I LOVE writing backing parts for cello. An amazing instrument with the tremendous capability to augment almost anything.
In college, I was learning cello. I was also playing basketball and kept breaking my ring finger. No more basketball, and no more cello. But that sound stayed with me.
Hi Matt.
I agree. It's an awesome instrument! Have a look at the below link, it's bound to give you ideas on how versatile the cello can be.
https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=544445#Post544445While the presentation is two vocalists, 3 guitars and a cello, the sound is enormous! From what I can tell, it's the cello, aided by vocals, that's largely responsible for this. (You'll see what I mean when you get to the 3:10 mark in the clip.)
Regards,
Noel