The Mosaic Quartet

Artist Information

Biography

The Mosaic Quartet, created in 2011, is an alternative rock band from San Diego, California. JB—Vocals/Guitar, Chetan—Piano, Melissa—Bass/Vocals (all classically trained pianists) and Pat—Drums, highlight the piano as the central role in their sound. Chetan spins virtuosic piano riffs alongside celestial guitar scapes and pads, a driving rhythm section, and JB’s sincere, catchy vocals. They site their primary influences as Radiohead, Muse, and Coldplay, but they take pride in having a sound that’s all their own.

Just this past April, M4 had the chance to record with legendary producer T-Bone Burnett. This live session gave birth to two tracks performed in his new recording studio at The Village in Santa Monica. It features the dance pop inspired ‘Let’s Go Out’ and the tempestuous ballad ‘Waterfalls.’

JB and Chetan first met in 2005 at music school in Cleveland, OH. A handful of songs were written and chemistry was there, however, they parted ways for 5 years while JB honed his songwriting and vocal abilities to a growing fan base in Boston and Chetan continued his career at the piano gaining success in the world’s most prestigious piano competitions. In 2010 they recruited Melissa, who was finishing up her graduate studies in piano, to move to San Diego and start the band. Once in town, they hooked up with Pat who had spent years developing his rhythmic style through jazz and jam band influences

Instrumentation

JB - Vocals, Guitar
Chetan - Piano
Melissa - Vocals, Bass
Sir Pat - Drums

Discography

Color Me In - EP (Released 10/14/11)

Links

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Audio

• Let's Go Out (Live)
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• Waterfalls (Live)
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Lyrics

• Let's Go Out
• Waterfalls

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Press

• Daily Fresh Pick [+ Show ]
  

  "...The Mosaic Quartet combines intelligent songwriting with today’s “pop” sensibilities while creat..."...The Mosaic Quartet combines intelligent songwriting with today’s “pop” sensibilities while creating a musical soundscape that engages and captivates the listener. An oxymoron I know, combining intelligence and pop, but it works for these guys! When listening to their songs, expect and embrace the many layers and textures!"

• Mike Pinder
  

  "Excellent musicianship. Great vocals."

• Mosaic Quartet - Color Me In Review [+ Show ]
  

  "With three concert pianists in this indie rock band, you’d be right to expect something special and..."With three concert pianists in this indie rock band, you’d be right to expect something special and the Mosaic Quartet delivers. Musicians who relocated to San Diego specifically to form a band – two from Ohio, one from Boston, the Mosaic Quartet has recorded nine radio friendly tracks, opening with a killer cinematic piece, “City Walls,” showcasing an eclectic sound tied together by wonderful melodies. The clear single is “Undone,” which echoes both eighties post punk sensibilities and dance rhythms ala latter day Depeche Mode, but there’s also the modern rocker, “Rush=(Superhero)4” - topped with sterling production, this one’s made to play loud. Color Me In is a solid debut, made better by the fact that there is nothing cookie cutter about these songs. Rock to ballad, swirling piano to rock beats, this is an album that invites listening, with more to discover with each play.
  
  Produced by Alicia Champion"
  
  -Bart Mendoza, Contributing Writer, San Diego Reader and San Diego Troubadour

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