LMO record for U2
U2’s current 360° Tour features an innovative 360° design which affords an unobstructed view for the audience. It was created by U2 Show Director Willie Williams and marks the first time a band has toured in stadiums with such a unique and original structure. The tour started at the Nou Camp, Barcelona on June 30th.
LMO recently recorded incidental arrangements by Caroline Dale for the Tour at British Grove studios. Caroline scored for 4 violins, 2 violas, 2 celli and double bass. Cathy Thompson led LMO and,
in a subsequent session, Martin Robertson played solo Deduk with further cello solos from Caroline Dale.
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David Gray
David Gray recorded a track (called Jackdaw) with LMO for his new album, which was arranged by LMO cellist Caroline Dale. Recorded at David Gray’s own Church Studios, the track was scored for a double string quartet comprising the following players: Perry Montague-Mason, Jackie Shave, Cathy Thompson and John Mills (violins), Andy Brown and Bruce White (violas), Caroline Dale and David Daniels (celli).
LMO quartet records with Stokes Nielson at Abbey Road
An LMO string quartet (Jackie Shave and Ralph de Souza - violins, Andy Brown – viola and Caroline Dale – cello) recently recorded 3 tracks for Stokes Nielson’s new album at Abbey Road studio 3. The string arrangements were written by Rupert Christie.
Stokes Nielson and his band The Lost Trailers were the first Country Music band to work at Abbey Road studios and the session was recorded by legendary engineer / producer Eddie Kramer.
Watch a video with Stokes Nielson and Eddie Kramer at Abbey Road
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LMO record with McCartney
LMO recorded 4 arrangements by Julian Kershaw for Paul McCartney’s first album on the Starbucks label, “Memory Almost Full”.
The sessions, recorded at Air Lyndhurst Hall, feature a string octet and double bass led by Eos Chater, 4 horns and bass trombone, 3 trumpets (John Barclay, Derek Watkins and Guy Barker) and saxes / clarinet (Phil Todd).
LMO quartet record with Mann Friday
An LMO string quartet (Cathy Thompson and Rita Manning – violins, Andy Brown – viola and Chris Fish – cello) recently recorded tracks for Mann Friday’s new album – Waiting For The Flash which is out now. The string arrangements were written and produced by Rupert Christie and the session took place at Gateway Studios, Platt’s Island, Sunbury on Thames.
Mann Friday recording introduction from Rupert Christie and Andy Brown on Vimeo
Lisbee
The pop singer Lisbee recorded 3 tracks at Abbey Road Studios in August 2008. She was accompanied by an LMO string quartet comprised of David Juritz, Cathy Thompson, Andy Brown and Chris Fish. Recorded for Marionet Music and arranged by Rupert Christie. The tracks are Red, Follow and Note to Self.
Watch a video about Lisbee’s recording with LMO
Read a blog post about Lisbee’s new album
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