The Stranglers are the surprise addition to The Proms
- 11 years ago
The Proms is the most quintessentially British celebration of classical music, which is about to be invaded by this...
Punk veterans The Stranglers have been the surprise addition to this prestigious music festival. Their famous tunes will be played by a full orchestra turning punk into classical.
At a very English riverside setting, the all-important bassist from The Stranglers, Jean-Jacques Brunel, decided to talk about how he felt about receiving this rather bizarre invitation over a pint of cider.
SOUNDBITE: Jean-Jacques Burnel, Stranglers Bassist, saying (English):
"Well I think the term is gobsmacked frankly. Pretty gobsmacked that we should be asked. I can't think of many more prestigious events in the world musical calendar really."
The Stranglers are known as one of the instigators of British punk music because of their uncompromising style and aggressive attitudes. But has time mellowed them?
SOUNDBITE: Jean-Jacques Burnel, Stranglers Bassi
Punk veterans The Stranglers have been the surprise addition to this prestigious music festival. Their famous tunes will be played by a full orchestra turning punk into classical.
At a very English riverside setting, the all-important bassist from The Stranglers, Jean-Jacques Brunel, decided to talk about how he felt about receiving this rather bizarre invitation over a pint of cider.
SOUNDBITE: Jean-Jacques Burnel, Stranglers Bassist, saying (English):
"Well I think the term is gobsmacked frankly. Pretty gobsmacked that we should be asked. I can't think of many more prestigious events in the world musical calendar really."
The Stranglers are known as one of the instigators of British punk music because of their uncompromising style and aggressive attitudes. But has time mellowed them?
SOUNDBITE: Jean-Jacques Burnel, Stranglers Bassi