Most high-schoolers are content to play their musical instruments in the marching band or school orchestra, but teenagers Carson and Izzy of Four Strings Attached have done something even cooler with their violins. After hearing Avicii's "Wake Me Up," they decided to learn how to play it on their string instruments, and the result is even cooler than the original song!
Since most of the violin players I knew in high school could barely make it through a song without making the audience cover their ears, Four Strings Attached have really impressed me with their performance. Just like this woman who blew the judges away on Britain's Got Talent, these two boys take everything you knew about violin performances and blow it out of the water. I had no idea that a pop song could sound so good on the strings, but they really proved to me that these beautiful instruments don't just belong in classical music!
If these guys are this good in high school, just imagine how amazing they'll sound with another few years of practice. They kind of remind me of celebrity violinist Lindsey Sterling, and I wouldn't be surprised if they reached her level of popularity if they keep playing like this! I wonder what other popular songs they'll cover next.
I love seeing talented young people bringing more attention to the arts, and watching Carson and Izzy put their own spin on a popular song was one of the highlights of my day. Which song would you like to see them cover next?
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