That little corner of her eye smile she gives right at the very very end of this video is priceless! I will never be as good at anything in my LIFE as she is at what she does. WOW.
I find myself watching this over and over. I'm not sure I'm using the correct musical terminology but when the music comes back to the tonic, and she and the audience sense that glorious resolution and you see her pouring every erg of passion, determination and joy into it.... Wow, that's the power of music! Love you Annie!
I have heard the Orange Blossom Special played many times, but that young lady ranks right up there with some of the best renditions of it that I have ever heard!! Well done, Annie.
You know I've been watching this video and he playing Orange blossom special since she came out with it and I've probably watched it the thousand times since normal Rock and roller 100% but this girl Annie has literally caused me to start loving other types of music Joey Los Angeles CA
The years, months, and days of practice that went into this all show on her face when the audience recognizes what she's playing. Her smile is infectious. Good for her.
Annie is freakin' adorable. One of the most awesome fiddlers of her generation, and an amazing performer. If you ever get the chance to see her play in person with Kathy Kallick Band or any of her projects, don't miss it! This video is great, but doesn't even touch what it's like to see her live!
Bill P I couldn't agree more, her face was so animated and lovely, not something I'll soon forget, not to mention her incredible skill. She's a class act in a league of her own.
That was freaking awesome!! I love seeing someone challenging themselves to play a tune, especially one as aggressive as this, harder than they thought they could, and pushing herself to really nail it, and she did.
this is an example of what it means to be human...the music is literally flowing out of her body into the world for all to enjoy...we are the only species on the planet that can do this...I get a little emotional every time I watch this...go Annie go!
If she grew up in China, they are taught perfection from a young age. They are also taught to honor their parents and grandparents. Really, not for show.
There's not an as written orange blossom special. It's a breakdown. An ad lib show piece open to interpretation. She just did a short version very well. Her bow control is absolutely amazing as is her fingering and intonation. I'd like to hear something like lady be good to have some examples of her ability to play swing jazz and free inturpurtation and vibrato technic.
It’s actually more impressive for someone who’s so classically-trained to get the feeling and the vibe of the tune, beyond just what’s written… that’s one of the biggest hurdles for some classical musicians. I play 100% Irish, country, bluegrass, Norwegian and Scottish fiddle, and you wouldn’t believe the arguments I’ve had with classical violinists in school, good GOD. The ones who were ignorant and wanted to remain that way, at least…they’d play some fiddle tune based off of the sheet music, but completely devoid of life, just staccato, and a bland rhythm. The concept of making it your own didn’t occur to these people… obviously that’s not the case here.
@@michaelshultz2540 you are correct. Orange Blossom Special is not a show of technical ability. I love the song played on electric fiddle and harmonica.
I am in the UK but really love this kind of music and keep coming back to this video. The young lady exudes talent and helps me forget about the pandemic and what it has done. Annie you are one mean violinist. This always puts a smile on my dial!!!
Young lady can stroke that fiddle. Amazing when you see someone play so well that your heart races and you feel emotion. It was a privilege watching you play Annie.
The first time I heard that, it was played by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs in Nashville. Thank you for a little taste of home I had thought lost. I needed that more than you can imagine.
She is great!!! You actually need a split screen to be able to watch her feet as she comes up on her toes putting her entire self into playing this very challenging song. She is beautiful, and plays full on...her face and upper torso show the intensity of what she is putting into her playing...You can surely call this a total performance. Go Annie...
That's the best performance i have have ever seen! Congratulations to all musicians. That's beautiful because of its simplicity, cheerfulness, harmony and so nice sounds. That's very pleasant to watch it any and every time I see this performance. Her feet "floating in the air" shows she plays with Body & Soul. Bravo!!
So Nice to see Annie, John, and Larry on the tube! And, I tried to count how may bow strokes she does in a minute, but it made my brain fry! Annie's a great teacher, too! I've been in her classes at Walker Creek Music Camp in Marin County, CA, and the California Bluegrass Music Camp in Grass valley. Wonderful people as well as great musicians!
Excellent song! Watching the performer go from smiling to serious to can't help smiling when the guy yelled was pretty funny. I love when musicians totally get into the music to the point their whole body gets moving. Good stuff.
