He’s Blind and only has 20 % hearing in his left ear and 75% in his right ear and he’s by far one of the best damn musician’s I’ve ever come across! What a shot of gratitude, humility and love! Thank you God for blessing us with a Micheal Cleveland 🤘🏻🎻
Michael will always be the GOAT. This is of course partially due to his amazing skill but even moreso due to his simple and honest love of music and why he performs. He’s played OBS who knows, hundreds of times, but wants to do it better each time and still sincerely loves to play it to bless those who hear it. (
Anyone that would give this a thumbs down is either extremely jealous or just doesn't know anything about music, Michael Cleveland is one of the best fiddle players in the world 🎻 👍 🇺🇸.
I agree totally! There are a lot of really good fiddle players in this country and I have heard a recorded quite a few. NOBODY IS AS GREAT OVERALL AS MICHAEL ... Period!
Just got home from watching him play at a bluegrass festival in Brown County, Ohio. I had not heard his name before tonight. I'm a fan for life now💯 This man is unbelievable in person, this video is great but does him no justice!
Thank you God for blessing us with this talent and wonderful man best version ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I play violin and this guy is AMAZING. I'd about sell my soul to be able to play like that. This video just made me smile. KEEP ON FIDDLIN!! Dang, son!
Unchain Your Dog ... I understand the expression, but i dunno if that'd work. This dude plays with his soul as rosin. Amazing indeed, keep on fiddlin from that good place :j
One of my favorite parts of this is immediately after finishing he automatically fine tunes a string unconsciously while listening to the applause. A true musician. The string must have been bugging him during the piece... haha
That boy is blessed in so many ways. Sight may not be on the list but God almighty that boy can play the fiddle. I don’t think I’ve ever heard such perfection in my life. I am floored by his talent. Bless him✌🏻❤️❤️🇺🇸
Had the pleasure of seeing Michael and the FlameKeepers in Galax, VA, in July 2019, for my birthday. Is it any wonder this amazing man has been bluegrass fiddler of the year 12 times? I mean, come on!!! Outstanding talent!
Good Lord this young man is cooking’ ! I mean absolutely wearing that fiddle off of the fret board! Effortlessly I might add. Never breaks a sweat. If that were me I’d soaked in sweet. That young man is working that fiddle. Make no mistake about it. Talent like that only comes around every one or two generations at best. We are Blessed to hear this fella play!
Thank you, oh sooo much, Michael Cleveland, you are a godsend for sure. I never would have guessed you are blind. You are a fine gentleman and highly gifted musician.
Just now heard this. How did I miss. This guy makes us hear and feel the steel rails of the old passenger trains with the shark nose diesels and the swaying of those old Pullmans.
I listened to the album version of this 10 times tonight. I've never heard more joy, inspiration, passion or love toward a song in my life. Thank you Michael, you're one in a billion. The greatest fiddler in the world.
I have seen a few "unique" things from Michael. When he plays with a group and someone else "has the floor" and he is in "backup mode", he will turn his violin into a percussion instrument and beat on the strings. Gives the song a unique flair. AND one thing, one MAJOR MAJOR unique thing... pause it at 5:59 and count the # of strings :). The man is not playing a violin, it is a Violan 5 strings EADGC :)
If what he just played was written on sheet music, I wouldn’t know where to even start… He’s always been one of my favorite fiddle players, probably the best of all time really.
3:10 HE DOES THAT CHORD YES so many people don't. not to mention his skill and spirit are incredible. I'm frigging blown away by this guy. Cleveland: unparalleled. Seriously, this made me cry.
O M G !!!!!!!! The speed of that man is UN FRIGGIN BELIEVABLE!!! I've heard orange blossom special from a bunch of performers and this is far and away the most amazing rendition ever. I'm still stunned! Roy Clark can play, but I'm sorry, he doesn't hold a candle to this. Absolute crystal clarity and speed that makes me think a worm hole might open up above his fiddle.
I too have heard LOTS of people and LOTS of versions of OBS. Until Michael my favorite was done by Charlie Daniels. This man can SCHOOL Charlie Daniels on how to fiddle :)
He is more than just fast...Creative, Innovative, Intricate, Unique, and a blend of greatness, humility, and sense of humor. Good God Almighty, this guy is beyond gifted! What an exciting pleasure to watch and listen to!
Had the pleasure of watching this man perform with his band Flamekeeper and special guest Kenny Sidle what an amazing experience it was. God has truly blessed all of these men!.
