Sounds like: Probably nothing you've ever heard before :)
Start with: "Line in the Sand" click here
Just look at the music video, for instance. The guy is playing a violin that wouldn't be out of place at an orchestra concert. But the guys around him are rocking out with their electric guitars. Call me a music nerd but I think that's pretty awesome and it kind of blows my mind. These guys' sound is not one I've heard before and I think that's why it caught my attention when it was blasting in my friend's car. It's the kind of music that makes you do a double take-"what IS this song?" That's exactly what happened to me today when this song came on shuffle and I was reminded why I fell in love with Zox in the first place.
I think the reason I am so intrigued by this band is because they do my favorite thing that any artist can do with music: they take two sharply contrasting genres and make them sound harmonious together. It makes the sound more universal, which is a big asset to any artist's work because the whole point of music is to bring people together. Often times, I feel myself better able to relate with those I don't know very well through bands and artists we both like. Music is the ultimate connector between our tangled yet disheveled lives. So whether you like classical music, rock/alternative music, or are just an ambitious, experimental music listener, you will like Zox. So click the link above!
Happy listening,
Naz
So, I just listened to the song and I quite liked it :) Incorporating classical instruments into a rock band is quite interesting. And I also love those bands that can be creative enough to combine complete opposite genres, and then do it so well too.
ReplyDeleteHave you heard of the band "Apocalytpica"? It's a metal band. But 3 out of the 4 members play the Cello, while the 4th plays the drums. They have a metal look, metal feel - but they incorporate classical music so well. I think you'd be surprised when watching them. You couldn't get any more opposite than metal(thrash, progressive, post-grunge) and classical. They're rather unique
Apocalyptica - Hope [Live]
and
Apocalyptica - Hope Version 2 (with a guest singer - official music video. warning; it's dark lol)
i havent heard of them but ill definitely check them out.i love bands with string instruments. maybe bc i used to play the viola
ReplyDeletethanks for the link :)
-naz
ps. idk why it wont let me comment as our profile. maybe bc im in michigan atm
oh and also, i love metal music. so im sure ill love them! ill check them out and get back to u
ReplyDelete-naz
This site won't let me post whenever I'm on the Opera browser :/ Have to go to Firefox every time I come here lol
ReplyDeleteBtw, I look forward to hearing your opinion on the band :)
So i finally got the time to check them out. Definitely interesting. I loooooooove the cellos!! :)
ReplyDelete-naz