Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper "Lee Highway Blues"

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  • Опубликовано: 12 июл 2013
  • Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper performing "Lee Highway Blues" at Scenic City Roots live from Track 29 on 7.11.2013
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  • @jokersdance199
    @jokersdance199 4 года назад +2110

    This is the default music that starts playing when you travel at light speed.

    • @corbinpospisil
      @corbinpospisil 4 года назад +31

      underrated comment

    • @professorzebelkhan7235
      @professorzebelkhan7235 4 года назад +15

      With this song, you have to attack the train like gangster and steal the gold in far west ):) Of course with horse.. ):) ):)

    • @wadeburger028
      @wadeburger028 4 года назад +4

      XD

    • @harrylane4
      @harrylane4 4 года назад +5

      @@professorzebelkhan7235 c):-) howdy pardner

    • @CJ80ish
      @CJ80ish 4 года назад +4

      Made me LOL

  • @justinjones1644
    @justinjones1644 4 года назад +2837

    That fiddle smoked a cigarette after he was done playing.

    • @nartron3000
      @nartron3000 4 года назад +18

      lmao

    • @russelladams9147
      @russelladams9147 4 года назад +42

      That was one of the funniest things I've ever read.

    • @NS56sn
      @NS56sn 4 года назад +55

      I smoked a cigarette after he was done 🤣

    • @blackjesus9687
      @blackjesus9687 4 года назад +3

      Good one!

    • @Telelikeitis
      @Telelikeitis 4 года назад +13

      That's one of the happiest fiddles in the world.

  • @ConsciousExpression
    @ConsciousExpression 6 месяцев назад +170

    If he's not the greatest of all time, I would love to hear the greatest of all time.

    • @johnbreedlove3245
      @johnbreedlove3245 6 месяцев назад +1

      Vassar Clements

    • @agarybrown
      @agarybrown 6 месяцев назад +5

      Not even the Devil...

    • @theshadowbehindyou9631
      @theshadowbehindyou9631 6 месяцев назад +9

      @@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!

    • @fghrht54h67
      @fghrht54h67 6 месяцев назад

      Lajkó Félix

    • @agarybrown
      @agarybrown 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@fghrht54h67Nope

  • @MoonLight-zk3gm
    @MoonLight-zk3gm 8 дней назад +3

    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!!!!

  • @KISSTHECLOWN1
    @KISSTHECLOWN1 4 года назад +2215

    Michael Cleveland met the devil at the crossroads. No one knows what Michael got but the devil got fiddle lessons.

    • @LASR71
      @LASR71 4 года назад +62

      I told you once, you son of a bitch, he's the best you've ever seen!

    • @lightninsadventures2692
      @lightninsadventures2692 4 года назад +28

      Naw, I think he met him down in Georgia and told him his name was Johnny

    • @sunnyray7819
      @sunnyray7819 4 года назад +4

      Micheal is still better....

    • @KISSTHECLOWN1
      @KISSTHECLOWN1 4 года назад +19

      @@sunnyray7819 exactly. The devil got lessons from Michael.

    • @sarahvangeisha318
      @sarahvangeisha318 4 года назад +15

      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

  • @Chorkaloopa
    @Chorkaloopa 4 года назад +842

    Don't worry folks, that fiddle was over 18.

    • @aakh5678
      @aakh5678 4 года назад +10

      I wated so i could be the 69th like

    • @_pinguu3401
      @_pinguu3401 4 года назад +11

      Rape isn't legal anyways haha

    • @thomasbrown7328
      @thomasbrown7328 3 года назад +3

      He only goes out with fiddles that like it fast ‘n hard.
      But there is an unquestionable love there too.

    • @theshimmyking1514
      @theshimmyking1514 3 года назад +3

      Keepin it at 666

    • @Chorkaloopa
      @Chorkaloopa 3 года назад

      @@theshimmyking1514 Kinda eerie, ain't it? :)

  • @1gab
    @1gab Год назад +154

    No idea why I ended up here while listening to melodic hardcore, but this is AMAZING!!! RUclips algorithm works in mysterious ways.

