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Biography, Style And Discography Of Dr. Draw

By Corinne Hyde


Dr. Draw is a Canadian outfit that won its name from its leader, an electric violinist called Eugene Draw. This musician began his career busking, and he received his 'doctor' misnomer from his capacity to cheer up even the most depressed passer by when he played. His career since then has been based on this uplifting energy, which he feeds into compositions that don't fit into a single genre.

The discography of the band has often won a place on best seller lists, and a number of new musicians have joined Eugene. Their 2008 band consisted of musicians who played the violin, harp, cello and guitar. These instruments are usually used in classical music, but the band has turned them into contemporary sounding instruments that appeal to younger listeners.

The music is bringing a classical element to modern tastes by introducing edgy rhythms to their technically adept playing. They have shared the stage with Seal and opened for Bette Midler. They are currently concentrating on taking their albums to an eastern audience by playing at Asian events.

The band aims to bring a unified creative experience to a variety of cultures, and this element leads to a constant evolution of their style. They frequently blend unexpected sounds together, which is largely responsible for the fact that their music is impossible to classify.

The music combines classical strings with facets of jazz, rock and pop. The style can often seem disparate. Their music also has a major element of electronica, with funk and world styles incorporated. They have a strong jazz undertone, which has led to their acceptance in this community. They are often invited to play at jazz events.

The local charts have been kind to the band, and their discs have achieved high sales. Their first disc received its name from the rail route that Eugene used to use. The latest disc the band has produced was created to help the audience to find serenity among the chaos of the modern world. They are renowned for breaking the boundaries of genre.

Even though the musicians play electronic instruments, this hasn't reduced the organic sound they produce. They have taken some of their stylistic elements from house, but classical always forms a part of their tracks. The leader's family is from Moscow, and he was an enthusiastic violinist as a child. As he grew up, he gradually picked up new instruments, but he still enjoys the violin most.

Vanessa Mae was among the first who used classical and contemporary styles together. Eugene's sound has moved past this simple combination of traditional classical compositions with pop rhythms. Instead, tracks are all composed independently. They manage to achieve a successful balance between house, atmospheric music and strings in Adagio, their latest album.

Adagio concentrates on creating addictive hooks for the melodies, and every song on the album builds to a grand climax. Some reviewers find this slightly grandiose, whilst others call it epic. Dr. Draw continues to perform regularly at festivals and clubs, and 2012 won them relative popularity in the East.




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