Violin Making - a String Quartet - from the first shaving of wood to the inaugural gala concerts.
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- The complete video documenting the making of the Quartet of Peace. All music is played on the instruments. More info can found at www.lisusviolin...
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At the tender age of 65, I'm about to start carving my first violin. Watching this, I'm either enormously inspired, or enormously intimidated. I guess I'll find out tomorrow.
(That's got to be one of the sweetest sounding cellos I've ever heard!)
Well Paul, I haven't budged from my computer except to occasionally eat or to use the facilities. I haven't even bathed for two whole years for the fear of missing your update, and yet it hasn't come!! I can wait no longer: how did you make out???
Sorry to be so quiet about this. I appear to have been intimidated, but not by this excellent video. Rather, by my own struggles with the tools. I got really nice belly and back seams, but gouging out the contours of the plates is beyond my level so far. I have tuned up and varnished three instruments, and they came out rather well, but making one from scratch is another story. I haven't given up, but I am not making any time commitments, either. So enjoy your bath, and rejoining your family!
Thanks for the update Paul. I haven't attempted a build either but would like to. I've seen others drill pilot holes at varying depths (depending of course on the contour) to use as a general guide for the shaping of the plates. In any case I doubt there is anyone who managed to get this right first time out. I think my first attempts at plate shaping will not be with instrument grade wood, but some glued 2 X 8s in pine. There's an old Stentor video on line showing their Chinese factory. If you want to get depressed, watch how fast those workers blast through the various build tasks.
Thanks again for the update; I'll enjoy my bath, but suspect my family will be even more grateful than I will be! Good luck my friend.
@@paulcook4459 I'll be 71 this year and I'm thinking of trying a build. Something about it looks so rewarding.
Planes are about my favorite tool, so I'm thinking of how they might be used instead of some of the tools here. While I like files, they scare me in use where the grain can blow out. I'd rather use a plane or chisel.
Speaking of either the plane or chisel, I've learned to free hand sharpen in under 30 seconds to 16,000 Japanese grit, which leaves a polished surface. I rarely sand anything anymore.
If I can find a source that teaches a class, I'll see how I can do. Now all I have to do is live long enough to finish the project! ( That part worried me while I was building my workbench. )
Did you ever finish it?? I must know! Just do it, man! You can do it! Or, youll learn enough from the first time thru that youll do it the second!
If you ever want to build a violin, just remember, you are going to need a cat.
+aDotFromTheFuture For the strings
hpstoogie Hah, indeed.
+hpstoogie Actually, they're made from sheep.
+Jack Housman I guess you could put it THAT way
aDotFromTheFuture Close to the edge is better
This is my favorite video on TH-cam. I watch it over and over again pretending I'm in a woodworking shop. Thank you
Many thanks, so pleased to hear that.
+Brian Lisus I've watched it numerous times as your video is also a favorite of mine and great inspiration for my own violin varnishing project. My female cat sits in my lap and watches with great interest. She purrs whenever the luthier kitties appear.
Frozen North I do it too. Especially at bedtime. It calms me down. Lol
I feel deeply honoured to be even a small part of this most meaningful project. Brian, thanks for involving me. You are a master of the sublime variety. I hope your craft continues to give joy to people and uplift spirits throughout this world and beyond...
One of the best hours I have spent in years - I can' t comprehend the talent of the violist starting around 48 minutes -- the whole video is magic.
Thank you maestro for the phenomenal demonstration of how an instrument is born with love.
The depth and breadth of the creativity and ingenuity displayed in this video is breathtaking. Tens of thousands of hours of experience in growing, cutting and selecting the right wood. Tens of thousands of hours of experience in crafting the instruments. Tens of thousands of hours of experience in writing the music. Tens of thousands of hours of experience in playing these instruments. Every artist every craftsman standing upon the shoulders of those who came before them and relying upon each other just to make this beautiful music.
Thank you for posting.