    • @redneckhippiefreak
      @redneckhippiefreak 6 месяцев назад +7

      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..

    • @Asi_de_bello
      @Asi_de_bello 6 месяцев назад +1

      I’m with you!!🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @Auburn_The_Gaymer
      @Auburn_The_Gaymer 6 месяцев назад +2

      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.

    • @stuhiggins6065
      @stuhiggins6065 6 месяцев назад +1

      Same……this shit is bananas. Made my night

    • @slim864gvg6
      @slim864gvg6 6 месяцев назад +1

      No doubt, saw this guy on a short and ended up here. He's amazing!

  • @FloydTheWolf
    @FloydTheWolf 2 года назад +209

    Michael Cleveland is amazing, but that banjo player who plays at the speed of light for 4 minutes straight is jaw-dropping!

    • @dareramot3895
      @dareramot3895 Год назад +10

      I taught I was listening it on 1.25 speed

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 Год назад +8

      They all are.

    • @smwrbd
      @smwrbd 6 месяцев назад +2

      Banjo player is Micael Cleavland

    • @Mrcrowntown
      @Mrcrowntown 6 месяцев назад +2

      Popeye size forearms I bet 😂

    • @large_eddy
      @large_eddy 6 месяцев назад

      @@smwrbdMichael is on fiddle

  • @dlagrua
    @dlagrua 4 года назад +900

    Michael Cleveland is an incredible fiddle player. Super fast, clean and in perfect time. He is also legally blind.

    • @clickbait5714
      @clickbait5714 4 года назад +169

      Thankfully he's not illegally blind!

    • @parkjammer
      @parkjammer 4 года назад +15

      Excellent tidbit. You know... the kind that everyone already knows. Yeesh.

    • @BulletFever1
      @BulletFever1 4 года назад +84

      @@parkjammer I didn't so don't be a negative Nancy.

    • @user-qr1ts3yq1d
      @user-qr1ts3yq1d 4 года назад +19

      @@parkjammer i didnt know but i knew something was up with the eyes

    • @WINDnotOILdotCom
      @WINDnotOILdotCom 4 года назад +41

      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.

  • @dr.lexwinter8604
    @dr.lexwinter8604 4 года назад +370

    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.

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 Год назад +9

      Yes. He's just that good.

    • @brewskimckilgore6796
      @brewskimckilgore6796 6 месяцев назад

      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

  • @youcantshimshamthezimmzamm5712
    @youcantshimshamthezimmzamm5712 Год назад +256

    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

    • @Martdogg3000
      @Martdogg3000 Год назад +10

      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.

    • @robertc2204
      @robertc2204 Год назад +3

      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!

    • @robertc2204
      @robertc2204 Год назад +2

      @@Martdogg3000 yes! 4:57 as well. Just melts the heart!

    • @leonardharrison5086
      @leonardharrison5086 Год назад +2

      I am so glad that God gave him a gift that he can focus on and bring him joy.

    • @BeingRomans829ed
      @BeingRomans829ed 11 месяцев назад +3

      I was sitting here thinking that I'll bet there is not another band who loves their leader like they do.

  • @Mrchadmam
    @Mrchadmam 6 месяцев назад +26

    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 😊

  • @mikesikora9823
    @mikesikora9823 6 лет назад +960

    Both Johnny and the Devil bowed their heads because they knew they've been beat.

    • @briankurek9700
      @briankurek9700 5 лет назад +28

      I think the Devil took a detour and decided to miss Georgia.

    • @K3Flyguy
      @K3Flyguy 4 года назад +19

      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!

    • @capefearcapt4679
      @capefearcapt4679 4 года назад +9

      Pretty much! If there's better fiddle player out there I have not seem em?!

