Monday 30 November 2009

Check out Linzi & FUSE's NEW Website with videos of GQ Awards, NEW Gallery and MORE…


New website here: - http://www.electricstringquartet.com

Linzi Stoppard & FUSE At The Royal Albert Hall For Born Free's Wildlife Concert Alongside Bryan Adams...

FUSE to perform at star studded Born Free Concert at The Royal Albert Hall.

FUSE is electric violinists Ben Lee & Linzi Stoppard, the Prince and Princess of the rock violin world. When Ben and Linzi set out to break the mould and push the boundaries they realised they had two choices: to be followers or to show the way with initiative. The latter was the only real option.


Read all about it >>>

And again here >>

Linzi Stoppard & FUSE Headline at Momentum 2009 in Athens

FUSE are electric violinists Linzi Stoppard & Ben Lee Headlined at Momentum 2009 in Athens. With their original sound and approach FUSE are the most innovative string act around today. Pioneering a new method for a traditionally classical instrument while inspiring a new breed of electric violinists. FUSE are setting the bar.

FUSE are virtuoso musicians Linzi Stoppard and Ben Lee who, on their eponymous debut album harness their bespoke signature Bridge electric violins and take Rock tracks that people love and radically but lovingly reinterpret them. The album is scheduled for early March 2010.

Read all about it here >>

And here >>

Linzi Stoppard & FUSE switch on Jermyn Street Lights in London's West End and Perform...

Fuse gave a live performance before and after the switch-on as the classically-trained musicians created an electric atmosphere and flicked the switch to illuminate a series of magical reflective stars.

Linzi Stoppard & Ben Le are FUSE.When they perform they bring their distinctive sound to their audience, using the same elements to reproduce the experience live - once again setting FUSE worlds apart from all other string acts and in the process rewriting the tired stereo-type, breaking old records and setting new ones. For the truly "original and most innovative string act for over a generation" there is no substitute for FUSE.

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Thursday 22 October 2009

FUSE headline at the International GQ Men of the Year Awards from Mumbai, India

FUSE headline at the International GQ Men of the Year Awards from Mumbai, India

Wednesday 16 September 2009

Deep Springs Ent Major Artist: Linzi Stoppard and FUSE Sign Unprecedented Record Deal for Rock Violin Act

London, United Kingdom, September 16, 2009 --(PR.com)-- A Deep Springs Ent priority Artist Signs Groundbreaking Record DealBen Lee and Linzi Stoppard are FUSE, the rock prince and princess of the violin world. At the InterContinental Park Lane they signed a global record deal with edel Record.FUSE are original and unique - they aren't classical violinists, they are rock violinists, pioneering a new unique musical sound for a traditionally classical instrument.

Linzi stoppards record deal >>

Monday 14 September 2009

The latest headlines on Linzi Stoppard

...see it all here: http://www.zimbio.com/Linzi+Stoppard - She's been busy.

Linzi Stoppard - the latest

Linzi stoppards photo gallery

Some really unusual snaps here - lots of unseen piccis

Linzi in the wiki hall of fame

There she is, up with all the other Electric violinists

FUSE in action (aka Linzi Stoppard & Ben Lee)

Check it out, it's awesome: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/3390468/linzi_stoppard_ben_lee_rock_van_halens_jump_electric_violin_rock_stars/

Fuse in action

Linzi Stoppard & FUSE Electrify at Siemens Fusion Event

Linzi Stoppard's electric violin duo FUSE perform for Siemens VIPs & Executives. Opening with infamous Hollywood soundtracks and building to a memorable finale with rock hits from FUSE's debut album.

More of the story on Linzi, Fuse at the Seimens event >>

Linzi's profile on Google

Yep, I've just found it - here: http://www.google.com/profiles/linzistoppard -

And here's a snippet from the lady herself:

Linzi Stoppard (FUSE), is one of the most exciting and edgy electric violin artists, who pushes the boundaries of musical convention with her passionate, live sets of rock, dance and contemporary melodies. Linzi Stoppard has transfixed audiences the world over with her performances on the electric violin. Each live set sees musical influences from The Stones through to Cafe del Mar bursting to life through the electric strings and a bow that she wields like a magic wand.
Her musical success began in her late teens she was then spotted by two music producers who convinced her to front and record Tattoo of Pain (vocals/electric violin) which was a spin off from cult American group “Lords of Acid”. This led to record deals around the world including EMI Europe, Avex Trax and Never Records, followed up by tours in the States, Europe and Japan.
After the success of the alternative album she looked for a more commercial sound and formed Babe Instinct recording "Disco Babes From Outer Space" (UK top 20 hit, Positiva, EMI) and follow up “Fade To Grey” which was a dance hit across Europe and featured on numerous compilation albums including Ministry of Sound’s The Annual.

