I really love how you create tension with dischord and noise. Beautiful. It is a shame that we live in a world that rewards Lady gaga and ignores real talent such as yourself. Bravo!
Christian, it's so refreshing to see an electric violin cover of a pop tune where the performer brings in jazz vocabulary and just GOES. . . When I saw the duration, I knew we were in for a good ride! Well done, my friend!
I showed this to my 8th grade general music class - yet another example of the wonderful ways we can express ourselves musically. Thank you for making the violin cool.
Mr. Howes I also want to thank you for coming in today. You are a true musician and your passion for music really shows through your playing. Thank you!!!
You are insanely inspiring Christian. Thanks so much for your videos. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your talent and drive. I will continue to watch your videos!
Love that smile at 5:55 Piano me could never do that. Cornet me also couldn’t. Flamenco guitar me knows exactly what that feels like. Violin me is a long way from that.
Man that's so crazy to see that type of awesome music coming from a electric violin .I like the vid. smooth and funky all the way through. WOW! just great how you put it all together.Peace!
Thank You! "The first step is acknowledging you have a problem." ha! If you like this, feel free to check out my other loop videos th-cam.com/play/PL6By1KZHRO2LRrLxvKDLUh_lhdQL1mb8P.html
I'm doing great and living my bliss in music!!! I live in South Florida. Involved in some great projects with incredible musicians and awesome human beings. Life is friggen great! So love being a musician, man.
yay!!!! That’s right -south Florida. I’m a little closer to there now than I was (I’m in Asheville). Would be cool to cross paths in person one of these days. Thx:)
This was pretty cool to watch. I used to listen to Jean Luc-Ponty for HOURS and he took me back there, man. What I liked the best was the crazy creativity. VERY COOL
Without getting technical, I will say this: Your cover of this song is spot on; ie it fits the song perfectly! The sounds you get from your instrument are nothing short of amazing! I'm sure Mr. Barkley would be proud! Thank you for considering me to show your video to. I plan to share it with my friends!
Thanks very much for sharing this- I don't know how u found me but I find it so magical how You Tube seems to bring the world a bit closer. Violin is not my instrument but I have ALWAYS admired somebody who knows their way around one! Great performance- felt moved by your presentation- you got it- but because you r aware of more than just the "stereotypical world" of jazz/classical- u come to the table w/ something alot better than most-stay well- blessings to u
I just received your inbox message of this video. Thank you for reminding me how much I've missed my violin in the past year... It's been a real heart break not being able to play... Thank you.
Thanks for the note. Outstanding in everything you play. I feel so privileged to be able to hear the sounds you make! Peace & Blessings. You're newest fan and subscriber.
You made it sing, play, whistle, and be its own orchestra with a horn section, too. 6:08 and around that area before and after on the video is simply awesome. It is the kind of jam session done with a whole group, but you did it alone. Very nice :). You are Blessed with a beautiful gift. I enjoyed watching and listening; and thank you for sharing with me. Awesome.
Not just like - LOVE!!!!!!! Coolest dude ever! AND, so generous with his knowledge. One of the most important musicians I've ever had the honor of getting to know. GRATITUDE!
Dear Christian, thank you for showing me this video! It is amazing what you can do with the electric violin. But I am a complete beginner and I will go for acoustic violin for now and see how it will go! THanks again!
When I first saw this I wasn't sure how it would work on a violin, but having had heard it, I'm realizing now just how versatile violins really are! This was great! Keep up the great work!
Thanks Christian. This is total feel good music that grooves. If anyone had of told me that a violin could be played and sampled with a funky wah-wah rhythm guitar... Too cool. You'd be appreciated in N'awlins and Graz.
WOW...wonders of wonder.....that is some cRaZy playing. ! Crazy inspiring! I was just learning the tune on ukulele and its fun to SING....now ill try do a violin loop. Well maybe im crazy!
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WOW! You are insane! Aspiring to this level of understanding! RESPECT from the UK!!!
Thanks!! Really appreciate it
I really love how you create tension with dischord and noise. Beautiful. It is a shame that we live in a world that rewards Lady gaga and ignores real talent such as yourself. Bravo!
Christian, it's so refreshing to see an electric violin cover of a pop tune where the performer brings in jazz vocabulary and just GOES. . . When I saw the duration, I knew we were in for a good ride! Well done, my friend!
I showed this to my 8th grade general music class - yet another example of the wonderful ways we can express ourselves musically. Thank you for making the violin cool.
Mr. Howes I also want to thank you for coming in today. You are a true musician and your passion for music really shows through your playing. Thank you!!!
