Celloverse 2CELLOS

• 1The Trooper (Overture)04:36
• 2I Will Wait04:07
• 3Thunderstruck (Intro)00:32
• 4Thunderstruck03:42
• 5Hysteria02:54
• 6Shape of My Heart04:36
• 7Mombasa03:38
• 8Time04:19
• 9Wake Me Up04:09
• 10They Don't Care About Us03:25
• 11Live and Let Die03:00
• 12Street Spirit (Fade Out)04:41
• 13Celloverse04:27
• Total Runtime48:06

Info for Celloverse

2CELLOS, the exciting classical/rock duo from Croatia, are back with their third album, "Celloverse." Self-produced by the two cellists, Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, along with engineer Filip Vidovic, "Celloverse" is a return to the sound and concept of the their self-titled debut album. "Celloverse" includes their current YouTube video hits AC/DC's "Thunderstruck," Mumford & Sons' "I Will Wait," and fresh interpretations of Avicii's hit "Wake Me Up' and Iron Maiden's "The Trooper," all available for the first time on CD.

Other noteworthy tracks include the Paul McCartney classic, "Live and Let Die," featuring classical piano superstar Lang Lang, and another Michael Jackson classic, 'They Don't Care About Us.' It was the 2CELLOS' version of Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' that propelled them to stardom in 2011 when it went viral, garnering over 20 million YouTube views. "Celloverse" picks up where their debut album left off, with the guys focusing on their unique ability to re-invent current and classic rock and pop songs in a high-energy classical music format.

Since 2011, 2CELLOS have been members and featured artists in Elton John s band. They were the first instrumentalists to be featured on the hit TV show "Glee" and have also appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "The Tonight Show" and "The Bachelor Live Wedding Special." They will be touring the U.S. extensively starting in February, both on their own and with Elton John.

Luka Sulic, cello
Stjepan Hauser, cello

2CELLOS
Young Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, known as 2CELLOS, achieved sensational success by taking the cello to a new level and breaking the boundaries between different genres of music, from classical and film music to pop and rock. 2CELLOS know no limits when it comes to performing live and are equally as impressive when playing Bach and Vivaldi as they are when rocking out AC/DC.

2CELLOS rose to fame in 2011 when their version of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” took the world by storm. This YouTube video became a massive viral sensation leading to a record deal with Sony Masterworks and an invitation to join sir Elton John on his worldwide tour.

Despite their huge online following where they continue to amaze with new YouTube hits, 2CELLOS’ main focus and dedication has always been playing live. Apart from many sold out solo tours (US, Japan, Australia, Europe) the duo has also appeared on major TV shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (multiple times) and many others. Together with the Chinese classical superstar pianist Lang Lang they appeared at the CCTV New Year’s Gala for more than 1 billion viewers. 2CELLOS were also the first instrumental act to ever perform on the hugely popular TV series GLEE, where they appeared as special guests in the Michael Jackson tribute episode, performing “Smooth Criminal”. The 2CELLOS’ arrangement of the song, which featured Naya Rivera, debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Digital Songs Chart and landed the 2CELLOS’ debut album in the Top 100.

Together with Sir Elton, they toured around the globe several times playing with him and opening the shows in massive arenas and stadiums and appearing at prestigious venues and events such as Madison Square Garden, Paris Olympia, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and Emmys in L.A.

Luka and Stjepan’s success extends far beyond YouTube and their fan base continues to grow around the world. Apart from touring with Elton John, 2CELLOS collaborated with various artists such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the Stone Age, Andrea Bocelli and George Michael. They also collaborated on various projects with winning producers T-Bone Burnett and Humberto Gatica and with the legendary film composer James Newton Howard.

Sulic and Hauser have played the cello since childhood; Sulic graduated from the acclaimed Royal Academy of Music in London, and Hauser from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, both in 2011. Sulic has won a series of top prizes at numerous prestigious international music competitions including First and Special Prize at the VII Lutoslawski International Cello Competition in Warsaw (2009), First Prize at the European Broadcasting Union “New Talent” Competition (2006) and First Prize at the Royal Academy of Music Patron’s Award in Wigmore Hall (2011) among others. Hauser has worked with acclaimed classical artists such as Mstislav Rostropovich, Bernard Greenhouse, Mennahem Pressler and Ivry Gitlis, to mention a few. He has collected no less than twenty-one first prizes at the national and international music competitions and performed twice for Prince Charles in Buckingham and St. James’s Pallace. Both have individually appeared in major classical music venues throughout the world including Wigmore Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Southbank Center, Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Vienna’s Musikverein and Konzerthaus.

2CELLOS released their second album IN2ITION in January 2013. The album was produced by the legendary Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Deep Purple) and features an eclectic group of vocal and instrumental guests including Elton John, Steve Vai, Lang Lang, Naya Rivera and Zucherro.

This album contains no booklet.