FOURPLAY STRING QUARTET FourPlay String Quartet have come a long way since winning the UNSW Band Competition in 1995. From the concert halls of Asia to the gritty rock pubs of Newcastle, from British arts centres to the Australian folk festival circuit, they have always been unique not only as a string quartet, but also as a band, performing original works and covers arranged themselves, laced with vocals and effects pedals. The group has released three studio albums, recorded and released independently. They have also compiled a double remix album, “Digital Manipulation”, featuring 25 Australian electronic artists remixing FourPlay’s original material. Their third studio album Now To The Future was released in mid 06, receiving a fantastic response from media and fans alike. FourPlay's song writing has reached a new level with Now To The Future. The album features eight original songs ranging from pop to post-rock to "Bollyrock", with influences as diverse as klezmer, tango, slide guitar and folktronica, still with a strong in-your-face rock attitude. Now To The Future also strongly features the voice of violinist Lara Goodridge, with beautiful vocals peppered throughout the album. In true FourPlay style they also tip their hat to The Strokes’ Reptilia, Radiohead’s 2+2=5, Charles Mingus’ Goodbye Pork Pie Hat and Miles Davis’ classic All Blues, along with a sultry version of Arthur Hamilton’s torch song Cry Me A River. There is no other string quartet operating like FourPlay in the world today. They bring a dynamic fusion of a rock’n’roll mentality and pop sensibility to the finely honed skills of classical musicians with years of training. Their use of extended instrumental techniques combined with an array of effects gives them a truly unique sound. FourPlay continue their roles as the international ambassadors of the ROCK string quartet, dragging their instruments kicking and screaming out of the concert halls and into a venue near you. Contact: info@topshelf.com.au or +61 2 9518 8411
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