My guitarist friend and I play together often. My electric violin can sound distorted like a guitar. The question is... would the violin be a turnoff in a band? Does it sound cool? Would people think it sounds too oldschool?
2007-01-09 10:36:18 · 27 answers · asked by wst 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I figure if bands like Jethro Tull and Yellowcard can do it, then go for it. It's different and cool. People respond to things that are different and cool.
2007-01-09 10:41:51 · answer #1 · answered by Teheheman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe I Am Ghost's ex-violinist played an electric violin. I'm not positive though. Never really paid attention to her violin at concerts... Some songs I like by them are Lovers' Requiem, Lady Madeline in Her Coffin, and The Denouement. Also, Yann Tiersen and A Whisper in the Noise have some amazing songs featuring violins.
2016-05-23 00:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a band called Zox, and they use an electric violin, and my friend says they are really good. Of course my friend is a violinist too, but that doesn't mean violins don't make for good modern music. I have also heard they're like a band called Sublime, which I do like, but I'm not sure if they (meaning Sublime) have an electric violin. By the way, I do not happen to play violin.
2007-01-09 10:49:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes..it still sounds cool..just don't overdo it..can you play some keys? Who cares about "oldschool"? Everything old is new again anyway.Remember It's A Beautiful Day? Jerry Goodman in the Mahavishnu Orchestra? Ric Grech in Blind Faith? Sugarcane Harris in Zappa and Pure Food and Drug Act? Jean Luc Ponty in Zappa and solo stuff? L Shankar ? Papa John in Hot Tuna? The Dirty Three?(one guitar,one violin,drum trap).One hell of a moody instrument..as you probably know..bit like a harmonica really.
2007-01-09 11:14:23 · answer #4 · answered by kit walker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robert Fripp once stated (regarding a violinist he hired for King Crimson in the early 70s) that the violin is not a rock instrument and that it was very difficult to incorporate it into the sound.
But I would say that the violin can be a fantastic addition to some songs. I wouldn't not use it, I'd just use it sparingly.
FP
2007-01-09 10:40:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it would definately not be a turnoff; in my opinion violin is just about the best instrument a rock band could have. a lot of bands have violin only at certain times in a song (e.g. Relient k - be my escape, AFI - morningstar) and it really adds effect.
2007-01-09 10:44:31 · answer #6 · answered by squoosh22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd need a cello for the lows or it will just sound retarded. Bass guitar or stand up bass sounds horrible when played with a violin. Although, you're talking about a rock band... They usually all sound horrible anyway.
2007-01-09 10:41:39 · answer #7 · answered by NONAME 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. After all, isn't rock and roll about "breaking the rules" and free expression?
I think that if you play well it will be accepted. Take a chance! is what I say.
Mr. M on "electric violin."
2007-01-09 10:40:35 · answer #8 · answered by Humberto M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the band Yellow Card had an electric violin in it. It sounded sweet...
2007-01-09 10:40:08 · answer #9 · answered by ting_tang21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electric violins add interest to a performance, and they are rare besides. I don't see how you could go wrong with that in your band!
2007-01-09 10:40:48 · answer #10 · answered by hznfrst 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