    • @mentilly_all
      @mentilly_all 4 года назад +2

      👏🤣 Line of the night.

    • @asstastic
      @asstastic 4 года назад

      @@capefearcapt4679 I agree

  • @PBstx1100
    @PBstx1100 4 года назад +721

    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.

    • @hoofhearted1902
      @hoofhearted1902 4 года назад +13

      Zachary Gibbons holy shit that one got me!!!

    • @MzClementine
      @MzClementine 4 года назад +9

      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. 🤔

    • @damonw2286
      @damonw2286 4 года назад +3

      oh damn that was hilarious haha i'm dyin' over here!

    • @indianumberonecountry
      @indianumberonecountry 4 года назад +2

      This was good lmao

    • @abigailkarr1662
      @abigailkarr1662 3 года назад +7

      Maybe the funniest RUclips comment I’ve ever read.

  • @merilee222
    @merilee222 Год назад +65

    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.

  • @jeffmaikranz3431
    @jeffmaikranz3431 Год назад +38

    Did anyone notice the hint of Norwegian wood..this man is awesome !

  • @the-sassy-blacksmith7594
    @the-sassy-blacksmith7594 4 года назад +427

    Holy crap I can't believe I've never heard this guy before , he's amazing

    • @WINDnotOILdotCom
      @WINDnotOILdotCom 4 года назад +2

      Search RUclips for lots more, dating back to about age 8 on the mandolin. And guitar.

    • @charmainemiles4089
      @charmainemiles4089 2 года назад +2

      Me either but I wanna watch everything he has ever done he is incredible

    • @jontallin272
      @jontallin272 2 года назад +1

      Isn't it wonderful what you can find in the incredible world of you tube. Truly amazing 🎶👍

    • @TheTinker6871
      @TheTinker6871 2 года назад

      He knows how to pick a guitar too=

    • @markanthony5897
      @markanthony5897 Год назад

      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!

  • @davehconner
    @davehconner 4 года назад +211

    The devil went down to Georgia, but when he heard this, he didn't even bother. He just went back home.

    • @leaK3290
      @leaK3290 3 года назад +1

      Damn straight 💯

    • @marioguidotomasone1265
      @marioguidotomasone1265 3 года назад

      I see what you're doing, but just for curiosity's sajke : isn't MIchael from Luisiana?

    • @teyoung304
      @teyoung304 3 года назад +3

      He’s from Indiana, which is why the devil went to Georgia instead.

  • @yomybutthurtzzz8051
    @yomybutthurtzzz8051 6 месяцев назад +11

    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

  • @farcenter
    @farcenter 7 месяцев назад +11

    Legend has it this is how man discovered fire.

  • @alterego3525
    @alterego3525 4 года назад +287

    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!

    • @markanthony5897
      @markanthony5897 Год назад +9

      I LIKE THAT.

    • @harrymills2770
      @harrymills2770 Год назад +1

      Charlie Daniels would be on his 2nd bow by the middle of the song.

    • @SethB-no9iz
      @SethB-no9iz 8 месяцев назад

      Hahaha bravo

    • @markvandyke3026
      @markvandyke3026 8 месяцев назад +1

      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

    • @redneckhippiefreak
      @redneckhippiefreak 6 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @TheHolypoopstick
    @TheHolypoopstick 4 года назад +1081

    He protec
    He Atack
    Most important
    He wont give the devil his fiddle bac

    • @TheHolypoopstick
      @TheHolypoopstick 4 года назад +53

      He protect
      He Atack
      Most important
      Champer likes to talk smak

    • @kriglum0760
      @kriglum0760 4 года назад +12

      champer slimmerthannone bruh shut up there’s nothing wrong

    • @yibtstill
      @yibtstill 4 года назад +10

      @champer slimmerthannone could ask you the same question dummy

    • @yibtstill
      @yibtstill 4 года назад +10

      @champer slimmerthannone no u

    • @lawrencecole6527
      @lawrencecole6527 4 года назад +1

      HAHAHA

  • @SxTxferlife
    @SxTxferlife 3 года назад +43

    I just witnessed this man completely and utterly SHRED on a violin. What a legend. The devil ain't got nuthin on him

    • @robertc2204
      @robertc2204 Год назад +2

      The fiddle is on fire because it smoked a cigarette after Michael was done with it!

