Los Angeles, California, United States
Band Members: Cameron Stone - cel… Read Full Bio ↴Los Angeles, California, United States
Band Members: Cameron Stone - cello, Nicole Garcia - violin, Neli Nikalovea - violin, Tom Tally - viola

The Tallywood String Quartet, also known as The Tallywood Strings was created by Tom Tally and has produced a number of tribute albums to legendary rock acts such as Nirvana, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, The Cure, The Smiths, Pink Floyd, and Jimi Hendrix, as well as tributes to numerous newer rock bands, such as Linkin Park, Muse, Radiohead, Weezer, KoЯn, Incubus, Pixies and Coldplay.

A series of string quartet covers has been released by Vitamin Records by several different groups of musicians over the years, using producer/arrangers like Tom Tally, Todd Rubenstein, James McMillen and Eric Gorfain (who is now a signed artist with The Section Quartet). The albums a released using one arranger and sometimes several arranger for the same tribute.Vitamin tributes honor indie groups and mainstream as well.

If you like ‘string tributes’ you will like Tallywood Strings. They play with commitment and no apologies. The album ‘sampler’ is comprised of four instrumental tracks. Three of the tracks are Hendrix, Nirvana, and Beatles. The fourth track is a Morrissey song featuring Jose Maldanado from the Sweet and Tender Hooligans on vocals. The current members of the Tallywoodstrings came together after performing a few times with the ‘Hooligans’ at the House of Blues in Hollywood and Anaheim (which is how Jose ended up doing a vocal on one of the tracks).
Violist, Tom Tally has produced and arranged numerous albums for Vitamin
Records under the Tallywoodstrings, previous to the current group configuration. He is currently assisting Vitamin in the artist development of the Vitamin String Quartet. He can be found in string sections that recorded for Stevie Wonder, Kanye West, Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Jody Watley, Michael Crawford, Maria McKee, Toni Toni, Dr Dre, DJ Quik, Rod Stewart, Micheal Jackson, Macy Grey, Counting Crows, Maroon 5, Leonard Cohen, Roy Orbison, Chaka Kahn, etc. etc. During his formal education he mistakenly got the idea in his head that Jimi Hendrix was actually a violist. He has never been the same since.
The enigmatic and sometimes reclusive cellist, Cameron Stone, writes and tours with both Poe and is a member of the group Bliss, with Donna De Lory, He has written and played on numerous rock albums and commercials in the Los Angeles area and is considered to be one of Hollywoods top rock cellists and recording artists as well as a composer and song writer. He is not sane.
Violinist Nicole Garcia has been Kanye Wests string director and is emerging as one of the most highly sought after violinists and orchestra contractors in Los Angeles. She has been featured in television performances for shows such as American Idol, MTV, VH1, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the American Music Awards. As an orchestra contractor, her activities range from assembling orchestras for live shows, to hiring ensembles for recording sessions at Capitol Studios in Hollywood. She is bent on world domination.
Violinist Neli Nikelovea has been engaging audiences with her heartfelt musicality, dazzling technique and exhilarating performances throughout Europe and North America for several years. Born in the elegant Eastern European city of Ruse overlooking the banks of the Danube River, after winning a number of competitions in her native Bulgaria, Miss Nikolaeva moved to Los Angeles alone at the age of 14. Since then she has balanced an active performing career with the demands of school, pursuing a Doctorate of Music at the University of Southern California. She believes in unicorns.

Lithium
Tallywood Strings Lyrics

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I'm so happy because today
I've found my friends
They're in my head
I'm so ugly, but that's okay, cause so are you
We've broken our mirrors
Sunday morning is everyday for all I care
And I'm not scared
Light my candles in a daze

Cause I've found god
Hey, hey, hey

I'm so happy but that's okay I shaved my head
And I'm not sad
And just maybe I'm to blame for all I've heard
But I'm not sure
I'm so excited, I can't wait to meet you there
But I don't care
I'm so horny but that's okay
My will is good
Hey, hey, hey

I like it, I'm not gonna crack
I miss you, I'm not gonna crack
I love you, I'm not gonna crack
I killed you, I'm not gonna crack

I like it, I'm not gonna crack
I miss you, I'm not gonna crack
I love you, I'm not gonna crack
I killed you, I'm not gonna crack

