This is a special muscian with profound ability to link material elements with spiritual insights to straddle the concept for the Oneness of life and truth. In my eyes, this melding of visions with the material and spiritual senses is what makes an artist's works compelling, nay UNIVERSAL.
May Michael On Fire's works be embraced by a larger segment of humanity. Art has the power to diminish the pain of recent fiscal and economic challenges endured by so many.
...nice video visuals and the music was reminiscent of Arlo Guthrie's style-Nice, but sorrowfully, no market for it in todays pathetic market. I must say respectfully, threw my own personal experience, I've never seen or heard of an 'Indian' playing a violin before...If this is based on a true story - I would question it's source...
It actually is a true story brought through from Michael's personal experience, the violin was in fact a gift to him on his 21st given by a man who played with the Chief back in the day...that's Big Chief Red Bird in the first stage shot...google Detroit In The 50's Volume 4 and look for Big Chief Yodel...he had 2 bands that we know of, The Western Aces and the Cherokee Braves....I believe he was on the Fortune record label,
This combination of words, tune, song & pictures is a WHOLEsome representation of art. A chord of harmony resonates through every cell of my body & the limitless, undefinable substance of my soul. It is a rare work that joins Physical & Spiritual Realities of Life.
Michael, you have beautifully depicted in song the essence of Chief Red Bird's life force with the material form of his violin. The pictures add a dimenssion to the joyful, insightful experience.
Oh, just terrific stuff! I'm lovin' this! Kudos to the both of you - great music and lyrics - great vid work! How I'd love to have a concert in my yard this Summer with Michael headlining - and Dancer along for the atmosphere!
Don't go gettin me started now CJ.....actually, Michael's playin all over the place these days and he is available for house concerts...and I gotta tell ya, there is nothing in this world quite like one of his concerts...it''s like getting a hug that never really leaves you if you know what I mean :-)
Great story .. just love the pureness of the sound of this wonderful song Michael. And Deb is the Grand Dame of finding the most perfect images and brilliantly weaving them into a visual music box :) POWER STARS!!!!!!!!
Wow. Beautiful. I'm blown away by the lyric and musical power of this song. The narrarative is so effective. Please leave this as it is, don't change a thing. I would have loved to have seen what Waylon Jennings would've done with this song.
Excellent, I know how frustrating it can be when you have sang a song and made video, and uploaded it and someone says just excellent, actually its a wonderful compliment in one simple word, excellent!! you have excelled. I remember my school teacher writing that on my school work (occasionally,) It felt so good.David.
Hi Michael and Deb ... outstandingly written song ... lyrically, the story is rich ... musically the notes just flow and emotionally - it's sung with heart.
Earth energy contained within a vibrational instrument along with the heart essence of the man who once played it. Yeah...I'd say it would have a mystical feel. It speaks of who you are that you can sense that.
It is perfect. The Violin is what you feel of the chief within your heart when you hear this song. Anything else would be an injustice! The violin is the gift of the inbetween....
Love the story, love the song. Something about a hand-me-down instrument that is just special. My little dulcimer was someone else's first, and there is definitely something of him left there.
This was a happy find tonight, Michael and Deb! It's lovely! ~NAncy
This is going straight into my favorites for sure. Thanks for sending this one my way Nancy. I have several of these old beauties and each one has a different story to tell.
So surprised to see this. Chief Redbird was my step-father. What a great guy!
Would be interested to see who he gave the violin to and who gave it to you.
Video sure brought tears to my eyes. I still miss him so much!!
liball70 1 year ago
Another really Kewl video !!!
w810angel 1 year ago
This is a special muscian with profound ability to link material elements with spiritual insights to straddle the concept for the Oneness of life and truth. In my eyes, this melding of visions with the material and spiritual senses is what makes an artist's works compelling, nay UNIVERSAL.
May Michael On Fire's works be embraced by a larger segment of humanity. Art has the power to diminish the pain of recent fiscal and economic challenges endured by so many.
kosmos
kosmoscitizen999 1 year ago
wonderful***
iamearthbornami 2 years ago
sublime, Michael!!!!
avatarprimus 2 years ago
beautiful
sunlei5 2 years ago
killer vid! ******! clarence
IMTheMagicRat 2 years ago
This is so beautiful...
Stellasgarden 2 years ago
Beautiful song!
NIce memories for you Michael :)
shantidw 2 years ago
This is wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this with me!!
TWCmusicweatherfan61 2 years ago
Nice song & lyrics.
Thankyou For the send.
Geena.
geena6 2 years ago
Cool song,
cool vid
5 of them,
thanks Nancy
rudyvandam 2 years ago
Very hearfelt,thank you for sharing,beautiful 5*
CherokeeRoseMo 2 years ago
awesome.
