Zoë Keating: One Cello x 16

May 15, 2009

I’m listening to Zoë Keating’s albums constantly at the moment and am continually amazed by the music she is able to create with a single cello and some equipment. She is someone you have to listen to, but for those who haven’t come across her before, her bio starts out with:

Armed with just her cello and a small box of electronics, Zoë Keating is a one-woman orchestra. She records layer upon layer of cello, her feet dancing over an array of pedals to transform her solo performances into multipart works.

This is a pretty good start, and this video from Wired gives a bit more information:

To date, Zoë has released an EP titled ‘One Cello x 16′ and an album titled ‘One Cello x 16: Natoma’, in addition to work with other groups. More information on these albums and links to where to buy them, including iTunes, are on her site here.

I’m still kicking myself that I missed seeing her while she was playing here in Melbourne at the Corner in March this year, but will definitely catch her on the next tour!

Make sure you check out her music, you won’t regret it.

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