Wow, just saw him on Woodsongs. How did I miss him. Have been more into bluegrass in the last few years. Hope to see him and his band in person one day. ☺
+JERRY VANDIVER Please excuse me, But I just had to 'Add'__ Wonder if anyone exists, that could Transpose the notes of Mikes Version to Sheet Music? I sure would hate to try it. Even if I had somewhat the ability. :-) :-)
Holy shit, thats some fiddle playing. We have some fine fiddle players in Ireland, but this lad is taking it to a new level. Dont even know what this kind of music is called. I love it...
Hello there, this beautiful music is bluegrass It gets its roots from Ireland. Here in the Appalachian mountains we took the music of our Irish kin folk and added a little juice to it. Much love too you and yours from an Appalachian hillbilly with Irish roots.
@@hillbillynomad6697 Wow thank you very much. Thats very interesting. I will be looking up a lot more of this bluegrass as I cant get enough of it. Wish you and yours peace and love...Thanks once again..
I Have seen Michael play live. What an UNBELIEVABLE ARTIST! LEAVES YOU SPEECHLESS AND IN AWE. Thanks for the upload of this ever classic piece of music performed by an absolute MASTER!
+GetRhythm2011 You are so welcome :) I'm just so fortunate to have been right there with my equipment to capture this for the world of music lovers to enjoy ....forever .... :) Thanks for your descriptive comment :) .... Steve
Whooh! That was fun to watch. I like watching people who obviously love what they do. This guy is for real. A pleasure to listen to his music. Thank you for posting.
Such Joy! That laugh at the end is just priceless. God Bless him for his amazing gift and putting some extra Light in all our souls vis some sweet, sweet, sonic rays. My heart has been filled.
I listen to this young man play this song every day since I discovered it and him. Micheal Cleveland is the best in the world. He is the king. No one can touch him. Probably the best to ever pick up a fiddle. At the very least, he is the best I have ever heard and I’ve damn near heard em all. He doesn’t even break a sweat while playing one of the most difficult fiddle tunes known to mankind. I read on his webpage the other day that he will be in a small Alabama town called Atmore which is the home of the Porch Creek Band of the Choctaw Indian Nation. Their Reservation is most likely where he will be putting on a clinic. I’m going to make every effort to go pay my respects to this fiddle player. Yall should too!
It's 1:00 am where I live and this Gentleman just made me want to get off my lazy butt and do something...ANYTHING! except sit around and waste my life. A phenomenal example of a strong will. Viva Michael!
I met this man in person once, and my grandfather Mike (same name, even!) played a mandolin-fiddle duet right alongside this fella at the 2014/2015 New Year's Party in the hotel!
Hope I get to see Michael in the near future, either playing with his band or whoever's band because he seems to really be in his element when he has that fiddle in his hands! Without a doubt the absolute best cover I've heard of Orange Blossom Special!
D*MN! That just may be the best version of my favorite bluegrass song. I'm a "lite" fan of bluegrass, but have never heard of Michael before I stumbled onto this. Absolutely amazing.
He’s Blind and only has 20 % hearing in his left ear and 75% in his right ear and he’s by far one of the best damn musician’s I’ve ever come across! What a shot of gratitude, humility and love! Thank you God for blessing us with a Micheal Cleveland 🤘🏻🎻
Amen!
Amen !
@@jackyblue67same10 Amen x 10 🙌🏻
And he’s an awesome dude!
Wow, epic!
I just can’t imagine anyone posting a negative comment about this young man. Best fiddling I’ve ever heard in my life.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how it's done. Bravo!
Exactly!!
I played with this guy at a jam session he is one of the best I have ever seen and a real nice guy as well.
Rick Crawford I bet he is a real nice Guy :) Thanks for the comment :)
He's wonderful to see at festivals because he is so kind and friendly to folks wanting to jam.
I bet people sell their souls to play half as good as this guy
I bet there are quiet a few
Could you keep up with his pace? He is so talented and to have the honor to play with him must be thrilling. 😊
You'll always remember.
He is, by far, the very best fiddler to ever perform the Orange Blossom Special. EVER.
Michael will always be the GOAT. This is of course partially due to his amazing skill but even moreso due to his simple and honest love of music and why he performs. He’s played OBS who knows, hundreds of times, but wants to do it better each time and still sincerely loves to play it to bless those who hear it. (
Anyone that would give this a thumbs down is either extremely jealous or just doesn't know anything about music, Michael Cleveland is one of the best fiddle players in the world 🎻 👍 🇺🇸.
I agree totally! There are a lot of really good fiddle players in this country and I have heard a recorded quite a few. NOBODY IS AS GREAT OVERALL AS MICHAEL ... Period!
