International violin virtuoso Oliver Lewis was hailed by the New Zealand media as ‘The fastest fiddler from the west. His phenomenal world record breaking speed in "The Flight of the Bumble Bee" is unmatched by any other violinist. Making his concerto debut as a child prodigy at the age of 12, he went on to win scholarships to the Purcell School of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and the Berne Conservatoire. He made his sensational European debut playing Ravel’s Tzigane and Bruch’s G minor Violin Concerto as soloist with the Bern Symphony Orchestra. Since then he has gone on to perform world wide as a soloist with many of the world’s greatest orchestras.
Oliver is a artist and uses their strings
daveWILLIAMS
Dave studied classical piano from the tender age of 4, but after some years discovered his father’s guitar and turned to the dark side. After completing A levels and the customary degree in Art + Design, he became a professional musician. Dave began his musical career playing with best friend John Deacon, the bassist of Queen, in several different bands. When the magic of touring began to lose its charm Williams opened his own recording studio and became a songwriter for Warner/Chappell.
Dave became the Music Director for the long running international smash hit Spirit of the Dance, which has four touring shows in the US and two international touring groups. Formed in 1996, Spirit of the Dance is a foot-stomping international production featuring a spectacular display of traditional Irish culture that has thrilled audiences all over the world.
Williams’s own compositions have most recently been performed by Oliver Lewis and broadcast to over two billion people in Asia.
Quotes about Ollie
’Magnificent talent, he took the audience into another world’ (Guardian)
‘Virtuosic, seamless brilliance……….(London Evening Standard)
’Lewis left the audience mesmerized’ (Daily Express)
Quotes about Dave
‘You must be the scruffy one with the guitar?’ (Tom O’ Keefe – Neurodisc Records)
Influences
Once described as "Paganini meets Royksopp. An incredible mix of “State of the Art” electronic computer technology and the pure, inspiring tones of the acoustic classical violin.
Sounds Like
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deviationsPROJECT is a British electronic music group comprised of producer Dave Williams and international violin virtuoso Oliver Lewis.
Dave and Ollie first met in 2001 at Wembley Arena (London), for rehearsals of a Christmas special version of Spirit of the Dance. They soon became good friends and later in the year, decided to collaborate, mixing the beauty of classical melodies with modern textures and rhythms.
deviationsPROJECT
The duo's self-titled first album blends elements of classical music with electronica; pieces such as Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”, Bizet’s “Carmen” and Bach’s “Sonata in Gm” are recreated with modern music technology. Contemporary compositions, including Dave William’s own songs, John Williams’ “Theme From Schindler’s List” and Fleetwood Mac’s “Albatross” are integrated with the classical works on the group’s first full-length release, a self-titled LP.
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An achingly beautiful interpretation of some of the most wonderful Christmas compositions in the world. A combination of virtuosic instrumentation and lush, futuristic arrangements. Soaring melodies are performed by international virtuoso Oliver Lewis with a jaw-dropping sonic backdrop provided by renowned producer Dave Williams from the famed crossover-classical duo Deviations Project.
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"A Barnes and Noble exlusive compilation featuring 3 dreamy trax from deviations PROJECT. Also on the album are trax from Amethystium, Blue Stone, Sleepthief, Kopas and Daksha. Includes a unique version of Edelweiss not available on any other album". Please click the picture above for this special album only available at Barnes & Noble Booksellers and www.bn.com.
I really am looking forward to the new cd. Been looking forward to it since I memorized the track order on the first cd! Best wishes to you guys, and hope your spring treats you well.
thank you. my friend played me your cd recently and i thought it was amazing. the orchestra im in is currently playing a few movements form carmen and the Habanera is one of them. i like your take on it.
good to meet you too! greetings from over the Pond as well! I'm proper LOVING your music! Pretty inspirational! Classical mixed with Electronic! I am really enjoying it!
hey love that sugar song jeje,keep up the good work with that talent, o and remember GOD gave you the talent and HE loves you very much as a mater in fact he loved you so much that he died for you in the cross and reserected in the third day giving humanity salvation, peace , and HE redeemed us and he gave us the great gift of salvation and eternal life in heaven.This belongs to all humans and is given if we accept him as our lord and saviour and let Him be our role model for life.Until like all proces in life we die and we meet him in heaven. GOD bless and remember he gave you the talent
Never take someone for granted Hold every person close to your heart Because you might wake up one day And realize that you lost a diamond While you were too busy collecting stone.
Your Music rocks ! Don't stop like the other bands do it for the people ! not for the money, money is good but the people the fans are what made you guys AWSOME! Music !
Hi Ollie! I've listened to your music and I love it. Maybe I'll show you some of my poetry. But most of it is in Icelandic so you won't be able to read all of it.
With love from the pink haired girl from Facebook!
Just listened to "Sugar Plum". Once again can't wait to hear another new song and buy the latest CD. I want more! I especially love the more upbeat and dance-like stuff. Sure there's other people out there who do stuff like that but no-where near as well as you guys do. Now and forever Deviations Poject fan. <3
;) Nice to meet you, too ;) I just love the music, but it's difficult to have it here in Finland right now, if U don't have Visa or master ;) But perhaps soon?
