we might have been playing around wiv classical. but what if classical mix with pop remix or beats? what effect would it create out?
Classic as in first-class or excellent, a reference to their academic and musical abilities; Classy as in superior and stylish; and then thereÂ’s the hush-hush meaning of Classified, the lastest album of Bond, alluding to a certain suave and sexy spy of renown. musical phenomenon selling three million albums over the whole world wide.
the girls are highly photogenic. pucking on to the electric instruments and started playing pieces. bond are entertainers and see no shame in that. They are a genuinely genre-defying act, willing to go beyond category to explore the joy of music regardless of the cultural hamstrings that restrict the creativity of so many classically trained musicians. ThereÂ’s a deeper reason. ItÂ’s because underpinning everything lies individual musical virtuosity and the sharpest of ears for what a global audience wants to hear.
The argument over whether bond are a classical act may rage on in some quarters. The girls were banned from the official UK Classical charts because of their beats when their debut album Born was released in 2001.But the powers that be also know that bond are a positive force in the classical world. They opened the 2001 and 2003 UK Classical Brit Awards. The intent in the invitation was clear — they are a superb vehicle for bringing a broader and younger audience into the classical world. From their personal experience bond know they are a clear influence on young people whose ears would not have previously been open to classical music
bond have played a much larger role in the arrangements and compositions on Classified, having written over a third of the album themselves. They worked alongside Orion, led by producer and DJ Youth (who also worked on their debut album BORN), and successful club DJ and producer Ed Leal, with help on the arrangements by the hugely talented Matt Dunkley.
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Musical Pedigree
Haylie Ecker, first violinist.
Originate from Perth, Australia, and has received a First Class Honours Degree in Music and a postgraduate degree in Advanced Solo Studies from London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She has played extensively around the world as a soloist and continues her classical violin career in addition to playing with Bond.
Tania Davis, Violist
Originate from Sydney, Australia, and has a First Class Bachelor of Music Honours Degree from the Sydney Conservatorium and Postgraduate Diploma in Performance with distinction from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama; her experience includes playing with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Sydney Symphony and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Eos Chater, second violinist
Originate from Cardiff in Wales, who earned her music degree from the Royal College of Music in London. Before Bond, her work included writing string arrangements and playing with many pop groups including The Divine Comedy, Cocteau Twins, Julian Cope, Gabrielle and Mark Knopfler.
Gay-Yee Westerhoff, Cellist
Originate from Yorkshire in England, is the quartet's cellist and holds an Honours Degree in music from Trinity College of Music in London. Gay-Yee has performed with groups including Primal Scream, Spice Girls, Talvin Singh, Embrace, Sting, Bryan Adams and Barry Manilow, Vanessa Mae.
