Born (Bond album)

Born is the first album released by the classical crossover string quartet Bond, and was produced by Magnus Fiennes and Gareth Cousins. The album was a worldwide success, reaching the top twenty in charts across Europe. The album reached number 16 in the UK charts, spending six weeks in the top 40, and was also number one in the UK Classical charts, but it was subsequently removed from these charts for not meeting all the 'rules' of classical music.

Born
Studio album by
Bond
Released2 October 2000
RecordedMay 2000
GenreClassical crossover, electronic, synthpop
Length61:26
LabelDecca Records
ProducerMagnus Fiennes, Gareth Cousins
Bond chronology
Born
(2000)		 Shine
(2002)

The album was re-released in 2001 with an additional track.

Track listing
  1. "Quixote" (Magnus Fiennes) – 4:44
  2. "Winter" (Yoad Nevo) – 5:42
  3. "Victory" (Tonči Huljić) – 4:40
  4. "Oceanic" Magnus Fiennes – 6:42
  5. "Kismet" (Gay-Yee Westerhoff) – 5:12
  6. "Korobushka" (Traditional, arr. Magnus Fiennes and Brian Gascoigne) – 4:48
  7. "Alexander the Great" (Tonči Huljić) – 2:57
  8. "Duel" (Tonči Huljić) – 4:20
  9. "Bella Donna" (Eos Chater) – 3:15
  10. "The 1812" (Tchaikovsky, arr. *Gareth Cousins & Julian Kershaw) – 6:37
  11. "Dalalai" (Tonči Huljić) – 4:06
  12. "Hymn" (Magnus Fiennes) – 4:50
  13. "Victory" (Mike Batt Mix) (Tonči Huljić) – 3:25

The 2001 release also contained:

  1. "Viva!" (Vivaldi, arr. Del!) – 3:14

In addition track 2 had been renamed "Wintersun", shortened to 3:26 and had an additional writing credit to Gil Brown.

Charts and certifications
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References
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  13. "Bond | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart.
  14. "Bond Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.
  15. "Bond Chart History (Top Classical Albums)". Billboard.
  16. "British album certifications – Bond – Born". British Phonographic Industry. Select albums in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type Born in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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