2Cellos - 2Cellos (2011)

Un par de muchachos croatas, apasionados y con una sólida formación musical clásica, luego de enfrentarse en varios concursos de música clásica, deciden aunar esfuerzos para lanzarse a la música popular, su principal arma es la ductilidad de su instrumento: el violonchelo. Para demostrar su virtuosismo y dominio, interpretan un repertorio que va del rock al pop, y al no utilizar otros instrumentos propios de la percusión, apelarán a percutir los suyos, llegando literalmente a aporrear sus violonchelos y a destrozar sus arcos. Estas características le darán espectacularidad a sus presentaciones y harán que el público rockero delire. Por otro lado se han convertido en verdaderos artistas-youtubers, ya que sus videos cuentan con millones de visitas y por este medio lanzan sus avances.

Artista: 2Cellos

Álbum: 2Cellos (Luka Sulic & Stjepan Hauser)

Año: 2011

Género: pop/rock, classical crossover, chamber music.

Duración: 43:15 + 2:54

Discográfica: SONY Masterworks

Nacionalidad: Unión Europea

Lista de Temas:

01.- Where the Streets Have No Name  /U2 
(D. Evans / A. Clayton / P. Hewson / l. Mullen)
02.- Misirlou (theme from Pulp Fiction)  /Dick Dale
(N. Roubanis)
03.- Use Somebody  /Kings of Leon
(A. Followill / I. Followill / J. Followill / M. Followill)
04.- Smooth Criminal  /Michael Jackson
(Michael Jackson)
05.- Fragile  /Sting
(Gordon Sumner)
06.- The Resistance  /Muse
(M. Bellamy)
07.- Hurt  /Nine Inch Nails
(T. Reznor)
08.- Welcome to the Jungle  /Guns N' Roses
(S. Adler / S. Hudson / D. McKagan / A. Rose / I. Stradlin)
09.- Human Nature  /Michael Jackson
(S. Porcaro / J. Bettis)
10.- Viva La Vida  /Coldplay
(C. Martin / G. Berryman / J. Buckland /W. Champion)
11.- Smells Like Teen Spirit  /Nirvana
(K. Cobain / D. Grohl / K. Novoselic)
12.- With or Without You  /U2
(D. Evans / A. Clayton / P. Hewson / l. Mullen)

iTunes bonus track
13.- Fields of Gold  /Sting
(Gordon Sumner)

Alineación:

Luka Sulic / violonchelo
Stjepan Hauser / violonchelo

2CELLOS - Smooth Criminal [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Presentación:

2Cellos interview 1/2

2Cellos interview 2/2

La historia de este conjunto comienza a trascender una vez que cuelgan en You Tube un video con la interpretación del tema Smooth Criminal de Michael Jackson, en la que ambos músicos se tranzan en un duelo en el que se desafían apasionadamente, el video despierta la atención de la comunidad, logrando una convocatoria inimaginada. Con el correr de los días el video se vuelve viral, recibiendo millones de vistas, atrayendo incluso la mirada de la industria, al llegar a las 20.000.000 de visitas Sony a través de su subsidiaria Masterworks los contratan y en poco tiempo realizan este disco en mayo de 2010 y finalmente lo lanzan al mercado en julio de 2011. Durante la campaña de lanzamiento se presentan en The Ellen DeGeneres Show en abril.

Declaración de Elton John sobre 2Cellos. Elton los invita a que lo acompañen en su gira de verano del 2011.

A principios de 2013 lanzan su segundo disco, In2ition, y en esta ocasión hacen diversos duos con otros artistas: Elton John, Lang Lang, el afamado concertista de piano chino; Naya Rivera, Steve Vai, Sky Ferreira y Zucchero. El album fue producido por Bob Ezrin. Ese final de año lo "coronarán" presentándose en el Madison Square Garden de Nueva York. En enero de 2015 editarán su tercer disco Celloverse, en el que además serán co-productores.