I'm so happy 'cause today
I've found my friends,
They're in my head
I'm so ugly, that's okay, 'cause so are you,
Broke our mirrors
Sunday morning is everyday for all I care,
And I'm not scared
Light my candles in a daze
'Cause I've found god

Yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah

I like it, I'm not gonna crack
I miss you, I'm not gonna crack
I love you, I'm not gonna crack
I killed you, I'm not gonna crack

I like it, I'm not gonna crack
I miss you, I'm not gonna crack

I love you, I'm not gonna crack
I killed you, I'm not gonna crack

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lithium" by Tallywood Strings depict the mind of someone who has just found comfort in their mental state, and as a result, they are feeling happy and content. The first verse talks about how the singer has found their friends, who are in their head, indicating that they have found some sense of belonging and acceptance within their own mind. They also mention that they are okay with being ugly, because the people they have found are similar to them, and they've broken their mirrors, suggesting that they are no longer concerned about their physical appearance. The singer also mentions that Sunday mornings are everyday for them, further emphasizing their newfound sense of calmness and detachment from the outside world.

The next verse continues the theme of feeling content with oneself, as the singer talks about how they are not sad and have shaved their head. They also mention that they are not sure if they are to blame for what they have heard - possibly referring to negative thoughts or comments from others - indicating a sense of self-examination and introspection. The singer then mentions their excitement at meeting someone, but also that they don't care too much about the outcome, further emphasizing their detachment and newfound sense of self-reliance. The last part of the song repeats the previous lines, where the singer asserts that they are not going to crack despite their emotions towards others.

Overall, "Lithium" seems to be a song about someone who has come to terms with themselves and their own mind, finding a sense of comfort in their own company and thoughts. It also touches on the idea of acceptance and tolerance towards others who may be similar to them in experience or appearance.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm so happy because today
Today is a good day, and I feel content.

I've found my friends
I'm finding comfort in the thoughts and memories of my friends, even though they are not physically present.

They're in my head
I'm experiencing nostalgia and reliving moments shared with my friends in my mind.

I'm so ugly, but that's okay, cause so are you
I don't feel attractive, but I find solace in the shared imperfections of others, including my friends.

We've broken our mirrors
We've stopped judging ourselves based on our physical appearance and have rejected societal beauty standards.

Sunday morning is everyday for all I care
Every day feels the same to me, and I don't care which day of the week it is.

And I'm not scared
I'm not afraid of what the future holds, or of any negative consequences of my actions.

Light my candles in a daze
I'm going through the motions of spirituality without necessarily feeling connected to any specific religion or belief system.

Cause I've found god
I've found something that gives me meaning and purpose, even if it's not a traditional concept of God.

Hey, hey, hey
This is an expression of enthusiasm and carefree attitude.

I'm so happy but that's okay I shaved my head
I'm doing things that may be unconventional or unexpected, but I'm still content with myself.

And I'm not sad
I'm not feeling down or negative.

And just maybe I'm to blame for all I've heard
I'm willing to take responsibility for the negative things that may have happened to me, and I'm not blaming anyone else for my problems.

But I'm not sure
I'm still uncertain about the cause and effect of certain situations in my life.

I'm so excited, I can't wait to meet you there
I'm anticipating a meeting or reunion with someone, and I'm filled with excitement and eagerness.

But I don't care
I'm not concerned about what others may think of me or the situation.

I'm so horny but that's okay
I'm experiencing sexual desire, which is a natural part of being human, and I'm not ashamed of it.

My will is good
I have good intentions and a strong will.

I like it, I'm not gonna crack
I'm enjoying the current situation or state of mind, and I'm not going to let any negative thoughts or emotions ruin it.

I miss you, I'm not gonna crack
I'm thinking of someone who is not currently with me, and I'm not going to let it bring me down.

I love you, I'm not gonna crack
I have strong feelings of love for someone, and I'm not going to let anything diminish those feelings.

I killed you, I'm not gonna crack
This may be interpreted literally, figuratively, or as a form of dark humor, but ultimately, it means that I'm capable of handling difficult situations and emotions without breaking down.

Yeah, yeah,
This is an expression of agreement or affirmation.

Yeah, yeah, yeah
This is an expression of agreement or affirmation.

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Written by: Kurt Cobain

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