Steven Sharp Nelson Suite with Lyceum Music Festival Orchestra (with intro)

[hawii63]

the first girl to the left keeps looking at him hopeing she can get into his pants.... but she knows he only sleeps with his cello

[caygirl13]

:O < Literally my face the whole time.......... That was amazing

[BetsysView]

@jaredleon1 I think Steven is perfectly happy where he is now. He inspires millions in part by his expression (facial and sways). Not everyone will like him or his style, but he is reaching a whole new audience and inspiring them to LOVE what they do, and not be afraid to express that love for music.

[jmillart]

@jaredleon1 I think it's his personality that makes his music so good!

[jmillart]

@jaredleon1 Even more so it means that he has the skill that he can play well as well as perform. He doesn't have to focus on only playing because he can just do it, and do it well.

[jaredleon1]

@jmillart While I teach my musicians proper etiquette, I clearly tell them, "Bring attention to your music, and not to yourself." If your point is valid, it need not be argued. Imagine how much better he'd be, if he devoted more time to focusing on his music rather than on himself.

[pngebhardt]

@jaredleon1 You teach? I pity your poor students. If you are THIS close minded. Honey, I agree that your point HERE is valid. But if you attended a concert that one of your students held years from now after they had "made it" (IF they can get out of the rut you put them in) and they *gasp* showed emotion and appeared to enjoy themselves on stage, would you reprimand them? Are we as musicians not aloud to enjoy our passion? Or just hide our enjoyment and appear cold...

[jaredleon1]

@pngebhardt Three points of argument: pathos, egos and logos. It seems as if you missed the point in making your position by using neither in your defense. My point is simple, Steven is gay (filled with mirth), and should act professional as the MAJORITY of musicians do while performing.

[erkenhed]

@jaredleon1 so one who's doing the great moves and don't show their expressions, but doesn't even play good are better than they who actually play good but show their emotions?

[jaredleon1]

@erkenhed Proofread and rewrite.

[nathanoh114]

@jaredleon1 dude you no nothing about music so fuck off

[1BiggyDoggy]

@jaredleon1 You've clearly never heard of this guy named Yo-Yo-Ma

[Dcook2409]

@jaredleon1 if it truly bothers you that bad...then don't look at him, or click the red X in the top right corner.

[mikewill9511]

@jaredleon1 If you live the music, then you'll look like him while playing an instrument. (I sure do).

[BruceAchterberg]

What determines when certain parts of the loops are played?

I know Steven records them in real-time, but how are they managed such that they play at the right time? (Since there are some parts of the song where certain loops aren't playing.)

I'd guess that it might be Steven, but that seems pretty amazing and intense to be able to control something like that with your foot while playing cello!

[DoubleBSlice]

@BruceAchterberg The loops are are controlled by Steve with his loop pedal and effects pedal (separate pedals). His loop pedal has start, stop, and record functions. If you watch him play its amazing, he is so absorbed is what he is playing and he really pushes his instruments to the limits of what they can do. Some of his songs have minus tracks with them, which helps with some of the "background cellos" but I believe this one was all live.

[jeremie092]

Looping + Steven Sharp Nelson + live orchestra = EPICNESS

[95mustea]

He lives the music :)

[Awakingrock]

4:08 -- 4:20 Avatar the last arbender song ?

[MillenionEns]

This sounds like Chrono Cross ^_^ 

[MrAmazingest]

My cousin is in this orchestra!

[MrAmazingest]

My cousin is in this orchestra! Go Graig!

[XBandRoxX]

So much enthusiasm! Love it!

[HolyFrell]

Utterly amazing.

[sebasmuller]

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[MadMadMedusasSoul]

8 people couldn't get past the announcer's intro

[thedinerza]

5 people don't understand that theres not really five of him

[33grt5tr46u7]

великолепное исполнение!

[MadSlightsaber]

How does he NOT break a bow playing this! Bravo!



[wrtun]

what is the name of the music he is playing in solo?

[BetsysView]

The Steven Sharp Nelson Suite @wrtun 

[pomegranat2000]

I think I like the electric 5 string cello the best, although it probably costs 5x as much as an acoustic cello...

[pomegranat2000]

I love that look Steven gave the announcer, lol that did go on... excellent work though! check out 2:30!

[luckymirixox]

What an anticipation, rhythm, harmony ... AMAZING!!

[Viturien]

I love the faces he makes :)

[metalheadlass]

I love how much he's enjoying himself =)

[JPBacaBolso]

If there are a music god , he is the perfect demigod ;)

[WannabeGothika]

For some reason his face reminds me of Mr.Bean o-0 ....but he is amazingly talented!

[aldogene]

@WannabeGothika yup he somehow does resembles Mr Bean...and yes...its was marvellous

[PhrygianMelodic]

Jesus I wonder how many bows he goes through with his percussive technique?

Phenomanal performance (I know i spelled that phenomanl wrong)

[minadakota]

that is not a shart inturdustion and he he kinda looks aggregated that he is taking so long

[DianaUA]

Надзвичайно талановито! Маєте ще одного фана в Україні!