Hello Eugene …. thanks so much for your comment. It was a real privilege and honour to have you involved in the project and for the Quartet to perform your composition. I still have such fond memories of that performance at South Africa House in London, one of the highlights of the whole experience. Something that we could only have dreamed of 25 years ago!
You will notice that my logo is a cat. This is no accident.
I don't know how I got here but I'm proud to say I'm very happy about seeing this transformation of a couple prices of wood into such a beautiful piece of art...🤗🎻
I am also a begging to violinist and this has truly inspired me to fulfill my dream of joining an orchestra
hours of hand perfection for someone's happiness.....
Music is that much Precious
👏👏👏👌👌👌
Heart Paul and 1,500 at least for happiness and 400$ in sheet music. Expensive, huh?
As a violinist myself, I found it incredibly interesting to see how my own instrument comes to be. Thank you very much, have even more respect for builders now, than I already had.
Being a Mandolin builder, I was riveted the entire video. BRAVO !! Well done..........
So wunderschön, diese ins kleinste Detail gezeigte Reportage, wie du eine Geige baust. Begleitet von einer das Herz berührenden Geigenmusik, Cello und Viola. Liebevoll jede Handarbeit an der neuen Geige, wie ein Streicheln, um die neue Geige zum gefühlvollsten Instrument entstehen zu lassen, ihr Leben, Schwingung, Klang und Herz zu geben. So genau und ausgiebig, um jeden Schritt verfolgen zu können, in sanfter Musik einschlagen zu können und zu erwachen, um zu sehen, wie weit die Geige in der Zwischenzeit entstanden ist.
Immer und immer wieder zurückspulen, um wieder andere Einzelheiten miterleben zu dürfen. Die ganze Nacht begleitete mich eure Musik und die liebevolle Bearbeitung der neuen Geige.
Bei dir würde ich meine zweite Geige entstehen lassen und diese danach mit meinem von ganzem Herzen kommenden Gefühl spielen.
Danke tausendmal, so was Schönes hinsichtlich Geigenbau hab ich noch niemals erleben dürfen.
Wo ist eure Werkstatt genau!?
Best video on TH-cam!!!! I'm a violist. To the people who disliked this video: you know nothing about the beauty of the life.
As a viola player, I was very happy to see the viola get in the spotlight during this video!
For once right?? I'm right with you on that one. #violapower
Are cats necessary for violin making? They make it more fun
Any cat will tell you that they are completely necessary to the build. How can we human hope to accomplish the task without close cat supervision?
well, considering what the strings are made of... ;-)
If I ever come across a considerable amount of money. I would have you build me a Viola. What painstaking work you do into your work. Marvelous work.
Started watching this with my 8 year old daughter this evening. (She started playing violin this year.) She thinks the video is amazing. She can't wait to see the rest of it. (Bed time snuck up on us before we could finish it.) Thanks again for sharing this.
I've never heard someone imitate a Didgeridoo type sound with their voice along with a violin so beautifully...actually I've never seen it at all. This whole video was almost mesmerizing.
Brilliant, isnt it? Paganini was said to be a master at imitation with his violin, the only one that has been recorded was the Duetto Amoris in which the sound of two lovers can be heard. I would of loved to have witnessed Paganini's Fandango Spanola in which he made animal sounds with his violin and birds chirping lol.
As a former cabinet maker I'm in awe of the skill it takes to make a violin. Lovely video. :-)
How has this not been viewed by every person on the internet!?
Unbelievable skill and endless patience.
I don't mean to be crude, but he only thing I can say about this video, this project, this music, these musicians, is "orgasmic". It is an orgasm of creativity, and craftsmanship that few would believe existed in the world. Mr. Lusus would be a good stand in for any neurosurgeon I believe, though I hope he keeps making violins. This should make any self respecting carpenter, or handyman want to attempt a simple version, or at least read bout the process. I was told (the sap) of (Dragons Blood Tree), which grows in many areas of California, was once the source for the classic redish stain seen on many older instruments, "a rich red". Don't know if that's true or not. Like to find out without hurting these beautiful trees, that look like a giant aloe plant. Masterpiece all the way around. Thank you for sharing.
you are a master !!! such accuracy and patients I have never seen before (and i am also a wood worker or a carpenter) and this has just blown my mind.
