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Matt Pond PA
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By Phil Hirschi
In Cello Rock
Posted September 26, 2018

Matt Pond PA <3 cello

I first learned of Matt Pond PA from a little article in the NYT from 2005, about an indie band and their drinking. ‘”We’re trying to drink better and better liquor,” Mr. [...]

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Mad man, Saint John’s Tiny Desk audition video
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By Phil Hirschi
In Cello Rock
Posted May 9, 2018

Mad man, Saint John’s Tiny Desk audition video

Saint John and I snuck into the Oval Office back in March to record our duo version of Mad Man.

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Keep calm and listen to cello rock
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By Phil Hirschi
In Cello Rock
Posted May 9, 2018

Keep calm and listen to cello rock

I was looking at business card designs and templates, and saw this! I’m like, that’s me! And then, who is this? But google that exact phrase (surrounded by quotes) and nothing shows [...]

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Ernest Hemingway – cellist
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By Phil Hirschi
In Cello Rock
Posted May 9, 2018

Ernest Hemingway – cellist

Here is a section from the New Yorker, May 13 1950, a re-issue of Lillian Ross’ portrait of Ernest Hemingway when he was 50 or so, visiting New York City at a time that he was living mostly [...]

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Taking the melody
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By Phil Hirschi
In Cello Rock
Posted January 8, 2018

Taking the melody

Many rock melodies – defining “melody” as the notes sung by the singer – are really simple. Unless you’ve picked them apart, you might not be aware how simple many [...]

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case/lang/veirs – beautiful album, with beautiful cello parts
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By Phil Hirschi
In Cello Rock
Posted August 23, 2016

case/lang/veirs – beautiful album, with beautiful cello parts

Just caught one tune on KBCS.fm from this album (dropped June 2016 by the eminent KD Lang and two talented colleagues), and instantly heard more cello-esque strings than normal so of course had [...]

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The driving power of a string section
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By Phil Hirschi
In Cello Rock, Review, Rhythm
Posted May 7, 2016

The driving power of a string section

Radiohead’s 2016 tune Burn the Witch is based on a driving, propulsive, edgy riff played by what sounds like a string section, i.e., not produced electronically, something Radiohead [...]

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James Taylor: cellist
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By Phil Hirschi
In Cello Rock
Posted September 16, 2015

James Taylor: cellist

James Taylor, on The Howard Stern Show (05/12/15) There’s a little known fact about the folk singer James Taylor.James Taylor, possessor of the voice everyone likes, the voice [...]

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In a better world, many bands would use the cello as an important part of their sound.

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