    • @carsonglass3545
      @carsonglass3545 2 месяца назад

      Thats not a violin

  • @WBUline
    @WBUline 3 года назад +150

    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...

    • @alrrenoir547
      @alrrenoir547 2 года назад +2

      Checkout charlie parker

    • @STSGuitar16
      @STSGuitar16 2 года назад +3

      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.

    • @StigmaShadow
      @StigmaShadow 2 года назад +1

      No way he's deaf too.

    • @alexguigui1877
      @alexguigui1877 Год назад +4

      @@StigmaShadow he is 80% deaf on one ear

    • @gumpwumper3752
      @gumpwumper3752 Год назад +1

      I recommend you listen to Jerry Garcia

  • @zahnderofficial
    @zahnderofficial 8 лет назад +710

    Good God. The accuracy and the speed at which he plays are simply astounding.

    • @serbiesnow
      @serbiesnow 7 лет назад +16

      Its unreal isnt it!!

    • @davidryder3374
      @davidryder3374 6 лет назад +10

      Michael is the SRV of the fiddle!

    • @TVUsedToBeGood
      @TVUsedToBeGood 5 лет назад +28

      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!

    • @horestalers3922
      @horestalers3922 5 лет назад +5

      Dang, that boy can play! Woo!

    • @RasMajnouni
      @RasMajnouni 5 лет назад +3

      Good God

  • @erikgifford201
    @erikgifford201 6 лет назад +462

    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!

    • @Tropicalpisces
      @Tropicalpisces 4 года назад +8

      Definitely sounds correct of the awarding committee .

    • @joymayo3422
      @joymayo3422 4 года назад +3

      Bluegrass gospel showcase in Nashville first Friday in November @the troubadour theater in 2019,come join us!!!!!

    • @MFKR696
      @MFKR696 4 года назад +9

      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.

    • @CTSpeed413
      @CTSpeed413 4 года назад +12

      He doesn’t look ready to retire to me.

    • @MFKR696
      @MFKR696 4 года назад +6

      @@CTSpeed413 I didn't say that he should retire. I said they should retire the award. English. Do you speak it?

  • @bkt6025
    @bkt6025 24 дня назад +1

    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

  • @MiLlamma12
    @MiLlamma12 2 года назад +19

    This is what freedom sounds like. The notes dance so effortlessly from the strings which he has absolute power over. I’m blown away.

  • @TheTinyAutistsGuideToTheGalaxy
    @TheTinyAutistsGuideToTheGalaxy 5 лет назад +368

    "Thats the only lick I know" .... Yeah right!

    • @jamesanthony8438
      @jamesanthony8438 5 лет назад +12

      Well, he knows that one... and a couple of it's friends.. but that's all. ;)

  • @DamagedF0X
    @DamagedF0X 4 года назад +283

    Who tf needs eyes when you can shred like a mad man.
    Totally bananas.

    • @quantum5269
      @quantum5269 4 года назад +24

      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
      @luuk341 4 года назад +5

      @@quantum5269 Your grandma is a genius. I'm gonna start using that one!

    • @quantum5269
      @quantum5269 4 года назад +8

      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 .

    • @luuk341
      @luuk341 4 года назад +5

      @@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

    • @quantum5269
      @quantum5269 4 года назад +5

      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

  • @fasteddie8782
    @fasteddie8782 4 месяца назад +2

    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

  • @michdo23
    @michdo23 6 месяцев назад +31

    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.

