Anna, composer, producer, and violins.
Stafford String Quartet: all girls, see pics.
Performing rock n' roll shows.
Influences
Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Metallica, Lacuna Coil, Steve Reich, Copland, John Adams, Stravinsky, Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky, my step-dad, my accordian-playing mom, Beethoven, Mozart, Presidents of the United States of America, Haydn, Bach, Americana, Fiddle, Bluegrass
Sounds Like
Apocalptica. Rock n' roll for strings. If you hear who else it sounds like, I'd love to know! :)
Well, I missed the Foo Fighters Grammy Audition (was on tour, and sick with that crazy flu going around...) but here's a special video for my fans, with original music (not a cover), and some crazy, funky dance moves (sort of like michael jackson meets who-knows-what)
This is a video I did for my fans so they know how I produce my albums, and learn where I produce my albums, at Stringvision Studios.
Los Angeles Violinist, Composer, Producer. Composer of rock n' roll string quartet music, featuring an all-girl's string quartet. Producer of String Music shows and albums, and performances with local and international acts and projects, as well as ongoing film and tv projects.
Here's what Critics are saying about String Music:
"Anna Stafford's unique take on classical music mixed with off-center pop/rock makes for a curious though often engaging blend. Her work in mainstream and alternative rock (from Christina Aguilera and INXS, to Thrice and Lacuna Coil), and playing with symphony orchestras have certainly guided her to a fascinating place between, where the music rises and glides, dives and flows, with shifting time signatures. The stand-out tracks include Beatle--ish (as in Eleanor Rigby) "Wilson Said," the forceful "Green Walls," Kinks-like (think "Sunny Afternoon) "Crushed Berries," and melancholy yet comforting "Chromosomes." Very different...and very good."
- Darryl Morden, Buzzine
Credits include Film projects, various TV appearances, awards shows and recording projects. International touring work to Japan, Hong Kong, Rome, Bahamas. Production of multiple string quartet tribute albums and solo albums.
My albums are available on iTunes and CD baby.
www.cdbaby.com/annastafford
Also please check out my homepage www.annastafford.com.
This is a video of my orchestra appearance with Josh Groban on The Ellen Show. (Note: the still pic on the video is Josh's violinist... I am behind Mr. Groban in this video, with the blonde hair! :)
Special note for fans: Thank you so much for your amazing support! It's been an awesome year and I promise I will perform some local shows soon! xoxoxo
Thanks for the ad! And just wanted to say, you are amazing. I can play nearly anything with strings, when it comes to a bow, I am lost, so I am quite dazzled by the violin. It is perhaps one of the most beautiful instruments ever created, and your playing speaks volumes about what it is supposed to say. I can't wait for when you all come to town.
I HOPE YOUR DAYS HAVE BEEN WONDERFUL I JUST WANTED TO SWING BY AND SAY HI. YOUR STILL MY FAVORITE VIOLINIST AND ALWAYS WILL BE. STAY SMILIN AND BE HAPPY GIRLI MMMMMMKAY.
well so you know, as of right now(which could change) i have 3 days off in a row. wed, thur, and friday. so hope you make it sometime on those days. i think mom and steve might be going somewhere sometime in august.... atleast i think thats what i heard
hey anna, works stinks right now. its soo slow. but it sounds like your doing great from what moms been saying. i wish i could go on a vacation to cali. but other than the disneyland trip with mary im having to save ALL my vacation time for next july to go on a 3-4 week trip with dad, hilloah and carrie to EUROPE!!!! im sooooooooo excited. its going to be the best trip ever.
Thank you so so much for accepting my friend request. I hope your day has been super great. Once again you were simply amazing last night at the SLC arts festival. Oh and ummm I love your other stuff that I have heard online today. WOW!!! beautiful sounds ooze from your fingertips girli. Thanks for the inspiration.
Anna, your music and playing are beautiful! thanks so much for your add. i'm friends of Terry Glennys. looking forward to seeing and hearing the flashback tour. listened to all your music and watched the videos. you are most gifted. v
I was so happy the pics turned out well from a throwaway camera! (Nothing like a little editing to make them look even better!) Had fun playing with you! Hope we can do more stuff together in the future..
Awesome! Im glad you liked them. You guys all made it so easy. I'm really hoping I get to come back and do it again next time.
And feel free to use any of the shots you want. As far as Im concerned, they belong to you guys. That and I can use all the free press from talented people I can get!
Hi Anna, Thanks so much for the add. I'm a former choral singer and am excited about listening and learning about your music. So far what I've heard is great.
hello Anna.., Greetings from my Prog-Art-Sky! ...thank you for possibility to get acquainted, and have a possibility to enjoy your beautiful music and talent... Thank you also for your interest to my artworks... You also always welcome to my pages! Have a great Cosmic Energy! All the best,
Hey Anna, Thanks for your amazing job! Me and Art are going to mix your strings parts with the main track tonight! Thanks again and looking forward for new projects with you my friend! best GOR
Hi anna! hope your doing well. I missed you on your birthday but mom told me you were out or having a party. Or Something. Hope you've been able to stay away from whats going around. Both Carrie and I have been sick this week! -michael
Hi Anna, wish you have a wonderful 2008. Thanks so much 4 the add and 4 your music, mixture of different musical ideas as I try to do with my viola. :-) Greetings from Italy M°°°D
