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"The musician was really talented however did not play the music requested so killed the entire vibe of the party. It was a party and we requested upbeat music alongside DJ but she used her own speaker and mellowed tunes... everyone obviously left the dance floor at this point and had to remind her of the request. She struggled with our requirements despite us being very specific on booking and even noted specific times on contract booking, did not fulfil contract and waste of £550"

Reply by Bedfordshire Violinist
Dear Hayley Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent event. I take all reviews seriously, as they help me improve my services, and I appreciate the opportunity to address some inaccuracies in your comments. The full fee you paid was £459, I understand that you felt the music selection did not align with the upbeat atmosphere you envisioned. However, I want to clarify that I arrived well-prepared with a curated playlist that included the specific tracks you requested, such as "Rebel Music" and "Ibiza Classics." Additionally, during our initial conversation, I offered to incorporate lively pop songs like "Havana," "Rather Be," and "Cheerleader" to enhance the party vibe. I left out your request to play Andrew Lloyd Webber/Starlight Express as I felt it didn’t align with the style of your event. Regarding the DJ sound levels, these were extremely loud throughout. I strive to maintain an enjoyable volume throughout my performances. While you noted that the dance floor, it was empty upon my arrival and throughout the ibiza classics with DJ last 30 minute set. I appreciated the positive feedback from many guests which indicates we’re enjoying my performances. As the event progressed, I was attentive to your requests, including the unexpected addition of a dhol drummer for the second set. I performed the "Morni" provided the Bollywood track to the DJ and performed alongside the DJ and which successfully energised the dance floor. I also addressed the issue with my electric violin volume being turned down by DJ immediately after he received feedback from guest complaining he couldn’t hear it! The booking was to perform 3x 30 minute sets I stayed on the dance floor except two 15 minute breaks and performed throughout the 2 hour duration. I made repeated requests to the DJ to play "Ibiza Classics," in line with your preferences, and I took swift action to address all requests throughout the night. The DJ consistently played track’s that were impossible for a violinist to play over such as Milkshake by Kelis. My goal is always to create memorable experiences for my clients, and I have consistently received positive feedback for over 20 years !

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"I am the videographer who filmed Ami's wedding on Saturday Sept 14th. I was so impressed by your playing, even though I didn't get a chance to relax and really listen to it, that I felt I should contact you as I thought you were both superb. I will recommend you personally."

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"How fortunate we were to have Caroline and the delightful ladies from Ariana String Quartet play at our wedding, each one of them possessing impressive musical prowess and with distinguished classical careers in highly reputed orchestras. The planning and coordination of pieces beforehand and on the day was seamless. So during the actual wedding, each previously chosen song was played as an accompaniment to significant moments: such as the entrance of the bride, the signing of the register, the bride and groom walking into the wedding breakfast room. Everything was timed perfectly. Ariana had also learnt a few of the pieces especially for our wedding. In fact their renditions of the contemporary music we had asked for were not only flawless, but fantastic musical pieces in their own right, as diverse as Arctic Monkeys ‘Mardy Bum’, ‘Concerning Hobbits’ from the Lord of the Rings and Bowie’s ‘Life on Mars’. Furthermore, they were easy to recognise and yet the original was transformed into a beautiful string version. Indeed everything they performed for us was unquestionably beautiful, dare-I-say-it, even better than the string renditions on Bridgerton! Classical musical connoisseurs present were mesmerised and intoxicated by every note. As I looked around the room, I witnessed every generation at the wedding enjoying Ariana’s performance. I heard so many positive comments from guests about them too. They delivered a simply captivating soundtrack to a joyous day for us. We cannot recommend them highly enough."

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"I engaged The Chapel Hill Duo (Jaya and Sarah) to play at my summer party in August 2013. From initial contact communication was prompt and excellent. We discussed the requirements and music program and with their advice we decided on a selection of music which best suited the event and the guests. On the evening the performance was simply outstanding. My guests were delighted and several enquired about future bookings. I would not hesitate to recommend The Chapel Hill duo for your event. I would further note that their diverse repertoire covers classical right through to current popular music, all of which sound fantastic through strings. I hope to book again for a future event."

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"Simply put, these guys are amazing! Do not hesitate to book them. They played at our wedding a few weeks ago and we had so so many compliments from our guests. Their repertoire is so eclectic and they played classical as well as all our modern favourites. They tailored the song list to include mine, my husbands and my Dad's favourites as well which was very much appreciated. Thank so much once again."

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"Hi. Thank you so much and yes we were very lucky with the weather thank goodness. We were very very happy with everything you played, it sounded wonderful and everyone commented how much they enjoyed your music. Thank you for being there on our special day. Lisa and neil "

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"They made the best day of our lives so incredibly special. I'll never forget being played down the aisle by my favourite song arranged so beautifully. They are very professional and warm. "

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"So many thanks for the beautiful music provided at our wedding"

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"So easy to book, great price, easy to contact and they met all our needs!"

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"Not only did you step in at the last moment to save our event, but your quartet was perhaps the best quality we have had in some time. You should be named ‘Sounds AMAZING’. Bless you and thank you. "

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"We booked The Ebor Quartet for our original wedding date- June 6 2020. Due to the pandemic, we had to postpone four times. With each change, our contact, Conor, could not have been more understanding, accommodating and was always so quick to respond which, when you are trying to rearrange a wedding in a day, was hugely appreciated! He always had kind words and said nothing was a problem although we know it took a lot of rearranging on his part. Their playlist is excellent- a great mix of classic and modern to choose from. I asked for some from the list and also for some specific songs that weren’t from the list. They took the time to produce the arrangements (some very complicated) and sent them through to make sure we were happy with everything- and they exceeded all expectations. On the day everyone said how amazing the music was, it really made the service and created a lovely atmosphere for the ceremony. It was very special. When looking for all suppliers, it is important to consider the fact that they will become a part of your wedding. Not only are The Ebor Quartet incredibly talented but they were a great support, fun, enthusiastic, they took on all of our requests and I honestly couldn’t be happier that they were a part of our wedding day"

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"EM Strings were absolutely amazing and provided the most beautiful live music for our summer garden party this August. Each member of the ensemble was so talented and also so lovely to interact with. They have such an extensive repertoire of songs that we were treated to, hit after hit. We would highly recommend them and will 100% be booking them for our future events. "

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"Thanks for the amazing music on our special day, you made it even better! Sorry we didn't get a chance to say thank you in person. All the best in the future."

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"We booked Sounds Interesting around 6 weeks before our wedding as a last minute idea. We had only viewed the video clip on the website and so were a little apprehensive about how it would pan out on the day. However, we need not have worried. The quartet were fantastic. The songs we had chosen were even better than we had imagined. As I (the bride) was a little late to the venue, the quartet ended up playing a couple more songs than planned. They were excellent and really added that extra something to our ceremony, making it personal and unique to us. Worth every penny! "

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"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding at Bordesley Park on Friday. Our guests were so impressed with how well you played. You made our day magical and we can't thank you enough, love Anna and Liam xxx"

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