2CELLOS, music’s most electric and dynamic instrumental duo, return with their new album Celloverse on January 27, 2015.
Propelled into international fame in 2011 after their version of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” went viral with 20 million-plus YouTube views, Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser return to their rock roots on their third album, Celloverse
Self-produced by Sulic and Hauser, Celloverse showcases 2CELLOS’ unique ability to reinvent current and classic rock/pop songs, starting with “The Trooper Overture,” a metal-meets-classical mash up of Iron Maiden’s hit and Rossini’s “William Tell Overture.” The album includes their take on AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” (the video has over 27 million views), “I Will Wait” by Mumford & Sons and Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us.” Rounding out Celloverse is the Paul McCartney classic “Live and Let Die,” with special guest Lang Lang and the title track, an original song penned and arranged by 2CELLOS. “In terms of arrangements and production, as well as playing and sound, this is our most advanced album,” says Sulic, “and we’re so excited to share it with our fans around the world!”
A visually dynamic act, 2CELLOS will create a music video for every song on the album. The deluxe edition of Celloverse features seven of their most popular videos including two live performances from sold out arena shows in their native Croatia.
2CELLOS playing style has broken down the boundaries between different genres of music, from classical and film music to pop and rock. They have no limits when it comes to performing live and are equally as impressive when playing Bach and Vivaldi as they are when rocking out.
They have sold out shows around the globe and also performed with Sir Elton John as part of his band, as well as opening his shows to rapturous acclaim. Hauser says, “We have so much intensity, energy and audience interaction that you really have to see us live!”
| Celloverse Tracklist: | |
| 1 | The Trooper (Overture) |
| 2 | I Will Wait |
| 3 | Thunderstruck (Intro) |
| 4 | Thunderstruck |
| 5 | Hysteria |
| 6 | Shape of My Heart |
| 7 | Mombasa |
| 8 | Time |
| 9 | Wake Me Up |
| 10 | They Don’t Care About Us |
| 11 | Live and Let Die (feat. Lang Lang) |
| 12 | Street Spirit (Fade Out) |
| 13 | Celloverse |
| Deluxe edition includes the videos: | |
| 1 | The Trooper (Overture) |
| 2 | Thunderstruck |
| 3 | Highway to Hell |
| 4 | With or Without You |
| (Live from Arena Pula) | |
| 5 | Smells Like Teen Spirit |
| (Live at Arena Zagreb) | |
| 6 | Welcome To The Jungle |
| 7 | Smooth Criminal |
SOURCE: 2CELLOS