They are Idiots 🥸🥸🥸
i love the way he starts out playing faster than most can play, then keeps stepping it up, what a fiddle player this guy is ! wow just amazing
How can 243 people give this incredible musician a thumbs down? Obviously people of limited musical knowledge!
Its ppl missing the button, just statistics🙂
❤
Obviously.
And very low self esteem.... this dude can play!
Do not give those people any thought they r lame and jealous
First time I've heard this maestro play, flipping awesome.
This man has mastered his instrument to the highest level.
He put blisters on the STRINGS!!!!!!!!!
I BET HE DID
! ... LOL
LOL ! Good comment man 👍🇺🇸.
I always come back to this. Pumps me up better than a pot of coffee. True virtuosso.
Me too. I watch it while i cut an onion smiling
He played that like it was a train with a full head of steam on a 10% down hill grade. Fast and Furious! Awesome job!
nmelkhunter1 Love your comment ! .... :) Thanks .........
+nmelkhunter1 Great description! Thanks for having a look and a listen to my videos ..... Steve
My deepest Respect for this musician. Outstanding.
This man is a musical genius. His rendition of Orange Blossom Special is one that will never be equaled.
Just got home from watching him play at a bluegrass festival in Brown County, Ohio. I had not heard his name before tonight. I'm a fan for life now💯 This man is unbelievable in person, this video is great but does him no justice!
Yes he is! Welcome to the club ;)
I mean are you kidding? That's just ridiculously good. We can all go home now.
The world loves you, Mike .. keep playing great music
Having listened to many versions of the Orange Blossom Special, Michael Cleveland's version is, in my humble opinion, 😊 as good as it gets.
SMOLEY HOKES this guy is beyond great, play on sir from a retired retired US Army Vietnam Vet thank you.
Wtf ur army nam bull s gotta do with anything? Freak !
Thank you God for blessing us with this talent and wonderful man best version ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I play violin and this guy is AMAZING. I'd about sell my soul to be able to play like that. This video just made me smile. KEEP ON FIDDLIN!! Dang, son!
Unchain Your Dog ... I understand the expression, but i dunno if that'd work. This dude plays with his soul as rosin. Amazing indeed, keep on fiddlin from that good place :j
You'd have to go down to Georgia to get that done I hear
Michael Cleveland I love listening to you non stop. Man your the best violinist I have ever heard. wow!!!!
One of my favorite parts of this is immediately after finishing he automatically fine tunes a string unconsciously while listening to the applause. A true musician. The string must have been bugging him during the piece... haha
good catch ....
His musicianship is incredible.
That boy is blessed in so many ways. Sight may not be on the list but God almighty that boy can play the fiddle. I don’t think I’ve ever heard such perfection in my life. I am floored by his talent.
Bless him✌🏻❤️❤️🇺🇸
lol man you made laugh so hard ....
This guy has so much endurance as a fiddle player, absolutely ripped it!
What a wild version. He made it his own.
If they'd a played one more minute, that fiddle woulda caught fire
Dixon7JB GREAT COMMENT ! thanks :)
I bet that drummer was glad when that was over!!!!!!
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orangeblossomspeicalhowtoplayharomic
Lol
Bradford, Not as mich as the guitar player! LOL!
The way he catches onto a groove and then splits it into 8th and 16ths is Absolutely Anazing!!!
God blessed this young man with TALENT 😊
Had the pleasure of seeing Michael and the FlameKeepers in Galax, VA, in July 2019, for my birthday. Is it any wonder this amazing man has been bluegrass fiddler of the year 12 times? I mean, come on!!! Outstanding talent!
Good Lord this young man is cooking’ !
I mean absolutely wearing that fiddle off of the fret board!
Effortlessly I might add. Never breaks a sweat. If that were me I’d soaked in sweet. That young man is working that fiddle. Make no mistake about it.
Talent like that only comes around every one or two generations at best.
We are Blessed to hear this fella play!
Absolutely amazing, God bless Michael Cleveland
Thank you, oh sooo much, Michael Cleveland, you are a godsend for sure. I never would have guessed you are blind. You are a fine gentleman and highly gifted musician.
I have played music for 50 years Michael is the best
you are absolutely right! Thanks for the nice comments :) Steve
Just now heard this. How did I miss. This guy makes us hear and feel the steel rails of the old passenger trains with the shark nose diesels and the swaying of those old Pullmans.
I listened to the album version of this 10 times tonight. I've never heard more joy, inspiration, passion or love toward a song in my life. Thank you Michael, you're one in a billion. The greatest fiddler in the world.