This is an amazing video Brian. Thank you for sharing. It puts a lot of things in perspective for us as a violinist. I will share this with all my violin students and fellow violinists. We all need to know the amount of hard work, planning, dedication and ofcourse, the love that goes into making our beloved violins.
+Music Mastery
So pleased to hear that you enjoyed the video and found it informative.
Music Mastery I would like to know who made my firebird violin and how old it is, by the smell inside the f holes it is very old ,is there any way I can find out ?
I can't believe what I just saw - and heard. Art at it's highest level. Wow. Just wow!
I'm so pleased with watching your video. When I was a kid I had always been fascinated by the violin. and I got to play it for 3 years in middle school. I still would like to start back on it and if I could I would love to have one of your craftsmanship. Maybe one day my dream will dream come true. It made me appreciate this instrument even more watching you making it. San Jose, CA USA
Many thanks for your comment ... it sounds like you would would get great pleasure playing again.
Fantastic video. Craftmanship, amazing music and lovely cats. Whats not to like.
Here in Croatia,and neighbour countries we use term "violin builder",not maker.Now I know why. ;-) Such a beautiful exampče of craftmanship in it's finest! And the tools! I was in school for carpenter,and when I see so sharp chisels it leaves me stunned! Bravo maestro!
What a beautiful documentary! The cats were the icing on the cake!
Subtly pleasing and richly educational. Thank you, Brian.
Most of the hits on here are probably from me lol. I watch this almost every night just to get relaxed enough to go to sleep. I love it.
I come here quite often too! :D
Christian Pasquali haha dude what brought you here? That's funny. Orgy of one lol
Stupendo!!! da un pezzo di legno, il liutaio sa creare uno strumento unico!!!!! Grazie e complimenti!
Beautiful beautiful beautiful..thanks and greetings from Italy
One of the best videos I've ever seen on TH-cam
Know this is the 3rd post, but the detailed craftsmanship and the performance, it all made me sit in awe for the duration of the video. I haven't truly realized the great differences between guitar and violins before now. The dynamics, glissandoes, precision...I'm definitely doing this.
I always return to this video when it's been a while. It is just such a beautiful presentation of so many things that I love and it never fails to amaze me.
As a guitar player interested in luthery, it is amazing to see the immense talent and attention to detail this man possesses!
Near the end of the video at 51:08, it's interesting to hear the Viola player performing harmonic overtone singing at the same time he is playing the Viola!
You are a genius. This whole video is such a masterpiece.
indeed
I cannot thank you enough for this source of beauty...
I am immensely impressed by this video. The skill is from another planet. and the tone of the instruments is beyond beautiful!
Beautiful instruments, wonderful music, lovely cats what more can I say a joy to watch cheers.
And knowing you build instruments as a passion seems to be really great.
Regards,
Natanael
What a beautiful job of both ART and SCIENCE !!!
This is the most wonderful "instrument" made by human hands, the only thing man creates for love and peace!
I never get tired of this video and I can't wait till I am an apprentice with you sir. Looking forward to my trips to Ojai.
what a great craftsmanship! Every sequence of the process is so beautifully photographed!
Great documentary, I love it. Thanks for sharing it with us. Now I know more about violin making and varnish preparation... Really inspiring.
I loved the sound of the wood carving
Beautiful. The whole video. Extraordinary. Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this video I found it simply wonderful. Love peace and blessing from Los Angeles California ( Bucky
hello Ewerton,
as a violin player and lead violinist of my school orchestra, i usually have trouble trying to find the motivation to practice hard and thoroughly, but this video has made me pick up my violin differently. i now have a burning passion, and also a feeling of duty, bacause after having seen how much love and care a violin is made with, i feel i must show the same to my own, because it is only right. i play differently now. i play with passion. and i owe it to you.
thank you.
