Lindsey Stirling – Queen City Sounds and Art

LindseyStirling1_crop — Lindsey Stirling, image courtesy the artist

Lindsey Stirling is rightfully known for bringing violin to electronic music and mixing a classical set of chops with a popular musical form without pretension. On her new single and video “Underground” Stirling conjures a sense of the fantastical and futuristic at once and that aesthetic compliments her eclectic style. Yes, the sort of hybrid of the aforementioned classical music and hip-hop and EDM, but also an expressiveness that crosses over into an amalgam of progressive rock and pop. Her precision as a player coupled with a fluidity and creativity that allows for a wide dynamic range is what truly sets this song apart from anything that defines itself by genre considerations. If Stirling merely had chops and if it was merely a gimmick to combine a broad musical palette with violin it wouldn’t be interesting. But Stirling’s cultivated imagination has long served her well. Look for her new record out in September through BMG. Watch the video below and follow Stirling at the links provided.