Turtle Island String Quartet by Aimee
This performance was unlike anything I have ever experienced. Never in my life have I head jazz music played on string instruments, and in such a variety of ways. It is a creation of music so unique that I had never considered, yet it flowed so seamlessly and welcomed the listener into a new world of song.
Personally, I think Mark Summer playing cello was the most extraordinary part of the show. The way he would transition between cello, bass, and “drums” was simply amazing. I had ever seen anything like that and was amazed at how well he went between “instruments.” It seemed as if he was able to do this without even a noticeable pause. His skill from years of work and practice was evident in his remarkable and unique performance.
Another spectacular aspect of the String Quartet was their ability to improvise and perfectly come together at the exact same moment. It is unfathomable how much practice and hard work it must have taken to achieve this, and the performers made it look so simple. It flowed exquisitely and all of the performers were greatly talented. It is difficult to imagine that some of the parts of the performance were not even rehearsed. This is an extremely noteworthy skill that the group possessed.
Not only was the music amazing, but the members of the quartet themselves made the show interactive and lively. The audience could easily tell they were enjoying themselves, and the way they introduced songs and made jokes to each other made the audience feel comfortable. String performances are often distant and the only connection between the audience and the performance is the music. This group defied that factor by making audience members feel like friends rather than people who only paid to see them play. This aspect was rare for a string performance but I highly appreciated it.
Overall, the Turtle Island String Quartet was a unique performance, unlike anything I have experienced before. It was a joy to be introduced to this new type of music that I never even knew existed.
Personally, I think Mark Summer playing cello was the most extraordinary part of the show. The way he would transition between cello, bass, and “drums” was simply amazing. I had ever seen anything like that and was amazed at how well he went between “instruments.” It seemed as if he was able to do this without even a noticeable pause. His skill from years of work and practice was evident in his remarkable and unique performance.
Another spectacular aspect of the String Quartet was their ability to improvise and perfectly come together at the exact same moment. It is unfathomable how much practice and hard work it must have taken to achieve this, and the performers made it look so simple. It flowed exquisitely and all of the performers were greatly talented. It is difficult to imagine that some of the parts of the performance were not even rehearsed. This is an extremely noteworthy skill that the group possessed.
Not only was the music amazing, but the members of the quartet themselves made the show interactive and lively. The audience could easily tell they were enjoying themselves, and the way they introduced songs and made jokes to each other made the audience feel comfortable. String performances are often distant and the only connection between the audience and the performance is the music. This group defied that factor by making audience members feel like friends rather than people who only paid to see them play. This aspect was rare for a string performance but I highly appreciated it.
Overall, the Turtle Island String Quartet was a unique performance, unlike anything I have experienced before. It was a joy to be introduced to this new type of music that I never even knew existed.
posted by ISC On Stage @ 7:47 AM
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