send them just to keep in touch."
Mrs Stevens, North Yorkshire
March 2009
"I've
just listened to the the CD and I'm absolutely delighted - Thankyou"
Mrs Marshall, East Sussex
March 2009
"It's
a Tardis moment. You've made us “live” again. Our skiffle
band's born again all thanks to Precious Voices, and what we though
was a ruined (78) record, now better than new... Now where are my washboard
and thimbles? Thanks again."
Mr Davies, Cheshire
February
2009
"My father was recently given a reel-to-reel tape recorder from
a member of the family that thought it would be of interest to him,
as it was believed to contain the voices of his late mother and father.
My father hadn’t listened to the reel for fear of it being damaged,
so my mother and I decided to secretly send the reel off to ‘Precious
Voices’ to have it restored and put on CD as a birthday gift this
coming April. I am sure that he will be more than delighted.
I would describe the customer service provided by Precious Voices as
a unique experience. The personal touch given on this site is what drew
me initially to entrust Precious Voices with my items, and this was
reflected in the quality of care and personal communication given to
update me on receipt, progress and despatch.
I would highly recommend this service to all that are considering restoring
their voices from the past. Thanks again!."
Mrs B (name withheld so as not to spoil surprise),
Ceredigion, Wales
February
2009
"My husband and I have just spent a wonderful time listening to
the voices and we are amazed at how much you have been able to extract
from a rather old and damaged tape. As we have no other recording of
our 3 children's voices so these CD's are so precious. Although the
recordings are just children playing and pretending, it is fascinating
to identify the early signs of each of their characters which have developed
some 30+ years later into the people we know and love today. Thank you
for such a prompt and caring service."
Mrs Simmonds, Hampshire
January
2009
"Can I thank you so much for turning this round so quickly, to
a very tight deadline, and for the superb customer service you have
provided along theway. It is very rare to find such customer service
and professionalism nowadays. The CD has enabled us to enjoy voices
and conversations from 32 years ago once again. It has been an absolute
pleasure to hear the voices of children who have long since become adults
and also relatives who are no longer with us."
Mr Gibbs, Derbyshire
January
2009
"I'd like to commend Precious Voices for an excellent service.
They transferred content from 45-year old open-reel tapes to CDs, (musical
performances, recitals and dialogue) and achieved very good sound quality.
A very professional job."
Mr Biswas, London
January
2009
"Just wanted to say a huge "Thank you" for restoring
our precious voices recently. You did a wonderful job. Also can't thank
you enough for rushing my tape through in time for a special family
occasion. CD was delivered on time as promised. Everyone was thrilled
with the results. Will be sending you some more tapes in the very near
future. Keep up the good work."
Mrs Currie, Glasgow
January
2009
"Thank you for rescuing the forty year old tape-recording of my
wife's grandfather describing his life in Leamington Spa, which began
when Queen Victoria was on the throne. You have saved a cherished family
heirloom from extinction and your meticulous restoration work gets full
marks from this home."
Mr Gough-Yates, London
December
2008
“Thank you for your excellent service enabling me to hear an interview
I conducted in the sixties, of which no other record remains. The interviewee
died many years ago so I thought all the information she gave had been
lost. The disk you made from this long-forgotten tape is first rate
and will enable me to make use of the information for an article which
will be of considerable interest to our dog club members in the UK and
overseas”
Geoff Grounds
December
2008
"I
am very impressed by the service you provided. It was important to me
to have a lasting copy of a tape I recorded about 25 years ago of my
wife and children which is irreplaceable. The quality of the CD is excellent
and I would like to thank you for the prompt and efficient way you handled
my request."
Mr
England, Yorkshire
December
2008
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a short letter to thank you for the CD copies of my tape of my father
reminiscing about the haunts of his youth, it was great to hear
his voice again. Your service was absolutely brilliant and the quality
of the CD is excellent. Many thanks for all your help and your very
fast turnaround of our order. I will be letting Sanyo know how well
you treated us."
Mr
Burton, Wrexham
November
2008
We
were recommended to Mr Burton by Sanyo who's brand of mini-cassette
he used to record his father's voice 20 years ago.
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"Thank
you very much for all your work. You provide a wonderful service and
I shall recommend it to colleagues and friends."