Album Out In The New Year - Rumoured To Be The Most Innovative String Album For A Generation

FUSE Global Record Deal
Album Out In The New Year - Rumoured To Be The Most Innovative String Album For A Generation
Rock Electric Violin Duo FUSE Sign Groundbreaking Record DealBen Lee and Linzi Stoppard are FUSE, the rock prince and princess of the violin world. Today at the InterContinental London Park Lane they have signed a global record deal with edel Record.FUSE are original and unique - they aren't classical violinists, they are rock violinists, pioneering a new unique musical sound for a traditionally classical instrument.They are putting the finishing touches to their 12 track debut album "Glorious", co-produced by FUSE. This is the first time in a long time a UK string act has signed a major deal to a pop/rock label through "traditional" channels.

Linzi Stoppard Plays to Monaco From The Roof Tops

Linzi Stoppard Plays Fiddler On The Roof in Monaco
Linzi Stoppard & Ben Lee, aka FUSE, perform at the Candy & Candy pre Monaco Grand Prix Party...

Full story here >>

Linzi Stoppard & FUSE sign global record deal…

Rock Electric Violin Duo FUSE Sign Groundbreaking Record Deal
Ben Lee and Linzi Stoppard are FUSE, the rock prince and princess of the violin world. Today at the InterContinental London Park Lane they have signed a global record deal with edel Record.
FUSE are original and unique – they aren’t classical violinists, they are rock violinists, pioneering a new unique musical sound for a traditionally classical instrument.

Full story here >>

Linzi Stoppard Strikes Gold at the Hermitage, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Electric violin rock stars - Linzi Stoppard & Ben Lee (aka FUSE) captivate VIPs at the world famous Hermitage hotel in Monaco. FUSE are a fresh new approach to a traditionally classical instrument, shaking up the music world in the process...

Full story here >>

Wednesday 19 August 2009

Rock Electric Violin Duo FUSE Sign Groundbreaking Record Deal

Rock Electric Violin Duo FUSE Sign Groundbreaking Record Deal


Ben Lee and Linzi Stoppard are FUSE, the rock prince and princess of the violin world. Today at the InterContinental London Park Lane they have signed a global record deal with edel Record.

FUSE are original and unique - they aren’t classical violinists, they are rock violinists, pioneering a new unique musical sound for a traditionally classical instrument.


FUSE Sign Global Deal. They are putting the finishing touches to their 12 track debut album “Glorious”, co-produced by FUSE. This is the first time in a long time a UK string act has signed a major deal to a pop/rock label through "traditional" channels.

Ben and Linzi met in 2006. Having both had successful live performance careers, they decided to merge their talents and form FUSE, a one-of-a-kind, glamorous rock, boy-girl electric violin duo.

When Ben and Linzi set out to break the mould and push the boundaries they realised they had two choices: to be followers or to show the way with initiative. The latter was the only real option.

Full Story here....

Monday 17 August 2009

FUSE perform at British Red Cross Gala Ball

FUSE and Britain’s Got Talent star to perform at British Red Cross Gala Ball
Tuesday 9 June 2009
For further information please contact
Laura Hinks
telephone: 0044(0)207 877 7463 / 07921 493 560 (07659 145 095 out of hours), email: LHinks@redcross.org.uk

Electric violinists FUSE and Britain’s Got Talent star Julian Smith are set to perform at the British Red Cross International Fundraising Committee Gala Ball tomorrow (10 June). The Birmingham saxophonist, runner-up in the ITV talent show last week, will join Linzi Stoppard and Ben Lee (FUSE) and award-winning comedian Omid Djalili on the bill at the IFC Gala Ball.