Misirlou from Pulp Fiction [HOLIDAY VIDEO]

AllMusic Review by Jon O'Brien

Following in the footsteps of Justin Bieber and Soulja Boy, Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, aka 2Cellos, were discovered through YouTube, after six million people viewed their classical cover version of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal." Now with a major-label deal under their belt, the classically trained musicians face the tough prospect of translating what could be seen a one-trick pony novelty into a full-length album. It's a task made even more difficult considering that, unlike violinist David Garrett's forays into classical rock, which add layers of orchestral production on top of his virtuoso skills, the two 24-year-olds' self-titled debut doesn't feature any other instruments. Luckily, the pair's masterful talents, which seem to produce sounds from a cello that otherwise wouldn't seem possible, more than make up for the lack of background support. Indeed, other than the deliberately sparse reworkings of Johnny Cash's rendition of "Hurt" and second Jackson interpretation "Human Nature," its 12 tracks very rarely feel as stripped-back as one might expect, as the duo replicates the twanging guitar hook from Dick Dale's Pulp Fiction theme "Misirlou," the crunching riffs of Nirvana's grunge classic "Smells Like Teen Spirit," and the lilting piano chords of Muse's "The Resistance," using a combination of plucking, bowing, and frantic strumming. While the bombastic treatments of "Smooth Criminal" and Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" have received all the attention, the whole concept is just as effective on the slower numbers, as they turn Sting's flamenco-tinged "Fragile" into a mournful Gypsy folk ballad and transform U2's "With Or Without You" into a poignant instrumental suitable for a soundtrack to a Jane Austen adaptation. The ambitious project only really falters on the one track, which on paper seems best suited to their craft, with their adaptation of "Viva la Vida" sounding surprisingly flat when compared to Coldplay's already string-soaked original. But 2Cellos is far from the classical karaoke affair one might have anticipated, as Sulic and Hauser have created an inventive first offering, with unique and innovative arrangements, that deserves to transcend their YouTube beginnings.

Allmusic.com

Welcome To The Jungle [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Ultimate-guitar.com

2CELLOS impresses by using pure musicianship and tastefulness on everything from Michael Jackson to Guns N' Roses covers.

Sound: With the popularity of an act like Apocalyptica, hearing a buzz about the up-and-coming Croatian cellist duo 2CELLOS didn't seem like a huge stretch at first. The words "at first" need to be emphasized. Upon listening to 24-year-olds Luka Sulić and Stjepan Hauser on their debut record on Sony Masterworks, it's obvious that the musicians aren't trying to cater to any particular audience and are simply focused upon creating quality music. The tracklist is an eclectic one to be sure, but the cellists handle a good number of genres easily. Although the duo's debut album is chock-full of covers, 2CELLOS isn't trying to create replicas of metal favorites and perhaps to the chagrin of some out there the duo is also most definitely not afraid to find its softer, more sentimental side. If you haven't seen any clips of Sulić and Hauser, do yourself a favor and look some up on the trusty YouTube. Their performance on Ellen Degeneres' talk show is indicative of the youthful energy that the cellists pour into every performance, and the novelty of playing "Smooth Criminal" as a classical (and yet still pretty funky) piece is a big lure. With Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" and Guns N' Roses' "Welcome To The Jungle" you instantly hear the creativity poured out into the arrangements, particularly with the latter song's "Sha-na-na-na serpentine" moments. The cover of Dick Dale's "Misirlou" is infectious in its own right, and oddly enough the cello version becomes more cinematic than the original that landed in the film "Pulp Fiction". For every hip "Smooth Criminal" offering there is another handful of more subdued tracks that are certainly not trying to cause a huge stir. The arrangements of Kings Of Leon's "Use Somebody", Sting's "Fragile", and Coldplay's "Vida La Vida" are tasteful to the nth degree. The format is essentially true to the original, only 2CELLOS' obvious classical influence is thick. This shouldn't obviously be a shocker, but because of acts like Apocalyptica you often expect something on the more dramatic side. Instead, 2CELLOS isn't afraid to stay quiet for the good of the song. Other covers included on the album are Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit", Muse's "The Resistance", and Nine Inch Nails 's "Hurt". The record opens and closes with U2 tracks ("Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With Or Without You"), which couldn't be more fitting. The duo's approach to the majority of the songs is more about texture or a percussive quality, which is often present within the work of U2. 2CELLOS' resistance against flashy, over-the-top tracks may not connect with those who might have issues with straightforward classical music, but the talent of Sulić and Hauser is undeniable to anyone who can embrace the solemn moments on the debut record.