Mrs
Thornbury, London
November
2008
"Just
to say that the CD arrived just now. FANTASTIC! Wow amazing what you
sound like as a little tot! Plus I didn't realise how much I sound like
my Mum. Can I get another copy of this? Lots and lots of thanks."
Mrs
Curran, Isle of Man
November
2008
"Thanks
for the superb job you did in reclaiming my 50 year old tapes. I have
enjoyed listening to the disc many times and look forward to giving
the grandchildren a good laugh at Christmas."
Mr
Gibson, Oxfordshire
November
2008
"Thank you very much for transferring my cassette to CD. I am very
pleased with the result. I will be recommending your business to all
my friends."
Mrs
MacDonald, Inverness-shire
November
2008
"Your service is second to none! I received the CD's and tape bright
and early Saturday morning
thanks to my friendly postman. I have just been able to finish listening
to it, wiped away the tear and just had to email and say a hugh big
thank you for letting me hear my dear departed dad's voice again.I will
certainly be recommending your service in the future. Once again thank
you very much for letting me take a step back in time."
Mrs
Godward, Essex
November
2008
"I would like to take this opportunity to than you all very much
for your help and advice. It was an absolute delight to deal with people
who were genuinely interested in giving the best possible care to their
customers and to their priceless records and tapes. The personal touch
is a very rare thing these days and it definitely improves business,
as I will certainly be forwarding more of my precious tapes. Thank you
all again for the first class service."
Mrs
Ramsden, London
October
2008
"Thank you so much for the CD received this morning that you have
so splendidly rescued from an old reel to reel tape. You have worked
wonders in this recovery. So many precious voices from over 50 years
ago I can here again with laughter, joy and yes - a few tears."
Mrs
Miller, Ayrshire
October
2008
"CDs arrived safely. Great job, the sound quality is lovely, and
thank you for keeping in all the noises from the audience, it is a wonderful
memento.Thank you once again for all your help and advice."
Mrs
Simpson, Dorset
October
2008
"Thank you so much, I have received my cds safely and (we) have
listened to them. Our faces hurt from laughing so much. Obviously, they
are so very precious even if the children are talking a load of rubbish!
Thank you once again for an excellent, friendly service and for keeping
me informed every
step of the way."
Mrs
Evans, Hampshire
October
2008
"I
had no idea of what was on the reel to reel tape and so it was wonderful
surprise to be transported back to 1960! To hear all my family reciting,
singing, playing our out-of-tune piano, transported me back nearly 50
years. The recovered audio quality was so good that I could see and
even smell the family sitting room, watch my fellow siblings in my mind
and feel the lap I was probably sitting on. What a treat and, now it
is all on CD, it is a treat I can sample many many times. So sincere
thanks for all your efforts."
Dr.
Steenman-Clark, Berkshire
October
2008
"Those who know me well know that I am seldom lost for words! But
today I was. I received the CD which was brilliantly created from two
old 78 recordings from the 1950's. I cannot say strongly enough how
delighted I am, and how I appreciate your careful and painstaking effort
to make something truly memorable from our youthful frivolity and childhood
attempt to please our parents at Christmas. Thank you!"
Mrs
Pope, Bristol
September
2008
"I
am very pleased with the work you have done and also the high level
of service and help you gave me. It is very unusual these days to deal
with a company that gives such good “old fashioned” service."
Mr
Potter, Cornwall
September
2008
"CD is tremendous. Looking forward to playing it to the rest of
the family whom I am sure have forgotten all about it"
Mr
Miller, Manchester
September
2008
"We
would like to thank you very much for your help in bringing back many
happy memories for my wife and I. We appreciate the care and effort
you took to restore the tape and transfer to cd."
Mr
Boldra, Ross-shire
September
2008
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"I would like to say thank you as the service was first class from
confirming delivery, to solving the problem and the final presentation
and quality."
Mr
Radclifffe, Tyne & Wear
September
2008
"Precious Voices says it all. Every pound worth it to hear voices
and sounds from the treasured past. Thank You."
Mrs
Currie-Thomopoulos, Surrey
August
2008
"Having
carried the tape recording of my teenage “beat group” from
one house to the next since 1964, it was wonderful to be able to give
my fellow band members personal CD copies when we got together to celebrate
our 60th birthdays back in Liverpool. Thank you so much for your help
and for the fantastic service."
