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LMO record Planet 51 with James Brett
What if there is other alien life out there, and they regard us as the “alien invaders”?
LMO recently completed an extensive recording schedule for Planet 51 which is a co-production involving Ilion Animation in Madrid and Handmade Films in London. James Brett’s score used an 87 piece orchestra for 15 sessions at Abbey Road Studio 1. LMO was led by Jackie Shave and conducted by James Brett.
With help from Tristar Pictures who are the US Distributers, the humans will invade November 20 2009!
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Watch a video of the recording with an introduction from Andy Brown
LMO record for U2’s 360° World Tour
LMO recently recorded string arrangements by Caroline Dale for U2’s 360° World Tour which is currently in the US and will be coming to Europe in 2010. The recordings, which took place at British Grove studios in London, also featured solo Deduk played by Martin Robertson and cello solos from Caroline Dale. The tour, which features an innovative 360° design affording an unobstructed view for the audience, has been selling out to rave reviews all over the world.
‘U2 reinvent the stadium show’ - Rolling Stone Magazine
About the LMO
The London Metropolitan Orchestra is London's finest multimedia orchestra and has been engaged by all the major Hollywood studios and worldwide record companies since its formation in 1994. Andy Brown, Music Director of LMO, has directed the orchestra in numerous studio recordings, live performances and TV broadcasts.