| | Classified CD Bond Discography of CDs
(18 Customer Reviews)
Bond, the scourge of classical music purists, follows up REMIXED with CLASSIFIED, the group's fourth release. Derided by traditionalists for its visual and musical flashiness, the sultry string quartet snubbed its nose at the establishment and ... Full Descriptionwon over legions of fans with the notion that Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms could be party music. Besides stunning looks and eye-catching attire, the foursome is known for its dynamic re-workings of well-known classical themes--high-octane blends of familiar melodies, world beat, electronica, and dance rhythms.
The group sets the tone right away with the aptly titled "Explosive," a typically high-energy romp penned by Tonci Huljic, a major contributor to Bond's early success. Bond makeovers are applied to Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake," Pachelbel's "Canon," Barber's "Adagio for Strings," Bizet's "Habanera," and a raucous version of Khatchaturian's "Sabre Dance." The album also finds the quartet expanding its musical arsenal with some exuberant vocals on the disco-era hit "Fly Robin Fly," as well as "Samba," a Latin-flavored workout. Anyone looking for an academic approach to classical repertoire has come to the wrong place; CLASSIFIED is for the many who've been captivated by Bond's fun-loving approach to the classics.
Bond (Pop): Haylie Ecker, Eos Chater (violin); Tania Davis (viola); Gay-Yee Westerhoff (cello).
Recording information: Olympic Studios, London, England (12/2003 - 03/2004); Eden Studios, London, England (12/2003 - 03/2004); Air Lyndhurst Studios, London, England (12/2003 - 03/2004).
Additional personnel: Lynda Richardson (vocals); Peter Huntington (keyboards, programming). Hide Description Purchase Classified CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Bond Born CD (2001)
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$14.69 BORN, the debut album by the sultry string quartet Bond, is many things but certainly not a classical record in the traditional sense. And that's the point. The group expertly mines the crossover territory mapped out by artists such as Vanessa-Mae and Adiemus, and despite the hype and marketing, Bond shouldn't be dismissed as merely a pretty girl group cloaked in classical music pretension. Along with their photogenic looks, the group boasts impressive classical and ...
| | Bond - Live At The Royal Albert Hall DVD (2001)
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| | Bond Shine CD (2002)
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$14.99 Are they the Spice Girls of the classical world or the Tokyo String Quartet of girl-pop? Perhaps a little bit of both. There's no denying that this photogenic female string quartet is oriented for maximum marketability. From their scantily clad, Playboyesque booklet photos to their crafty mixture of classical themes and dance pop, Bond is clearly aiming for a mass audience, perhaps neither that of Britney Spears nor the Kronos Quartet, but some demographic that exists in the vast space between them. Their repertoire is certainly all over the map. ...
| | Bond Remixed CD (2003)
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$14.69 The words "classical music" and "remix" are not usually found together in the same sentence. But then, Bond isn't your typical classical ensemble. This quartet of comely young women parlayed their model-worthy looks and conservatory training into a winning combination of high-octane versions of "classical" themes and MTV-style visuals that shook up ...
| | Black Sabbath Black Box: The Complete Original 1970-1978 CDs (2004)
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$84.99 This release includes a bonus DVD featuring live footage of Black Sabbath performing "Black Sabbath," "Paranoid," "Iron Man," and "Blue Suede Shoes" on the German television show THE BEAT CLUB.
Recorded between 1972 & 1978. Includes liner notes by Chris Welch and Brian Ives Tim Scanlin.
Although Ozzy Osbourne has had a huge cultural impact as both a solo artist and an unlikely TV star, his true legacy lies in the eight albums he recorded with Black Sabbath between 1970 and 1978. Though musical ...
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$14.45 | | Making Of A Medium Vol 10 - Beethoven, Etc / Verdehr Trio CD (2000)
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| | Bolet - Rediscoverd Liszt Recital CD (2001) Remastered
$12.35 | | Gertrudenmusic Gertrudenmusik - Hamburg 1607 / Heider, Göteburg Baroque Ens CD (2001)
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| | D'Indy Organ History - Satie And French Rarities / Arturo Sacchetti CD (2004)
$9.65 | | Quartetto Gelato CD (2005)
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$15.05 "Quartetto Gelato's performances have a warm, endearing vitality..." New York Times"Light programming, like comedy, is serious business. Quartetto Gelato has the stuff. Dry humor and occasional clowning are part of the quartet's arsenal, yet first it meets the requisite of skilled music-making. Its pleasure-giving is consistent." LA TimesCynthia Steljes - oboe, English hornPeter De Sotto - tenor, violin, mandolinAlexander Sevastian - accordion, pianoKristina Reiko Cooper - celloSince their debut in 1994, Quartetto Gelato has won the hearts of audiences worldwide with their unique blend of sparkling technique, musical finesse and humor. In recital and with orchestra, Quartetto Gelato has become an international favorite with sold-out repeat performances in New York, Washington, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Toronto, London, Milan, Tokyo, Seoul and Hong Kong among others.Classical in intent, eclectic by design, Quartetto Gelato's programs are filled with an exciting mix of traditional masterworks, operatic arias, tangos, gypsy fiddling and folk songs from around the world. Their relaxed stage presence establishes an immediate rapport with traditional and non-traditional classical audiences alike. Unique in the classical world, they perform without scores, giving their performances a sense of spontaneity and exuberance rarely seen on the classical stage. The 2003-2004 season has included recitals and workshops throughout the US and Canada, as well as a return tour to Korea and Japan. Quartetto Gelato also frequently performs with symphony orchestras. This year the quartet introduced their new orchestral pops program Italianissimo! in their debut with the Sioux City Orchestra and with return visits to the Toronto Symphony and the Calgary Philharmonic. August will feature the quartet's debut tour of Italy with performances in Stresa, Sorrento, Rome, Ravina and Sicily. Active in the recording ...
| | Counterpoint Polashek: Wood And Wire / Huebner, Polashek CD (2006)
$14.69 | | Ensemble Les Adieux Klarinettenquinette (2007) (Import)
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| | Divine Yvonne Kenny CD (2006)
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