Baton Across the Pond

Simon Hale conducts his string arrangement over Skype from London to Matthew Thomas session in New York

Actor/Singer Matthew J. Thomas (Spider Man, Pippin) looks on as arranger Simon Hale instructs the quartet. Three of Matthew’s songs have strings recorded in this session. Jake, Skye, Hiroko and Lauren are tasked with the mission. Engineer Michael Tudor uses Nicecast software for remote monitoring. Producer Duncan Sheik. Management Ron Shapiro.