@@johnbreedlove3245 when Micheal is his age he will be far greater than him! While he was an amazing fiddler I don’t think anyone can compare to this man, though at this level a lot of it also comes down to what music they are playing and what you like. Both of these two men are beyond amazing!
I'm a Metal head too but, there is Nothing like some Fiddle, a Mandolin and Bajo about to burst into flames from pure triple time melodic friction.. No matter what anyone says.< thats fook'in Metal to me..
Absolutely magnificent world class. Soulful exuberant and joyful He is in the top echelon of violinist virtuosos prolly in the top ten world wide The only guy who could maybe shred. A bit more intense shredding would be Mark o Connor , but that said. This fellar has immense feel and probably reaches more into the heart and soul of the instrument . Less about ego and really milks the. Voice chakra of the violin I'm sure he could hold his own with Mark O'Connor or anyone else for that matter But this guy has the whole package. Well rounded in his style that tends bring the church into the heart of the musicians and audience
WOW!!!!! Amazing!!!! I just discovered this man, I am blown away, he is out of this world, he is beyond gifted, he played the devil out of that fiddle, he wore that fiddle out!!! He burned that fiddle!!!! God bless him!!!! Hes breathtaking talent!!! Beyond great!!! Impeccable!!! They are all outstanding!!!!
The way the rest of the band looks at him while they play and his occasional smile when he goes in really hard and nails it gives me such a warm feeling. It’s impossible to be in this man’s presence and not be blown away by the absolute talent and gift he has
Absolutely agreed, when he smiles it's incredible. There is a feeling I get with Michael Cleveland that the music is a celebration of being alive, and what people are capable of, and the man has been playing fiddle his whole life and he STILL is able to love what he's doing and exalt in the music. Like at 3:08 - It's life affirming, man.
I love his expression too. He's such an inspiration and reminds us that we don't have to see or hear amazing music, but we can feel it too!! You can tell he has such passion doing what he does!
Devil laid a golden 18 wheeler at Michael's feet cause he knew he had been beat. Then Michael told Johnny he would see him at his regularly scheduled fiddle lesson!
I remember when this guy was a little kid he could play just as good then I think he got to the point that it's just humanly impossible to play any better 😊
The real magic is the shifting effortlessly in and out of syncopation. You know you're doing it right when the entire band are staring at you enthralled.
found this right as he was starting to chop things up w the syncopation and youre so right it goes so hard how he makes it look so easy breezy. simply incredible
Hahahaha Hahahaha 😆🤣 if I came in and you were running around cleaning with this on. You would get brownie points. 😂😂😂 hahaha. Hilarious! I love comedy Would certainly get you out of trouble. 🤔
I swear he’s pulling off some optical illusion; his playing is just so … impossible. Such amazing energy and every note crisp and clear even at those break-neck speeds.
I have NEVER seen a musician truly appear to be SPEAKING thru his instrument like this guy was!!!!!! Actually unbelievable talent. He may be blind and mostly deaf, but his sense for that fiddle is ✨otherworldly✨ I was smiling the whole way through this...
His bow is strung with the finest unicorn hair available - mixed with steel wire. Ain’t no way he can cook like this and not destroy that bow in 30 seconds of sawin’. Holy cow! Play it like you stole it, son!
I saw one of his bows just say the hell with it and fall apart live on stage at The Pennyroyal Opera House. He finished with a borrowed bow. He only uses carbon fiber bows now
Somewhere a Horse is still kicking in the air at the fire and you know those strings were begging to be put back in the Cat. Im just surprised the rosin didn't turn to Amber.
Not only is he an insanely skilled and talented musician, but he is also a genuinely nice guy. I had the fortune of meeting him at the Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, VA once and he was a friendly, humble, and sharp man. He's incredible!
They should "retire" him and make him a judge lol. That's what they did with Dimebag Darrell after he won too many local guitar competitions in a row. He ended up judging them all.
