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The Orchestral Space Pop of Miracles of Modern Science

December 11, 2011

While perusing the music news on the handy dandy NPR iPad app, I discovered an intriguing story from Weekend Edition Sunday about rock band Miracles of Modern Science (MOMS). The group has an unusual instrumental lineup – mandolin, upright bass, cello, violin, drums, and vocals. I always love finding musicians who use classical instruments in [...]

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Help Bring the World Together through Music by Supporting the Suzuki Association of the Americas

October 17, 2011

There are lots of people out there who want to change the world, but very few who actually do anything about it. Violin instructor and musical pedagogue Dr. Shinichi Suzuki was one of the few. In the years following World War II, he decided that he wanted to use music to help make the world [...]

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Aerial Violinist Turns Classical Performance Upside Down

July 27, 2011

While browsing the web for interesting music news, I came across an astonishing video of aerial violinist Janice Martin. She demonstrates incredible physical strength by performing her violin while suspended from the ceiling on silks. The Juilliard graduate has performed with symphony orchestras all around the United States and has collaborated with several jazz artists. [...]

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Awesome GAME OF THRONES Theme Covers on Violin, Piano, Guitar, and Accordion

July 21, 2011

Is anyone else out there suffering from Game of Thrones withdrawal like I am? Here’s a little something that just might make you feel better. While browsing YouTube, I discovered some great unconventional covers of the Game of Thrones theme song (original song and soundtrack composed by Ramin Djawadi). Here are my six favorite videos: [...]

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Violinist Hahn-Bin Melds Lady Gaga Style with Classical Virtuosity

March 29, 2011

I recently came across an interview with Hahn-Bin on Latimes.com. The young violinist has been turning critics’ heads with his unique melding of classical music, performance art, and pop culture. Check out Hahn-Bin’s videos, and you’ll see formidable classical chops and outfits which would make Lady Gaga proud. In the “Classic Young Stars” video (click [...]

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William Harris Lee & Company to Host 2010/2011 Cremona Violinmaking Exhibition

December 8, 2010

Cremona, Italy began its legacy as the world capital of violin making in the 16th century as the home of the renowned Amati, Guarneri, and Stradivari families. The city has continued its tradition to the present day, and now Chicagoans will have the chance to view extraordinary modern instruments from Cremona. The Consortium of Violin [...]

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Free MP3 of Violin Rock Mashup of Green Day/Coldplay/Pachelbel Canon by The Dueling Fiddlers

September 8, 2010

Violin rock duo The Dueling Fiddlers (Adam DeGraff and Russell Fallstad) are offering a free MP3 download from their upcoming album, Bach & Roll. The track, entitled “Farewell and Good Riddance” is a mashup of Green Day, Coldplay, and Pachelbel’s Canon in D. The song features beautiful harmonies, nice grooves, and the incredible chops of [...]

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Get Classical/Rock Violinist David Garrett’s Rock Symphonies Album for $3.99 Today on Amazon

July 20, 2010

Classical crossover violinist David Garrett is releasing his album, Rock Symphonies. It’s available for only $3.99 today on Amazon. The album showcases Garrett’s love of the classics and rock with interpretations of hits such as Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way” (featuring Orianthe), “Smells like Teen Spirit” from Nirvana, and Metallica’s “Master of Puppets”. Garrett fuses classical [...]

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Hilarious Guitar Hero Spoof -”Violin Hero” Video by Judgment Day

February 2, 2010

While browsing the Mike Portnoy forum, I came across a link to a fantastic video by string metal band Judgment Day. The band consists of brothers Anton (violin) and Lewis Patzner (cello), and Jon Bush, (drums). The “Violin Hero” video was done to the single “Cobra Strike” from the band’s upcoming album, Peacocks/Pink Monsters. The [...]

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Earthen Grave – a Chicago Metal Band With A Twist

January 6, 2010

This past December, Chicago’s WGN Channel 9 news show featured a new metal band called Earthen Grave. What makes this band so unique? The six piece ensemble includes renowned classical violinist Rachel Barton Pine. And she’s not just a guest artist. On the band’s bio sheet, guitarist Jason Muxlow says that this is first time [...]

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