  • @gustavnilsson7125
    @gustavnilsson7125 4 года назад +63

    "1 2 3 4"
    Me let out a small cry of shock and ecstasy while falling of my chair.

  • @BBayjay
    @BBayjay 4 года назад +278

    Two Set Violin needs to see this!

    • @raihanz4617
      @raihanz4617 4 года назад

      ya

    • @noelic6744
      @noelic6744 4 года назад +13

      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.

    • @memehunter7967
      @memehunter7967 4 года назад +44

      The channel is TwoSetViolin, not TwoSetClassical.

    • @hamzamagsi9428
      @hamzamagsi9428 4 года назад +3

      @@memehunter7967 Even though recently they have had some pop songs, they lean more towards the classical scene as a whole.

    • @memehunter7967
      @memehunter7967 4 года назад +38

      @@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.

  • @llary
    @llary 3 года назад +22

    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.

    • @taylordiclemente5163
      @taylordiclemente5163 10 месяцев назад

      Closer to baroque violin.

    • @spacelemur7955
      @spacelemur7955 7 месяцев назад +1

      Well, there's the violin, and then there's the fiddle. They may look the same, but ...

    • @Coastal_Cruzer
      @Coastal_Cruzer 6 месяцев назад +1

      A fiddle is what you get when you reverse engineer a violin in Louisiana

    • @spacelemur7955
      @spacelemur7955 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@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.

    • @brittanyneiswinger3561
      @brittanyneiswinger3561 6 месяцев назад

      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

  • @hazzzee
    @hazzzee 6 месяцев назад +8

    michael is amazing, not to take anything away from the other guys

  • @jadecleveland865
    @jadecleveland865 4 года назад +51

    I know jack shit about violins but I can damn well tell when someone is extremely gifted, and this fella sure is. Unbelieveble!

  • @virgilschmoe9435
    @virgilschmoe9435 10 лет назад +411

    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

    • @mdhbigdog
      @mdhbigdog 7 лет назад +18

      Also Art Tatum, Ray Charles, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Blind Willie McTell

    • @colerau542
      @colerau542 7 лет назад +1

      v irgil schmoe Hendrix

    • @teocrommen
      @teocrommen 5 лет назад +9

      Who the hell told you that? Gotta have a talk with them! :D

    • @musik102
      @musik102 5 лет назад +7

      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!

    • @brianpack4986
      @brianpack4986 5 лет назад +7

      Let's not forget the immortal Stevie Ray Vaughn.

  • @AllGlitterandDirt
    @AllGlitterandDirt 11 месяцев назад +7

    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!
    🌌🌟💕💜💕🌟🌌

  • @gabrielgonzalez1993
    @gabrielgonzalez1993 Год назад +17

    Seriously, his funk is like a serious psychedelic trip delivered through a single fiddle. Absolutely astounding!

  • @zzroupe
    @zzroupe 4 года назад +23

    Hats off to the band for keeping up with him!!!!!

  • @wardwalkernhh9288
    @wardwalkernhh9288 4 года назад +44

    This man just shredded on a fiddle. That was absolutle fire. Omfg

  • @robstanton9215
    @robstanton9215 2 года назад +71

    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!!! 🤠

  • @bobsink8186
    @bobsink8186 5 лет назад +21

    i'm 86 and he's my idol

  • @alexmontgomery255
    @alexmontgomery255 4 года назад +54

    There are two kinds of fiddle players in the world: Michael Cleveland and everyone else. Wow!

  • @jennifermorales7787
    @jennifermorales7787 Год назад +2

    God is good❤ Hallelujah for his wonderful gift.🙏🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @RM-mo3sj
    @RM-mo3sj Год назад +6

    Not gonna lie I got choked up at how talented this guy is.

  • @TheEssex1234
    @TheEssex1234 4 года назад +50

    5:41 - Norwegian Wood. Man, another surprise in ALL OF THIS MAGIC!! Greetings from Italy!

