THE SECTION QUARTET: No Electricity Required

The Section Quartet

No Electricity Required

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Who says that violins can't rock? The Section Quartet, a string quartet created specifically for playing rock music, was born from a successful series of tribute albums and has quickly become the focal point for alternative interpretations of songs by artists such as Radiohead, Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Jeff Buckley, Pink Floyd and even The Darkness. "No Electricity Required" is the debut album from The Section Quartet, and features the songs from their live set that never fail to whip an audience into a frenzy.

Linda Perry (of 4 Non Blondes fame and writer of Christina Aguilera's smash hit, "Beautiful") says of TSQ, "After the pleasure of working with their beautifully crafted arrangements in and outside of the studio, The Section Quartet is by far one of the most unique quartets I have ever heard. They're a quartet but if you close your eyes you hear a symphony."

The Section Quartet has collaborated in the studio or on stage with critically acclaimed artists such as Wilco, Grant-Lee Phillips, A Perfect Circle, Fiona Apple, Something For Kate, Sam Phillips, Christina Aguilera, Pink, David Bowie, Jon Brion, Adam Green, the Zombies and Danny Lohner (of Nine Inch Nails), just to name a few.

Reviewing The Section Quartet's headlining show at Hollywood's Largo in August 2002, The Los Angeles Times said, "They smartly sidestepped the tributees' most obvious songs, and Gorfain's arrangements proved entertainingly spirited and accomplished...these classicists seemed a lot less pretentious than the rock stars they honored." California's Inland Empire outlet Press-Enterprise states, "There are two types of tribute albums - faithful-to-the-spirit re-creations that sometimes border on reverence, or playful cross-genre mismatches. [The Section Quartet]'s series of tributes turns out to be both. The discs don't just turn children of the rock era onto classical music - they can expose classical lovers to new things, too."

The Section Quartet's new album, "No Electricity Required" bridges the gap between rock and classical music in a way that's sure to excite and inspire fans of both.

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  • Strings rock!
    author: Mike Wende

    This joins Lowstrung on our shelf of favorites!

  • Nicely done.
    author: Gabriel Nylund

    This is a band that remarkably carves out their own impressive niche in the music industry. Not just recording string quartet music, but doing so by choosing to cover some of the most unique selection of songs they can. They impress while they impress.

  • String Power
    author: Middle School and High School Orchestra Director

    My students absolutely love this CD I play it daily while they are journaling for my orchestra class. Everyday they ask me when we are going to get to play "stuff like rock bands do" anyway I just say keep practicing and hopefully soon we can play harder arrangements as they are available. Anyway we love the "section" and hopefully they will come to Indianapolis soon!!

  • two generations of musicians love this group- what a mix!
    author: tamara and grace

    Mother/daughter violists give this cd a wow! Style, musicianship,arrangements and music choice makes for multi-generation enjoyment.

  • THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
    author: CINDY

    STRINGS ROCK....ROCK MUSIC ON STRINGS NEVER SOUNDED SO GOOD

  • gorgeous!
    author: fuzzy

    i'm a thirteen-year-old violinist at the pittsburgh middle school for creative and performing arts and this CD, although not as good as lizards like us, ROCKS!!!

  • Both rock & classical fans will love it
    author: The Girl in Plaid

    I know this guy who will only listen to classical and thinks of rock as something that "can be considered real music, maybe". I'm buying this album because I'm betting it will introduce him to some music that wasn't writtn by some dead German guy three hundred years ago that he'll actually LIKE. *maniacal cackle*

  • Section Quartet Rocks
    author: Brook

    Loved them at Coachella and they are their album is awesome too. Listen to them in my car and at the house...i've already told my friends about it and can't wait to get another one of their albums.

  • author: Patrick Palmkrantz

    I just discovered The SQ.I'm really impressed.I'm look forward to hearing another CD.Thanks.

  • Amazing. Great sound.
    author: Chelsea

    I saw them at Coachella, the first time I'd ever heard them. They were absolutely amazing. I have such a higher appreciation for violin now, and it was always way up there. Amazing job they did. I love them!

  • great sound!!
    author: josh

    this cd is one of the best quartet versions out there of led zeppelin and the only one I could find of the darkness. This cd rocked!!

  • author: kristina

    first heard of them from listening to sam phillips. absolutely love the cd

  • Love the CD
    author: Amy

    I bought this cd for the trooper. I wanted to find a way to play Iron Maiden during my wedding reception. Their songs would be too heavy, so I thought this was the closest I could get. Turns out I love the rest of the cd, too!

  • author: Andy K

    NOT your average cover ! These professionals breathe new life into some great oldies.

  • Daphne Rocks!
    author: Glenn Dotson

    We first heard from this group at NAMM 2005, and because Daphne co-performed with my son Gabriel, a Yamaha Young Composer, we wanted to hear more of her work. We were not disappointed. Keep up the good work.

  • beautiful...
    author: Erica

    We used "Grace" for our wedding procession. It was a perfect blend of uplifting and subdued. The rest of the album was great for reception dinner music. Can't say enough! It was a hit from beginning to end.

  • Rockin!
    author: LFJ

    Really like this CD. My only complaint is that it's not long enough. I saw TSQ live in Carlsbad recently and they were awesome. Can't wait for their next release.

  • Love It!
    author: JL

    I am wearing this cd out, haven't played anything else since I received it! Awaiting the next cd that will hopefully have London Calling!? (hint hint)

  • thumbs up
    author: Alix

    A great combination of classical instruments and contemporary music.

  • GREAT MUSIC! I look forward to more!
    author: Karen Hayes

    I regret giving up on the violin when I was younger! I wish I had The Section Quartet for inspiration! Thanks for your dedication to your music!

  • Love this CD it is so great!
    author: Rebecca V

    The CD is great for studying, traveling, or just relaxing. Love the energy that some of the songs have!

  • Fantastic!
    author: Tony A.

    Fun interpretations of an ecclectic song base. WOW!

  • coachella
    author: sabrina

    Hearing this album reminds me of how amazing they were at coachella!

  • delightful
    author: Claire

    i saw these guys preform at Coachella this year and they completly blew me away! i didn't have a chance to pick up their CD so i was pleased to find it here. listening to the CD reminds me how much i love them.. i really should drive up to LA to see them live again

  • great cd
    author: Devon

    I'm a person who loves rock, but I also play the cello. This CD to me seemed to be the best combination of the two. The arrangements were great and true to the songs themselves, and at the same time easier on the ears and more elegant than the originals. I'd definitly recommend it to anyone, although I've gotta say if you like singing along this isn't the cd for you :)

  • Exceptional arrangements; Tight performances; The Paesold Power Group
    author: Don

    Eric Gorfain has done a superb job of arranging these well chosen selections for himself and three other very talented string musicians.I am frankly amazed at how well the translation is accomplished, and had the pleasantly bizarre experience of coming to prefer some of their renditions over the original (e.g. "Undertow"/TOOL and "Grace"/Jeff Buckley)or being introduced to a piece by them and then listening to the original. I informed my initially sceptical instructor (I am an adult novice contrabass string player)that I had found a group that I wished to emulate, after listening he agreed that 'the Section' has pulled off a difficult task exceptionally well. Don't stop now - SURGE ON! And please come to Seattle so I may have the pleasure of seeing you perform.

  • Amazing
    author: Erin Everett

    Awesome CD that can be listened to over and over. Amazing talent and great songs leads to an all-time wonderful CD!

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