Lyrics: Although the original versions of the 12 tracks did feature vocals, the debut record from 2CELLOS is completely instrumental.

Overall Impression: 2CELLOS made some interesting musical choices on their debut record, with Sting's "Fragile" finding a home next to the seedy grit of GN'R's "Welcome To The Jungle". You can possibly use the words "awesome" or "intense" to describe a few of the tracks, but "beautiful" or "classy" are more apt adjectives for the tracks on the album. It's true that a song like "Use Somebody" might stay way too faithful to the original (without adding in any rock flavor) and doesn't produce the same "wow" factor, but the awe-inspiring musicianship cannot be denied even in the slowest, quietest moments.

Ultimate Guitar.com

Discografía:

2CELLOS - LIVE at Arena Pula 2013 en Croacia [FULL CONCERT]

(ciudad originaria de Stjepan)

Caracterización Astrológica de los músicos[1]:

Stjepan Hauser  Junio 15, 1986 Pula, Croatia Padres músicos.

Luka Sulic  Agosto 25, 1987 Maribor, Slovenia Su padre también es chelista.

Géminis/Tigre Lo que esta persona impetuosa más necesita son buenos frenos. Cuando se combinan las tendencias de cabeza caliente con las mercuriales, se obtiene un ser muy inteligente y explosivo. El ánimo y la seducción de este personaje es una especie de minino que derrocha simpatía. Siendo bastante deliciosa para la vista. resulta muy difícil de aferrarse a él. Como Géminis nunca deja de estar saltando de un lado para otro, la novedad  de último momento, todo lo encandila, este personaje siempre tiene una gran dosis de combustible para despegar. Para añadir a su inestabilidad este tigre rojizo, se considera a si mismo un ser extraordinario, que debe ser elegido inmediatamente rey de la selva y con ansiedad sentarse en ese trono En la intimidad,  resulta ser apasionado, fogoso  e inventivo. Geminis/Tigre Famosos:  Rafael Nadal, Marilyn Monroe,  Gral. Manuel Belgrano, Yuri Andropov.

Virgo/Gato (o Liebre) Virgo / gato es la imagen de precaución. Su primer retrato solo puede ser pintado después de muchos años de desarrollo lento y deliberado. Nunca se lo oirá quejarse, ni va a notar lo arrastra para arriba en usted. Esta persona es sagaz perspicaz, se queda fuera dela zona de peligro y eventualmente se deshará de las cosas más importantes sólo para mantener la paz y evitar el conflicto. Es sumamente eficaz. No comete errores. El hecho de que los Virgo / gato son discretos y refinados, eso no significa que no pueda obtener un montón de cosas soslayadamente. Él huye de conflictos. Luego trabaja entre bastidores para lograr grandes obras. En la intimidad esta persona es sólo el minino que parece ser. Los abrazos y los afectos significan mucho para esta criatura de comodidad. Virgo/Gato (o Liebre) Famosos:   Ingrid Bergman, Memphis Slim,  Jack Lange (ex ministro de cult. francés)

De este pequeño semblanteo astrológico, se podría extraer que este conjunto perdurará mientras que el apasionado e impulsivo Stjepan no se aburra, si bien Luka resulta ser condescendiente y conciliador, posee la perspicacia para evitar que Stjepan no se desboque. Pareciera ser que funcionan como el ying y el yan, con el equilibrio necesario. Todos están haciendo mucha plata y eso galvaniza al equipo.

[1] Hemos utilizado la doble astrología combinada, el zodíaco y la china.

With Or Without You [Live at Exit Festival]

(tema con el que termina el disco)

Y recuerda que, nunca mucho, costó poco.

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