Guests will attend a reception and dinner at one of a selection of Ambassadors’ residences before being taken to the Hyatt Regency London The Churchill Hotel for entertainment, dancing and the chance to bid for exclusive and unattainable items at an auction, which will raise money for the international life-saving work of the British Red Cross.

The theme this year is ‘A Celebration of Life’ and the gala ball will bring together influential people from across the world. Confirmed guests include Anne Robinson, Sir Trevor Nunn and European Royals.

Julian Smith wowed the judges during Britain’s Got Talent with Piers Morgan describing him as “the coolest contestant” that has ever appeared on the show. FUSE are duo Linzi Stoppard (daughter-in-law of Sir Tom Stoppard) and Ben Lee, the most innovative and in demand string act for a generation. FUSE began 2009 as the act opening for the New Year's Day London Parade immediately after the Queen's New Year message. Their performance was broadcast to more than 300 million viewers on 750 international TV stations around the world. Comedian Omid Djalili is acclaimed as one of Britain’s funniest stand-up comedians as has also appeared in films including ‘The Mummy’ and ‘Gladiator’.

Linzi Attends Grand Opening Of Bryan Adams' 'Hear The World Ambassadors' Exhibition

Here she is>>

Linzi and FUSE sign global record deal / Daily Mail

Have you seen the latest Stoppard play? She rocks!

Linzi Stoppard: £1million record deal


When Linzi Stoppard - daughter-in-law of playwright Sir Tom Stoppard - was dragged to her first violin lesson at the age of four, her mother Jenny hoped she might be the next Yehudi Menuhin.
But now the 30-year-old leggy violinist has fulfilled a rather more rock 'n' roll dream. Her band, FUSE, in which she plays alongside fellow violinist Ben Lee, have signed a £1 million recording deal with rock label Edel, whose roster of artists include
, Prince and Deep Purple.
'My mum would have preferred me to go down the classical route - that's why she got me into violin - but we wanted to sign to a rock label,' says Linzi.


'My dad was into the Rolling Stones, and when I was 20 I realised I could make the electric violin sound like a guitar, and combined the two Read more:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1196127/Speaker-pay-Tory-donor.html#ixzz0ORz498Q0

Linzi and FUSE perform at Fortune Forum in Monaco

"The party atmosphere was definitely lacking in Monaco this year for Fund Forum. Numbers were down and the usual lavish entertainment had been credit crunched. Still, the organisers professed themselves pleased with the turnout, and with the numbers of chief execs who turned up to sit on panels or address the conference.Some providers were still doing things in style, but they were mostly the asset servicing arms of the banks. I enjoyed an evening at a swanky hotel by the sea courtesy of BNY Mellon, including a performance by electric violin duo Fuse. It was just right for Monaco!"

The full story here

Tuesday 30 June 2009

Rock Electric Violin Duo FUSE Sign Groundbreaking Record Deal

Ben Lee and Linzi Stoppard are FUSE, the rock prince and princess of the violin world. Today at the InterContinental London Park Lane they have signed a global record deal with edel Record.

FUSE are original and unique - they aren’t classical violinists, they are rock violinists, pioneering a new unique musical sound for a traditionally classical instrument.

They will release their 12 track debut album “Glorious”, co-produced by FUSE, later this summer. This is the first time in a long time a UK string act has signed a major deal to a pop/rock label through "traditional" channels.

Ben and Linzi met in 2006. Having both had successful live performance careers, they decided to merge their talents and form FUSE, a one-of-a-kind, glamorous rock, boy-girl electric violin duo.

When Ben and Linzi set out to break the mould and push the boundaries they realised they had two choices: to be followers or to show the way with initiative. The latter was the only real option.

While following their instincts the band recognised their competition had all failed to conquer the same conundrum - how does a new violin act avoid sounding exactly the same as the one before?

Other string acts call themselves ‘electric’, but often record using acoustic instrument or with no effects limiting them sonically. This narrow path leads to most violin / cross-over string acts covering the same music again and again and in the same style.

Not so with FUSE – the answer to the conundrum was a fresh progressive approach using the most up to date techniques, original guitar valve amps, sonic processors and of course their bespoke gold Bridge electric violins - the FUSE sound was born.

More importantly through these original methods the instrument comes alive like never before opening up a whole new genre of music – ROCK!