Mr
Lea, Manchester
June
2008
"I
have had so many memories revived since listening to the c.d. you rescued
from the old reel to reel tape my grandmother made about 42 years ago.
I am so pleased with the quality and quickness of the work you did that
I will certainly be sending down some more for you to work on."
Mrs
Mowat, Aberdeenshire
April
2008
“Many
thanks. I received the CD, played it and recalled many memories. I am
very pleased with it.”
Mr
Boulton, Lancs
April
2008
“Cannot
thank you enough for superbly restoring a vocal recording made by my
wife two decades ago.”
Mr
Bury, Dumfries
April
2008
“Many
thanks for an excellent job done in recovering the voices of myself,
my mother and grandfather from a 45+ year old reel-to-reel tape –
I always assumed there would be little left by now! The quality and
clarity of the recovered recording is outstanding and will be a treasured
memory for us and our future generations. I was extremely impressed
by your professional manner and knowledge, and in particular the level
of communication throughout. I would definitely recommend you to anyone
with old tapes etc in need of recovery – even if they think they
are beyond recovery.”
Mr
Rhodes, Lancashire
March
2008
"The
parcel has arrived safely and is excellent! Lots of happy memories.
Thank you all so much.
You'll be hearing from me again as I have at least 1 video in need of
translation to DVD - delighted to see you now do that too!"
Mrs
Cameron, Aberdeenshire
March
2008
"Just
to let you know I have finally listened to my Nan's CD's. It has bought
back happy memories of my childhood and my Grandparents. The quality
and sound are very good considering the age of the tapes.
I will be using you service again soon as I have some VHS tapes of my
children that need transferring to DVD. Thanks again for you prompt
and friendly service."
Mrs
Leeding, Lancs.
March 2008
"Thank
you for such good service and the quality of the CD recording. It will
give my partner and her sister many years of pleasure and happy memories
of their father Ken playing the piano in his band.
The (original)
tape did not play as long for us and you have found tracks we were unaware
were there. Thank you again"
Mr
Yeo, Bristol.
Feb 2008
"It arrived and is great! Many thanks."
Mr Harvey, London
Feb2008
"I
selected Precious Voices at random from the Internet and it turned out
that I could not have made a better choice. They are very friendly and
understanding people, but more importantly they do an excellent job
for a fair price, and keep in touch throughout the process. The old
audio tape recordings of my elderly relatives were transferred to CDs
and enhanced. I am delighted with the results and that these old
conversations are now in a more durable media for others to listen to
in years to come.
I am using them again to transfer VHS tapes of my grandchildren onto
DVDs."
Tony Head, Cambridge
Feb
2008
"Many thanks for your speedy and personal service in transferring
the contents of a reel to reel to CD. The quality of the recording is
really good and I very much appreciated the personal touches you made
particularly the calls to say you had received the tape and when you
were about to post it back.
All in all a first class service and well worth the money - I would
not hesitate to recommend your company."
J. Berry, London
Feb
2008
"Many
thanks for what you have done, it brought back so many memories. Now
we have them on CD we can play them over and over again."
Mr Higham, Nottingham
Dec 2007
"Just
a note to thank you for our CD. Its great and brings back happy memories
of a lovely day (our wedding) 35 years ago."
Mr & Mrs Milligan, Cumbria.
Dec
2007
"For
a journalist up against a deadline, it’s a terrifying moment when
you realise an interview is trapped on a broken tape with no way of
getting at the precious words! Finding Precious Voices saved me much
embarrassment – and time. And receiving an MP3 of the recording
via the internet made it a very speedy solution too."
Deborah
Wald.
Heyday Magazine, London.
"What can I say after such a superb recording resurrection? I
had one worn out recording of my grandfather singing "Your England
& Mine" accompanied by the piano at an exhibition in 1947,
it was a one off pressing 78rpm record and it had been over played over
the years and I thought the sound was no more than a memory. But
with obvious care and patience I heard again the recording I thought
had been lost in a hail of hiss crackle and pop. Very well done
indeed and my sincere thanks to you at Precious Voices."
Mr A. Bolton, Nottingham.