"When I was little and starting out this was one of my favorite songs" -legend
His side-to-side bowing is unique.
I have seen a few "unique" things from Michael. When he plays with a group and someone else "has the floor" and he is in "backup mode", he will turn his violin into a percussion instrument and beat on the strings. Gives the song a unique flair.
AND one thing, one MAJOR MAJOR unique thing... pause it at 5:59 and count the # of strings :). The man is not playing a violin, it is a Violan 5 strings EADGC :)
Exactly, is this even listed as a violin technique? Damn sparks flying all over the place! 5:23
If what he just played was written on sheet music, I wouldn’t know where to even start…
He’s always been one of my favorite fiddle players, probably the best of all time really.
Water! This man is burning it up! SMOKING HOT!😊
This guy absolutely nailed it, GREAT JOB!!
The BEST ever! Doesn't matter what he plays, he sings from the other side!
Can never get enough of this rendition...makes me feel ALIVE!
God Dam Boy! Your Great! You Have A new Fan Here in Canada The Old Guy Tim!
Awesome! Just plain outstanding, Michael. Nobody better. Period.
His sweet smile as he absolutely demolishes that fiddle is so lovely
Uau!!!! Nunca ouvi um violino tocado com esta energia e intensidade! Fantástico!❤
3:10 HE DOES THAT CHORD
YES
so many people don't.
not to mention his skill and spirit are incredible.
I'm frigging blown away by this guy.
Cleveland: unparalleled.
Seriously, this made me cry.
But how does he do it? Sounds amazing!
Why don’t people do it? Sorry-I’m an Irish fiddler, don’t know this tune all that well!
O M G !!!!!!!! The speed of that man is UN FRIGGIN BELIEVABLE!!! I've heard orange blossom special from a bunch of performers and this is far and away the most amazing rendition ever. I'm still stunned! Roy Clark can play, but I'm sorry, he doesn't hold a candle to this. Absolute crystal clarity and speed that makes me think a worm hole might open up above his fiddle.
I too have heard LOTS of people and LOTS of versions of OBS. Until Michael my favorite was done by Charlie Daniels.
This man can SCHOOL Charlie Daniels on how to fiddle :)
Had the honor of seeing/hearing this man in person.... Unbelievable on that fiddle.
This young man is a violin Boss. Phenomenal talent and performance.
+Tina Clippinger YES ....He most certainly is THE BOSS LOL. thanks for your input Tina :) ..... Steve
Final boss
This level of passion is what makes true art.
The Universe is full of beautiful sights and sounds, and they converged here for us to enjoy. Thank you.
If the Devil went to Georgia and met him, he would surely pack up and quickly leave.
And leave that Golden Fiddle at his feet in shame
Mr. Devil could save himself some time by watching this video, peeing his pants, and moving on. 👿
Them ain't Cookie's a-burnin that's devil's Butt up in cinders LoL
Matt Bronsil Devil was there at its birth: believe it!
The devil would lay a golden brick
The thought that 64 people put a "thumbs down" on this makes me wonder.... this guy is totally awsum!!!!
Music haters
Hard to understand.
The 144 thumbs down belong to only 10 people--they are ALL thumbs!
Joe Mahoney Now that was truly funny! Keep ‘em comin’ 😁
He is more than just fast...Creative, Innovative, Intricate, Unique, and a blend of greatness, humility, and sense of humor. Good God Almighty, this guy is beyond gifted! What an exciting pleasure to watch and listen to!
I love the fire with which he plays. He's my favorite bluegrass fiddler. And he's really a nice guy yo boot.
This is the song that gave him the inspiration to learn. ❤
Had the pleasure of watching this man perform with his band Flamekeeper and special guest Kenny Sidle what an amazing experience it was. God has truly blessed all of these men!.
man, the way this guy plays, the train would be off the tracks!!!
Wow, just saw him on Woodsongs. How did I miss him. Have been more into bluegrass in the last few years. Hope to see him and his band in person one day. ☺
Mr. Cleveland you make me ashamed to call myself a sighted person........ WOW !!
Just never Heard it played any better by Anyone. Yes Sir Ree Bob.
+JERRY VANDIVER
Please excuse me, But I just had to 'Add'__ Wonder if anyone exists, that could Transpose the notes of Mikes Version to Sheet Music? I sure would hate to try it. Even if I had somewhat the ability. :-) :-)
Michael Here I am again. Love your music, Trust me why you die you and I are going to play till the Earthly Cows come home only better.
i have seen and heard hundreds of versions of this,,,without a doubt that was the best yet.........brilliant....well done
Holy shit, thats some fiddle playing. We have some fine fiddle players in Ireland, but this lad is taking it to a new level. Dont even know what this kind of music is called. I love it...
