Eos Chater
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| Eos Chater | ||
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| Also known as | Eos | |
| Born | January 27, 1976 (age 31) | |
| Origin |  Cardiff, Wales |
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| Instrument(s) | Violin, Trombone, Trumpet and Organ | |
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bond | |
Eos Chater (sometimes credited just as Eos) is the second violinist of the all-female classical crossover string quartet bond.
She earned her music degree from the Royal College of Music in London and is from Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Before bond, her work included writing string arrangements and playing with many pop groups including The Divine Comedy, Cocteau Twins, Julian Cope, Gabrielle and Mark Knopfler.
[edit] Miscellanea
- Star Sign: Aquarius.
- Favorite Color: Ultramarine, bright yellow and fuchsia pink.
- Favorite animal: Horse and husky.
- Favorite Film: It’s a Wonderful Life, The 5th Element, Monsoon Wedding, The Ice Storm.
- Favorite Music: Inventive music, Mozart, Ravel, Reich, David Bowie, Shostakovich, The Velvet Underground, Björk, Donny Hathaway, Daft Punk.
- Favorite Food: Thai Green Curry.
- Favorite Quote: An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.~ Mahatma Gandhi.
- She is married to Jerry Chater (an editor, in pop and advertising).
- Eos' maiden name is "Counsell".
- She has written many pieces, including "Bella Donna" and "Ride", and arranged the track "Midnight Garden".
- Eos provided vocals for "Duel", "Viva!", "Shine", "Strange Paradise", "Big Love Adagio", "Libertango", "Ride", "Midnight Garden", "Samba", "Fly Robin Fly" and "Hungarian".
- During the Born album period she was referred to by her first name only. This changed when their second album, Shine, was released.
