Tele-Vision

[amtrakboy37]

Ethan you rock!! Did you play drums for this song as well, because the drummer in the video doesn't look like you haha.

[EthanWiner]

@amtrakboy37 Thanks. I "played" the drums as MIDI, then had my friend Ed Dzubak mime the drumming for the video. I had planned to mime the drumming myself, then realized I'm not a good enough drummer to do even that. :-)

[amtrakboy37]

@EthanWiner Hahaha!! Hey, at least there's percussion! I even did a few pieces myself. But used some midi and some acoustic instruments. Are you ever gonna do anymore pieces??

[EthanWiner]

@amtrakboy37 I've been working for ten months on a book about audio and recording. It's going to the publisher this week  - woo hoo! I hope to do an arrangement of Mister Sandman next. I had half of the MIDI backing done when I got the book deal and had to stop, but I still need to find a local female singer who is excellent and can read music.

[oatstao]

did you play in any garage bands in the 60's that released vinyl or singles?

[EthanWiner]

@oatstao I played on lots of bands in the 1960s and 70s, but we never put out a real record.

[gooshnpupp]

it seems you enjoyed making this, and its vibrating through the air along the notes of the music.

[jemberling]

Mmm... fish.

[gongboy83]

Can you sing? You're an impeccable musician, but vocals might propel your popularity further.

[toxicthoughts747]

you're amazing. lol. you are the meaning of life.

[clothearednincompoop]

Sounds like Morse code at 7:35. Too much trouble to figure out what it says. :-)

[EthanWiner]

@clothearednincompoop The Morse code spells out "Jeff Beck"

[mojoxide]

Was actually quite moving. Especially the touch at the end with his thoughts of his wife. This guy is a plethora of talent and and invaluable information. I've been following his website for a while.. I wish he would compile all of his wisdom and experience of audio and music into a book.  His wife is a writer, it just seems like a no-brainer- I would certainly pay good money for a copy! Get on it, Ethan.

[EthanWiner]

@mojoxide Thanks very much. As it happens, I might write a book but audio. Stay tuned...

[angryDAnerd]

this blew my fucking mind, I wish more people expressed themselves creatively like this

[EthanWiner]

@angryDAnerd & @jemberling Thanks guys.

[jemberling]

I watched this once on AOC and have been trying to track it down for over a year. This video is one of a kind.

[opereznet]

Hi Ethan, I really appreciate your response with all that valuable information.

Congratulations again for your work, you are very tallented.

Best regards

[opereznet]

Excellent job man, you are very talented person... what kind of software and hardware are you using to get this multitracking video?

Thanks

[EthanWiner]

@opereznet Thanks. I used Cakewalk SONAR to record the audio, then Sony Vegas Video to put all the video clips together. No fancy hardware. Just a little Mackie mixer used as microphone preamps and for monitoring. For this project I used only one microphone for all the parts, an audiotechnica 4033.

[yogertlvr]

Wow!!!!!!!!! I sat here and thought, OMG this had to take a long time to put together, and then I read the description. Fantastic.... Keep up the great work...

[colignon1000]

Is it possible to know playing so much instruments? I'm full impressed!

[slowfinger2]

Possibly outperforms my acid years for pure psychedelic tripping. If I could remember them..... I think.

Seriosly, this is a brilliant and very interesting peice of creation. I was so totally absorbed I forgot to put it on full screen. ( probably best for avoiding flashbacks).

Well done Mr Spock.

[francello75]

My greatest congratulations Mr. Winer!!! You are a wonderful musician and a very funny man!! I'm in love with your Cello Concerto in a minor too, I've been listening to that beautiful piece since many years and I just love it! Keep on Ethan and greetings from Italy! :-)

[soulessdelu]

nice costumess and music also

[tullkass14]

I love teles.

[Stephanjnj]

Amazing!

[staceyqfan]

yeah baby, LOVE THE TELE!

[tanukibrahma]

So cool, Ethen dude!

[beauhalo]

the amazing MR. Ethan Winer!!

[midiguy732]

As always Ethan, the stuff you do is nothing short of amazing.

[heyawhaw]

haha! I guess you had a blast constructing this? So you know a dB from a Bb as well? great! Very inspirational : )

[bobness5]

Ethan Winer? More like SEX GOD OF MUSIC

[ChrisTheShred]

o my gosh! this is so great!