Grandmother always said growing up , there is no use for your eyes if your mind is blind...dunno what prompted me sharing this saw your comment and so I commented , that’s my story
luuk341 let me tell you something. Woke up today , I wasn’t in a not bad mood but just blah. I opened up RUclips saw I had notification opened up your comment and that was really nice to see. Thank you for the kind words and I am glad you like the saying. Not to come off to corny but this brightened up my day thank you .
Had the honor of seeing him play! My town has a free very small one day Bluegrass on the Grass event and he was the headliner! He is beyond talented...blew my flip flops off! If you get a chance...catch this Star! ...and wear shoes that tie! 🌌🌟💕💜💕🌟🌌
We saw him live, blew me away, perfect performance, he's got the rhythm, the speed, and the feel that just moves the soul, like no other ive ever heard
Handicap? What handicap? I see an amazing human being with the ability to express himself and share absolute joy with anyone who takes the time to listen!!! That has to be the most incredible mastery of music I’ve ever heard in one person. ROCK ON MICHAEL!!! 🤠
I'm learning the fiddle and this cat Michael Cleveland is unbelievable I play the guitar like the blues and this dude if I'm going to play the fiddle it's going to be like him... Keep cranking brother
This is clearly not a classical violinist. That "violin" is more like a viola with an extra E string. And that bow hold is definitely...not classical. I don't wanna say anything bad cause it does sound kinda nice although a bit squeaky, and people really seem to like him quite a lot. As a classical violinist, I shouldn't look down on other styles of violin playing. But what I'm saying is, this is not twoset's area of specialty, they're classical musicians and the channel is based around classical music.
@@hamzamagsi9428 Look. They've done tons of stuff from playing folks to jazz, reviewing memes and roasting bad violinists. I'm sure reacting to a blind fiddler wouldn't derail their whole channel's identity.
Micheal Cleveland is the person I think of when someone tells you to name a real artist. He’s in my opinion one of the greatest fiddle players in recorded history. He can make it talk, you almost hear words in it. Gives me chills every single time.
i was told you can never be a good player if you cannot sight read. Michael, welcome to the world of Doc Watson, Stevie Wonder, and the rest you are AWESOME
Well, I don't think it's ever been said - seriously - that being able to read music is an essential requirement to being a good musician. indeed, Django couldn't read period!
Hats off to Michael's parents for taking him to hear music as a baby. That gave him a love of music and a desire to play. There is so much to be said about exposing babies very young.
Savant means exceptional skills in like one area and then the person can't function independently nearly anywhere else. He's incredible but I don't think he's disabled like that. Vision impairment that likely adds to his exceptional musical abilities. I always wonder that. So many times we discount strengths because we focus on negatives. Who the heck needs to be able to see when they can make a fiddle sing like that??
As a classically trained violinist this is fascinating to watch, his bow hold and fingering are quite different from how a classical violinist would play but it obviously works for him. I wonder if he ever played any of the classic virtuoso composers like Sarasate or Paganini? I've been playing violin since I was 8 and couldn't play like this.
@@Coastal_Cruzer Actually, the current word _fiddle_ goes way back to the earliest forerunners of the instrument. North of the Alps, the difference in _v_ and _f_ sounds were fluid. From Wikipedia: The word "fiddle" was first used in English in the late 14th century.[8] The word "fiddle" comes from "fedele, fydyll, fidel, earlier fithele, from Old English fiðele 'fiddle', which is related to Old Norse fiðla, Middle Dutch vedele, Dutch vedel, Old High German fidula, German Fiedel, 'a fiddle'; all of uncertain origin." As to the origin of the word "fiddle", the "...usual suggestion, based on resemblance in sound and sense, is that it is from Medieval Latin vitula." based on Latin _vitulari_ ‘celebrate a festival, be joyful’, perhaps from Vitula, the name of a Roman goddess of joy and victory. It was only much later that the word _violin_ was used in English once the more modern version was perfected in Italy. Of course, Cajun fiddling is great stuff, which Louisianans should be rightfully proud of.
