ends with a traditional style version Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings". The album features four songs which fellow British quartet Bond had recorded in a similar style: "Adagio for Strings", "Kashmir", "Palladio", and "Children" (which Bond performed under the title "Homecoming") on their Shine, Remixed and Classified albums. Many Bond enthusiasts claimed Escala were mimicking the contemporary style of Bond which currently have substantial holding in the classical musical industry. Escala rebuked the claims. The Guardian newspaper in the UK stated, "a would be classical hit however the covers are endless [...] a lack of new original material". According to media reports a cover of Snow Patrol's "Chasing Cars" was originally meant to appear on the album, but did not end up on the final release. Track listing Charts The album reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart (31 May) and number 49 in the Republic of Ireland (28 May). Weekly charts Year-end charts "Palladio" also made No. 39 in the UK Singles Chart (31 May), and No. 49 in Ireland (28 May). Personnel Trevor Horn – producer, guitar, programming, piano, bass Tim Weidner – recording engineer, mixer, programming Gary Langan – recording engineer Sam Farr – assistant engineer Graham Archer – assistant engineer, programming Smit – assistant engineer Mark Lewis – Pro Tools engineer Ash Soan – drums, percussion Pete Murray – programming, arranger, conductor, piano, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer Isobel Griffiths – orchestral contractor and fixer Perry Montague-Mason – orchestra leader Magnus Johnstone – assistant of string production Thomas Carroll – Cello Fiona Winning – Viola Robert Orton (Hit Mixer) – mixer Chris Elliot – arranger, piano, harpsichord Earl Harvin – drums Jason Perry – drum ideas Jamie Muhoberac – guitar samples Jenny O'Grady – choirmaster Metro Singers – choir Jeremy Wheatley – mixer Steve Robson – mixer Richard Edgeler – assistant mixer Simon Hale – arranger Steve MacMillan – recording engineer Slash – lead guitar John Shanks – guitar Jeff Rothschild – drums Tom Norris – violin Everton Nelson – orchestra leader Phil Palmer – guitar Steve Lipson – guitar Lol Creme – guitar Ian Thomas – drums References External links 2009 debut albums Escala (group) albums Syco Music albums Albums produced by Trevor Horn