[ModernSaxDotCom]

big smiles here

[Scylla99]

Felicitaciones!:.. asombroso!!... que trabajo el que debes tener haciendo tus videos!!

a Hug from Colombia ;)

[EthanWiner]

Thanks very much! For English speakers that translates to: "Congratulations!: .. amazing !!... that work that you have done your videos!"

[foopware]

awesome stuff ethan, i was directed here from your site reading about treating my control room. i just had a question. in the vid here, at about 6 min you are playing the guitar with what looks like brass rods. What is that technic called?

[EthanWiner]

Thanks foop. On the video I'm using a pair of Garfield (cartoon cat) pencils. But when I actually recorded the audio I think I used a screwdriver shaft. I forget exactly, but I'm sure it was metal to get a harder sound.

[10yearsfan06]

Nice! Very creative!

[TAWDIGITAL]

Excellent!

[danielhl22]

you are a cool person !!!cheers from Mexico!

[gwaur]

A dark-haired drummer at 5:00?

[EthanWiner]

That's my friend Ed Dzubak. Ed is a real drummer, and was better able to mime the drumming that I did as MIDI on a keyboard. Originally I planned to mime the drumming myself, but then realized I'd probably look silly.

[guirexyz]

Ethan, why you ZOOT SUITER!!!! LOL Patricia

[xsamitt]

Hi Ethan...I loved what you did and the different outfits really added to the whole thing.I posted a video response and would really dig your impression considering your tallent.

Again just loved what you did....

[liquidmetalmusic]

I cannot describe what a thrill it is to listen to your music, let alone the brilliant way you create these videos. Don't stop - and thanks a million for sharing!

[alynmearns]

This is awesome Ethan! Your honest and sincere spirit shines through with authenticity. If you go far enough(which you did) you sail past any possibilities of campy into the realm of beatlesque childlike innocence and wonder!!

[chess0112358]

Hey Ethan. I love "a cello rondo" but I find this kind of campy. The music itself is a little cheesy for me, but the video just puts it over the top. Why on earth did you pick some of those outfits? Anyway, sorry to be critical. I still love "a cello rondo."

[EthanWiner]

No problem Chess, all comments are welcome.

[Chadfish]

Love the Zoot suit man! The Captain Kirk outfit is sweet too. It's really a lovely electric symphony.

[eveecooper]

You are a genius!!! I love it!!! :D I could listen to your music all day! This video is just... soooo amazing!

[0KevinF]

Amazing.

[lozcroft]

Sir, you are a hero. Never seen Mike Oldfield do anything THIS cool. Loved the moments with the string section, and the... oh hell, I loved all of it!!! Please don't stop, you king among men.

[mistatt2]

I'm now a fan. Serious talant and I sure wish I could hear this on the radio!

[thestarsprism]

Wow, just wow. This made my day. This made tomorrow's day. That's how awesome it is. Two days worth of friggin awesome jam-packed into 12 minutes 20 seconds.

What was the instrument you used at 8:32? In blue.

[EthanWiner]

That's a slide whistle. I planned to use a flute for that part. I don't play the flute so I borrowed one from a friend. But after half an hour of practice I could barely get a sound from it. I already had a slide whistle so I used that.

[tech202]

Man how many instruments can you play?

[EthanWiner]

Thanks Luke. My first video was done entirely with one cello, 37 tracks. Click my name above and get to my Videos web page, then follow the link to Vimeo where there's a much higher quality version of Tele-Vision too.

[irishlam1234]

i am proud of u, you are so great. You are a great one. It used lot of time are uncountable. You are a great person.

[LAZYMAN94]

I THINK UR MY NEW HERO MEN

[stsrec]

That's really great, Ethan! The costumes are a riot, and the Star Trek and Simpsons references gave me a chuckle.  Love all your acoustics stuff, too BTW.

[zallaxx]

impressive.

have you recorded it with just a camera, green screen and a microphone?

good tune

[EthanWiner]

Thanks. I used one pro quality video camera and a large green screen. The audio was recorded separately over many months. You can get an idea of how the audio and video were put together by watching the trailer for the DVD. Click my name above to see all my YouTube videos, then watch the Tele-Vision trailer.

[zallaxx]

this tune was as good as i remember it second time around ;)

[GraffitixGirl]

i think you're amazing.

[UnionJack8088]

The tone for the third one, the one that played the lead, with you in the tanish jacket, what sort of amp/pedals/pickups did you use for that tone, it's great. Is that just a standard tele?

