Bond
The best-selling quartet pf all-time.
Bond is the best-selling string quartet of all time consisting of four beautiful, and very talented women. The members of this string quartet are Haylie Ecker on 1st violin, Eos Chater on 2nd violin, Tania Davis on viola, and Gay-Yee Westerhoff on cello. When their first album Born went at #1 in 21 countries all over the world, their second album Shine went Gold in six countries, and their album Classified went double platinum in Australia, it's no wonder why their music is turning heads and bringing people into the classical section of record stores. No matter what mood you're in, Bond's music will just blow you away. Their music combines classical with modern day pop overtones. Their debut album Born was kicked off the UK Classical Charts for apparently 'sounding too much like pop music.'

Sure, image is one thing that people have on their minds when they see Bond. That image is completely drawn out as soon as you hear them play. When you hear Bond, you hear the most talented, hard-working, and passionate musicians you will ever hear. Haylie, Eos, Tania, and Gay-Yee all come from a musical background and started playing their instruments at very young ages - proving how talented and passionate they are to their music and performing.

Bond continues their passion in currently working on a fourth studio album.

Haylie Ecker
"My passion is music, and playing with Bond adds a new dimension and perception to the way I play."
Name: Haylie Ecker
Born: October 9, 1975
Originally From: Perth, Australia
Bond Skill: 1st Violin
Instrument: Yamaha SV-120, Starfish Red

Haylie Ecker has received a First Class Honours Degree in Music and a postgraduate degree in Advanced Solo Studies from London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She has played around the world as a soloist and continues her classical violin career in addition to playing with Bond. She has written two compositions for Bond which are: "Sahara," on Shine and, "Dream Star," on Classified. Although the other girls have lent their voices in some of their songs, Haylie hasn't because she says so herself, that she does not have a nice voice.

Eos Chater
"I love music that pushed the boundaries - and Bond's music crosses both stylistic and national boundaries."
Name: Eos Chater
Born: January 27, 1976
Originally From: Cardiff, Wales
Bond Skill: 2nd Violin
Instrument: Yamaha SV-120, Starfish Silver

Eos Chater earned her music college degree from the Royal College of Music in London. Before Bond, she wrote string arrangements and played with many pop groups that include The Divine Comedy, Cocteau Twins, Julian Cope, Gabrielle and Mark Knopfler. Eos has written three compositions for Bond which are: "Bella Donna," on Born, "Ride," on Shine, and "Midnight Garden," on Classified. Eos has shared her voice in tracks that include: Strange Paradise, Big Love Adagio, Midnight Garden, Samba (with Gay-Yee), and Fly Robin Fly (also with Gay-Yee).

Tania Davis
"Bond will appeal to people who would normally be intimidated by a classical concert."
Name: Tania Davis
Born: July 4, 1975
Originally From: Sydney, Australia
Bond Skill: Viola
Instrument: Yamaha SW-200, Violectra

Tania Davis has earned a First Class Bachelor of Music Honours Degree from the Sydney Conservatorium and a Postgraduate Diploma in Performance with distinction from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She has played with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Sydney Symphony, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Tania has written two compositions for Bond which are: "Odeyssey," on Shine and "Senorita," on Classified. Tania shares her voice in the track Senorita.

Gay-Yee Westerhoff
"My whole life has always revolved around music. Although I'd really like to learn the martial arts of the Shaolin Monks."
Name: Gay-Yee Westerhoff
Born: June 14, 1973
Originally From: Yorkshire, England
Bond Skill: Cello
Instrument: Yamaha SVC-100, a customized Yamaha

Gay-Yee Westerhoff has an Honours Degree in music from Trinity College of Music in London. Before Bond, she has performed with Primal Scream, Spice Girls, Talvin Singh, Embrace, Sting, Bryan Adams and Barry Manilow. Gay-Yee has written two compositions for Bond that include: "Kismet," on Born, and "I'll Fly Away," on Classified. Not only does Gay-Yee contribute her cello skills on Bond, she also takes part in vocals. She shares her voice in tracks: Samba (with Eos) and Fly Robin Fly (with Eos).