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Have you ever wonder if there is someone with a classical music background, playing a typical classical instrument, but playing as well pop and rock music? Unlikely? Well, not at all. In today’s post I will tell about not one, but two amazing musicians with an amazing talent.
2CELLOS consist in a duo composed by Stjepan Hauser and Luka Šulić. Namely, like the name indicates they play the cello. Furthermore, both of them are classically trained musicians from Croatia.
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| Stjepan Hauser |
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| Luka Šulić |
2CELLOS finished recording their first album in May 2010, currently being signed to record label Sony Masterworks. Released a year later, their debut album includes covers of songs by U2, Guns N' Roses, Nine Inch Nails, Sting, Coldplay, Nirvana, Muse, Kings of Leon... Stjepan and Luka started gaining notoriety when they covered Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson that immediately became a hit on YouTube. Because of this, Elton John, who had seen the video, personally asked them to appear with him on his 2011 summer tour.
Today, they have released a total of four albums – 2CELLOS (2011); In2ition (2013); Celloverse (2015); Score (2017) - gained various and notorious awards like, for example, the Japan Gold Disc Award for Instrumental Album of the Year with In2ition, or the Porin award for Best International Video Album with Live at Arena Zagreb. Moreover, they made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on 25 April 2011 and have been featured on several TV Shows including Glee and The Bachelor.
Although the duo is very known for the rock covers that they made, Šulić and Hauser still play with orchestras, not forgetting their base. One of the things that I like the most about them is that while you see them perform you can see that they are passionate about what they are doing, they feel every note that they play, every second of the song, whether playing rock or then playing the softest of classical music.
Here are some of my favourite songs from 2CELLOS. You can see how they truly love what they do:
With Or Without You (I absolutely love this one!)
Thunderstruck
Viva La Vida
They Don't Care About Us
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Highway to Hell
Now We Are Free – Gladiator
Despacito
Game of Thrones (Of course that I could not leave behind this one, it’ perfect!)
Significantly, and because the list is already long (believe me, I had a lot more songs to put here), I just wanted you to see they play Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla. It’s one of those performances that you stay quiet from the beginning until the last second, only caring about the emotions that the melody brings.
In all honesty, besides 2CELLOS talent and passion for music, another thing that I enjoy about them is their personalities. They are very humble, not to mention very funny as well. Luka and Stjepan humour is hilarious. Want proof? Watch the video below and try not to laugh:
In conclusion, 2CELLOS is a duo that I often look forward to listening. I hope that one day I have the opportunity to see them live. Stjepan Hauser and Luka Šulić are so talented, passionate and they deserve all the recognition.
“Most of our fan experiences include many touching moments. There are even fans who have told us that our music saved their lives and that is very powerful to hear and to realize, that our music can make such a profound difference.”
Stjepan Hauser
Stjepan Hauser
What is your favourite music from 2CELLOS?
I hope you are having a lovely week!
Nb: I do not own any of these videos and picture and I am not trying to infringe copyright here.
Mariana Nunes
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