    • @magnusgranskau7487
      @magnusgranskau7487 4 года назад +4

      Greetings here from my cabin in the woods in Norway

    • @ckbhack
      @ckbhack 3 года назад +2

      I was hoping others caught this.

    • @FordyHunt
      @FordyHunt 3 года назад +3

      Thank you! My girlfriend and I were racking our brains, I knew it was the beatles but couldn't remember the song :)

    • @TheEssex1234
      @TheEssex1234 3 года назад +1

      @@FordyHunt you're welcome man! 😊

  • @bilgeratjim
    @bilgeratjim 4 года назад +44

    Dude could play the minute waltz in 3.7 seconds.

  • @theohioshirey
    @theohioshirey 6 месяцев назад +6

    He puts the BLUES in BLUEgrass 🥰🙏🕊️🎶

  • @PhilipReid-rm6bb
    @PhilipReid-rm6bb 26 дней назад

    I wouldn’t have thought it was humanly possible to play a fiddle with such intensity and precision. Micheal Cleveland is a National Treasure!

  • @oldcremona
    @oldcremona 9 лет назад +224

    All other fiddlers gotta bow down.

    • @SteveHanesFiddleMusic
      @SteveHanesFiddleMusic 8 лет назад +1

      +oldcremona YEP .... you got that right. I feel like Michael might Genuinely be in the top 10 Greatest Musicians on the Planet ! ..... :)

    • @christinamaddox7272
      @christinamaddox7272 6 лет назад +3

      I really can't believe how fast and good he is. Can't stop watching and listening. 💕💕💕💕

    • @polakhomie
      @polakhomie 5 лет назад +2

      currently bowing, no pun intended.

    • @jikojj3680
      @jikojj3680 5 лет назад

      Ever heard of Felix Lajko?

    • @procarpenter1788
      @procarpenter1788 5 лет назад +1

      @Faronthefiddler he's not self taught

  • @drboone357
    @drboone357 4 года назад +182

    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.

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 Год назад +1

      Yes, a master. All I keep saying is Wow!

    • @merilee222
      @merilee222 Год назад +9

      But please don’t discount all the hours of practice and hard work he put in to build those incredible skills.

  • @TheMindOfBrick
    @TheMindOfBrick 6 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @LukeSchnell
    @LukeSchnell 2 месяца назад +1

    I've never heard an instrument have an actual southern twang to it. Amazing. Glad I stumbled on this.

  • @davemakichuk9102
    @davemakichuk9102 6 лет назад +92

    Genius ... pure genius ... I've never seen anything like this ... I'm totally spent ...

    • @wheelie63
      @wheelie63 5 лет назад +1

      agreed.

    • @metalpit1000
      @metalpit1000 4 года назад

      what the heck with seeing - hearing is the thing! but .. agreed! :-)

  • @dicktater2383
    @dicktater2383 3 года назад +106

    The devil went down to Georgia because Michael Cleveland is from Indiana.

  • @buddyrich01
    @buddyrich01 12 дней назад

    Never gets old watching this. :)

  • @chriskoszewski9812
    @chriskoszewski9812 9 месяцев назад +2

    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!

    • @dovikien1758
      @dovikien1758 7 месяцев назад

      met the man in real life he is truly blessed

  • @adudeuknow
    @adudeuknow 4 года назад +71

    He is a savant. Never get tired of listening. Finally get to see him live in January.

    • @metalpit1000
      @metalpit1000 4 года назад +1

      Well you may be right. This is very awesome music.

    • @echofoxtrot2.051
      @echofoxtrot2.051 11 месяцев назад

      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??

  • @saltybear8734
    @saltybear8734 4 года назад +11

    Absolutely incredible. Pitch perfect, and boy can he play fast. I love that Railroad train tone.

