Rock and classical are often seen as two conflicting genres. On the surface, rock, with its strong rhythms and aggressive nuances, seems quite different from the sound quieter, more refined classical music. On July 11, the pop artist Phillip Phillips and cellist Dave Eggar, however, showed a rare synergy between the two styles of music, as it opened the concert series Live at Stanford Bing Concert Hall. Amid the ethereal blue lights premiere Stanford acoustic space, Phillips and Eggar deliver raw performance, mixing smooth voice thick ropes Phillips, raspy.
Opening with some of the darker tracks Phillips ("triggers" and "Lead On") and a cover of a song by rock reference ("No More Tears" by Ozzy Osbourne). Despite the obvious difficulty of such acclaimed piece, Phillips managed to do justice to Ozzy Osbourne, keeping Ansty rhythms of the song. Soft cello music Eggar accentuates these dark songs, and Phillips's voice - it was raw and emotional - added to the heavy atmosphere. Starting slowly, this short series felt intimate despite the crowds in the middle of the concert hall to take.
In addition, the timing of the duo promoted only crunchy mix of styles. Although Phillips and Eggar was the first time performing in public together, they were very professional and united - giving each other room to show their individual talents. During the concert, Phillips paused as he sang regularly for Eggar's cello take center stage. Eggar, meanwhile, said the voice of the subtlest Phillips playing music whenever Phillips sang.
As the concert progressed, however, Phillips transition to some of the most upbeat songs, pop-inspired former American Idol winner ("Tell Me a Story"). Although these songs lacked the seriousness and obvious severity of the previous songs, catchy lyrics and gasped Phillips enthralled.
Between songs, Phillips told jokes to lighten the mood and adding to the intmiacy the matter. Ask the audience to forgive her voice "froggy" Phillips used to pause to tell stories of his childhood, talking to the public. Eggars also improved the seemingly playful atmosphere and demonstrated the versatility of the cello - strumming his cello like a guitar. Finally Phillips even brought his old childhood guitar, singing his most well-known hit, "Home".
After the concert, Phillips and Eggar had the audience on its feet. Although rock and classical music is often seen as an unlikely combination, Phillips and Eggars "naturally dynamic on stage highlighted the give and take between the two.
In addition, the timing of the duo promoted only crunchy mix of styles. Although Phillips and Eggar was the first time performing in public together, they were very professional and united - giving each other room to show their individual talents. During the concert, Phillips paused as he sang regularly for Eggar's cello take center stage. Eggar, meanwhile, said the voice of the subtlest Phillips playing music whenever Phillips sang.
As the concert progressed, however, Phillips transition to some of the most upbeat songs, pop-inspired former American Idol winner ("Tell Me a Story"). Although these songs lacked the seriousness and obvious severity of the previous songs, catchy lyrics and gasped Phillips enthralled.
Between songs, Phillips told jokes to lighten the mood and adding to the intmiacy the matter. Ask the audience to forgive her voice "froggy" Phillips used to pause to tell stories of his childhood, talking to the public. Eggars also improved the seemingly playful atmosphere and demonstrated the versatility of the cello - strumming his cello like a guitar. Finally Phillips even brought his old childhood guitar, singing his most well-known hit, "Home".
After the concert, Phillips and Eggar had the audience on its feet. Although rock and classical music is often seen as an unlikely combination, Phillips and Eggars "naturally dynamic on stage highlighted the give and take between the two.
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