“Ignite The Fuse” is truly a benchmark for violin acts. Created by the head of Harry Potter’s special effects team, this video is as beautiful to watch as it is to listen to.
The FUSE violin duo has always been known for pushing boundaries. Unwilling to be another tired crossover cliché, Linzi Stoppard and Ben Lee constantly seek new sounds to reinvent their beloved instrument.
Famed for their Rock anthems album released by Edel/Universal, this track marks a slight departure. It still features a catchy melodic topline but ventures into the Electronica genre, drawing specific influences from Dubstep.
A crisp, edgy production sets Fuse apart from anything previously heard from a violin group, yet retains Linzi and Ben’s trademark arrangements and harmonies, fully utilizing the violin’s versatility.
Visually, the video is stunning—Linzi looks as gorgeous as ever, Ben cooler than a penguin’s icebox. We see magical fairy dust bouncing from the strings as FUSE pizzicato the track’s intro. Then, with a Dubstep break full of whooshes and bangs, all the particles fall to the ground.
We’re now fully into the track: it’s punchy and driven, uptempo and consistent in pace. The special effects perfectly complement the track’s energy, blending green-screen Harry Potter-esque aerial visuals with monochrome close-up shots of the band.
Violins may have been made for Vivaldi, but FUSE have torn up the rulebook. Labelled the most innovative string act of a generation, Linzi and Ben have once again raised the bar.
FUSE’s contemporary vision and fearless departure from the norm are beyond reproach… this is the most talked-about and acclaimed string act in recent times.
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