Im a classically trained violinist myself and am so impressed by how relaxed he is. One commenter was correct it is more baroque style just redneck bach lol
RichardKnoggin the devil wouldn't dare touch a fiddle in Georgia or anywhere again after facing against this feller here. Because, you sonofabitch, he's the best that's ever been.
I've heard many a guitar "shredder" in my day, but this is the first time I've ever heard a fiddler shred. That was bad-ass. It would be cool to see this guy jam out with Paul Gilbert.
@@otlh69 The man was just sharing a little tidbit of knowledge to those that may have been interested, you don’t have to be an ass about it. Especially over such a silly joke.
There really are NO words to adequately describe the sounds that spew forth from Michael and his instrument! I feel so very fortunate to have seen him play live perhaps 5 or 6 times now over the years as he has played at bluegrass festivals on the west Coast and the Desert SouthWest. Once again Michael ..... thank you for the Music ! :) ...... Steve
I just now discovered Michael on a youtube short video that popped up from when he was about 12 years old and now I've seen this video and I'm hooked. This guy is talented like nobody's business! Thank you Michael and may God continue to bless you! From your newest fan from Los Angeles, CA.🖐😎 P.S. I shared your video this morning with my father in Texas 🤠👍and he loves you too!
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This is the default music that starts playing when you travel at light speed.
underrated comment
With this song, you have to attack the train like gangster and steal the gold in far west ):) Of course with horse.. ):) ):)
XD
@@professorzebelkhan7235 c):-) howdy pardner
Made me LOL
That fiddle smoked a cigarette after he was done playing.
lmao
That was one of the funniest things I've ever read.
I smoked a cigarette after he was done 🤣
Good one!
That's one of the happiest fiddles in the world.
If he's not the greatest of all time, I would love to hear the greatest of all time.
Vassar Clements
Not even the Devil...
@@johnbreedlove3245 when Micheal is his age he will be far greater than him!
While he was an amazing fiddler I don’t think anyone can compare to this man, though at this level a lot of it also comes down to what music they are playing and what you like.
Both of these two men are beyond amazing!
Lajkó Félix
@@fghrht54h67Nope
No idea why I ended up here while listening to melodic hardcore, but this is AMAZING!!! RUclips algorithm works in mysterious ways.
I'm a Metal head too but, there is Nothing like some Fiddle, a Mandolin and Bajo about to burst into flames from pure triple time melodic friction.. No matter what anyone says.< thats fook'in Metal to me..
I’m with you!!🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️
I was thinking the same thing. It was suggested for me in my main page. Well a short, then I looked this up. Amaze balls.
Same……this shit is bananas. Made my night
No doubt, saw this guy on a short and ended up here. He's amazing!
Michael Cleveland met the devil at the crossroads. No one knows what Michael got but the devil got fiddle lessons.
I told you once, you son of a bitch, he's the best you've ever seen!
Naw, I think he met him down in Georgia and told him his name was Johnny
Micheal is still better....
@@sunnyray7819 exactly. The devil got lessons from Michael.
Absolutely magnificent world class. Soulful exuberant and joyful
He is in the top echelon of violinist virtuosos prolly in the top ten world wide
The only guy who could maybe shred. A bit more intense shredding would be Mark o Connor , but that said. This fellar has immense feel and probably reaches more into the heart and soul of the instrument . Less about ego and really milks the. Voice chakra of the violin
I'm sure he could hold his own with Mark O'Connor or anyone else for that matter
But this guy has the whole package. Well rounded in his style that tends bring the church into the heart of the musicians and audience
Don't worry folks, that fiddle was over 18.
I wated so i could be the 69th like
Rape isn't legal anyways haha
He only goes out with fiddles that like it fast ‘n hard.
But there is an unquestionable love there too.
