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SIOBHÁn Cronin
Siobhán Cronin is a classically trained violinist and crossover artist whose work bridges classical music, rock, and cinematic performance. Known for bringing the intensity and physicality of rock to the violin, Cronin has developed a distinctive voice at the intersection of virtuosic classical technique and contemporary music.
Cronin is a touring member and recording artist with the rock band STARSET, performing internationally as part of the band's highly visual, cinematic live production. She is also violinist for the symphonic metal collective, Lost Symphony, a project that brings orchestral instrumentation and virtuosity into the world of contemporary rock and metal.
Her work as a solo artist explores the expressive possibilities of the violin beyond traditional classical performance, combining virtuosic technique with cinematic arrangement, contemporary production, and the energy of rock.
For her recording of “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” Cronin set out to reimagine the iconic Guns N’ Roses rock classic through the voice of the violin, transforming it into an instrumental work while preserving the power and impact of the original. The violin functions as the expressive lead voice of the arrangement, carrying the melody and emotional narrative while the rhythmic drive, dynamics, and performance approach remain firmly rooted in rock. The result is a distinct interpretation that brings virtuosic violin into the sonic language of contemporary rock.
song credits
Violin: Siobhán Cronin
Producer: Siobhán Cronin
Co-producer: Cory Paza
Mixing engineer: Cory Paza
Recording engineer: Brock Richards
Composer/Songwriter: Guns N' Roses