Pop choir set to rock Wellington (with strings attached)

Pop choir set to rock Wellington (with strings attached)

Pop hits from ABBA and Michael Jackson to Gotye and Lorde are set to raise the rafters in Eastbourne, Paekakariki and Karori in coming weeks.

Singing group The Doubtful Sounds accompanied by string quartet Strung Out will deliver their unique blend of pop, harmony and good humour at Eastbourne (Sun.Nov 24), Paekakariki (Sat.Nov 30), and Karori (Sun. Dec 1).

Stepping out from behind his radio microphone to conduct is Bryan Crump of Radio New Zealand Nights fame.

“Some say singing is the new Prozac,” says Crump, “and this is music to put a smile on your face.”

“Whether you love Bob Marley, Blue Monday or Bad, we can guarantee you’ve never heard the songs you love performed this way.”

Formed as a musical outlet for friends who like to sing, The Doubtful Sounds brings a pop sensibility and sense of fun to songs from across the musical genres.

“To say our repertoire is eclectic is an understatement,” says Crump.
“I’m pretty sure we’re the only vocal group that performs Peggy Lee, Phil Collins, and Lorde.”

Crump says the classically trained musicians of the Strung Out quartet enjoy a chance to let their hair down.

“It’s not every day you get to play some of pop music’s iconic riffs on a cello or viola.”

Crump arranges the songs and leads the group, which includes a number of his National Radio colleagues.

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