"Thank
you for the super job you have done with the latest set of recordings."
Mr
Brand, Middlesex
"I
wish to thank you for the good job you carried out in rescuing the tape
which contained a long conversation, mostly reminiscences, with my mother
who died ten years ago. I had never actually heard the conversation
and was quite upset when the tape seemed to have become 'gummed-up'
that I thought I never would. However you came to my help and all is
now well and the words safely transferred to a cd."
Mrs D. Turner, West Midlands
"Just a brief note to acknowledge all the extra work that has been
done on our behalf in connection with the CD's which you prepared for
us from the reel to reel tapes and to thank you for "going the
extra mile" and enabling Anne's brother, John to enjoy what he
described as an "inspirational birthday present". It came
as a real surprise to him and both families now have the opportunity
to enjoy listening to some delightful piano playing - amongst other
things. Than you very much indeed."
Mr
Hawksley, Surrey.
"Many
thanks for the receipt of the tapes and CDs today. I am delighted with
the outcome. You have rescued much more than I expected. I had forgotten
many of the items, but hearing them all again I could picture the scenes
and memories were revived. I have passed on your details to couple of
friends."
Mr Adey, Derbyshire
"I have just received my CDs containing a tape recorded diary I compiled
in January 1956 and which I have not heard for about 30 years at least.
Recorded on one of the very first reel-to-reel tape recorders available
for home use and it was never hi-fi quality as we know it today but
the CDs from Precious Voices really do sound better than I remember
the originals. I thoroughly recommend Precious Voices' friendly service.
Dig out your old recordings right now and send them off!"
Mr
Cunnane, Yorkshire
"Thank you so much for the CDs that you transferred from my old cassettes
for our wedding anniversary party. They were absolutely wonderful."
Mrs Mehta, London.
"We are absolutely delighted with the CD you have produced from the
old 78s. The quality of sound is excellent and it will be treasured
by our family for the future. The 78 arrived in perfect condition. Many,
many thanks."
Mr Brown, Kent
"Thank you so much for those wonderful CD's. It was so wonderful to
be able to listen to my father again after all this time. You have switched
a light on in our hearts, for which we will be eternally grateful. My
father was a wonderful man, loved by all who knew him; he had a unique
ability to make everyone feel special. When he died, a little of all
of us went with him. He used to play the piano and sing all the time
and when Alzheimer's took this away, it was heartrending. Dad will always
be missed and remembered and now you have made it possible to continue
to hear his voice, that a mere thank you seems trivial. Thank you so
very much for all of my family."
Mrs
Bailey, E.Yorkshire
"Many thanks for the CD of our record. It is wonderful.
I know my daughter will be as delighted as I am - it was such a part
of her growing up. You have been the answer to my prayers. Very many
thanks and good luck. I am now looking out a favourite reel to reel.
Will be in touch."
Mrs Pegg, Yorkshire
"Many thanks for the return of our record and the CD
you have produced for us. We are very pleased with the sound quality
you have achieved, particularly the spoken segment of our wedding service
and the solo sung by a friend. We are grateful that the original, very
amateur early tape recording transferred to record is now safely stored
on disc. With much gratitude"
Mr & Mrs Dowle, Dorset
"The record and CD to hand today. We are delighted with
the results. Thank you very much indeed for all your work. With best
wishes for future work."
Mr
& Mrs Garbett, Somerset
"Absolutely
fabulous - we sat down straight away and relived our wedding. A great
treat after 30 years…As for your customer service - Superb."
Mrs Partington, Norfolk
"You have done a fine job and certainly lived up to
your reputation."
Mr Brandt, Dorset
"Many
thanks for the excellent CD you made of my old family tapes and special
thanks for getting the CD to me in time for my trip to America. I really
appreciated your courteous help and prompt service. My sister was thrilled
to hear all those family voices again after so many years, it was quite
an emotional time as we listened together."
Mrs Simmonds, Suffolk
"Many thanks - an excellent recording from a very well-used
tape..."
Mr Knowlson, Berkshire
"I would like to congratulate you
on the very successful transfer to CD from the reel to reel recording
of my young son - he is no 39 years old! He is coming over from Australia
in June and will be very amused to hear himself sometime between the
ages of 3 and 4."
Mr Last, Yorskhire
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