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    David Garrett CD Review & Giveaway! (Ends 6/3)

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    I am not a classical music lover, actually not even a listener, but lately I have started appreciating it. With all the stress I have had lately, sometimes instrumental music really hits the spot. I recently came across the artist, David Garrett, and all I can say is “wow!” David Garrett is a violin player from Aachen, Germany, who has been called “the David Beckham of the classical scene.” He is more of a rock star than a classical violinist, and he does sell out both intimate classical and vast rock venues.

    David debuted as a classical soloist at the age of four, by teaching himself to play after watching his brother. I am always amazed at how some talents come so natural to others. David had his fist public appearance at just 10 years old, with the Hamburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and since he has only grown as an artist. By his early teens, he was established as one of the most exciting and accomplished artists in the business. Critics and audiences have raved about his concerts and recordings, and his chart topping success has welcomed a whole new generation to the classics.


    David has said “In so many ways, listening to popular music motivated me in my approach to classical music. It can also work the other way round – that’s why I want to lead people to discover a mixture of different music.” To gain more experience as an artist, David then put a hold on his solo career to go to school at New York’s Juilliard School of Music. At Julliard he decided to play around with his music and try to be different. David wrote and arranged rock, pop and classical pieces for violin and band, His latest CD, releasing 6/2/09, is geared towards creating an appreciation for classical music in young audiences. In concerts, David performs classical sonatas in the beginning and “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica in the second half!

    So if you are looking for something different than your usual listening pleasures, and if classical music is not your thing, try to make an exception for David Garrett.

    Here is my favorite song by David Garret: Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal

    Win it: Check out the David Garrett’s track listing for his new CD and let me know which song you are most interested in. (If you have iTunes then you can click on the link above where you would buy it and sample all his songs!)

    Also, if you just put a generic comment like “I want to Win” then I will have to disqualify you. Sorry! Also, this contest is only open to US.

    Extra Entries (Only valid after above entry is done!) :

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    Please leave me a comment for EACH entry and your email address if it is not in your profile for each entry that you complete above so I can accurately pick a winner. So you have a total of 10 entries to win and 10 possible comments. This contest ends on June 3rd. Thanks everyone and good luck!

    Also, check out my other giveaways! (I have a link to current giveaways posted at the top center of this blog and a permanent linky under my Giveaways tab above!)

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    1. Harley Marshall says

      David Beckham is my idol and i wish that i was as good as him in the game of football..~”

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    9. Jena says

      I think I'm most excited about the Rock Prelude and Carmen Fantasie. Thanks for letting us know about this–it's right up my alley!

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    10. SunnySusan says

      I just subscribed….what a great blog you have. I just saw him on the Today show…awesome..my fav song is Thunderstruck…what can I say I am an AC DC fan….

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    32. quelleheure4 says

      I admit when I pulled up Amazon to check it out I was very doubtful that he would be anything I'd like but dang it, he's phenomenal! I particularly like the Dueling Strings! This guy rocks!
      quelleheure4[at]gmail{dot}com

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    36. Ken says

      I like Zorba’s Dance (From “Zorba The Greek”) and Smooth Criminal (Michael Jackson). Please accept my entry. Thank you.

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    73. Larky Lady says

      Oh my goodness! Mama likes!!!!!
      I would love to hear “Air”. I’m glad hubby isn’t home..I’m drooling. 🙂

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    81. Cindy B. of Montana says

      All I can say is Wow….just WOW! Love this! I am a huge violin fan (Do you listen to Secret Garden???!!!) This cd is awesome and I’m wondering why I haven’t heard of him before! Can’t pick a favorite…love them all, especially He’s A Pirate, Zorba’s Dance, Dueling Banjos, and Smooth Criminal. Wow!

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    83. Cindy says

      I am a follower of your blog! I would love to win this CD. When my college aged daughter sees the picture of David Garrett, she will probably try to take it from me, though.
      Cindy
      [email protected]

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    89. Anonymous says

      Wow! I just listened on iTunes–Nothing Else Matters (Metallica) would probably be my favorite song.
      renee
      yeloechikee at hotmail dot com

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    96. aaj83 says

      i am liking “He’s A Pirate (“Pirate’s Of The Caribbean” Theme)’

      aisharulz [at] yahoo [dot] com

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    98. Frugal Fritzie says

      I subscribe (and I was having a moment of dyslexia on the above post LOL)
      frugalfritzie(at)gmail(dot)com

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    99. Fritzie Frugal says

      I’d like to hear Zorba’s Dance first. I used to play the violin years ago, so I think I’d really enjoy this one, thanks for the chance!

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