Outstanding... I know people that play the fiddle...I also know people that think they can play the fiddle...But this young lady can play a fiddle just outstanding
I love that song, you play so well. I first heard this from Roy Clark. He was a great artist and comedian. He played the violin, guitar, banjo, trombone, and piano, miss that guy. RIP
Amazing!!! I love to see a musician play like their on fire and smile while doing it!! Thank you young lady,, you are just amazing !!! I believe I have another hero!! 👍. You are blessed,,,,
Now there are HERO fiddle players???? Where will it all end with all this stupid hero worship? They are just humans like you and me but have a different tallent.
Jerry Jocoy: I believe you have summed the young lady's talent up pretty well. John Smith: (not his real name) who burned your grits and put salt in your milk. Lighten up. Jerry was just complementing the young Lady. Just because you might have made a different comment doesn't give you the right to be a grumpy guts. You could not even tail tag your comment with something nice to say about the musicians. Maybe you might roll out on the other side of the bed tomorrow and it will be a better day for you. It does not cost you anything to smile and pay a complement rather than to just be an antagonist to everyone around you.
Annie, Puts fire on that bow and put chills up my arms with her fiddle palying perfection. You can't help but smile watching her beautiful facial expressions. Outstanding to say the least!
When I was visiting my sister in Oslo I played this at a picnic. Those Norwegians loved it..glasses of Akvavit helped. Yee-haw! Thank-you Shel Bailey for uploading this..Love it!
Wow!Wow! WowI I second the previous comment about being made a national treasure! This young lass exudes joy in her expressions and performance and is a brilliant player moreover!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic job rippin' thru the Orange Blossom Special. Our stumpf fiddle band has always enjoyed playing to this song, but your rendition is amazing. I can't imagine the many hours spent playing this song it would take, to nail it like you did. Once again, Great job Annie!
Annie Staninec is just absolutely fantastic !!! wowoowow I just happen to stumble on to this recording and I am so glad I did thanks for posting it and tell the young lady she is incredible !!!!!
You are like me. Supposedly this was done about ten years ago. They say she's better now. Don't know how she could be much better at this. Even got invited, and accepted, to play a tour with Rod Stewart. Rod, at this point of his career, sure wouldn't want a "maybe" to tour with him. She plays the banjo, and the guitar. Yes. And teaches out West. I understand she a mixture of Chinese and Ukrainian . Good Mix.
@Ira Lee I’m not sure the term “hybrid” is appropriate for humans. Perhaps something hyphenated such as “Euro-Asian” is more accurate and acceptable? At least, that’s how we on the West Coast refer to the many thousands of children of mixed marriages here.
@Ira Lee Fair enough, sir. My comment, however, was a reaction to your use of "hybrid" in your above post of two months ago. My wife is Korean, my ancestry is German, English and Italian, so our kids are indeed Eurasian. Best Regards...
@Ira Lee Lol! My son is so smart (I'm bragging) we wonder what happened! He's also very musical, which he inherits from both of us. Our daughter is adopted, but is 1/4 Japanese, the rest European, and is likewise artistically talented, both musically and art-wise (she draws a lot). By the way, I have never heard our kids or any Eurasian kids referred to as "mongrels". If I did, I'm sure I'd punch that person in the mouth without hesitation lol.
There are dozens of renditions of this tune on You-Tube. I haven't heard one better. Even being live with a lot of background noise, the violin is crisp and clean.
This is great ! She's great. Folks can poke fun at country & bluegrass music, but there are some songs that separate the extremely talented from the rest of the gang. This lady is in the ex. talented group. This song will give even the clasically taught people a run for their fingers.
To Annie , Young lady , please , NEVER STOP PLAYING ! You are incredible !
Still awesome 14 years later 😊
WHAT A DOLL !!! So GREAT to see young people carrying on an age old tradition and ENJOYING IT !! GOD BLESS HER !!
That little corner of her eye smile she gives right at the very very end of this video is priceless! I will never be as good at anything in my LIFE as she is at what she does. WOW.
Annie was absolutely tearing that fiddle APART! I was tappin' the entire time. Best I've heard in my 55 years.
I find myself watching this over and over. I'm not sure I'm using the correct musical terminology but when the music comes back to the tonic, and she and the audience sense that glorious resolution and you see her pouring every erg of passion, determination and joy into it.... Wow, that's the power of music! Love you Annie!
I have heard the Orange Blossom Special played many times, but that young lady ranks right up there with some of the best renditions of it that I have ever heard!! Well done, Annie.
She nearly ran that train off the TRACK!
You know I've been watching this video and he playing Orange blossom special since she came out with it and I've probably watched it the thousand times since normal Rock and roller 100% but this girl Annie has literally caused me to start loving other types of music Joey Los Angeles CA
Shy little Annie busting loose. She looks like a sweet little angel. She is amazing. Above average.