[EthanWiner]

Thanks for the nice comments. For that lead I used the hum bucking pickup on my Telecaster (added separately, not stock). I played through my Fender Sidekick amp with the guitar's tone control full bassy, and the amp's volume cranked way up. This gives a very smooth tone, because all of the harmonics are generated by the amp rather than from the guitar itself.

[JM141993]

that's fantastic, relly, gr8 music, you did a great work!

[Evens1]

I just love this Music!

What a great concept!

EV

[Fabyo222]

wtf the cat again aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[darksniperknight]

WOW! This is some great stuff. You should try to get into some video game music business.

[lasagnalogo]

lmao

[JustLeoo]

You are great man!!!!

[juanpa327]

you are a genius

I'm starting to fall in love with you Mr. Winer.

[jenmdiana]

First cellos and now this? I'm starting to fall in love with you Mr. Winer.

[xenotoxette]

I'm not crying tears of amazement...That's the soap in my eyes....

[flyterminator]

mmm...Fish.

haha!!!

Very well put together.

[dfxr808]

I was watching your cello rondo. you do realize that the the little weight to eliminate wolf tones goes on the INSIDE of your cello, not the outside, right? you put it on the outside.

[FireMaster201]

Who gives a care... Just as long as the song sounded good..

[dfxr808]

Obviously not you. By the way, it's not a "song", but it indeed does sound fantastic.

[blackwatchstudio]

incredible!

[johnbaptistlulu]

so, he is a violinist, a cellist, a pianist, a guitarist, a singer, a bassist, a drummer, and he can also play the banjo and the harmonica... anything else? a bagpipe perhaps?

[McPBrain]

Bravo!

[Snelis]

simply breathtaking.

[Jealkeja]

I love the cat. :]

[thetimman00]

Ethan, you must be a hoot to be around. Mike R. sent me a picture called GeezerJam, an you're in it. Also the video I made for YT about John Scofields high school guitar refers to you as a bandmate friend who made a fuzz mod to his tele'. I can't believe how fun this is to watch. Thank you.

[Zomgmallow]

Aah the curse of an audio engineer, all the talent in the world and not a drop of fame to show for it. Seriously though if I could be half as good at music or audio engineering as this guy my life would be complete

[MasterSgtSlappy]

That was pretty darn cool.

[RicbA91]

beautiful!!!

[RnRanimal]

ok I'll take the bass player. all the rest of youse can go

[purplex47xmonkey]

Hi Ethan its Mariana Rogers Roberts daughter I miss seeing you!♥

[iTAlianWaRRioR11]

ur really awesome

u made so much noise without opening ur mouth :)

[flyamanita]

Nah actually this is good, bits sound like pink floyd.

[lavalevel]

I'm such a fan, you should be an internet hero.

Amazing

[flyamanita]

Shut up, simon

[lavalevel]

rude

[epdm2be]

Beautifull. Great piece of composition, well done, funny clip. Why isn't mr. Winer more known????? This is so awesome.

[Alio15]

He probably isnt more well known because 90% of musician's fans are acquired by concerts and such... and as you can guess, that's pretty much impossible for this guy

[HeaRTofDaRKNesS81]

What a musician! He's great but alone,, there's only him.,

[drumsdrumdrumdrum]

Thats just awesome! You can play everything except drums :-) I think it is a most memorable composition. Cheers mate.

[luckyjinx17]

you forgot about his wife... lol. (on the triangle)

[gomen42]

youre a genius ethan, i saw your 37 cello parts video. youve inspired me to pick up a cello, youre genius ethan, a genius. its not only the music, the clips are a trip too!

[frojr88]

this was amazing, its over 10 minutes and yet it is so creative and fun to listen to that it flies by, a very impressive accomplishment!

I love the hammered guitar playing!

[melloki76]

That was awesome Ethan, and very funny too! Thanks again for the cello advice on your page; and for pointing this video out to me. Just one question: How long did it take you to do this?

[Yellowbird774]

Slide whistle?!?!

You've really outdone yourself - this is amazing!

[AttatBoomer]

This actually reminds me a lot of Mike Oldfield's stuff. Very fun, and it's always nice to see somone with a sense of humour.

[zinepublications]

This stuff pwns all, man.

[normal1066]

Great, great stuff, Ethan!

You are absolutely the hippest square ever! I loved your cello video but this had me laughing way out loud. Not just fine music and playing but a really wonderful sense of self-deprecating humor.

[Vickycool2]

WOW. that's all i can say, it's so good!! very creative.

[juniepogi]

cool...hehe..love this guy! amazing talent.

[duchessmaeve92]

oh My Gosh how many instruments do you play?!?!?! lol

this is amazing!! great job!

