Church Bell Ringers are a group of bell ringers based in the Chilterns area of South East England. They have recorded high quality examples of their ringing in some of the most beautiful rural Churches in their area, with examples ranging from classic "rounds" (descending scales) to traditional English change ringing on 17th century bells, somber funeral bells, Sunday service, and joyous Christmas and wedding ringing. These traditional English style bell rings are perfect for use in film, television, radio, and other media formats.
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Classic eight bell descending scales, rung on English Church Bells. Joyous, uplifting ringing suitable for weddings, Sunday services and celebrations. Ideal for multimedia usage, the quintessential example of traditional English bell ringing. Foley,
Five large, heavy Church bells cast in the early 17th century can be heard here pealing out in sequence with the ringers performing traditional English change ringing. A majestic sound from a hilltop tower, call to prayer or Christian worship. Perfect recording where bells with 'impact' are needed. Foley,
A rare recording of bells being lowered after being rung. These 5 half muffled bells are initially rung in rounds, with the pace gradually quickening as the bells are rung 'down' to a safe, resting position. This is a typical sound as bellringers finish ringing for a funeral or memorial service. Foley,
Traditional English change ringing, six bells peal out in sequence. A typical example of ringing from a rural Church, prior to Sunday worship, for weddings and celebrations. Skilled bellringers strike the bells evenly, making this ideal for all multimedia use where high quality ringing is required, Foley,
Traditional English change ringing, eight bells peal out in sequence. Iconic sound heard throughout Britain before Church services on Sunday mornings, for weddings or other occasions. Suitable for all multimedia use, an instantly recognisable high quality recording of bellringing. Foley,
An example of novice bellringers learning to ring. Chaotic, random chiming and clashing as the bells ring in an uncontrolled way - likely to attract complaints from the neighbours. Ideal sound effect for comedy use, or when an aggravating noise is required. Foley,
Tuned to the key of G minor, these historic Church bells are heard here ringing in sequence. The bells date from either the early 17th or 15th centuries and this recording is ideal for period productions or when mournful, minor sounding rural bells are required. Recorded from the Churchyard. Foley,
Five ancient Church bells ring out on a Sunday morning to announce the service. This recording of musical change ringing is ideal for any multimedia use where a high quality example of rural English bellringing is required. Village location, recorded from the churchyard. Foley,
A high quality recording of mournful ringing with the Church bells half muffled, prior to a funeral or memorial service. The six bells are pealing out a method (or sequence) in the traditional English style. Suitable for any multimedia use where the sound of traditional funeral bells is required. Foley,
The bells being rung here were cast in 1440, so this is an authentic example of bellringing from the middle ages. The bells are from the tower of a remote Estate Church, typical of rural England. This high quality recording is perfect for use in period productions where a historic sound is required. Foley,
Five country Church Bells tuned to the key of B flat major are featured in this Churchyard recording. Some birdsong can also be heard in this rural English setting. The bells are 'change ringing' in the traditional British style as before a wedding or Church service. Ideal for any media usage. Foley,
Five Church bells which were cast in 1668 ring out in a small country churchyard with some birdsong. These bells are generally in the key of A flat, but retain their traditional 17th century tuning, making this an ideal recording for period productions where an authentic historic sound is required. Foley,
A ring of five bells in a village Church, ringing in sequence. Typical example of English change ringing, evenly struck, joyous and celebratory - for a Church service or wedding. High quality recording suitable for all multimedia use where a sound effect of rural Church bells is required. Foley,
The six bells in this tower are tuned to the key of G major. This high quality recording is of the bells being rung for Sunday worship and is an iconic sound of the English countryside. Perfect sound effect to evoke Christian worship, a Church wedding or rural England on a Sunday. Foley,
The sound of six Church bells pealing out across the Churchyard with prominent birdsong. The bells are in the key of Bb and are heard in the distance performing traditional English change ringing. The ideal recording to evoke the sound of a small village Church in rural England. Foley,
In the key of G major, these five Church bells are pealing out before a Sunday service. A triumphant, celebratory sound long associated with Christian worship. The perfect recording to evoke a small village Church, with bells ringing happily for a wedding or service. Foley,
Six half muffled Church bells ringing for a funeral. Solomn, slow ringing in rounds (descending scales) with bells sounding alternately clear and muffled. Traditional sound of a village Church tower ringing for a mournful occasion, remembrance or memorial. High quality recording for any use. Foley,
The five bells in this tower were cast in 1686 and are tuned to the key of F# major. This high quality recording is of traditional English change ringing where the bells peal out in mathematical sequences. The iconic sound of a rural Church and the English countryside, weddings and Church services. Foley,
Classic six bell descending scales, rounds rung in the traditional English way, typical of a village Church bell tower. Suitable for weddings, Church services and celebrations, this high quality recording of joyous ringing is ideal for all multimedia use, an authentic example of bellringing. Aircraft,
Five Church bells tuned to the key of A major, heard here ringing for a Sunday service of Christian Worship or prior to a wedding ceremony. The ringing is upbeat and celebratory in nature, a call to prayer from a Village Church in Rural England. Foley,
