Portland Cello Project
By Shellie Adams
When I think of Cello's, typically I don't think of them playing Radiohead, but evidently they do.
On September 22nd, I went and saw Portland Cello Project at the Aladdin theater and it completely changed my perception of classical music. Portland Cello Project is a group of 6 cellists who play/transpose mainstream music on the cello. The theme of the show that I saw was "Ok Computer" which is a Radiohead album.
Hearing cellos and other classical instruments play modern music was one of the most bizarre yet rewarding experiences. I absolutely loved the music and it was fantastic to have a different perspective of these instruments.
While at first I thought I would hate the music because it was so far from the norm of cellos, I quickly found myself captivated by how cool the whole situation was. I could not stop staring at the cello players rocking out on stage.
If your looking for a cool yet different rock show the Portland Cello Players are for you. So if you ever get the chance to hear them perform, I would highly suggest it.