Wow! This young lady's got what it takes! God bless her efforts.
The years, months, and days of practice that went into this all show on her face when the audience recognizes what she's playing. Her smile is infectious. Good for her.
I just love this young lady. She has so much Joy in her heart when playing.
Annie is freakin' adorable. One of the most awesome fiddlers of her generation, and an amazing performer. If you ever get the chance to see her play in person with Kathy Kallick Band or any of her projects, don't miss it! This video is great, but doesn't even touch what it's like to see her live!
La meilleure version que je connaisse de cette belle 'toune' ,,, que j'écoute chaque fois que je vois le nom d'Annie Staninec... Salutations du Canada
That smile and her facial expressions are almost as enjoyable to watch as listening to the music she is playing!
Her enjoyment is infectious!
Ain't nothin' better than a pretty girl playing a fiddle.
They don't all seem as happy as Annie.
Bill P I couldn't agree more, her face was so animated and lovely, not something I'll soon forget, not to mention her incredible skill. She's a class act in a league of her own.
Unbelievable Technique!
That was freaking awesome!! I love seeing someone challenging themselves to play a tune, especially one as aggressive as this, harder than they thought they could, and pushing herself to really nail it, and she did.
this is an example of what it means to be human...the music is literally flowing out of her body into the world for all to enjoy...we are the only species on the planet that can do this...I get a little emotional every time I watch this...go Annie go!
As a Southerner in the USA, May I say the music was Great. And the young lady way above average.
First time seeing her and I was blown away. She was absolutely the best. And one of my favorite tunes. Very talented and pretty.
Wow! She actually hit all the notes just like they're written. That's a real accomplishment! Seriously. Good job, Annie.
If she grew up in China, they are taught perfection from a young age. They are also taught to honor their parents and grandparents. Really, not for show.
There's not an as written orange blossom special. It's a breakdown. An ad lib show piece open to interpretation. She just did a short version very well. Her bow control is absolutely amazing as is her fingering and intonation. I'd like to hear something like lady be good to have some examples of her ability to play swing jazz and free inturpurtation and vibrato technic.
It’s actually more impressive for someone who’s so classically-trained to get the feeling and the vibe of the tune, beyond just what’s written… that’s one of the biggest hurdles for some classical musicians. I play 100% Irish, country, bluegrass, Norwegian and Scottish fiddle, and you wouldn’t believe the arguments I’ve had with classical violinists in school, good GOD. The ones who were ignorant and wanted to remain that way, at least…they’d play some fiddle tune based off of the sheet music, but completely devoid of life, just staccato, and a bland rhythm. The concept of making it your own didn’t occur to these people… obviously that’s not the case here.
@@michaelshultz2540 you are correct. Orange Blossom Special is not a show of technical ability. I love the song played on electric fiddle and harmonica.
@@erikm8372 She's not classically trained. She's always been a folk violinist.
I am in the UK but really love this kind of music and keep coming back to this video. The young lady exudes talent and helps me forget about the pandemic and what it has done. Annie you are one mean violinist. This always puts a smile on my dial!!!
Young lady can stroke that fiddle. Amazing when you see someone play so well that your heart races and you feel emotion. It was a privilege watching you play Annie.
When I hear this, I an soooooooooooo PROUD of AMERICAN MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m speechless. That is beyond impressive
It never gets old, watching this wonderful young lady playing the violin. Never gets old.
When folk music is played, its called a fiddle and not a violin. :)
Have listened and enjoyed many of her performances after this one, she is simply fantastic, never misses a single beat!
Annie, you've got such a beautiful energy…
Please keep on going with your music : we need it.
That is how simple joy gets Love what you hear and love what you see.
She puts her heart, sole and entire body into her music, Utterly fantastic.
Wonderful!! So much joy and passion from the young musician and you could see the support she gets from those around her. Awesome performance!!
The first time I heard that, it was played by Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs in Nashville. Thank you for a little taste of home I had thought lost. I needed that more than you can imagine.
Phew.... I got tired just watching. Gorgeous girl. She puts everything into it.
Fantastic!...Beautiful talented young lady. You cannot learn to play like this by walking around staring at your cell phone all day.
She is great!!! You actually need a split screen to be able to watch her feet as she comes up on her toes putting her entire self into playing this very challenging song. She is beautiful, and plays full on...her face and upper torso show the intensity of what she is putting into her playing...You can surely call this a total performance. Go Annie...
Absolutely!
