Genres: Classical, Experimental / Avante Garde, Rock
Sound description: Cellos. Hip-hop beats. Turntables. Guitar. Drums. This band is wreaking havoc on our genre classification system. But they rock.
RIYL: Hearing "Miserlou" and "Don't Stop Believin'" played by cellos
City: Arlington, TX
Web site: http://www.the440alliance.com
Four cellists forsake their classical ways to form a group the likes of which have never been seen. The 440 Alliance combines classical training with the stylings of classic rock, hip hop, Nintendo, and other madness that will astound you. Oh yeah, there's also drums and turntables.
It all sounds like Mozart, Led Zeppelin and Dr. Dre collaborating at a summer backyard barbeque.
Information from the band's site
Musicians
- Drew Johnson: banjo, cello
- Nathan Keefer: cello, guitar
- Andrew Walton: cello, percussion
- Neil Fong Gilfillan: cello, turntables
Influences
J.S. Bach, The Beatles, Swisha House, Jimmy Page, F. Mendelssohn, Mixmaster Mike, Dr. Octagon, Koji Kondo (The guy who wrote the music to Super Mario Bros.), Bob Marley
Albums
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Beth_McCabe, Reid Robinson, Steve McAuley, Tracy Yost, leighjay, m3t4l, meleemouth
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jroocello Anonymous
I dont know if anyone checks this, but this is Drew Johnson (High Notes) of the 440 alliance! We have an upcoming show on Feb. 20 @ Irons Recital Hall at UTA. Check our website for more info. AND, we have a new album!! Somebody put it up here. Thanks.
1 year, 3 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Erin Rice Staff
Hell yeah we check it! Thanks for the heads up. Your show has been added.
1 year, 3 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
m3t4l Anonymous
dude, MR. Walton is one of my orchestra directors! He is gnarly & SO IS HIS BAND:D
12 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Tracy Yost Verified
looking forward to the show at Pearl tomorrow night !
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