Monday, December 14, 2009

BOND

BOND


This music band has brought a unique sound to the classical music. The ‘Bond’ an Australian / British electric string quartet which is said to be one of the best selling string quartet of all times. ‘Born’ which was more of pop music was the debut album of this group. The second album released by this music band was ‘Shine’.


The members of this band are:


· Elspeth Hanson (First Violinist, from England)


· Eos Chater (second violinist, from UK)


· Tania Davis (viola, from Australia)


· Gay-Yee Westerhoff (cellist, from UK)










MUSIC:



Sunday, November 29, 2009

VANESSA MAE


Vanessa Mae


Vanessa-Mae Vanakorn Nicholson was born on 27th October, 1978 in Singapore. She is professionally known as Vanessa Mae. Her brand of Music comprises of a blend of Classical, Jazz and Pop, mostly knows for her music style described as ‘Violin Techno Acoustic fusion’ as featured in most of her albums. At the age of 14 she started to work on her first pop album ‘The Violin Player’’ which was a hugely successful Pop CD released at the age of 16.

"Violin playing is a physical art with great traditions behind it" - Vanessa Mae

Albums:
The Violin Player (1995)
The Alternative Record from Vanessa Mae (1996)
The Classical Album (1996)
Storm (1998)
The Best of Vanessa Mae (2002)
Choreography (2003)
Platinum Collection (2007)

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

THE CORRS




This is Celtic folk rock group from Dundalk, Ireland. The group is made up of gorgeous four siblings Andrea, Caroline, Jim, and Sharon that makes the band ‘THE CORRS’. The music played by them has a variety of peaceful, catchy, fun, and sweet melodies and blended with the delightful vocals. They have also performed in numerous charity concerts such as the Prince's Trust which was in 2004 and Live 8 in 2005. In the same year this music band was awarded honorary MBEs for their contributions to music and charity works. ‘Forgiven, Not Forgotten’ released in September 1995 was the debut album of this Irish folk rock group.


Members:
Sharon Corr: (She plays the violin, piano, guitar and sings backing vocals.)



Andrea Corr: (Lead Vocals and Tin Whistle)




Caroline Corr: (Drums, Bodhrán and Vocals)




Jim Corr: (Guitar, keyboards and Vocals)


Albums:
o 1995: Forgiven Not Forgotten
o 1997: Talk on Corners
o 2000: In Blue
o 2004: Borrowed Heaven
o 2005: Home