I appreciate that so much Aleah. Thank you!
thanks Scott! means a lot coming from you. take care
Mr howes thanks so much for coming to our school today. We enjoyed every minute of your performance. You're an amazing musician
thanks Jesse!
Wow Words can’t describe how much I love those runs and chords!!!
Thank you so much! if you're interested, I'm giving my new masterclass away for free for a limited time: bit.ly/_FreeMasterclass
Happy practicing 😊
Of course! Glad you enjoyed it.
Christian Howes you truly the greatest jazz violinist in the world you have so much soul. You really inspire me. Thank you so much for shearing this.
Im honored! thank you
That's great. Thanks for watching.
Thanks, Edwin. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
He performed at my school. He's crazy talented and creative
+Scott James thanks for commenting!
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
You are insanely inspiring Christian. Thanks so much for your videos. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your talent and drive. I will continue to watch your videos!
Thanks so much Hannah!
@@ChristianHowesViolinHowes holy cow I didn't expect a subscribe either. :p Thanks! Rock on!
Thanks, Mike. Glad you enjoyed it!
Love that smile at 5:55
Piano me could never do that.
Cornet me also couldn’t.
Flamenco guitar me knows exactly what that feels like.
Violin me is a long way from that.
Man that's so crazy to see that type of awesome music coming from a electric violin .I like the vid. smooth and funky all the way through. WOW! just great how you put it all together.Peace!
Thanks. Glad you liked it!
Thanks, Tony. Glad you enjoyed it.
Great sounds - tremendously soulful!
It feels like I've seen a rainbow and I had never seen one before. I'm trying to break out of that mold you've described. Mad Respect.
thank you!
This blew my mind -- I may need a 12-step program to get over it. So well done. So unexpectedly awesome/great.
Thank You! "The first step is acknowledging you have a problem." ha! If you like this, feel free to check out my other loop videos th-cam.com/play/PL6By1KZHRO2LRrLxvKDLUh_lhdQL1mb8P.html
Love what you're doing here.
Thanks. I'm glad you and your grandsons liked it!
This makes me miss my loop pedal and my Jazz Combo class and Gnarls Barkley all in one. A perfect intersection of significant interests.
So LOVE everything you are doing!!!!!
Randi Fishenfeld thank you!! Hope you are well. (Are you still upstate ny area?)
I'm doing great and living my bliss in music!!! I live in South Florida. Involved in some great projects with incredible musicians and awesome human beings. Life is friggen great! So love being a musician, man.
yay!!!! That’s right -south Florida. I’m a little closer to there now than I was (I’m in Asheville). Would be cool to cross paths in person one of these days. Thx:)
YES!!!! it would be VERRRRRY cool!!!
God bless you brother Chris..
keep having fun enjoying your gifts.
Only one Word: Fantastic!
Only one cord: Drastic
Only one Lord: Plastic
Only one more: Beautiful.
thats a bad man - Salute!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
You know what's crazy? This performance. Crazy GOOD, that is! Wow!
Thanks for watching and sharing, David!
Thanks, man. I'm glad you enjoy it.
Super fun, Super funky, love it!
Thanks, Jenni! Glad you guys enjoyed it.
This was pretty cool to watch. I used to listen to Jean Luc-Ponty for HOURS and he took me back there, man. What I liked the best was the crazy creativity. VERY COOL
Without getting technical, I will say this:
Your cover of this song is spot on; ie it fits the song perfectly! The sounds you get from your instrument are nothing short of amazing! I'm sure Mr. Barkley would be proud! Thank you for considering me to show your video to. I plan to share it with my friends!
Thank you! Feel free to check out the other covers I've done. They're in my loop pedal playlist.
the distortion and effects are very cool. super groove
Thanks! I'm glad you dig it.
Thanks very much for sharing this- I don't know how u found me but I find it so magical how You Tube seems to bring the world a bit closer. Violin is not my instrument but I have ALWAYS admired somebody who knows their way around one! Great performance- felt moved by your presentation- you got it- but because you r aware of more than just the "stereotypical world" of jazz/classical- u come to the table w/ something alot better than most-stay well- blessings to u
I just received your inbox message of this video.
Thank you for reminding me how much I've missed my violin in the past year...
It's been a real heart break not being able to play...
Thank you.
This is awesome Christian...One of the coolest performances I've heard in a long time.
thanks!
Thanks for the note. Outstanding in everything you play. I feel so privileged to be able to hear the sounds you make! Peace & Blessings. You're newest fan and subscriber.
very skilled sir i can see the joy on your face as you play it brings . i enjoyed it as well thanks for the upload .
