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"They're not your grandfather’s cello players — but they have their grandfather to thank for propelling them to stardom."
- New York Daily News
"You guys just shocked us; you just went to being the coolest guys on the block..."
- Howard Stern (on America’s Got Talent)
Emil & Dariel Rock Cellos represent a new era in music that join together the past with the future. The orchestral rock duo genre bends the classical cello, taking it to new heights; plugging in and ripping out solos with a ferocity that awakens the senses.
The teenage rock cello sensation gained worldwide exposure on the NBC-TV Nationally syndicated program America’s Got Talent in 2014. The brothers' live performance of the Hendrix classic tune- "Purple Haze" created an instant viral video and garnered over 3 million views on YouTube. The boys finished as finalists and became a part of AGT live shows in Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas.
The brothers are set to release the eagerly anticipated debut music video from their forthcoming album, Rock Cellos. The debut video for Paul McCartney’s classic hit, "Live and Let Die" is scheduled for release on May 26, 2015 via the 2RK / Essential Media Group imprint.
Emil and Dariel are hard working, young minded musicians who have a fever to learn. They insist that "Live and Let Die" is one of their all-time favorite songs and add, "The powerful message behind it and the fact that it’s one of the theme songs for a James Bond movie made us love it even more. The song is diverse and fits our playing style perfectly. It's very beautiful and melodic, yet so powerful and hard rock! The tune also means a lot to us because we played it on our semifinal round of America's Got Talent. It was also the performance we dedicated to our grandfather."
Their debut record is set for release on June 9, 2015 and features many high profile guest vocalists. The generous 16 track album showcases high energy cello duets from some of the most beloved songs in rock history such as: the iconic Jimi Hendrix song, "Purple Haze", Loverboy’s "Working For The Weekend" Featuring Mike Reno of Loverboy; "Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo" Featuring Rock Legend Rick Derringer; Jefferson Starship’s "We Built This City" Featuring Starship Lead Vocalist Mickey Thomas, Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" Featuring World Renowned Electric Violin Pioneer Mark Wood; Guns N’ Roses "Sweet Child O’ Mine" and more.
In their early teens, brothers Emil and Dariel are making a name for themselves around the world as the youngest American cello virtuoso cross-over duo to be featured on a national stage. In 2013, Emil and Dariel were alerted that internationally renowned Sony Masterworks recording artists, 2Cellos, had featured Emil and Dariels’ YouTube video on their Facebook and Twitter pages, and were praising their performance on AGT. They even nicknamed them 2Cellos Junior. This announcement quickly led to something much greater when Emil and Dariel were invited to appear as guest artists during 2Cellos' U.S. tour in Orlando and Tampa.
Emil and Dariel work for many hours each day exploring new and undiscovered cello techniques, trying to stretch it to unknown depths. The brothers come from several generations of classical musicians. Their extensive classical training comes from their grandfather, Leonid Rubanchik*, Principal cellist, cello Professor, and a student of Piatigorsky. They began playing the cello when they were 4-years old while being home-schooled. Their long hours of practice were under the strict guidance of their grandfather who instilled hard work, dedication, and passion in pursuit of their career. They’re extremely grateful to their grandfather for inspiring them to play the cello and for his selfless dedication in teaching them. They also credit their abilities to years of intense practice, patience, perseverance, and disciplined commitment which has made them worthy of the great recognition they’ve received at such a young age.
Press Releases
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT STARS, EMIL AND DARIEL ROCKCELLOS TO MAKE A RARE PUBLIC PERFORMANCE WITH YOUTUBE SUPERSTAR DRUMMER- CASEY COOPER ON JULY 11th AT THE OVEIDO MALL (1700 Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo, FL) IN ORLANDO FL
EMIL & DARIEL ROCKCELLOS RELEASE DEBUT VIDEO: CLASSIC PAUL MCCARTNEY AND WINGS SONG "LIVE AND LET DIE"
"They're not your grandfather's cello players - but they have their grandfather to thank for propelling them to stardom." - New York Daily News
New York, NY- June 29, 2015- Emil & Dariel RockCellos set to make a rare public appearance in Orlando, FL on July 11th, 2015 at the Oveido Mall. The performance will feature YouTube Superstar drummer Casey Cooper.
Their debut music video, "Live and Let Die" is out now. An orchestral rock cello version of Paul McCartney and Wings classic hit "Live and Let Die"- the brothers represent a new era in music that join together the past with the future. The orchestral rock duo genre bends the classical cello, taking it to new heights; plugging in and ripping out solos with a ferocity that awakens the senses.
The teenage rock cello sensation gained worldwide exposure on the NBC-TV Nationally syndicated program America's Got Talent in 2014. Their live performance of "Purple Haze" on AGT went viral and garnered over 3 million views on YouTube. The boys finished as finalists and became a part of AGT live shows in Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas.
Their debut self-titled album is available now on iTunes and features many high profile guest vocalists. The generous 16 track album showcases high energy cello duets from some of the most beloved songs in rock history such as: the iconic Jimi Hendrix song, "Purple Haze", Loverboy's "Working For The Weekend" Featuring Mike Reno of Loverboy; "Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo" Featuring Rock Legend Rick Derringer; Jefferson Starship's "We Built This City" Featuring Starship Lead Vocalist Mickey Thomas, Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" Featuring World Renowned Electric Violin Pioneer Mark Wood; Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" and more.
