# Musical Genre Mixing Matt Haimovitz Adds Cellos to Classic Rock By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-haimovitz-cello References: [video.google](http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&q=cello) & [myspace](http://www.myspace.com/matthaimovitz) Imagine Led Zeppelin played with cellos. If you are a music fan, whether it be anything from classical to classic rock, Matt Haimovitz will be your latest obsession. The above video shows the Israeli-born cellist showing off his skills on the cello while performing Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir.” Matt Haimovitz is known for his jaw-dropping technical skills as well as his oddball picks for songs. This rendition of a classic rock song is really worth a watch and Haimorvitz is worth checking out as well too! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Musical Genre Mixing:** Combining unlikely music genres to create new, unique sounds and experiences. - **Classical Instruments in Popular Music:** Integrating classical instruments into popular music to create a new sound. - **Innovative Musical Performances:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional musical performances through unexpected collaborations and arrangements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music:** Opportunities for musicians and music producers to experiment with new sounds and attract new audiences. - **Entertainment:** Expanding the range of entertainment experiences for consumers through creative and unexpected musical performances. - **Event Planning:** Creating unique event experiences through innovative musical performances and collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cinematic Music Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinematic-music-experiences.md) - [Musically Inspired Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musically-inspired-cocktail-menu.md) - [Collaborative Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zamstar.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Music-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-chair1.md) - [Jazzy Play-Along Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playalong-app.md) - [Musician-Friendly Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-x.md) - [Acoustic Guitar Bows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickaso-guitar-bow.md)