Rock bands w/ Violins??

[adamjohnson]

And possibly piano?

I'm on a hitch here. I LOVE Darling Violetta's "Angel" theme, and the entire soundtrack to The Fountain is INCREDIBLE. There's something about those slow moving strings... I dont know man.

Is there any great bands out there that utilize violin strings? Im a rock n roll guy, so I'm not talking classical here.

[Tree0404]

not on all songs, but the band HURT utilizes strings on several songs (lead singer plays violin)

These songs by them have strings:

Off "Vol. 1"

- Shallow
- Overdose
- Danse Russe
- Cold Inside
- House Carpenter

Off "Vol. 2"

- Aftermath
- Alone With the Sea
- Talking to God
- Loded
- Assurance
- On the Radio

[one_crow_sorrow]

Miasma and the Carousel of Headless Horses
Gentle Giant
The Mahavishnu Orchestra (If you're into fusion)


One of my favourite bands that heavily uses strings is Alamaailman Vasarat. Both string players are cellists, not violinists, but they are still well worth checking out.

[therealjohng]

Yellowcard

[Tree0404]

Yellowcard

yes, this is true; they do use electric violin.....

i'd say they're emo-rock though....but i guess that's being picky.

[therealjohng]

Godspeed?

[notchreturns]

King Crimson

for something more new... The Arcade Fire.

[Psychocandy]

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds
Tindersticks
The Wonder Stuff
16 Horsepower

[Crimson_Regret]

The Gathering
Agua De Annique
Anathema's 'A Natural Disaster' Album...

Those are my favourites.

[JohnLocke2342]

I'm not too fond of yellowcard, however I did see them at a free concert at college 2 years ago, and they rocked hard on that violin. Some songs he just goes nuts on it and breaks it down pretty well.. it mixes good with the rest of the song and has a unique sound to it.

[Ex-Hendrix]

Definitely check out The Arcade Fire.

[Frank the Tank]

My Dying Bride

[notchreturns]

Oh, if you're looking for a rock act with prevelant piano work look no further than Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

Preferably his first four albums, as it's amazing piano work all around.

[Cop No. 633]

The New Bloods rock the violin.

http://www.myspace.com/thenewbloods

[therealjohng]

SWANS used violins every once in awhile.

[someguy]

lithuania in 2006 eurovision

[Jamesadin]

Definitely check out The Arcade Fire.
Agreed!

[daddiefatsacks]

im pretty sure Queens of the Stongeage have used Violins

[adamjohnson]

I will say some of those are good, but very few, if any, reach the awesomeness of the violins in Darling Violette's Angel track.

[Ratlehed]

Apocalyptica uses violins alot and piano here and there. They are a little more metal than rock. But they have a classical music feel to them.