Primitivity

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Primitivity
Background information
Origin Washington D.C., United States
Genres Cello rock, Cello metal
Years active 2000 – present
Labels Independent
Website primitivity.com
Members Loren Westbrook-Fritts, lead cello
Devree Lewis, cello
Natalie Spehar, cello
Robby Burns, percussion
Past members David Teie, cello
Kristin Ostling, cello
Mauricio Betanzo, cello
Kacy Clopton, cello
Keith Thomas, cello
Danny Villanueva, percussion

Primitivity is an American instrumental cello rock band consisting of three cellists and a percussionist.[1]<ref name=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=57088> http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=57088, June 2010.</ref> Primitivity began primarily as a cover band playing songs by the thrash metal band Megadeth and the cello rock band Apocalyptica.[2][3][4] The band has released one album entirely of Megadeth covers titled Plays Megadeth For Cello.<ref name=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138712> http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138712, April 2010.</ref> Primitivity has also composed and performed original songs for cello rock ensemble.<ref name=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=57088> http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=57088, June 2010.</ref> The group was selected as a 2010 Artist In Residence at Strathmore Hall in Bethesda, Maryland.[2]<ref name=http://www.strathmore.org/eventstickets/calendar/view.asp?id=5231> http://www.strathmore.org/eventstickets/calendar/view.asp?id=5231, February 2010.</ref>

History

Primitivity was originally formed in July 2000 and debuted on the NPR show From The Top while performing a cello arrangement of "Skin O My Teeth" by Megadeth. Primitivity recorded Plays Megadeth For Cello and performed with different lineups from 2002-2009 with lead cellist Loren Westbrook-Fritts. Primitivity performed as a quintet from 2009-2010 until reforming in 2010 as a quartet with three cellos and a drummer. The latest lineup has performed covers of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Muse, Metallica, and System of A Down. The band released Evolution in 2013 which features all original music. The album is mastered by Jens Bogren, producer of metal bands Symphony X, Dragonforce, and Opeth.

Members

Current

  • Loren Westbrook-Fritts - Cello
  • Devree Lewis - Cello
  • Natalie Spehar - Cello
  • Robby Burns - Drums

Discography

Plays Megadeth For Cello

  • Released 24 February 2010

Plays Megadeth For Cello is the debut album by American rock cello group Primitivity, released in 2010. It features eight instrumental Megadeth covers arranged and played on cellos. The title is a nod to Apocalyptica's debut album, Plays Metallica by Four Cellos.

  1. "Skin o' My Teeth" - 3:18
  2. "Symphony of Destruction" - 5:29
  3. "Architecture of Aggression" - 3:13
  4. "Foreclosure of a Dream" - 4:17
  5. "Train of Consequences" - 3:30
  6. "Addicted To Chaos" - 5:25
  7. "À Tout le Monde" - 4:22
  8. "Hangar 18" - 5:17

Evolution

  • Released 16 October 2013

Evolution is the second album by the American rock cello group Primitivity, released in 2013. It features eleven original instrumental compositions.

  1. "Sacrifice"
  2. "Primitivity"
  3. "Convergence"
  4. "Ascend"
  5. "Forgiven"
  6. "Overdrive"
  7. "Psycho Logic"
  8. "Transcendence"
  9. "Revival"
  10. "Emergence"
  11. "Prayer"

See also

  • Cello Rock

References

  1. ↑ http://www.primitivity.com, February 2010.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.strathmore.org/media/pdf/pressreleases/232010_41255371.pdf, February 2010.
  3. ↑ http://www.metalinjection.net/tv/view/4821/cello-cover-of-symphony-of-destruction-megadeth, April 2010.
  4. ↑ http://www.metalinjection.net/tv/view/4822/cello-cover-of-master-of-puppets-metallica, April 2010.

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