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Born, the debut album by four conservatoire-trained young women has little to do with classical music. It's a gimmick, fusing a string quartet of frivolous femmes, spicy girls who all want to be "Posh", with dance beats, a big production mixing their violins, viola and cello with polished electronics. Add an enormous marketing budget and watch them top the charts. Taking themselves less than seriously--they played the James Bond theme at their Royal Albert Hall debut gig--pop "Victory" looks assured. This single bounces along with a dash of Rossini's Barber of Seville and a real sense of pop melodrama, in spirit little different from what guitarist John Williams did with his rather less photogenic band Sky in the late 1970s. What may surprise is that tracks such as the frenetic world-dance "Quixote" are penned by the film composer Magnus Fiennes, brother of the more famous Ralph and Joseph. "Winter" adds Jean Michel Jarre-style synth and voice-over to the ghost of Vivaldi and the infectious beat goes on, and on, and on. Sex sells, and Bond's success seems assured: this is a state-of-the-art product, but with Mike Batt of Wombles fame's bonus remix of "Victory" just don't expect it to be art. --Gary S Dalkin
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After having heard 'Victory' on a classics compilation (seeing as it IS classical, only with enw ilfe breathed in!), I knew Bond were going to be something good, and the samples I have heard are fantastic!! Born is something that classical music needs; a invigoration, taking inspiration and energy from so many differen worlds of music, to create something that is new, alive and very refreshing.
Buy this CD, and you will NEVER regret it!!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is an amazing CD - hardly 'pop' as previously described, closer to the dance music so popular these days. The tracks range from folk through true classical to music that would not sound out of place in a film score. I adore 'Oceanic' and find it one of the most relexing pieces I have ever listened to. Keep an open mind - don't knock it as classical trash, but don't try and label it as pop either. This is far far more than that. Absolutely brilliant!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm a hardened, dyed-in-the-wool classical music lover. I have hundreds of classical cds and maybe one shelf of what you'd call pop.
This cd, as has been said, is not classical. Oh sure, the tunes are familiar, but there's a disco beat to them and they've been heavily arranged. When I first saw this group, I did wonder if they were following the lamentable modern trend of looks over talent.
But you know what? I actually really enjoyed it. These ladies can play. Very well, in fact. It's perfect if you like classical, but are in the mood for something a little wilder, or maybe if you are not at all into classical but want to dip your toe in the water.
In short, this was the first Bond album I bought. I now own three.
This cd, as has been said, is not classical. Oh sure, the tunes are familiar, but there's a disco beat to them and they've been heavily arranged. When I first saw this group, I did wonder if they were following the lamentable modern trend of looks over talent.
But you know what? I actually really enjoyed it. These ladies can play. Very well, in fact. It's perfect if you like classical, but are in the mood for something a little wilder, or maybe if you are not at all into classical but want to dip your toe in the water.
In short, this was the first Bond album I bought. I now own three.
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Classics with Beat
Unsure about this music - classics with a dance beat - not music to relax to but may good for in the car.
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Ronald Armstrong
bond cd,violin quartet.
i think the group bond,are really good musisans and are a real tret to listen to,easy listening and great when your out driving.plus great value.will make a good xmas present. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. S. Craven
Great CD but...
Very enjoyable attempt to spread the appeal of classical music.
I have an issue with one surprising enjoyable track - Dalalai. Read more
I have an issue with one surprising enjoyable track - Dalalai. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Just A Consumer
Bond's Best
This album is my third Bond album and it is in my opinion their best, all the tracks are good. This version has 14 tracks.
Tracks 1,2,3,7,10,11 are my favourite. Read more
Tracks 1,2,3,7,10,11 are my favourite. Read more
Published on 10 July 2009 by Iain Barber
Classical Goes Modern
As the album's title suggests, something new is being born. Welcome to a not-quite-well-known kind of music – classical music with dance beats. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2003 by Ez
Classical Goes Modern
As the album's title suggests, something new is being born. Welcome to a not-quite-well-known kind of music - classical music with dance beats. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2003 by Ez
Bond - Born
I bought this with very high expectations, having seen them on Classic FMTV I was impressed with these performances. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2003
Finally a way for plebs like myself to enjoy classical music
I typically don't have the stomach to listen to classical music, though I do enjoy the tunes, I often find them interspersed with dozens of minutes of near silence, maybe I've just... Read more
Published on 6 May 2002
NOT BAD!!!
This is an album which, to be honest has so much potential, it is just a shame it hasn't fulfilled it. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2001 by bond007a@aol.com
absolutely amazing!!!
wow!!! where do i start??? these four ladies are some of the most talented i have ever heard! their mix of clasical/instrumental is to say the least, out of this time period! Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2001
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