"The right tools make all the difference" *WellDone* *Mr.* *Lisus*
I am a beginner at the violin. I just turned 50 today and I am loving learning. I desire to play the old gospel hymns. One day when Jesus comes again, I will have eternity to play for my King. I will enjoy playing for Him now and I will love and enjoy playing for Him then.
[Your craftsmanship was wonderful to intake visually. The varnish technique was most interesting for me. Thank you. The broad soft bass quality that resolved in the viola is what i thought would come from what i could see and register from the wood you were working with. Maybe as it is played more and the wood unfolds within, perhaps its expressiveness and projection will expand. Nice! Wonderful breadth of overtones in all the instruments. Bravo.] *Can you imagine how much information and how much understanding and now much feel of your craft i miss because i can not hear the sounds that your tools make?* The overtones tell me everything about the wood and the pressures you bring to a particular task. Beethoven could "hear" what the overtones of the base does to people. [my bet is he would have taken a well rosined bow and stroked the wood to know if it had the right growth rings to sing WhatIsNeeded, or used his fingernails to hear/feel the tonality properly] The music you choose is nice, of course, but not when the real symphony of the wood responding is completely hidden and lost because of it drowns my ears so i can not hear what is really important, how the wood and the tools sing together. You listen to all of that. That is where your feel of the tools really comes from. *Why deprive us from knowing that information. It is critical. It is everything. You know it [though you may not have realized it consciously]. Why not allow us to grasp what is happening, too?* {{{ and now, finally at 8:11mins. you tell us what i just asked for... groan... }}}
the music was a bit over powering at times. I would have loved to hear the sounds of the saw, wood getting chipped away, and just the general noises of working with wood
The cats are the real masters here. This guy is totally just their apprentice :P
Cats are the craftsman's metronome. The influence of their serene demeanor keeps the work unhurried and the pace steady, calm and sure.
Fascinating video and unbelievable skill, greetings from Italy :)
It is amazing. A violin is made from over 70 pieces of wood...
+The Great Repertoire 70 pieces? Umm... no it's not.
I'm just sat here admiring the craft.
This man makes his varnish from scratch by hand w/ double-boilers and a mortar/pestle. Incredible. Would love to hear how his seasoned instruments sound compared to other greats. This guy is amazing. A musician of craft.
The sound of that viola...just wow.
15.00 the master luthier cat inspects the amateurs work ...
I have never heard a viola that resonates and sings that beautifully...
yy los violinistas los hacemos sonar .uds son los verdaderos artistas q ariamos sin uds genios maestros .solo les queda el exenario musicos de alma merecen la mejor ejecucion de nosotros .sin un solo herror a tanta dedicacion genios de la artesania mas bella
Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras
Hats off to you Sir. That was a joy to watch.
Watching this has made me enjoy playing the violin more and also the craftmanship behind the instrument.
I love all the violins and all the cats in this video!
I could watch / listen to this post for hours. In fact...I have. Thank you for keeping the soul upheld.
I watched this because I'm interested in being a casual electric guitar luthier. I am massively impressed with the amount of precision and skill that was used to make these instruments. I can only wish to be able to have that kind of control over my tools. This video has inspired me however to get on some wood, and even gave me a few ideas for techniques for carving bodies and necks. Thanks so much!
Brian - im a carpenter in the Uk and i just had to say what a delight it was to find your video just by chance looking for information on buying a Violin. You are truely gifted and dedicated. What a pleasure it is to see you put your whole heart into the creations. You dont just make them - you feel them, you give new beautiful life to the blocks of wood. To be your apprentice would be a deluded impossible dream....
hello! this video was integral in my learning in how to make a violin. I had never even hand planed a piece of wood 4-5 months ago, but today i have a violin i can call mine. i put a video of it on my channel if you want to see it. it's very home made and very novice, so don't be surprised it's not a Brian Lisus!
peace.
