Personally, I have worked alongside, and have also been a professional client of Harry from Secret Path Recording.
Having been a musician and photographer for years, I can say without a doubt that Harry is one of the most professional and easy to work with members of the video/audio recording industry in Wellington, and likely all of Aotearoa. His dedication to the fine details is matched only by his enthusiasm for the work. He knows when to chime in with a constructive opinion, and has a knack for how to get the best out of a client's idea. His meticulousness throughout the planning stages makes everything so easy, and often answers questions before they’ve even been asked. At no point - whether working with him, or having him complete work for me - did I feel like he was out of his depth, which is immensely reassuring when bringing a creative project to life. The results are above and beyond all initial expectations.

I wouldn’t hesitate to keep going back to Harry at all, and would absolutely recommend him to anyone wanting a safe pair of hands to help produce top quality media.

Working with Harry is proper magic. Not only is he incredibly skilled musically and technically, but he is equally a genuine light of a person who holds space beautifully for an artist and their vision. He is so generous with his expertise and talent, and creates the most supportive environment which allows the best possible outcome and experience. The vibes are just immaculate ! You and your music are in such safe hands when you work with Harry. His ability to translate the smallest, most unsure ideas into full bodied beings is so amazing and inspiring, and his dedication and commitment to his craft is truly admirable. Quite literally the best experience I’ve had recording my own music. Thank you Harry !

I'm not sure I can put into words how I found working with Harry, though what I can tell you is I am already planning the next time.

His energy, presence, enthusiasm and all round nature is pure magic. I could not be more happy or recommend him more to anyone wanting someone to help with a musical project.

It was an honour to work with you Harry, I am beyond grateful and please don't ever change how you show up in this world as it shines brightly out of you that this is exactly where you are meant to be.

Recording with Harry was a great experience! He was very knowledgeable, paid attention to small details and provided me with options on things such as room ambience for solo piano which I loved! He also promoted a positive, stress-free environment which made the process feel really comfortable and easy. I was also very impressed at how quickly I got the finished product back! Highly recommend!

Working with Secret Path Recording was an absolute blast!

The whole process of creating a video for The Rest Of My Days, from conceptualisation, through spitballing ideas and eventually coming up with a final storyboard was so much fun, I can’t wait to do another one!

Harry’s flexibility, enthusiasm, vision, talent, and commitment to the project resulted in a final product that I never imagined would be so good.

Throughout the process, I never doubted that my music was in good hands - the video compliments the song perfectly.

Fantastic work from a fantastic human being!

Thanks Harry!

Harry recorded, produced and mixed my debut album. The whole process was seamless. He took my demo recordings and re-imagined them in the most spectacular way. This was a huge project for me, Harry made me feel at ease the whole time and was able to bring my songs to life in a way I never thought was possible. His arrangements, performances other musical contributions were absolutely perfect, however he was also completely open to ideas when I wanted to make creative decisions.

He also made several music videos for me too, allowing me to release my album with a really strong visual component and an aesthetic that felt deeply connected to my music. It was a fantastic experience.

Secret Path Recording did an amazing job. Their work ethic and welcoming nature made the session an absolute delight. I was most impressed at how quickly the turnaround was for the final product and at no expense on the quality. I get nothing but praise from others when I show them the live recording we did. Definitely hit them up for all your audio and visual needs.

I worked with Harry Rowland when writing Missing Words at the Outland Sessions in 2022. He not only played multiple instruments on the song but also produced and engineered the track once the Outland Sessions had finished. 

It is my favourite song of mine and without a doubt it would not have turned out as well as indeed without Harry's magic touches, commitment to providing a solid final product and making it genuinely fun and engaging throughout. He took the raw ideas I had in my head, added his own, and simply made everything better. He has a unique ear and understands when to apply restraint, and when to go all in. If you are thinking about getting Harry on board with your project, stop thinking, just do it.

I've worked with Harry Rowland for many years, both collaborating together on tracks, and also recording parts for works he's been producing. He's a brilliant guitar player, acoustic and electric, with knowledge and expertise in different genres of music and playing styles.

His mixing and mastering work is of a very high standard, with a keen attention to detail, and knowledge of best industry practises and recording techniques. 

Above all, Harry is a really friendly, enthusiastic guy, with an overwhelming dedication to every piece of music he touches. I'd recommend him to anyone, whether you're a singer/songwriter recording your first songs, or an established artist.

Harry is a talented producer, with an array of musical skills that flow seamlessly into production. His understanding of tones, effects, and overall sound are impressive - plus his bubbly personality makes recording with him so much fun.

Working with Secret Path has been a breeze. Harry brings a warmth and kindness that made the process of filming a music video so much fun. He managed to really hone in on our vision while adding some amazing visual artistry through creative camera work. Harry went above and beyond in every way for us and delivered a super slick product in a very short amount of time. Can’t wait to hire him for the next one!