They began playing the cello when they were 4-years old while being home-schooled. Their long hours of practice were under the strict guidance of their grandfather who instilled hard work, dedication, and passion in pursuit of their career. Their years of intense practice, patience, perseverance, and disciplined commitment has made them worthy of the great recognition they've received at such a young age.
Debut video "Live and Let Die"
- "Live and Let Die"
AMERICA’S GOT TALENT FINALISTS- EMIL & DARIEL ROCK CELLOS TO RELEASE DEBUT VIDEO ON MAY 26th, 2015
THEIR DEBUT VIDEO- "LIVE AND LET DIE": PAUL McCARTNEY AND WINGS CLASSIC HIT SET TO ORCHESTRAL ROCK CELLOS WILL BLOW YOU OUT OF YOUR CHAIR!
"They're not your grandfather’s cello players - but they have their grandfather to thank for propelling them to stardom." - New York Daily News
New York, NY- May 19, 2015- Emil & Dariel Rock Cellos are set to release their debut music video on May 26th, 2015. The debut video is their orchestral rock cello version of Paul McCartney and Wings classic hit, "Live and Let Die." The brothers represent a new era in music that join together the past with the future. The orchestral rock duo genre bends the classical cello, taking it to new heights; plugging in and ripping out solos with a ferocity that awakens the senses.
The teenage rock cello sensation gained worldwide exposure on the NBC-TV Nationally syndicated program America’s Got Talent in 2014. Their live performance of "Purple Haze" on AGT went viral and garnered over 3 million views on YouTube. The boys finished as finalists and became a part of AGT live shows in Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas.
Their debut self-titled album is set for release on June 9, 2015 and features many high profile guest vocalists. The generous 16 track album showcases high energy cello duets from some of the most beloved songs in rock history such as: the iconic Jimi Hendrix song, "Purple Haze", Loverboy’s "Working For The Weekend" Featuring Mike Reno of Loverboy; "Rock And Roll Hoochie Koo" Featuring Rock Legend Rick Derringer; Jefferson Starship’s "We Built This City" Featuring Starship Lead Vocalist Mickey Thomas, Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" Featuring World Renowned Electric Violin Pioneer Mark Wood; Guns N’ Roses "Sweet Child O’ Mine" and more.
They began playing the cello when they were 4-years old while being home-schooled. Their long hours of practice were under the strict guidance of their grandfather who instilled hard work, dedication, and passion in pursuit of their career. Their years of intense practice, patience, perseverance, and disciplined commitment has made them worthy of the great recognition they’ve received at such a young age.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Founder, Mark Wood To Kick Off 6th Annual Rock Orchestra Camp July 12- 19, 2015 at Mid-America Nazarene University in Kansas
Live Performances Include: Joe Deninzon, (Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen), Mazz Swift, (Whitney Houston) and more!
America's Got Talent Stars, Emil & Dariel Rock Cello to Perform a Special Solo Show on July 17
June 16, 2015- New York, NY- International recording artist and music education advocate Mark Wood, one of the founding members of the multiplatinum group Trans-Siberian Orchestra, has brought together some of the country's most respected musicians and educators to participate in the 6th annual Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp (MWROC) Music Festival to be held at Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe KS from July 12-19, 2015. Each evening will feature a different special guest artist from the faculty; culminating in a final extravaganza that will showcase Mark Wood performing with over 100 campers who are part of the rock orchestra. Mark Wood says, "My goal is to create a unique environment for musicians who think outside the box and want to take their playing to the next level. I'm very proud to say that MWROC has truly become the ultimate training ground for the 21st century musician."
The Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp (MWROC) has been held for one week every summer for the past 6 years and immerses campers in an intensive educational environment where attendees cultivate self-expression through improvisation, performance, and the latest technology. Wood adds, "Attendees have the rare opportunity to work with many of the most cutting-edge musicians in their fields, all gathered in one place." According to one camper's parent, "The faculty ‘gives back' by inspiring the artists of tomorrow! I know my son's life will forever be influenced by his experiences at MWROC."
All concerts will take place in the state-of-the-art concert hall at the Bell Cultural Events Center on the campus of Mid-America Nazarene University, 2030 E. College Way, Olathe, KS 66062.
MARK WOOD ELECTRIFY YOUR MUSIC FOUNDATION
Created by international recording artist, electric violinist, and music education advocate Mark Wood, the goal of the Mark Wood Electrify Your Music Foundation is to change children's lives by inspiring creative, innovative, and confident thinking; connecting imagination and intellect through the power of music. For the past 16 years, Mark's programs, such as Electrify Your Strings!™ (EYS) and Mark Wood Rock Orchestra Camp (MWROC), empower young people to think and act creatively in a world that consistently devalues the importance of music and arts in our schools.
Our mission is to support and strengthen America's music education programs. Every generation has its challenges but this generation may have the most; with dreadful events occurring in our world, it's hard for kids to keep positive. We truly believe that by developing the skills gathered in music and arts programs, young people can seize the tools they need to channel their emotions into artistic endeavors. America as a whole has been complaining about the lack of creative thinkers in our country yet we remove programs that can stimulate kids' imaginations. Through our efforts, we hope to help these kids think and act beyond the box.
For more information on MWROC, please visit: www.mwroc.com