Edel is a major player in the music industry that can proudly boast a roster of legendary artists including Stevie Wonder, The Police, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Deep Purple, The Jam and Kiss.

Linzi Stoppard said: "We're proud and excited to have the platform we've always wanted to help our music reach a wider audience. It’s been a while in the making and this deal recognises our hard work and belief that our innovative style will light the way for a new generation of rock violinists."

Ben Lee said: "After touring and recording for other bands it's great to get my own sound out there."


NOTES TO EDITORS:

FUSE Online:
http://www.myspace.com/fusemusic

For further information on FUSE contact Neil Reading at Neil Reading PR,
neil@neilreadingpr.com, +44(0)20 72877 7711

FUSE Global Management:
Will Stoppard Management, Will Stoppard,
will@ws-m.co.uk, +44(0)20 3008 7355
Duroc Media, Simon Porter, simon@durocmedia.com, +44(0)1895 810831

Production:
Deep Springs Entertainment, Will Stoppard,
will@deepsprings.co.uk, +44(0)20 3008 7355
Duroc Media,
simon@durocmedia.com, +44(0)1895 810831

Note to Sub Editors: Please note that the name “FUSE’’ should always appear in capitals, as above.

Monday 22 June 2009

Linzi gets down with MySpace

Check it out: http://www.myspace.com/fusemusic

Linzi plays at London’s InterContinental

Snippet:

A highlight of the evening was an electronic violin performance by Fuse, featuring Linzi Stoppard (daughter-inlaw of Oscar winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard) and Ben Lee, performing the theme music of Lawrence of Arabia and paying a special tribute to its composer Oscar winning Maurice Jarre, who died last week age 84. The audience of over 400 guests included Middle Eastern Royalty, Arab and international Ambassadors, celebrities, fashion industry buyers, other VIPs and media.

Full story:

Linzi in the daily mail

She's still a beauty ..

FUSE - New Street Square Christmas Launch Party

Images of FUSE playing >>

Electric Violinist Linzi Stoppard mesmerizes the crowd at NSPCC Fundraising Dinner

Linzi Stoppard performs on behalf of the NSPCC

Electric violin artist Linzi Stoppard attended the Ascot Charitable Trust Ball earlier this year in aid of the NSPCC.

Linzi gave a spectacular performance at the elegant event which took place in The Pavilions at Royal Ascot Racecourse. Approximately 300 guests looked on and enjoyed her set which included tracks such as ‘Glorious’, ‘Fused Adagio’ and ‘Saltwater’. Linzi’s exciting and edgy music pushed the boundaries of musical convention as she gave a mesmerizing set.The annual event raised a fantastic £50,000 which also saw five other local charities benefit.
Linzi is married to Will Stoppard, son of Sir Tom Stoppard.


http://www.nspcc.org.uk/whatwedo/celebritysupporters/celebritynews/linzistoppardsupportsnspcc_wda60540.html

Friday 19 June 2009

FUSE and Britain’s Got Talent star to perform at British Red Cross Gala Ball

FUSE and Britain’s Got Talent star to perform at British Red Cross Gala Ball
Tuesday 9 June 2009For further information please contact Laura Hinks telephone: 0044(0)207 877 7463 / 07921 493 560 (07659 145 095 out of hours), email: LHinks@redcross.org.uk
Electric violinists FUSE and Britain’s Got Talent star Julian Smith are set to perform at the British Red Cross International Fundraising Committee Gala Ball tomorrow (10 June). The Birmingham saxophonist, runner-up in the ITV talent show last week, will join Linzi Stoppard and Ben Lee (FUSE) and award-winning comedian Omid Djalili on the bill at the IFC Gala Ball.
Guests will attend a reception and dinner at one of a selection of Ambassadors’ residences before being taken to the Hyatt Regency London The Churchill Hotel for entertainment, dancing and the chance to bid for exclusive and unattainable items at an auction, which will raise money for the international life-saving work of the British Red Cross.