Keepin it at 666
@@theshimmyking1514 Kinda eerie, ain't it? :)
WOW!!!!! Amazing!!!! I just discovered this man, I am blown away, he is out of this world, he is beyond gifted, he played the devil out of that fiddle, he wore that fiddle out!!! He burned that fiddle!!!! God bless him!!!! Hes breathtaking talent!!! Beyond great!!! Impeccable!!! They are all outstanding!!!!
The way the rest of the band looks at him while they play and his occasional smile when he goes in really hard and nails it gives me such a warm feeling. It’s impossible to be in this man’s presence and not be blown away by the absolute talent and gift he has
Absolutely agreed, when he smiles it's incredible. There is a feeling I get with Michael Cleveland that the music is a celebration of being alive, and what people are capable of, and the man has been playing fiddle his whole life and he STILL is able to love what he's doing and exalt in the music. Like at 3:08 - It's life affirming, man.
I love his expression too. He's such an inspiration and reminds us that we don't have to see or hear amazing music, but we can feel it too!! You can tell he has such passion doing what he does!
@@Martdogg3000 yes! 4:57 as well. Just melts the heart!
I am so glad that God gave him a gift that he can focus on and bring him joy.
I was sitting here thinking that I'll bet there is not another band who loves their leader like they do.
He protec
He Atack
Most important
He wont give the devil his fiddle bac
He protect
He Atack
Most important
Champer likes to talk smak
champer slimmerthannone bruh shut up there’s nothing wrong
@champer slimmerthannone could ask you the same question dummy
@champer slimmerthannone no u
HAHAHA
Both Johnny and the Devil bowed their heads because they knew they've been beat.
I think the Devil took a detour and decided to miss Georgia.
Devil laid a golden 18 wheeler at Michael's feet cause he knew he had been beat. Then Michael told Johnny he would see him at his regularly scheduled fiddle lesson!
Pretty much! If there's better fiddle player out there I have not seem em?!
👏🤣 Line of the night.
@@capefearcapt4679 I agree
Michael Cleveland is amazing, but that banjo player who plays at the speed of light for 4 minutes straight is jaw-dropping!
I taught I was listening it on 1.25 speed
They all are.
Banjo player is Micael Cleavland
Popeye size forearms I bet 😂
@@smwrbdMichael is on fiddle
I remember when this guy was a little kid he could play just as good then I think he got to the point that it's just humanly impossible to play any better 😊
The real magic is the shifting effortlessly in and out of syncopation. You know you're doing it right when the entire band are staring at you enthralled.
Yes. He's just that good.
found this right as he was starting to chop things up w the syncopation and youre so right it goes so hard how he makes it look so easy breezy. simply incredible
I play this when my mom says she’s on the way home and I haven’t done any of the chores she told me to do.
Zachary Gibbons holy shit that one got me!!!
Hahahaha Hahahaha 😆🤣 if I came in and you were running around cleaning with this on. You would get brownie points. 😂😂😂 hahaha. Hilarious! I love comedy
Would certainly get you out of trouble. 🤔
oh damn that was hilarious haha i'm dyin' over here!
This was good lmao
Maybe the funniest RUclips comment I’ve ever read.
Legend has it this is how man discovered fire.
I swear he’s pulling off some optical illusion; his playing is just so … impossible. Such amazing energy and every note crisp and clear even at those break-neck speeds.
Michael Cleveland is an incredible fiddle player. Super fast, clean and in perfect time. He is also legally blind.
Thankfully he's not illegally blind!
Excellent tidbit. You know... the kind that everyone already knows. Yeesh.
@@parkjammer I didn't so don't be a negative Nancy.
@@parkjammer i didnt know but i knew something was up with the eyes
blind since birth, and about 3/4 deaf in his left ear. his biopic says that's probably why he plays so hard and loud, as it doesn't bother that ear.
The devil went down to Georgia, but when he heard this, he didn't even bother. He just went back home.
