LMOLMO start remote recordings
LMO has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic by initiating a series of remote recordings across a range of projects. Principal LMO musicians have been recording within the safety of their own homes.
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Susan Legg records ‘Hold On Tight’ with LMO to raise money for NHS Heroes
LMO musical director Andy Brown (viola) and principal cellist Caroline Dale remotely recorded Susan Legg’s moving and beautiful song ‘Hold On Tight’, also featuring Guy Fletcher on guitar and mix, with help from Matthew Slater and Accorder Music.
The song was released on apple music and all proceeds are to be donated to the NHS, with £1,145 raised so far.
Please click the link to donate to our NHS heroes: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/susan-legg1
LMO complete recordings for Sonoton Music International
LMO recently recorded an album for Sonoton Music International with composer Gregor Narholz at Abbey Road studio 2.
Gregor scored for 31 strings, flute, clarinet and piano, and his album was recorded over 3 sessions.
The sessions were conducted by Gregor and produced by himself and David Santiago, who also engineered the sessions.
The new Sonoton Music International album album will be available soon.
LMO record ‘Sun’ with Two Door Cinema Club for Universal Audio
LMO recently recorded ‘Sun’ with Two Door Cinema Club and producer/engineer Jacknife Lee at Air Lyndhurst Hall, London.
Performed in front of leading industry figures and VIPs, the session for Universal Audio demonstrated Apollo X audio interfaces and Unison™-enabled UAD Powered Plug-Ins.
Arranger Davide Rossi scored for 39 strings, 4 flutes (with 2 doubles), 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 tenor trombones, 1 bass trombone, tuba, 2 percussion and timps, with solo vocals by Daisy Chute.
Andy Brown conducted LMO which was led by David Juritz.
LMO record Fast and Furious Live with James Brett
LMO recorded Fast and Furious Live – the arena show with composer James Brett recently at Abbey Road studio 1.
Premiering at the O2 London, the show then embarks on a UK tour.
Fast and Furious is known as the franchise built on speed and is one of the most popular film series of all time, with 8 films so far.
The adrenaline-fuelled, two-hour show is set to be the most spectacular live arena production ever produced, featuring precision performance driving and new physics-defying stunts.
Produced by Universal Brand Development, Fast Live Productions and Live Nation Entertainment, Fast & Furious Live premiered at The O2, London on Friday 19 January 2018.
Read a blog post about Fast and Furious Live
Watch a video of the recording with an introduction from Andy Brown
LMO record with Pablo Lopez
LMO strings recently completed recordings with Pablo Lopez for his new album at Abbey Road studio 2.
Andy Brown conducted LMO which comprised 8 violins, 6 violas, 6 celli and 2 double basses, led by Janice Graham.
During the session, live versions were also recorded with Pablo Lopez on vocals and keyboard.
The sessions were produced by Kim Fanlo and the album was released in November 2017 on the Universal label.
Project Cars 2
Project Cars 2 has recently been released!
Stephen Baysted scored for a 40 piece string section which was recorded over 2 sessions, after which a large 18 piece brass section completed the days recording at Air Lyndhurst Hall. Simon Whiteside orchestrated the music, and Andy Brown conducted LMO which was led by David Juritz.
Read a blog post about Project Cars 2
Watch a video of the recording with an introduction from Andy Brown
alt-J’s Relaxer album
LMO strings recently recorded tracks for alt-J’s new album – Relaxer at Abbey Road studio 2.
The sessions were produced by Charlie Andrew and Andy Brown was the music director on alt-J’s Relaxer album. The album was released on June 2.
Developing Story by Alan Broadbent
Alan Broadbent’s new album Developing story, recorded with LMO at Abbey Road studio 1, has recently been released on the Eden River Records label.
LMO was led by David Juritz and conducted by Alan Broadbent and the sessions were produced by Alan Broadbent and Ralf Kemper.
Ricardo Montaner
LMO recently recorded music for Ricardo Montaner‘s new album at Abbey Road Studios.
Montaner, born in Argentina, is a leading Latin singer and songwriter who has released more than 15 albums and numerous hit singles, selling over 22 million albums Worldwide. Recently, he broke the audience record at Mar del Plata, Argentina when over 220,000 people
attended his concert.
Ricardo Montaner’s new album was released on the Sony Music Latin label in 2014.
Read a blog post about Ricardo Montaner album
Watch a video of the recording with an introduction from Andy Brown