Full article here http://www.redcross.org.uk/news.asp?id=95134

Electric Violinists Linzi Stoppard & Ben Lee (FUSE) Up Close Interview for C Music TV

Here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYPrGK-oGPg

Electric Violinists Linzi Stoppard & Ben Lee (FUSE) Up Close Interview for C Music TV

Thursday 23 April 2009

New pictures - Linzi looking oriental

Yes, just found some new shots of Linzi looking emaculate as usual, in a slinky cream above the knee dress, high heals and her hair platted in one big platt. Gorgeous! see for your self:

Linzi Stoppard London Fashion Week - Spring/Summer 2009 - Qasimi - Catwalk Held at BFC Tent, Natural History Museum

Linzi's video published on NME site

Yes, she's hitting the big time now, being published in the universally recognised, NME magazine website - Check it out: http://www.nme.com/video/id/1jm048XJohU/search/fuse

New naymz site for Linzi Stoppard

I didn't even know a site called Naymz, but there is one out there and Linzi has her own page...
http://www.naymz.com/search/deep/springs/2582285

Amazing what you find huh!

FUSE (Linzi stoppard & Ben Lee) sign up to wetpaint

Yep, they are really getting into the social networking edege of the web - check out their new site: http://linzistoppard.wetpaint.com/

Fuse profile the Artist direct site

Check it out: http://www.artistdirect.com/user/FUSEonline

FUSE the band

Why the fusion? Why so much success? Questions we all want to know the answer to - find out here:

http://www.last.fm/music/FUSEtheband

FUSE are electric violinists Linzi Stoppard & Ben Lee, FUSE Online, formed in London, UK in 2008FUSE are re-writing the violin stereo-type with their contemporary arrangements. FUSE have been described as “…the most innovative string act for over a generation”.FUSE began 2009 as the act opening for the New Year’s Day London Parade immediately after the Queen’s New Year message. Their performance was covered by 24 US TV stations including national networks CBS and NBC, Sky, Reuters broadcast to more than 300 million viewers on 750 international TV stations around the world.FUSE MyspaceLinzi Stoppard Official Site

Linzi Storms Arabian Fashion World with FUSE

Linzi Storms Arabian Fashion World:

The first ever all Arab fashion event in Europe was staged at London’s InterContinental Hotel in Park Lane last night (April 6th 2009), under the title: ’Arabian Fashion World’.

The one-day fashion showcase was in association with Arab British Chamber of Commerce, Austrian Airlines, and Hia Magazine.

The stunning show featured five acclaimed Arab designers that included: Amina Al Jassim, from Saudi Arabia, Abed Mahfouz from Lebanon, Rabia Z from the United Arab Emirates, Samira Haddouchi from Morocco and Omar Kashoura from Jordan, who is based in the UK.

The Arab fashion industry is a fast emerging global business with highly talented designers such as Elie Saab taking the world stage.

The show was produced by top European fashion show producer Lesley Goring and choreographer, Ian Mills with make up by Carol Brown and hair by L’Oreal Professionnel’s international ambassadors Royston Blythe and his partner Nick Malenko.

A highlight of the evening was an electronic violin performance by Fuse, featuring Linzi Stoppard (daughter-in-law of Oscar winning playwright Sir Tom Stoppard) and Ben Lee, performing the theme music of Lawrence of Arabia and paying a special tribute to its composer Oscar winning Maurice Jarre, who died last week age 84.

Flickr and Linzi Stoppard get aquainted

Tis true, Linzi gets down with Flickr and has her very own group >>

Linzi Stoppard's facebook group

Yep, we can now track her every move by joining her facebook group -
Linzi Stoppard's Facebook Group>>

Linzi gets down with the social networking sites

Here's her new daily motion site, with videos of performances:

Linzi rocks Arabian Fashion World

Linzi Stoppard & Ben Lee aka FUSE pay tribute to the late great Maurice Jarre with an arrangement and performance of Lawrence of Arabia to open Arabian Fashion World

Click here for link>>

Saturday 18 April 2009

Glamoursleuth and shoes

Just found the fashion shoes that Linzi's has been wearing on here...

And for anyone looking for really good fashion for less, check out glamoursleuth - well worth it!

Friday 6 February 2009

Electric Violin Rock Stars FUSE (Linzi Stoppard / Ben Lee) Rock the Royal Albert Hall

Electric Violin Rock Stars FUSE (Linzi Stoppard / Ben Lee) Rock the Royal Albert Hall





To view FUSE's video as the new 'face of' international music-video channel C Music visit www.linzistoppard.com or http://www.cmusic.tv/fuse/

Linzi is one half of the Coolest Electric Violin act on the planet! - FUSE


Linzi is one half of the Coolest Electric Violin act on the planet! - FUSE www.myspace.com/fusemusic






Linzi Stoppard performing at the Ascot Charity Ball....

