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Barrage was a violin-based, modern worldbeat ensemble based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada around musicians Dean Marshall, John Crozman and Anthony Moore. They employed a blend of violin music with high-energy physical choreography during their performances. They have released seven albums, two DVDs. They have toured internationally, across Europe, Latin America and Asia. In addition to their touring schedule, Barrage occasionally performed resident shows for Disney. Marshall served as its musical director and served as its composer and arranger. The group released a statement via Twitter on May 9, 2012 that the group had decided to suspend their performance and touring schedule. In November 2015, the three original creators launched Barrage8 as a string octet. ==History== Barrage began as a musical entertainment concept created in Calgary, Alberta in 1996 by musicians Dean Marshall and John Crozman. Together with Jana Wyber, Brian Hanson, and Anthony Moore, they formed Barrage's executive production and creative team, known as "5 to 1 Entertainments". Barrage originally consisted of seven violinists, along with a four piece backline made up of bass guitar, acoustic/electric guitar, drum set and percussion. In its early days, Barrage's performances concentrated solely on experimenting and exploring new musical ideas. The group initially gained attention for pushing the violin's musical boundaries in their attempts to change the public's general perception of what is considered acceptable music to be played using the instrument. The seven violinists began incorporating choreography and several forms of dance into their shows while playing the violin at the same time, thus creating unique visuals to match the various music styles they were performing. Barrage quickly evolved into a hybrid cross between a theatrical music production and a musical ensemble show. A second cast of Barrage was created by 5 to 1 Entertainments in 2001 and was based in London, England. For a short time, two entirely different casts of Barrage were touring and performing the same show in different parts of the world simultaneously. The two casts were later amalgamated, reverting to a single, eleven member Canada-based cast.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Barrage (group)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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