Damn straight 💯
I see what you're doing, but just for curiosity's sajke : isn't MIchael from Luisiana?
He’s from Indiana, which is why the devil went to Georgia instead.
Saw a clip of this kid earlie teens I'd say killing it, it looked old, a quick search brought me here....dude is amazing
Same !
I have NEVER seen a musician truly appear to be SPEAKING thru his instrument like this guy was!!!!!! Actually unbelievable talent. He may be blind and mostly deaf, but his sense for that fiddle is ✨otherworldly✨ I was smiling the whole way through this...
Checkout charlie parker
Is he really deaf as well? I knew he was blind but this is the first I’ve heard of him being deaf. Crazy talent.
No way he's deaf too.
@@StigmaShadow he is 80% deaf on one ear
I recommend you listen to Jerry Garcia
His bow is strung with the finest unicorn hair available - mixed with steel wire. Ain’t no way he can cook like this and not destroy that bow in 30 seconds of sawin’. Holy cow! Play it like you stole it, son!
I LIKE THAT.
Charlie Daniels would be on his 2nd bow by the middle of the song.
Hahaha bravo
I saw one of his bows just say the hell with it and fall apart live on stage at The Pennyroyal Opera House. He finished with a borrowed bow. He only uses carbon fiber bows now
Somewhere a Horse is still kicking in the air at the fire and you know those strings were begging to be put back in the Cat. Im just surprised the rosin didn't turn to Amber.
"Thats the only lick I know" .... Yeah right!
Well, he knows that one... and a couple of it's friends.. but that's all. ;)
I just witnessed this man completely and utterly SHRED on a violin. What a legend. The devil ain't got nuthin on him
The fiddle is on fire because it smoked a cigarette after Michael was done with it!
Thats not a violin
This is what freedom sounds like. The notes dance so effortlessly from the strings which he has absolute power over. I’m blown away.
Holy crap I can't believe I've never heard this guy before , he's amazing
Search RUclips for lots more, dating back to about age 8 on the mandolin. And guitar.
Me either but I wanna watch everything he has ever done he is incredible
Isn't it wonderful what you can find in the incredible world of you tube. Truly amazing 🎶👍
He knows how to pick a guitar too=
2 YEARS LATER...Holy crap I can't believe I've never heard this guy before , he's amazing.... OH BOY, that's one spicy meatball. HEEHA!
Good God. The accuracy and the speed at which he plays are simply astounding.
Its unreal isnt it!!
Michael is the SRV of the fiddle!
Not only is he an insanely skilled and talented musician, but he is also a genuinely nice guy. I had the fortune of meeting him at the Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, VA once and he was a friendly, humble, and sharp man. He's incredible!
Dang, that boy can play! Woo!
Good God
He doesn't play the music...he feels the music.
Did anyone notice the hint of Norwegian wood..this man is awesome !
Yes, I did. It was great.
Hard to miss
yes yes yes
...And "If i were a rich man" at 1:03...
He's been awarded best fiddle player in the country for the past 10 years straight and it shows with every show. Rock on, Michael!
Definitely sounds correct of the awarding committee .
Bluegrass gospel showcase in Nashville first Friday in November @the troubadour theater in 2019,come join us!!!!!
They should "retire" him and make him a judge lol. That's what they did with Dimebag Darrell after he won too many local guitar competitions in a row. He ended up judging them all.
He doesn’t look ready to retire to me.
@@CTSpeed413 I didn't say that he should retire. I said they should retire the award. English. Do you speak it?
"1 2 3 4"
Me let out a small cry of shock and ecstasy while falling of my chair.
Iam not from the US and know nothing about this type of music. But if that doesn't make your foot tap, there might be something wrong with you.
michael is amazing, not to take anything away from the other guys
Who tf needs eyes when you can shred like a mad man.
Totally bananas.