Calm down man
That's the best performance i have have ever seen! Congratulations to all musicians. That's beautiful because of its simplicity, cheerfulness, harmony and so nice sounds. That's very pleasant to watch it any and every time I see this performance. Her feet "floating in the air" shows she plays with Body & Soul. Bravo!!
So glad this was recommended on my feed. Theres no a wordin the dictionary to describe how awesome this fiddle player is.
I had the pleasure of seeing Annie and performing with several of her band mates in Woodland, CA, over 10 years ago. She is an awesome fiddle player!#
I can listen to this all day long. It`s amazing and I love it! Annie, you`re the Best!!!
That was utterly awesome. You just about caught that fiddle on fire. Wow what playing. We enjoyed that very much. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️
So Nice to see Annie, John, and Larry on the tube! And, I tried to count how may bow strokes she does in a minute, but it made my brain fry! Annie's a great teacher, too! I've been in her classes at Walker Creek Music Camp in Marin County, CA, and the California Bluegrass Music Camp in Grass valley. Wonderful people as well as great musicians!
My eyes are not as fast as the fingers of these outstanding violin player. Great performance.
unbelievably talented and cute , she's a little sweetheart
Wow! How can I listen to O' Connor again after hearing this...)) Really a talented Fiddle player...))
THAT has a tear runnin down my face! SOOOO cool! And yes, liftin up on the feet to get that lil extra! EXCELLENT!
Love you so much, Annie....this always inspires me! God bless you all! Love, Professor Robert "Bobby" Burns
Such a happy song. Annie was so good, she made me weep. Incredible!
Annie.....that was AWESOME!!! ❤️🔥
One of the best performances! The girl just let herself go. I don´t think she realized the audinence at all. Great !!!
Great job there Annie... Love that smile at the end too!!
Excellent song! Watching the performer go from smiling to serious to can't help smiling when the guy yelled was pretty funny. I love when musicians totally get into the music to the point their whole body gets moving. Good stuff.
I replied to a guy earlier, that right before she goes into passing gear, her expression changes just a little. ( I will get this right !)
Holy cow, that was straight up awesome!! That girl knows how to play that fiddle, outstanding!
Outstanding... I know people that play the fiddle...I also know people that think they can play the fiddle...But this young lady can play a fiddle just outstanding
I love that song, you play so well. I first heard this from Roy Clark. He was a great artist and comedian. He played the violin, guitar, banjo, trombone, and piano, miss that guy. RIP
Great playing, and maybe in the running for the cutest young lady that ever lived.
Thank You !!!! I love when people get into the music. And She did
Oh my God,that was amazing! What talent! I had to listen to it more than once.Fantastic love and energy from the audience.
That was some serious fiddlin! Great job!! One of my favorite fiddle tunes and she done it right!!!
Amazing!!! I love to see a musician play like their on fire and smile while doing it!! Thank you young lady,, you are just amazing !!! I believe I have another hero!! 👍. You are blessed,,,,
Now there are HERO fiddle players???? Where will it all end with all this stupid hero worship? They are just humans like you and me but have a different tallent.
Jerry Jocoy: I believe you have summed the young lady's talent up pretty well. John Smith: (not his real name) who burned your grits and put salt in your milk. Lighten up. Jerry was just complementing the young Lady. Just because you might have made a different comment doesn't give you the right to be a grumpy guts. You could not even tail tag your comment with something nice to say about the musicians. Maybe you might roll out on the other side of the bed tomorrow and it will be a better day for you. It does not cost you anything to smile and pay a complement rather than to just be an antagonist to everyone around you.
Jerry Jocoy makes
that is the most wonderful bit of film!!! wonderful performance!!!! this is an internet triumph!
Well done! I find myself coming back repeatedly.
Beautifully done by young lovely woman, Audio was good enough for me. Thanks for posting this.
Does anyone else believe in "love at first sight "? Not only is this young lady talented but she is a beautiful little sweetheart!!! 😍
Holy guacamole! Annie is a spectacular player! I'm looking forward to big things from you, girl. Thanx, very much, to Annie and to Shel.
Wow she is a great performer and beautiful smile !
Annie, Puts fire on that bow and put chills up my arms with her fiddle palying perfection. You can't help but smile watching her beautiful facial expressions. Outstanding to say the least!
she is brilliant
what a fiddler
I never tire of watching this beautiful and talented girl play awesome music.
That was an amazing violin playing, you are very talented!!!!!!!!!
I remember watching a very, very young man about 40 years ago play this in Branson...
