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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.
Lounge Act
Tallywood Strings Lyrics
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I can't let you smother me
I'd like to but it couldn't work
Trading off and taking turns
I don't regret a thing
I've got this friend, you see
Who makes me feel
Than I could steal
I'll arrest myself
And wear a shield
I'll go out of my way
To prove I still
Smell her on you
Don't, tell me what I wanna hear
Afraid of never knowning fear
Experience anything you need
I'll keep fighting jealousy
Until it's fucking gone
I've got this friend, you see
Who makes me feel
And I wanted more
Than I could steal
I'll arrest myself
And wear a shield
I'll go out of my way
To prove I still
Smell her on you
Truth covered in security
I can't let you smother me
I'd like to but it wouldn't work
Trading off and taking turns
I don't regret a thing
I've got this friend, you see
Who makes me feel
And I wanted more
Than I could steal
I'll arrest myself
And wear a shield
I'll go out of my way
To make you a deal
We've make a pact
To learn from who
Ever we want
Without new rules
We'll share what's lost and what we grew
They'll go out of their way
To prove they still
Smell her on you
They still, smell her on you
Smell her on you
The lyrics in Tallywood Strings' song Lounge Act have a deep and introspective meaning. At its core, the song is about navigating complex relationships while dealing with feelings of jealousy and insecurity. The opening lines "Truth covered in security, I can't let you smother me," suggest that the singer is struggling to maintain his own identity in the relationship, while still trying to protect what is important to him. He knows that he cannot give in to the other person completely, but he also cannot let his guard down entirely, leaving him in a state of tension and conflict.
The second verse of the song introduces a friend who makes the singer feel alive and fulfilled, but who he also cannot fully have. He says, "And I wanted more than I could steal, I'll arrest myself and wear a shield." This suggests that he is tempted to take more from the friendship than he should, but he is conscious of the potential consequences and is trying to keep himself in check. The chorus of the song repeats the initial verses, emphasizing the internal conflict and guilt that the singer feels.
In the final verse, the singer makes a deal with the other person to "learn from whoever we want, without new rules." This suggests that they are trying to find a way to move past their differences and share their experiences with each other. However, the final line "they still smell her on you," suggests that the singer is still struggling with feelings of jealousy and uncertainty. Overall, Tallywood Strings' Lounge Act is a relatable and emotionally charged song about relationships, trust, and self-discovery.
Line by Line Meaning
Truth covered in security
I'm hiding the truth to protect myself
I can't let you smother me
I don't want you to control me or my decisions
I'd like to but it couldn't work
I wish things could be different, but they can't
Trading off and taking turns
We're compromising and sharing responsibilities
I don't regret a thing
I'm happy with the decisions I've made
I've got this friend, you see
There's someone in my life who's important to me
Who makes me feel
This person brings positive emotions into my life
And I wanted more
I desired a stronger connection with this person
Than I could steal
But I didn't want to take advantage of them
I'll arrest myself
I'll take responsibility for my own actions
And wear a shield
I'll protect myself from getting hurt
I'll go out of my way
I'll make an effort to show my commitment
To prove I still smell her on you
I know you've been with someone else, and I can still feel their presence
Don't, tell me what I wanna hear
I don't want you to lie to me or give me false hope
Afraid of never knowning fear
I'm scared of not experiencing something outside of my comfort zone
Experience anything you need
I want you to have the freedom to explore and grow
I'll keep fighting jealousy
I won't let my envy get in the way of our relationship
Until it's fucking gone
I'll continue to work on this until I'm no longer jealous
To make you a deal
I'm willing to negotiate or compromise
We've made a pact
We've agreed to a plan or promise
To learn from who ever we want
We'll both seek knowledge and inspiration from whoever we choose
Without new rules
We don't want to place too many restrictions on each other
We'll share what's lost and what we grew
We'll exchange thoughts and experiences, both positive and negative
They'll go out of their way
Others will try to prove that you've been with someone else
To prove they still smell her on you
They'll try to show that they can still sense the presence of the other person on you
They still, smell her on you
Others believe that you haven't completely let go of your past relationship
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Written by: KURT COBAIN
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