Grandmother always said growing up , there is no use for your eyes if your mind is blind...dunno what prompted me sharing this saw your comment and so I commented , that’s my story
@@quantum5269 Your grandma is a genius. I'm gonna start using that one!
luuk341 let me tell you something. Woke up today , I wasn’t in a not bad mood but just blah. I opened up RUclips saw I had notification opened up your comment and that was really nice to see. Thank you for the kind words and I am glad you like the saying. Not to come off to corny but this brightened up my day thank you .
@@quantum5269 No problem friend. If there is one thing I like doing, its making peoples days better, no matter by how little or how much
luuk341 well you did and I appreciate that thank you again kindly and couldn’t agree more whole heartedly. I wish you and yours the best
Hats off to the band for keeping up with him!!!!!
Seriously, his funk is like a serious psychedelic trip delivered through a single fiddle. Absolutely astounding!
Good over Evil
Had the honor of seeing him play!
My town has a free very small one day Bluegrass on the Grass event and he was the headliner!
He is beyond talented...blew my flip flops off!
If you get a chance...catch this Star!
...and wear shoes that tie!
🌌🌟💕💜💕🌟🌌
i'm 86 and he's my idol
I know jack shit about violins but I can damn well tell when someone is extremely gifted, and this fella sure is. Unbelieveble!
Not gonna lie I got choked up at how talented this guy is.
Me too , he has been blessed by God.
Yup.. Every time.
We saw him live, blew me away, perfect performance, he's got the rhythm, the speed, and the feel that just moves the soul, like no other ive ever heard
This man just shredded on a fiddle. That was absolutle fire. Omfg
There are two kinds of fiddle players in the world: Michael Cleveland and everyone else. Wow!
Handicap? What handicap? I see an amazing human being with the ability to express himself and share absolute joy with anyone who takes the time to listen!!! That has to be the most incredible mastery of music I’ve ever heard in one person. ROCK ON MICHAEL!!! 🤠
God is good❤ Hallelujah for his wonderful gift.🙏🙋🏻♀️
5:41 - Norwegian Wood. Man, another surprise in ALL OF THIS MAGIC!! Greetings from Italy!
Greetings here from my cabin in the woods in Norway
I was hoping others caught this.
Thank you! My girlfriend and I were racking our brains, I knew it was the beatles but couldn't remember the song :)
@@FordyHunt you're welcome man! 😊
Doesn't matter how you look or what your disabilities are... When you exude confidence and class, you will rule the room every time. Michael is a god.
Yes, a master. All I keep saying is Wow!
But please don’t discount all the hours of practice and hard work he put in to build those incredible skills.
I'm learning the fiddle and this cat Michael Cleveland is unbelievable I play the guitar like the blues and this dude if I'm going to play the fiddle it's going to be like him... Keep cranking brother
Two Set Violin needs to see this!
ya
This is clearly not a classical violinist. That "violin" is more like a viola with an extra E string. And that bow hold is definitely...not classical. I don't wanna say anything bad cause it does sound kinda nice although a bit squeaky, and people really seem to like him quite a lot. As a classical violinist, I shouldn't look down on other styles of violin playing. But what I'm saying is, this is not twoset's area of specialty, they're classical musicians and the channel is based around classical music.
The channel is TwoSetViolin, not TwoSetClassical.
@@memehunter7967 Even though recently they have had some pop songs, they lean more towards the classical scene as a whole.
@@hamzamagsi9428 Look. They've done tons of stuff from playing folks to jazz, reviewing memes and roasting bad violinists. I'm sure reacting to a blind fiddler wouldn't derail their whole channel's identity.
Dude could play the minute waltz in 3.7 seconds.
He puts the BLUES in BLUEgrass 🥰🙏🕊️🎶
Micheal Cleveland is the person I think of when someone tells you to name a real artist. He’s in my opinion one of the greatest fiddle players in recorded history. He can make it talk, you almost hear words in it. Gives me chills every single time.