Amazed... I have a pictorial memory...
This girl is an American National Treasure! Protect her at all cost.
Man so much emotion, Child you are going places in this world and I wish you the best all the way.
When I was visiting my sister in Oslo I played this at a picnic. Those Norwegians loved it..glasses of Akvavit helped. Yee-haw!
Thank-you Shel Bailey for uploading this..Love it!
Sorry to see this was from 11years ago, but glad to see I got to enjoy it today! Thank you!❤🙂👍
Her whole body plays, tremendous talent, what a blessing. 9/11/2016
Wow!Wow! WowI I second the previous comment about being made a national treasure! This young lass exudes joy in her expressions and performance and is a brilliant player moreover!!!!!!!!!
This just sort of showed up in my recommendations. What an amazing surprise! One of the best OBS renditions I've ever heard.
Fantastic job rippin' thru the Orange Blossom Special. Our stumpf fiddle band has always enjoyed playing to this song, but your rendition is amazing. I can't imagine the many hours spent playing this song it would take, to nail it like you did. Once again, Great job Annie!
There’s nothing more expressive that a properly played fiddle.
That girl is a dream - best Special I may have ever heard - and I've heard a lot of them A+++
Great playing and a wonderful smile...this made my day!
Annie Staninec is just absolutely fantastic !!! wowoowow I just happen to stumble on to this recording and I am so glad I did
thanks for posting it and tell the young lady she is incredible !!!!!
Never heard of her, never seen her before til now but damn I'm crushing, she's so cute.
You are like me. Supposedly this was done about ten years ago. They say she's better now. Don't know how she could be much better at this. Even got invited, and accepted, to play a tour with Rod Stewart. Rod, at this point of his career, sure wouldn't want a "maybe" to tour with him. She plays the banjo, and the guitar. Yes. And teaches out West. I understand she a mixture of Chinese and Ukrainian . Good Mix.
@Ira Lee I’m not sure the term “hybrid” is appropriate for humans. Perhaps something hyphenated such as “Euro-Asian” is more accurate and acceptable? At least, that’s how we on the West Coast refer to the many thousands of children of mixed marriages here.
@Ira Lee Fair enough, sir. My comment, however, was a reaction to your use of "hybrid" in your above post of two months ago. My wife is Korean, my ancestry is German, English and Italian, so our kids are indeed Eurasian. Best Regards...
@Ira Lee Lol! My son is so smart (I'm bragging) we wonder what happened! He's also very musical, which he inherits from both of us. Our daughter is adopted, but is 1/4 Japanese, the rest European, and is likewise artistically talented, both musically and art-wise (she draws a lot). By the way, I have never heard our kids or any Eurasian kids referred to as "mongrels". If I did, I'm sure I'd punch that person in the mouth without hesitation lol.
@Ira Lee That’s very impressive and you deserve to be specially proud of your children.
The shot showing her foot moves that's someone truly into the music Awesome
There are dozens of renditions of this tune on You-Tube. I haven't heard one better. Even being live with a lot of background noise, the violin is crisp and clean.
To the people in the audience clapping loudly, out of time. Stop that, we can hear you on the stage. 😉
Absolutely excellent piece of work young lady.
This is great ! She's great. Folks can poke fun at country & bluegrass music, but there are some songs that separate the extremely talented from the rest of the gang. This lady is in the ex. talented group. This song will give even the clasically taught people a run for their fingers.
OMG! OMG! OMG! She is a one of a kind. It's just pure fun watching her intensity....and that smile.. :)
Wow, she puts everything she's got into her fiddle playing.
I love watching this video! I love fiddle music. Keep playing!
I love it when she dances to it nice to see someone get I to their music
That was THE MOST ENTERTAINING VIDEO I have seen in years and years... I am gonna watch it again, and again, and again - tanks kindly for sharing it.
This was an amazing performance! Fun, exciting and all together engaging. I LOVED IT! I'll be looking for more of Annie Staninec's videos.
I love that piece and she just took it right through the roof. Better than excellent!!
This young Lady is fantastic. Beautiful
My favorite Orange Blossom Special, make it even longer!! It's like foreplay!
Outstanding, possibly the best I've heard.
You are so right Uncle. WOW!
this puts a smile on my face every time i watch it !
Absolutely Beautiful in everyway !
Wow! Annie, Oustanding fiddle playing. With your beauty and fantastic professional musical talent the sky is the limit. Great job!
One of the best versions I've ever heard.
so happy to see how happy she was playing this.... there is hope for humanity.