Hello there, this beautiful music is bluegrass It gets its roots from Ireland. Here in the Appalachian mountains we took the music of our Irish kin folk and added a little juice to it. Much love too you and yours from an Appalachian hillbilly with Irish roots.
@@hillbillynomad6697 Wow thank you very much. Thats very interesting. I will be looking up a lot more of this bluegrass as I cant get enough of it. Wish you and yours peace and love...Thanks once again..
I Have seen Michael play live. What an UNBELIEVABLE ARTIST! LEAVES YOU SPEECHLESS AND IN AWE. Thanks for the upload of this ever classic piece of music performed by an absolute MASTER!
+GetRhythm2011 You are so welcome :) I'm just so fortunate to have been right there with my equipment to capture this for the world of music lovers to enjoy ....forever .... :) Thanks for your descriptive comment :) .... Steve
Musicians know Michael is absolutely one of the GOATS and we're all lucky to witness him for ourselves.
THE fiddler player! Best I've ever heard.
WOW! Gänsehaut pur! Absolut fantastisch!
I had the great pleasure to see him and the band perform live in a small studio. He is tops.
Damn, that young man can fiddle. Michael Cleveland, you rock that fiddle! I think that The Stanley Brothers are smiling down you.
This truly is the best version I've ever seen or heard. Unbelievable.
Micheal Cleveland is one of the the best fiddling players of all time !!!
Excellent musical performance !
Rosin game is on point👌🏿. Playing is just as on point.
BEST FIDDLE PLAYER I HAVE EVER HEARD!!!!!!!!
B R A V O !
Goosebumps! Goosebumps! Goosebumps!
What an incredible talent. He almost made me cry.
My consciousness is wide open right now and all I'm receiving are images of trains. Ones that really have somewhere to be.
He's been IBMA FIddler of the year 12 years for a reason.
+Dennis Hatfield The Band said 10 years but you could be correct :) Thanks for checking out my videos .... regards, Steve
Talent with Barriers....just amazing
Whooh! That was fun to watch. I like watching people who obviously love what they do. This guy is for real. A pleasure to listen to his music. Thank you for posting.
you can't get much more rock and roll than this....eat that all you guitar shredders.
I love this guy! What a remarkable player!!!
i’d put all my money on him.
WOOOOOW. this kid can play.
holy molly that was fun to watch.
we just witnessed a gift from God.
Thank you sir !!
Such Joy! That laugh at the end is just priceless.
God Bless him for his amazing gift and putting some extra Light in all our souls vis some sweet, sweet, sonic rays. My heart has been filled.
I listen to this young man play this song every day since I discovered it and him.
Micheal Cleveland is the best in the world. He is the king. No one can touch him. Probably the best to ever pick up a fiddle. At the very least, he is the best I have ever heard and I’ve damn near heard em all.
He doesn’t even break a sweat while playing one of the most difficult fiddle tunes known to mankind.
I read on his webpage the other day that he will be in a small Alabama town called Atmore which is the home of the Porch Creek Band of the Choctaw Indian Nation. Their Reservation is most likely where he will be putting on a clinic.
I’m going to make every effort to go pay my respects to this fiddle player.
Yall should too!
Oh my! What an honor and treat it was to watch this!
Thank you so much for sharing and to Michael, you
are pure magic! :)
It's 1:00 am where I live and this Gentleman just made me want to get off my lazy butt and do something...ANYTHING! except sit around and waste my life. A phenomenal example of a strong will.
Viva Michael!
I met this man in person once, and my grandfather Mike (same name, even!) played a mandolin-fiddle duet right alongside this fella at the 2014/2015 New Year's Party in the hotel!
Wolfie Wolf How Cool that must have been to be there and see and hear that up close :)
That was fantastic - wow - thks for sharing
welcome buddy!
NEVER LAY THAT FIDDLE DOWN BOY! AWSOME AWSOME !
WOW!!!!!!!! amazingly done the best fiddler I have ever heard without a doubt !!!!!!!
Hope I get to see Michael in the near future, either playing with his band or whoever's band because he seems to really be in his element when he has that fiddle in his hands! Without a doubt the absolute best cover I've heard of Orange Blossom Special!
WOW, what a privilege it was listening to that!
D*MN! That just may be the best version of my favorite bluegrass song. I'm a "lite" fan of bluegrass, but have never heard of Michael before I stumbled onto this. Absolutely amazing.
This boy is fire...us Hillbillies is loving it!