Agreed. The only better fiddle player on earth is probably me.
i was told you can never be a good player if you cannot sight read. Michael, welcome to the world of Doc Watson, Stevie Wonder, and the rest
you are AWESOME
Also Art Tatum, Ray Charles, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Blind Willie McTell
v irgil schmoe Hendrix
Who the hell told you that? Gotta have a talk with them! :D
Well, I don't think it's ever been said - seriously - that being able to read music is an essential requirement to being a good musician. indeed, Django couldn't read period!
Let's not forget the immortal Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Hats off to Michael's parents for taking him to hear music as a baby. That gave him a love of music and a desire to play. There is so much to be said about exposing babies very young.
Regina Delahoussaye I met him last year. He is a very nice man also.
Is he blind ?
@@andrewmontgomery6315 Born blind, and also about 3/4 deaf in his left ear.
This guy has and absurdly stratospheric level of skill
Father, God in Heaven, Thank you for blessing us for this glorious young man! I thank you in the name of our lord Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen!
met the man in real life he is truly blessed
Genius ... pure genius ... I've never seen anything like this ... I'm totally spent ...
agreed.
what the heck with seeing - hearing is the thing! but .. agreed! :-)
He is a savant. Never get tired of listening. Finally get to see him live in January.
Well you may be right. This is very awesome music.
Savant means exceptional skills in like one area and then the person can't function independently nearly anywhere else. He's incredible but I don't think he's disabled like that. Vision impairment that likely adds to his exceptional musical abilities. I always wonder that. So many times we discount strengths because we focus on negatives. Who the heck needs to be able to see when they can make a fiddle sing like that??
The devil went down to Georgia because Michael Cleveland is from Indiana.
Great comment
This comment is grossly underrated.
🤣
Bluegrass was speedmetal before there was even metal.
Absolutely incredible. Pitch perfect, and boy can he play fast. I love that Railroad train tone.
That's not a train song. You may be thinking of ruclips.net/video/u-nH2DvGEiI/видео.html .
Mr. Cleveland is the definition of a maestro.
That was *absolutely* masterful.
Why Thank you...and I don't even know you.....
@@rerere175 lol
I wouldn’t have thought it was humanly possible to play a fiddle with such intensity and precision. Micheal Cleveland is a National Treasure!
I've never heard an instrument have an actual southern twang to it. Amazing. Glad I stumbled on this.
All other fiddlers gotta bow down.
+oldcremona YEP .... you got that right. I feel like Michael might Genuinely be in the top 10 Greatest Musicians on the Planet ! ..... :)
I really can't believe how fast and good he is. Can't stop watching and listening. 💕💕💕💕
currently bowing, no pun intended.
Ever heard of Felix Lajko?
@Faronthefiddler he's not self taught
Just found this man and I'm hooked... More please
That is one of the most amazing things I ever seen. Truly a talented musician. The world needs more of them.
Would love to hear him play “classical gas” on his fiddle! Man this guy is def the best fiddler of my generation if not of all times!
The Paganini of our time. The devil’s fiddle. What a talent. What a treasure.
I’m a metal and punk fan but I love his playing!!!
Bluegrass is the truth
It’s shredding in fiddle form.
I'm a metal head and have decided bluegrass music is its spiritual predecessor.
I don't know how anyone could not like this honestly...
It's almost as if you can enjoy more than two types of music.
Holy smokes!!!!! His skills are absolutely insane dude. From Heaven above!!
Amazing how the band can keep up with Michael
As a classically trained violinist this is fascinating to watch, his bow hold and fingering are quite different from how a classical violinist would play but it obviously works for him. I wonder if he ever played any of the classic virtuoso composers like Sarasate or Paganini? I've been playing violin since I was 8 and couldn't play like this.
Closer to baroque violin.
Well, there's the violin, and then there's the fiddle. They may look the same, but ...