[JohnySafari]

never thought that music played on the classical instruments can be so tempting

[jdbeachsecond]

is this music or circus ???

[hopeelizabethness]

this is why i want to learn how to play the cello

[Malichi47]

@hopeelizabethness It's not hard to learn. You just have to get someone that knows their stuff and you'll be fine :D

[cellochick13]

It's a five string cello...

[TheMusicalismydream]

I burst into tears when I look at his expressions and the way he enjoys playing the cello.

[Atlantis0rca]

I love how the cello can become a drum also it gives such an awesome sound . The kid to the right in the begin when Steven starts playing looks so amazed. One thing i must do....*stands up and claps* woo! Great work as always. :) Would really like to see you guys live someday.

[jonchuadeusvult]

This should be in a chinese wuxia movie, or 3 Kingdoms. Nice!!

[cooler787]

It almost like he makes music with the cello AND his facial expressions

[KieraKayCeeKC]

why did everyone is staring at him when he starts playing.. i mean, the others orchestra player..

[EJsacasa]

utah? please tell me he isnt a mormon

[germancoke]

@EJsacasa he is, but why should that make a difference. He is an amazingly talented musician.

[ulbabrab600]

@EJsacasa a mormon willl never wear red. a mormon will never cut his beard, or comb hairs. a mormon will never use an electric cello.... i hope u were jokin... not all utah citizen are mormon....

[EJsacasa]

@ulbabrab600 i was joking

[kseismoloj]

@EJsacasa He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Is there something wrong with that?

[EJsacasa]

@kseismoloj im just saying im starting to doubt my sanity if i like music made by a mormon

[kseismoloj]

@EJsacasa have you heard his song "Moonlight", "The Cello Song", or "Cello Wars"? Those are so AWESOME!!! If you haven't listened to them, then check them out on YouTube, and subscribe to the PianoGuys. They put out some really good stuff! Also, I am LDS and I have worn red, I cut my beard and comb my hair almost every day. I don't have an electric cello though. I do have horns and am completely insane! j/k :)

[MsPumpki]

@kseismoloj Lol!! :D

[jassmandidgeridoo]

it is so rare now to see some one some so happy to play he really loves not just what he plays but even what the kids played with the errors as they sre kidds no worries this guy is trully unique

[mayloryify]

OMG tiene un cello de 5 cuerdas yeahhh

[wayneski1290]

i like how he expresses the music

[OHHYESSAHH]

the heck happened in the background? :O towards the end all the cellos made a 360! modern composing much?

[MsBakerwoman]

@OHHYESSAHH One of the reasons Steven is so good is he knows his instrument inside out and is totally at ease with it. Maybe this is a way to encourage the youngsters to develop that comfort and freedom of expression with their instruments so one day there may be more people capable of producing the type of music Steven is such a genius with, just my thought....

[OHHYESSAHH]

@MsBakerwoman I was actually expressing how impressed I was there... Thanks though!

[cyberk25]

first time i saw some1 use their cello as a percussion instrument lol epicc

[cyberk25]

HE HAS FIVE STRINGS???? omfg thats fucking awesome

[moisesmpf]

Mr bean is the guy!

[mamimiism]

2 :32 per ser més exactes. Collonuda, impresionant!!!!!!

[mamimiism]

És boníssima!!!!! això sí, a partir del miunut 3

[Muljika]

Mr Bean ^^

[stihlthebest]

By his actions and exactness it makes me wonder if he has autism?

[jsdart123]

@stihlthebest watch?v=KAAM3zH0ntM&feature=ch­annel_video_title he dosent :) he communicates and behaves like any other normal person. thanks for your concerns though :)

[cescaperoni0101]

it sounds like the cello is crying.... <3

[redblood1870]

you can see the girl in the back giving him gogly eyes:D

[jbok83]

Dude! It's got 5 strings!

[MsHate2]

i love it! that is so inspiring!

[vlad5956]

Wadsworth Constant applies

[argie723]

6:00 now, that's what i call headbanger!!! 0.O

[CheshireCat1994]

takes a while to get on the ball, the guy speaking is struggling to get to the point! Steven Sharp Nelson is one of the best celloists in the world, we're lucky to have him here today and here he is the manhimself....BOOM done and we'd get to listen to more music!

[trigodras]

@Adinakiram

According to steven's website

its a High E String

[Weerapattra]

You smile lovely



[diastel1996]

He looks like Rowan Atikinson and Leonardo Di Caprio. At the same time.

[JCRS666]

@diastel1996 I'd say that there's something of Charlie Sheen too.

[x33c]

@diastel1996 He actually looks like Robert Iler imo :D

[Bounasieau]

@diastel1996 And Sheldon Cooper:D

[Xarathos]

1:40 someone tickles the girl who's staring at Steven XD

[pantherrsax]

Im utterly speechless...

[HanlinSG]

performance starts at 2:30

[LiFxFatality]

It's a low F string

[Adinakiram]

WHOA, HOLD ON, I know it's an electric, but that cello has five strings... so is the e that's added?

[matt47110815]

NICE!!! The audio was not very well recorded though ( some sounds very drowned by louder ones).

[motapp]

Steve you are awesome!