AcousticPhases 2 years ago
...nice video visuals and the music was reminiscent of Arlo Guthrie's style-Nice, but sorrowfully, no market for it in todays pathetic market. I must say respectfully, threw my own personal experience, I've never seen or heard of an 'Indian' playing a violin before...If this is based on a true story - I would question it's source...
arromac 2 years ago
Greetings arromac
It actually is a true story brought through from Michael's personal experience, the violin was in fact a gift to him on his 21st given by a man who played with the Chief back in the day...that's Big Chief Red Bird in the first stage shot...google Detroit In The 50's Volume 4 and look for Big Chief Yodel...he had 2 bands that we know of, The Western Aces and the Cherokee Braves....I believe he was on the Fortune record label,
languagedancer 2 years ago
This combination of words, tune, song & pictures is a WHOLEsome representation of art. A chord of harmony resonates through every cell of my body & the limitless, undefinable substance of my soul. It is a rare work that joins Physical & Spiritual Realities of Life.
Michael, you have beautifully depicted in song the essence of Chief Red Bird's life force with the material form of his violin. The pictures add a dimenssion to the joyful, insightful experience.
Please tell me more of the story
kosmoscitizen999 2 years ago
Oh, just terrific stuff! I'm lovin' this! Kudos to the both of you - great music and lyrics - great vid work! How I'd love to have a concert in my yard this Summer with Michael headlining - and Dancer along for the atmosphere!
*****
cjthemusicman 2 years ago
Don't go gettin me started now CJ.....actually, Michael's playin all over the place these days and he is available for house concerts...and I gotta tell ya, there is nothing in this world quite like one of his concerts...it''s like getting a hug that never really leaves you if you know what I mean :-)
as always, my very best to you and yours
Dancer
languagedancer 2 years ago
excellent remembrance
reliablebow 2 years ago
Beautiful, I could feel the spirt of the song. Great job..loved it!
Peace
Imawatcher13 2 years ago
Such evocative lyrics, Michael. The imagery is so powerful. Your moving performance and Deb's exquisite video then bringing it to life. Awesome!
Mattie
senilitysux66 2 years ago
Great song, I was expecting that fiddle to come up...
Cheers!
Rick
bios36 2 years ago
Great story .. just love the pureness of the sound of this wonderful song Michael. And Deb is the Grand Dame of finding the most perfect images and brilliantly weaving them into a visual music box :) POWER STARS!!!!!!!!
SacredMojo 2 years ago
So beautiful!! I think I felt Chief Red Bird's spirit in your music. The video is amazing. Thank you for this gift!
Virginia
virginiatforever 2 years ago
Excellent song and performance, very powerful, five stars and much respect.
Thanks Carol for passing this vid along.
jimmymac30 2 years ago
Wow. Beautiful. I'm blown away by the lyric and musical power of this song. The narrarative is so effective. Please leave this as it is, don't change a thing. I would have loved to have seen what Waylon Jennings would've done with this song.
Superb! Thanks Bflatblues55 for sending it!
westpoint64 2 years ago
Excellent, I know how frustrating it can be when you have sang a song and made video, and uploaded it and someone says just excellent, actually its a wonderful compliment in one simple word, excellent!! you have excelled. I remember my school teacher writing that on my school work (occasionally,) It felt so good.David.
beachfrontal 2 years ago
Hi Michael and Deb ... outstandingly written song ... lyrically, the story is rich ... musically the notes just flow and emotionally - it's sung with heart.
Thanks tons for this gem.
Bflatblues55 2 years ago
Beautiful tribute Michael!
Earth energy contained within a vibrational instrument along with the heart essence of the man who once played it. Yeah...I'd say it would have a mystical feel. It speaks of who you are that you can sense that.
ancestralblue 2 years ago
Awesome Good! Awesome Good! *****
ib2fast 2 years ago
Beautiful work
bigeeezy 2 years ago
Awh Michael how could You do this Song,
without a single note from a fiddle/violin
at least in the background...
Man!!
otherwise perfect.
streetspiritlive 2 years ago
It is perfect. The Violin is what you feel of the chief within your heart when you hear this song. Anything else would be an injustice! The violin is the gift of the inbetween....
tobiasbrekke 2 years ago
Great job guys! Hand me down instruments are a gift as are all your collaborations! Thanks!
billp1955 2 years ago
Peace & Take care!
downwharmony 2 years ago
Very nice. Thank you for sharing this story.
downwharmony 2 years ago
well this is a beautiful song, old musical instruments do have a story to tell *****
Rocket
Ottawarocket 2 years ago
Beautiful nice creation and tribute
innerbalance11 2 years ago
Precioso realmente!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ForeverIsis 2 years ago
Thanking You Michael for sending this heartfelt piece of your creative history with me. Much Respect, Paula *****♥
imafishgod 2 years ago
Love the story, love the song. Something about a hand-me-down instrument that is just special. My little dulcimer was someone else's first, and there is definitely something of him left there.
This was a happy find tonight, Michael and Deb! It's lovely! ~NAncy
nllleonard 2 years ago
What a sweet song and a touching video.
This is going straight into my favorites for sure. Thanks for sending this one my way Nancy. I have several of these old beauties and each one has a different story to tell.
About2Rain 2 years ago
Awesome, really nice.
onjoFilms 2 years ago