23 Quotes by Luka Sulic

Because in classical music cello is not regarded as a popular choice, it's always playing the long, boring notes.

The cello is such a versatile instrument. It can rock like the hardest rock guitar, and it can sing like the human voice. We couldn't do what we do without the classical training. It's a hard instrument to play. There are no frets, and it takes finesse and technique to play.

Don't wait for someone to call you up. You can do anything. You have all the possibilities in the world.

A cello can sound like so many instruments, but it's only one, you know, like a guitar; it has percussive qualities. It can sing like the violin, you know, like a voice.

We tune differently, and we use some tricks. There's just the two of us for much of a concert, so we want a big sound. We do use some guitar effects, distortion and delay. Playing cello with distortion sounds so good.

Even in classical music, the cello doesn't get a lot of respect because the piano and the violin get it all.

Of course, there will always be, you know, conservative classical people who will judge you, but you know, who cares about them?

Everybody recommends New Zealand. I really want to learn this haka, the traditional dance - I love it; it's so cool.

I started playing when I was 5. I'm from a family of musicians.