Linzi Stoppard performing at the Ascot Charity Ball.... >>

NSPCC and CHILDLINE 2008

The annual Ascot Charity Ball, one of the most prestigious and elegant evenings in the Ascot social calendar, took place at the stylish Pavilions at Royal Ascot Racecourse recently. The sparkling and well-attended evening began with a champagne reception, before over 300 glamorous guests enjoyed the gala dinner and fantastic entertainment, including an electrifying performance from virtuoso violinist Linzi Stoppard and a show-stealing performance from ventriloquist Paul Zerdin.

Linzi Stoppard and FUSE play tribute to one of Britain's biggest ever selling bands ....

Linzi Stoppard and FUSE play tribute to one of Britain's biggest ever selling bands .... >>

Linzi (electric violinist) rocks the Royal Albert Hall with Fuse

Check out Linzi Stoppard's new Violin Rock Stars Video Live At The Royal Albert Hall....

Fuse play on New year day to an audience of thousands

FUSE LIGHT UP PARADE

FUSE TO LIGHT UP NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE

Two world renowned musicians – Fuse – are set to light up New Year’s Day at the start of the terrific turn of year tradition.

The talented duo – which has played to heads of state, royalty and the great and the good at Glastonbury, will entertain the mayors of London, ambassadors from many nations and other VVIPs outside The Ritz Hotel on January 1st.

Fuse will entertain thousands of revellers in Piccadilly awaiting the arrival of The New Year’s Day Parade – the 23rd momentous march through the historic heart of the West End.

Electric violinists Linzi Stoppard and Ben Lee’s performance is to be featured in the opening sequence of the Parade’s international satellite broadcast to be beamed around the World.“This is going to be a great gig.” Said Linzi. “we are really looking forward to it – what a great start to 2009 – London will be the focal point for millions on the day.“

We will be recording our new album in the next few weeks – so the year ahead will be just electric for us.”The parade, which begins at 12 Noon sharp in Parliament Sq, heads down Whitehall to Trafalgar Sq. It turns left in to Cockspur St and Pall Mall, right up Lower Regent St to Piccadilly Circus then left along Piccadilly itself. Full story here >>

Violining Linzi at the Revolutionary Road film Premier

Fresh from her double victory at the Golden Globes, Kate Winslet stepped out onto the red carpet with her co-star Leonardo DiCaprio last night for the European premier of their Oscar-tipped film Revolutionary Road. Joining them in London's chilly Leicester Square were Violinist Linzi Stoppard, popstrel Sophie Ellis Bextor, TV presenter Dermot O'Leary and Winslet's fashion designer of choice, Ben de Lisi. See Linzi in action >>
FIRST POSTED JANUARY 19, 2009

Another Fan! Linzi has a fan page on FaceBook

There are lots of us and the word is spreading...check out this other Linzi Stoppard fan page on Facebook (I'm jealous as I wish I'd thought of it ;-)

Linzi in the plays with FUSE in the New Year's Day Parade

Linzi plays to Gordon Brown and Boris Johnson in the New Years Day Parade:

The daily mail covers the story >>

A sleeping beauty
As the clock struck midnight last night, one person already tucked up in bed was stunning violinist Linzi Stoppard. For the daughter-in-law of playwright Sir Tom Stoppard is preparing to play to an audience of 1.5 million, including Gordon Brown and London mayor Boris Johnson, at a televised gig outside the Ritz in Piccadilly as part of London's New Year's Day parade.


Linzi told me yesterday: 'There will be no New Year's Eve for me. I have to rehearse with my band all day and then be up early next morning. But I don't mind. It's a thrilling way to start what will be an incredible year for us.'


The 29-year-old's group, Fuse, will open the event with a Jimi Hendrix-style God Save The Queen. 'They asked us to do the National Anthem - but we want to do something a bit different,' said Linzi.

Electric violinist, Linzi Stoppard's video passes 400,000 views!

Linzi Stoppard video passes 400,000 views, more than 900,000 all in all - check it out