Strings, strings, how I love the strings. Of all the classical instruments, the string section can pull me in every direction. And the king of the strings is none other than the glorious cello.If you're like me, you've wondered what an orchestra would sound like if it were made up entirely of cello music. High and mid cello for the melody. Low cello for the underlying bass. You get the idea - a full symphonic range and harmony produced by the most beautiful instrument. This is where Zoë Keating rocks your world.
From her website:
Armed with just her cello and a small box of electronics, Zoë Keating is a one-woman orchestra. She records layer upon layer of cello, her feet dancing over an array of pedals to transform her solo performances into multipart works.The result is a collection of songs that grow from a single line to a full wall of layered sound, with pieces flowing in and out, all wonderfully wrapped into packages both sweeping and haunting. Her music can be found on iTunes, and she was also the featured guest on a mini-episode of Radiolab, which offers a nice look at how her songs are built.
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