    • @WINDnotOILdotCom
      @WINDnotOILdotCom 4 года назад

      That's not a train song. You may be thinking of ruclips.net/video/u-nH2DvGEiI/видео.html .

  • @Ofdensen
    @Ofdensen Год назад +1

    Never thought I'd have a "favorite violinist" but here we are

  • @codyC423
    @codyC423 2 месяца назад +1

    Hands down the best in the world. Period.

  • @pblv112
    @pblv112 9 лет назад +54

    love the little Beatles" Norwegian Wood ditty"

  • @burleydad
    @burleydad 3 года назад +50

    Bluegrass was speedmetal before there was even metal.

  • @MegaKat
    @MegaKat 3 года назад +1

    Thank you youtube gods, for this rabbithole i have received. Keep this fire coming!

  • @shawnhall9622
    @shawnhall9622 6 месяцев назад +3

    Just found this man and I'm hooked... More please

  • @__seeker__
    @__seeker__ 6 лет назад +42

    Mr. Cleveland is the definition of a maestro.
    That was *absolutely* masterful.

    • @rerere175
      @rerere175 4 года назад +3

      Why Thank you...and I don't even know you.....

    • @__seeker__
      @__seeker__ 2 года назад

      @@rerere175 lol

  • @reginadelahoussaye853
    @reginadelahoussaye853 10 лет назад +98

    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.

    • @Earthdancer46234
      @Earthdancer46234 8 лет назад +3

      Regina Delahoussaye I met him last year. He is a very nice man also.

    • @andrewmontgomery6315
      @andrewmontgomery6315 4 года назад

      Is he blind ?

    • @WINDnotOILdotCom
      @WINDnotOILdotCom 4 года назад +2

      @@andrewmontgomery6315 Born blind, and also about 3/4 deaf in his left ear.

  • @davidfalensbirth2031
    @davidfalensbirth2031 Месяц назад

    This man was born for this What an outstandint human

  • @rafalas01
    @rafalas01 Год назад +5

    This guy has and absurdly stratospheric level of skill

  • @otlh69
    @otlh69 4 года назад +222

    Thank goodness rosin is not flammable. That was incredible!

    • @twowheelsclubseals
      @twowheelsclubseals 4 года назад +20

      It's actually highly flammable, fun fact. Basically tree sap

    • @otlh69
      @otlh69 4 года назад +2

      🙄 thank you buzz killington for your “fun fact”! It was just a joke, fun fact.

    • @IronBridge1781
      @IronBridge1781 3 года назад +6

      @@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.

  • @thekeepers15
    @thekeepers15 4 года назад +15

    Look at the rosin dust hes leaving behind haha my word .

  • @iamthemiracle81
    @iamthemiracle81 4 месяца назад +1

    Music comes from the soul and this lad has gotten so much of it. Big love and respect.

  • @hayleyxyelyah
    @hayleyxyelyah Год назад +4

    Holy smokes!!!!! His skills are absolutely insane dude. From Heaven above!!

  • @MFKR696
    @MFKR696 4 года назад +16

    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.

  • @timh1900
    @timh1900 5 лет назад +80

    I’m a metal and punk fan but I love his playing!!!

    • @pickinscumsl6871
      @pickinscumsl6871 4 года назад +7

      Bluegrass is the truth

    • @k.t.1641
      @k.t.1641 4 года назад +9

      It’s shredding in fiddle form.

    • @HotHead00123
      @HotHead00123 4 года назад +5

      I'm a metal head and have decided bluegrass music is its spiritual predecessor.

    • @sunnyray7819
      @sunnyray7819 4 года назад +4

      I don't know how anyone could not like this honestly...

    • @michaelwilson1493
      @michaelwilson1493 4 года назад +4

      It's almost as if you can enjoy more than two types of music.

  • @Spacecowboy42
    @Spacecowboy42 Год назад +4

    That little Norwegian wood lick at the end was bad ass

  • @clinticusmax
    @clinticusmax 6 месяцев назад +1

    Bro, he played the shit outta that fiddle. Mercy!