Christian you are AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing!!
I loved this. Great choice of pedal effects - I don't have any idea how you did it! Amazing and so cool. Thanks!
That's great! Thanks, Manessa!
Thanks. I mostly play jazz, but I play fiddle styles as well.
You made it sing, play, whistle, and be its own orchestra with a horn section, too. 6:08 and around that area before and after on the video is simply awesome. It is the kind of jam session done with a whole group, but you did it alone. Very nice :). You are Blessed with a beautiful gift. I enjoyed watching and listening; and thank you for sharing with me. Awesome.
Wow. Just wow.
Really well done! Plus you have shown the many timbres that an electric violin can obtain, lovely
Always tasteful and fun!!!! Love your work!
thanks Randi!
Not just like - LOVE!!!!!!! Coolest dude ever! AND, so generous with his knowledge. One of the most important musicians I've ever had the honor of getting to know. GRATITUDE!
You're the best Randi!!!!
Muchas gracias, Jorge!
Thanks for listening, Maciej.
Very cool and creative, I LIKE IT!
Christian....congratulations !!! and I love Jean luc Ponty and Ralphe Amstrong and your music remember them
So Killin!
Whow!!! That was awesome!! When I was watching you video, I just wished I was there listening,watching and dancing.. very nice! Thank You!!
What an awesome compliment. thanks Carmen!
This is fantastic... Now I want to learn and play this song on my violin.
+Glen Wald you can do it! let me know how it goes and share it as a video response here:)
Thanks a lot! Great performance and video! Congrats and best regards, Karlheinz:)
You make me crazy happy with this video!! You always have been and will always be an inspiration to me with your talents. Much love to you Chris.
Dear Christian, thank you for showing me this video! It is amazing what you can do with the electric violin. But I am a complete beginner and I will go for acoustic violin for now and see how it will go!
THanks again!
That little smile on your face made me smile :)
Wow just amazing! That's the next thing I want to do badly! Get an electric violin and play up a storm like this guy! Thanks for the invite! :)
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
So sick!! I love it! Sounds great Chris! So inspiring
thank you so much! feel free to check out some of the other vids - there's one with the words "rocking out" in the title u might like...
Aplausos from Argentina! Great version. Thanksfor sharing!
Now that's pretty funky...Thank you for sharing...my grandsons like it too...they said It's cool..
Thanks for sharing Crazy. You are a talented violinist.There is some resemblance of Jean Luc Ponty in your playing...another favorite of mine.
You know I like this, my daughter plays violin! Thank you for sharing.
So rythmmy-Dynamic!! Many thanks for the post, Artist and interpretation too. Regards. M.T.
Awesome music! :)
Well, that blew my mind quite a bit. I'll have to check out some of your other videos. :)
Thanks, man. Glad you liked it.
Thanks, Christine.
i love this its great a new twist on jazz impro.great stuff keep up the good work thats a great sound youve got there.
great talent, great originality, excellent job!
When I first saw this I wasn't sure how it would work on a violin, but having had heard it, I'm realizing now just how versatile violins really are! This was great! Keep up the great work!
thank you for sharing and this jazzy experience
Thanks Christian. This is total feel good music that grooves. If anyone had of told me that a violin could be played and sampled with a funky wah-wah rhythm guitar... Too cool. You'd be appreciated in N'awlins and Graz.
Amazing!
Alright...Sheesh there is some serious SOUL in your hands! Love it!
+Shati Shane Parks thanks!!
you're most welcome!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Hope you get that Looper soon!
This is so good! :D Love your crazy outside playing and noise stuff that is tastefully used!
Thanks Gregor!
Wow fantastic. I am so sorry I missed hearing him in LA a while ago.
I love electronic gadgets that allow musician to be their own band. Nice
Thanks, man. I'm glad you dig it!
This is different, catchy I like it thanks for sending it. Best to you, Frank
Thansk, Gareth!
thx bro! where u at these days?
used to love it when jaco did this nice work brother . like the double stops .
WOW...wonders of wonder.....that is some cRaZy playing. !
Crazy inspiring! I was just learning the tune on ukulele and its fun to SING....now ill try do a violin loop. Well maybe im crazy!
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I'm glad. Thanks a lot!
Thanks Christian! This just made my day more Crazy! haha. AMAZING!
I want to use my loop pedal more often after viewing this...you're awesome!
Thanks, Milica.
great sound.
Very good violist player.
blessings.