The craftsmanship that goes into the building of that, is incredible. Thank you for posting this wonderful video.
Already got a helpful cat, now I just need all the other things. But seriously, thanks a lot for the video! It's amazing and very generous from you to share! With all this valuable info from you there is just no excuse for not building my own violin.
it seems like the cats monitor you just to make sure your making it correctly at points, lol the cats are so adorable.
This video is so amazing! I want to try to make one when I'm older! Thanks for making this! Definitely one of the best videos I have seen! The wood being scraped was so satisfying!
What a great video. Its been my mission to build a violin. This is a great inspiration . Thank you.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful experience!
My great-great-grandfather made and played violins. I own his only known surviving violin he made in 1944 entirely from curly maple he selected and chopped himself- right in his backyard. It's incredible to see the process that he would've taken to make it. I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you so much for posting this!
MARVELLOUS !!!
such great video is undescriblable ...it makes everybody speechless ! wow !!
many thanks go to who's uploaded it and made it available.
watching this video will definitely convince everybody why such hand-made items are precious and expensive ♬♪♪♬
Ultimate happiness, carving your violin with cats watching...
Hello. I'm just starting out making guitars and this video has helped a lot. thank you for posting this.
Thoroughly enjoyed this, thanks for sharing!
I am Italian, I watched the video on how to make a guitar themselves. I ended up in this video that I watched entranced. is fascinating to watch the great craftsmen at work. As an Italian, I also was pleased his reference to Cremona. Actually a lot of compliments for his work
I love everything...! Music, making, materials, cats...! Just perfect.
Hi Brian Lisus,
I feel this is the best video I ever saw in youtube. This was great. One day I will buy a violin from you but after many year since I am just 14, I will surely buy one when I start eaning.
To an apprentice there are many avenues to a given procedure, to a Master there are few......Epic work dude, one misjudged whack on that cutting chisel and its all been for nothing! Thanks for sharing your passion with us. As a long time guitarist and a newly minted violinist I really enjoyed seeing you take God's creation and shape it into something we can use for his Glory thanks again!!!!
WOW !! What craftsmanship ! Incredible scroll too and the use of Stinkwood was unique. I wonder what the price range in $ would be for a violin made by Brian Lisus.
This takes an incredible amount of skill and patience. I look forward to hearing the sound in concert.
wow the sound from that viola is just amazing, I was entranced all the way through this video.. awesome
This is a fantastic documentary. I watched it in awe and amazement! I must have exclaimed "oh, *that's* how they make that!" at least twenty times.
There is some beautiful camera work in addition to the wood working.
Imagine how beautiful the violin will sound in 2345! That blows my mind.
U mean electric.. In the past its elegant buy in the future its electric.. WHY!!
This is incredibly moving and inspiring! It's astonishing to me how much skill you have with so many tools, devices, and materials. If a doctor had such breadth of knowledge and control with his tools, he'd be a part of every department in the hospital! As a professional violist and connisseur of fine string instruments, I was eager to hear and watch the instruments being played. They are responsive and open-toned, already exhibiting lots of possibility in color and character. I'd love to hear what they sound like today, after years of being played on.
A hearty congratulations to all who were involved in this film!
This is one of the most beautiful things on TH-cam!
This is astonishing! I just took up violin and I am humbled to see the craftsmanship that goes into making one from scratch.
thats one amazing scroll and beautiful soundholes
Basic requirements to make violins = Cats
So I should start making a violin ;-)
I'm not sure what to say first! WOW!!!
Such a beautiful art, as fascinating to watch as the music is to listen to. Such skill and patience and time in the making of the instrument, matches the skill and patience and time the musician puts in to playing it. I'm awestruck after watching this. Thank you for sharing your art with us, and special thanks to the cats for their cameo appearances too.
Looking forward to learning more about making these works of art. I have entirely too much wood and a wood shop in dire need of completed projects. I want to learn more about making harps
Gosh ... That is so awesome .. I wanna learn the making of violin someday soon and perhaps make my own handmade violin ~