  • @rschultz9492
    @rschultz9492 2 года назад +5

    That is one of the most amazing things I ever seen. Truly a talented musician. The world needs more of them.

  • @yooper1150
    @yooper1150 7 лет назад +88

    Beautiful.. You could destroy the devil in a fiddle contest... you give me goose bumps. Yee Yee yaa😁

  • @Milan-he8ov
    @Milan-he8ov 6 месяцев назад +4

    That's absolute mastery 😮

  • @robertesposito9871
    @robertesposito9871 Год назад +7

    Amazing how the band can keep up with Michael

  • @alynawatersmusic
    @alynawatersmusic 2 года назад +4

    That transition to Norwegian Wood was gorgeous.

  • @richardknoggin235
    @richardknoggin235 6 лет назад +18

    Mr. Cleveland has a room full of golden fiddles.

    • @jwuniverse46
      @jwuniverse46 6 лет назад +1

      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.

  • @ForTheOmnissiah
    @ForTheOmnissiah Год назад +1

    never heard of this guy nor heard him play. I'm blown tf away, holy

  • @brianfrost7376
    @brianfrost7376 6 месяцев назад +2

    No…thank you!
    Mr Cleveland…and Merry Christmas to you, and yourn!

  • @b1llygo4t
    @b1llygo4t 6 месяцев назад +1

    I just learned about Michael and he is my hero for the week.

  • @joshueabelis473
    @joshueabelis473 4 года назад +33

    Busted up my damn knee slap'n

  • @stoneface9062
    @stoneface9062 7 лет назад +101

    that fiddle is ah smoken

  • @picopanpipe9
    @picopanpipe9 6 месяцев назад +1

    His tone is out of this world. Absolute magic.

  • @Asi_de_bello
    @Asi_de_bello 6 месяцев назад +1

    Mostly Goosebumps and some tears…so beautiful! ❤❤❤

  • @heraclitus6100
    @heraclitus6100 4 года назад +515

    Dear god, that poor bass player.

    • @larryrapshaw8405
      @larryrapshaw8405 4 года назад +2

      Right?

    • @Qwufi
      @Qwufi 4 года назад

      Haha :D

    • @cuckingfunt9353
      @cuckingfunt9353 4 года назад +4

      Bass was crap, too loud and boring as f. . . ,. Ruined it.

    • @zthang
      @zthang 4 года назад +11

      Never noticed him until you said that now I can't stand to listen to it.

    • @DarkminiStoned
      @DarkminiStoned 4 года назад +14

      His actually needed there for tempo anyway we're all here for Michael lol

  • @cornpopwasabaddude69
    @cornpopwasabaddude69 4 года назад +11

    This man absolutely sold his soul for that skill. I've never seen anything like that before.

  • @theshadowbehindyou9631
    @theshadowbehindyou9631 6 месяцев назад +2

    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!

  • @ericaldrius
    @ericaldrius 29 дней назад

    That was mighty, a musical masterpiece. I'm off to re-listen.

  • @tylerdemore
    @tylerdemore 7 лет назад +35

    that's the best damn fiddle I think I have ever heard !!!!!!

    • @erikgifford201
      @erikgifford201 6 лет назад

      And he's been awarded so for the past 10 years in a row.

    • @WINDnotOILdotCom
      @WINDnotOILdotCom 4 года назад

      @@erikgifford201 6 years in a row, 12 from 2001-19. See ibma.org/recipients-inductees/ .

  • @loncho5079
    @loncho5079 6 месяцев назад +4

    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!

  • @beardedxj
    @beardedxj 6 месяцев назад

    How have I ever not heard of Michael? Wow!!!!

  • @paulcongdon2163
    @paulcongdon2163 Год назад

    Everytime I think saw ir all, i'm graced with another Master