A fiddle is what you get when you reverse engineer a violin in Louisiana
@@Coastal_Cruzer Actually, the current word _fiddle_ goes way back to the earliest forerunners of the instrument. North of the Alps, the difference in _v_ and _f_ sounds were fluid.
From Wikipedia: The word "fiddle" was first used in English in the late 14th century.[8] The word "fiddle" comes from "fedele, fydyll, fidel, earlier fithele, from Old English fiðele 'fiddle', which is related to Old Norse fiðla, Middle Dutch vedele, Dutch vedel, Old High German fidula, German Fiedel, 'a fiddle'; all of uncertain origin." As to the origin of the word "fiddle", the "...usual suggestion, based on resemblance in sound and sense, is that it is from Medieval Latin vitula." based on Latin _vitulari_ ‘celebrate a festival, be joyful’, perhaps from Vitula, the name of a Roman goddess of joy and victory.
It was only much later that the word _violin_ was used in English once the more modern version was perfected in Italy.
Of course, Cajun fiddling is great stuff, which Louisianans should be rightfully proud of.
Im a classically trained violinist myself and am so impressed by how relaxed he is. One commenter was correct it is more baroque style just redneck bach lol
love the little Beatles" Norwegian Wood ditty"
Thank you youtube gods, for this rabbithole i have received. Keep this fire coming!
Never thought I'd have a "favorite violinist" but here we are
Mr. Cleveland has a room full of golden fiddles.
RichardKnoggin the devil wouldn't dare touch a fiddle in Georgia or anywhere again after facing against this feller here. Because, you sonofabitch, he's the best that's ever been.
That transition to Norwegian Wood was gorgeous.
That's absolute mastery 😮
Music comes from the soul and this lad has gotten so much of it. Big love and respect.
I've heard many a guitar "shredder" in my day, but this is the first time I've ever heard a fiddler shred. That was bad-ass. It would be cool to see this guy jam out with Paul Gilbert.
That little Norwegian wood lick at the end was bad ass
never heard of this guy nor heard him play. I'm blown tf away, holy
It should be illegal to be this darn good. This man just blew my mind .
This man absolutely sold his soul for that skill. I've never seen anything like that before.
It's God's work at his finest. praise him
Beautiful.. You could destroy the devil in a fiddle contest... you give me goose bumps. Yee Yee yaa😁
Hands down the best in the world. Period.
Bro, he played the shit outta that fiddle. Mercy!
Thank goodness rosin is not flammable. That was incredible!
It's actually highly flammable, fun fact. Basically tree sap
🙄 thank you buzz killington for your “fun fact”! It was just a joke, fun fact.
@@otlh69 The man was just sharing a little tidbit of knowledge to those that may have been interested, you don’t have to be an ass about it. Especially over such a silly joke.
There really are NO words to adequately describe the sounds that spew forth from Michael and his instrument! I feel so very fortunate to have seen him play live perhaps 5 or 6 times now over the years as he has played at bluegrass festivals on the west Coast and the Desert SouthWest. Once again Michael ..... thank you for the Music ! :) ...... Steve
I just now discovered Michael on a youtube short video that popped up from when he was about 12 years old and now I've seen this video and I'm hooked. This guy is talented like nobody's business! Thank you Michael and may God continue to bless you! From your newest fan from Los Angeles, CA.🖐😎 P.S. I shared your video this morning with my father in Texas 🤠👍and he loves you too!
His tone is out of this world. Absolute magic.
Look at the rosin dust hes leaving behind haha my word .
God bless Michael Cleveland, that playing takes my soul for ride.
Mostly Goosebumps and some tears…so beautiful! ❤❤❤
Never gets old watching this. :)
I just learned about Michael and he is my hero for the week.
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My ears were not even fast enough........🤯🤯🤯! This is almost scary,I love it! ❤️🙏
Oh my God... now words needed, the guy just RRRROCKS!!!
This man was born for this What an outstandint human
He even snuck in some Beatles with " Norwegian Wood " at the 5:42 mark. Awesome.