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bond a long time comingAs early as 1980, at both ends of the earth, bond has begun. In Perth, Australia, a five-year-old Haylie Ecker has been given her first violin, and is displaying the kind of nimble-fingered virtuosity which will continue to astound tutors throughout her childhood. A couple of thousand miles across the coast, in Sydney, Tania Davis is being bribed with chewing gum and plastic farmyard animals to practice her first notes on both violin and piano. In Cardiff, Wales, Eos (pronounced Ay-os) is also toying with her first bow. While on the other side of the UK, in Hull, seven-year-old relative late-starter Gay-Yee Westerhoff is eyeing up the piano -- although as soon as she is big enough to hold it, she'll have switched to her favored cello. |
bond several years later
Laden with prestigious trophies picked up almost at will during their musical apprenticeships, the four sexy, sassy and spectacularly gifted young women have each begun to dream of a bigger prize - the re-invention of the classical string quartet. Introduced to each other by legendary concert promoter Mel Bush, the girls begin to share their vision: there will be no stiff bow ties or flowing, black dresses, and neither will the performers sit down in front of reams of sheet music at the mercy of a magisterial conductor. Instead, they will be a breath of complete fresh air - although classical in its instrumental make-up, the quartet will not be constrained by any existing genres or traditions. Symbolizing both their unity and the ambition of their musical aspirations, the four girls give themselves the collective name bond.
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bornbond begins recording a series of mostly original works (composed by, among others, Magnus Fiennes). Standard classical procedures go out of the window as the four brilliant performers enhance the compositions using both well-honed technical skills and innate flair. Their arrangements are laced with tinges of everything from trance and house music to salsa and traditional East European folk songs - the result is dramatic, compelling, sexy and sparklingly original, their debut album title Born. Born, goes to the top of the UK classical charts but is banned by chart organisers CIN for failing to meet all the rules of classical music. |
bond's missionSigned by Decca, bond's mission is universal. Unconstrained by convention, appreciation of their music is international and ageless, requiring no prior knowledge of classical composers, no dress code and no old school snobbery. And as naturally talented and expertly trained performers, bond refine their onstage act behind closed doors, secretly becoming a breathtakingly charismatic live unit. By the summer of 2001, Born has gone gold in many countries, including Austrailia, New Zealand, Italy, Belgium and Korea. Even after being banned from the UK Classical charts, bond is asked to open the 2001 Classical Brit Awards, recieving rapturous responses from the public. |
sweet victoryThe hit track "Victory" will reveal bond to the world. Written by prolific Croatian composer Tonci Huljic, "Victory" is a dramatic, explosive debut, featuring a unique combination of musical traces from all five continents. In the fall of 2000, bond made their debut performance at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London. From there, bond have released their second single off of Born, a clubby track entitled Wintersun, as well as had many sucessful tours around the world promoting their album Born. Bond's music also became popular during the 2001 Winter Olympics, professional skaters competing in events using many tracks from Born, increasing US sales of Born. |
bond shines once moreFor nine months, the quartet worked hard in the studio to create their second album, entitled Shine. Collaborating with five different producers Orion and The Beatmasters, Magnus Fiennes (who worked on Born, the first album), Stuart Crichton, Robin Twelftree and Ian Wherry the girls have had a far greater hand in composition this time, writing and co-writing several tracks. This sophomore release continues to blend classical with contemporary sound. With a contemporary rock track ,Speed, the great dance track Fuego, and even a Bollywood tune, conceived before the latest craze. Due to popular demand at their live shows, a version of Led Zeppelin�s string-drenched rock classic, Kashmir appears on the album. |