Sombre, half muffled Church bell ringing captured in a rainy English Churchyard. Atmospheric recording of solomn funeral bells - call changes being rung on six bells for a memorial service or burial. Suitable for any multimedia use where this haunting, mournful sound is required. Foley,
Six village Church bells ringing early on a Spring morning, with the sound of birds singing in the Churchyard. Typical sound of an English country Church on a Sunday prior to Christian worship. Ideal recording where the traditional sound of bells in a rural setting is required for any multimedia use, Foley,
From a tiny village Church in Suffolk, these five bells tuned to G major are being rung in the traditional English style, prior to a Church service. This recording was made in the Churchyard and is an ideal sound effect for all multimedia use where clear sounding, evenly rung bells are required. Foley,
Recorded on a spring morning, the sound of an English churchyard with birds singing and six bells ringing in the traditional rural style. Tuned to the key of G sharp major, the bellringers are performing classic British change ringing, typically uplifting sound of a Church on Sunday or for a wedding, Foley,
The five bells in this wooden belfry date from between 1410 and 1530. They can be heard here ringing a method (or sequence) in the traditional British style, typical ringing for a Church service, wedding or celebratory occasion. Perfect recording or ringtone to indicate a small, country Church. Foley,
Heard at a distance (with some natural birdsong in the foreground), these six bells are tuned to the key of F major. They can be heard ringing rapidly and joyously, the iconic sound of wedding bells ringing or pealing out prior to a Sunday service. Bell tower of a small, English Christian Church. Foley,
Likely to cause complaint, this is the sound of novice bellringers learning to control their bells. Uneven, clashing, unrhythmical ringing. An ideal recorded sound effect for comedy use or when an annoying sound is required. Foley,
In the key of D, these large, heavy Church bells from Somerset sound majestic and powerful. This recording features traditional English change ringing at a slower speed due to the weight of the bells. Ideal for multimedia use where a Church bell sound effect is needed which will make a real impact. Foley,
This recording is of six Church bells performing traditional English change ringing, pealing out from their village belfry in sequence. An ideal recording or ringtone where a classic Christian sound effect is required. The bells are rung rapidly and joyously. Foley,
Tuned to the key of B flat major, these six Church bells are being rung quickly and evenly a - typical example of traditional campanology, wedding or service ringing on a Sunday morning. An ideal recording for any multimedia use where the sound of English bellringing from a Christian Church. Foley,
This solomn sounding Church bell from Somerset is being tolled slowly, as for a funeral, memorial service or on Armistice Day. This recording made in the Churchyard has some faint ambient noise and is suitable for any multimedia use where a grave and serious sounding bell is required. Foley,
Pealing out from an English Church Tower, these six bells are being rung in a joyous and celebratory manner, suitable for a wedding or Sunday worship. Recorded in the Churchyard, this bell sound effect is clear and tuneful, providing a traditional sound for any multimedia use. Foley,
Recording of a single Church bell tolling / chiming in the pitch of F. The bell is striking evenly and can be heard at a distance. Suitable to indicate a clock, single chime, sanctus or funeral bell - ideal for any kind of multimedia use. Foley,
A rare recording of five steel bells cast in the 19th century. From a village church, they are heard here ringing rounds (scales) which heralds a performance of traditional English change ringing. Recorded in the churchyard, an iconic sound effect of Sunday worship / rural wedding, for any media use, Foley,
Five Church bells being rung with traditional method-ringing. The belfry is in a tiny village Church so this recording is an ideal sound effect to convey a rural setting in England. Typical ringing style for a Sunday service, wedding or other Christian celebration. Foley,
Dating from 1688, these five bells are heard ringing in sequence, half muffled in the traditional English style prior to a funeral or memorial service. Retaining their traditional 17th century tuning, this recording is ideal for capturing an authentic sound for period productions or multimedia use. Foley,
Classic rounds on six bells with the transition to traditional English change ringing starting after 25 seconds. Typical start to a performance of Church bell ringing for a service or wedding. Recorded in a rural village churchyard. Ideal for any multimedia use where authentic bells are required. Foley,
Eight large Church bells can be heard here ringing a method (sequence) from a small town Church tower. Ideal sound effect where the sound of grand, majestic ringing is required. Some slight ambient sounds of the churchyard can also be heard - typical of ringing before a Sunday service or wedding. Foley,
An unusually tuned set of Church bells ringing in the key of G sharp minor. Old fashioned sounding bells, pealing out for Christian Worship or religious celebration. A slightly mournful sound - an ideal recording for all multimedia use where sad or tragic sounding bells are required. Foley,
Cascading rounds (descending scales) on eight grand Church bells hung in a Church tower in a small town. Some ambient noise from the Churchyard makes this the classic sound of joyous, simple ringing prior to a service or wedding. Suitable for any multimedia project where church bells are required. Foley,
Five light, joyous church bells ringing simple rounds prior to a service or wedding ceremony. Tuned to the key of A flat, this recording was made in the churchyard and is suitable for all multimedia use when the sound of a small village church is required. Foley,
English Church bells ringing out on Christmas morning. Traditional change ringing performed on six bells from a small village Church. An iconic sound of the English countryside, to welcome the holiday season. Ideal for advertisements, foley, television, corporate dvds, home movies and films. Holiday,
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