The Heroes album had a huge impact on me. These fiddlers were Mark's heroes, but they were mine as well. Getting to see this footage made the hair standup on my arms. Thank you so much, Mark. Wow.
My "Heroes" album was nominated for CMAs and Grammys in 1993. The behind the scenes footage of my playing with my fiddle/violin heroes was -- well, magical. See for yourself!
I was lucky - I got to hang out with my violin heroes! That was very, very special. Today, you are lucky. Because you get to hang out with your violin heroes - at the O'Connor/Berklee College of Music Summer String Program. Whether it is having a tune with Bruce Molsky, learning an Irish lament from Martin Hayes, how to make your bow imitate a heavy metal guitar from Rachel Barton Pine, sitting in front of Matt Haimovitz' cello and having your hair blown back, learning to chop from Casey Driessen, learning a South American choro from Federico Britos, a classic Texas Fiddle Breakdown from one of my heroes from my recording Texas Shorty, or sitting in Eugen Friesen's full camp orchestra at 4:00 in the afternoons etc etc...This is special, and a lot of people helped to make it happen for you. I made it happen for my 'Heroes' recording and now we are making it happen for you personally! In three weeks it commences for one week. Enroll for the string week of your life! www.berklee.edu/summer/mark-oconnor-berklee-summer-string
Stunning ! Wonderful life experiences befitting of the artistic aptitude and natural music in, our Mark! I listened to Doug yesterday just out of the blue, it’s a shame more don’t. Didn’t he lean on in to his music.
I've got to watch this again. Mark O'Connor is 'the man'. I've got a couple of his albums from when he was just a kid. Heck, he was 'the man' then too. Really love Grapppelli, but all of these guys are the best in their genre. This was really great to watch!
Grappelli?? This is precious stuff. Surely you have longer clips of these artist than this. Your holding out on us Mark. I want to see more of the Grappelli clip. Please.
Discovered the Heroes album on cassette in a wee shop on the Shetland Islands the year it was released. Didn't know who Mark was, or Vassar, or Buddy, but I was very quickly relieved of my ignorance. This album is priceless (so are these vids).
Great video, I would definitely love to see the full version of the document (if it even exists)! Anybody knows the name of the tune Mark plays with Jean Luc Ponty, please (ruclips.net/video/-vjHrI1qIfY/видео.html)?
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The Heroes album had a huge impact on me. These fiddlers were Mark's heroes, but they were mine as well. Getting to see this footage made the hair standup on my arms. Thank you so much, Mark. Wow.
One of the best albums, EVER. Mark O'Connor is truly gifted.
My "Heroes" album was nominated for CMAs and Grammys in 1993. The behind the scenes footage of my playing with my fiddle/violin heroes was -- well, magical. See for yourself!
Thank you SOOO much, for posting these so very special moments with such GREAT violinists... This compilation is a treasure..❤
I was Lucky Enough to see some of these Greats , Gimble,Clements,Daniels,Baker, Ponty and O'Conner Live ..
I was lucky - I got to hang out with my violin heroes! That was very, very special. Today, you are lucky. Because you get to hang out with your violin heroes - at the O'Connor/Berklee College of Music Summer String Program. Whether it is having a tune with Bruce Molsky, learning an Irish lament from Martin Hayes, how to make your bow imitate a heavy metal guitar from Rachel Barton Pine, sitting in front of Matt Haimovitz' cello and having your hair blown back, learning to chop from Casey Driessen, learning a South American choro from Federico Britos, a classic Texas Fiddle Breakdown from one of my heroes from my recording Texas Shorty, or sitting in Eugen Friesen's full camp orchestra at 4:00 in the afternoons etc etc...This is special, and a lot of people helped to make it happen for you. I made it happen for my 'Heroes' recording and now we are making it happen for you personally! In three weeks it commences for one week. Enroll for the string week of your life!
www.berklee.edu/summer/mark-oconnor-berklee-summer-string
Stunning ! Wonderful life experiences befitting of the artistic aptitude and natural music in, our Mark! I listened to Doug yesterday just out of the blue, it’s a shame more don’t. Didn’t he lean on in to his music.
Mark O'Connor is my man-crush. He's the most talented musician of our generation, hands down.
I would love to see the whole thing..... The best of the best of the best! AMAZING!
I've got to watch this again. Mark O'Connor is 'the man'. I've got a couple of his albums from when he was just a kid. Heck, he was 'the man' then too. Really love Grapppelli, but all of these guys are the best in their genre. This was really great to watch!
Grappelli?? This is precious stuff. Surely you have longer clips of these artist than this. Your holding out on us Mark. I want to see more of the Grappelli clip. Please.
Discovered the Heroes album on cassette in a wee shop on the Shetland Islands the year it was released. Didn't know who Mark was, or Vassar, or Buddy, but I was very quickly relieved of my ignorance. This album is priceless (so are these vids).
Heroes! Stephane Grappelli and more...
you are my hero too
Amazing! Thanks so much for the post. Some fantastic clips here!
Mark,
Do you have longer clips than are on this video? These are absolutely wonderful!!!
I'm just drooling at those microphones.....
Great video, I would definitely love to see the full version of the document (if it even exists)! Anybody knows the name of the tune Mark plays with Jean Luc Ponty, please (ruclips.net/video/-vjHrI1qIfY/видео.html)?
It's called, "My Country.." It's a Jean Luc Ponty song.. from the late 70's or early 80's...
I miss Vassar . . .
@LordBoognish
One is L Shankar ;-)
Baker’s and Kershaw’s wrist acts like it’s attached to a ball joint!!!
Pinchas Zukerman éo melhor do video sem duvidas
Mas Sthefanne Grappeli e Itzhak Perlman são os melhores improvisadores
Is this the only footage of this? Or is this part of a larger documentary? And if so, where the hell can I buy it?
At least 2 of these men have worked for composer Frank Zappa.