[Dad103]

Ethan, this is the absolute best compilation video I have ever seen or heard. You had me in stitches with the triangle near the 3 min. mark. This video definately deserves far more airplay and viewers. If I had the money i would be showcasing you myself. I rate this Stupendous.

Dan

[Snelis]

That was just great. I love how that acoustic character on the chair keeps coming back with that kind of lead-motive, that's great.

[roscoenyc]

wow,

I didn't know you were a Tele guy Ethan!

[richagen]

that really cool nice job...good music..you must have alot of time on your hands..very creative,

you should go get cloned. take the show on the road :)

[afoulsmell]

Okay, this approaches amazing. I'm digging on it, yeah, but what I'm wondering is when do you have time to do anything but play or shoot videos?

[orphicart]

You rock Ethan, you are very inspiring. Thank you for posting this!

[debnlinda]

is that ethan on drums? it doesn't look like him...

[EthanWiner]

If you watch the video to the end, you'll see in the credits that the drummer "stand-in" is three-time Emmy-winning composer Ed Dzubak. That is, I wrote and recorded the drum part you hear, and Ed merely faked the playing for the video.

[Vickycool2]

hi ethan, i know u play cello. i am currently learning it and i was wondering if u hav any tips?

[EthanWiner]

Thanks Vicky. My best advice is on the Cello page of my web site ethanwiner dot com. See the article "Learning the cello as an adult."

[hkams]

Wonderful

[mmaustralia]

Ethan you genius!!!!

[JackiePaquito]

Love it :D

[toffetoff]

Excellent! You're the best!

[fantasicsound]

Another amazing video to go along with such interesting and enjoyable music, Ethan. Frankly I'm floored by your practical application of your wide array of musical talent in such a wonderfully cheesy video! Here, here!

[Robfoxman]

amazing

[bushcollectors]

awesome,.... hope we can jam together some time Ethan ,.... Booshy Netherlands

[UnfamousJames]

This is the corniest video I've seen in ages. Thanks Ethan.

[Waltern1]

Excellent job, Ethan. Impressive composition and performance.

 -- Joe "looking forward to the dvd" Tabby

[devobob6]

Wonderful piece, by a true renaissance man. Ethan's writing, playing, & his attitude towards music & life in general have been a huge inspiration to me. Thanks Ethan!

[Castelgrande]

Fantastic: the cello music was beautiful, but this is fantastic!

[EthanWiner]

Folks,

Just a reminder to enter the "Hidden Clues" contest on my Video page, web address shown in the ending credits. The value is now past $1,500 and more prizes are still to come.

--Ethan

[Tubemax]

Fantastic - 20/20. I wish my dad was like you! The dad I never had.

[DaveKingMusic]

Ethan,

Another Masterpiece! I love it all - the music and the video and of course the cameos by Bear! Wonderful stuff!

[MountCyanide]

BAD ASS!!!

Now that's rightfully utilizing technology.

You're an insane talent.

Give this man an award please.

Bravo.

[diamondjim2006]

Way too cool, Ethan. Too bad I can't hire you guys for our Fiesta...

"diamondjim"

[bigleewithcheese]

Too much time on my hands...

Very Very Nice Ethan. Just how long did that take?

lees

[EthanWiner]

Thanks Lees. All told I spent 15 months on this. Writing the music as MIDI took about 6 months (not full time!), and I spent about 4 months replacing all of the MIDI with live playing. The video itself took another 5 months or so.

[rickpaulmusic]

This is amazing stuff, Ethan. I can't imagine how much time and planning must have gone into this. Excellent composition and recording, too.

[TheRealSlipperman]

Very nice Ethan.

Good job.

[themadfiddler]

YAY - the man does it again!!!!!

[stratcatavarious]

You , sir, are AWESOME !!!!

Another great inspiring work, Maestro, BRAVO !!!!

[aplacek]

You are real umpa-lumpa :-). We like it very much!

[ClassyMom]

nice :o)

[eriqkk]

Everybody's fantasy: to be the whole orchestra, or band, or whatever.

[DownyZ]

Outstanding! Pure entertainment!!!

Bravo!

[lawncow]

Bravo, Ethan.. Bravo. You are definitly the coolest nerd on the planet. ;)

Cheers!

[chapworthy]

WOW. Wall-to-wall Ethans! Love the video, can't wait for the DVD. Especially like the wardrobe changes, Bear and the screaming lead contributions at about 5:44 and 6:09.... who IS that guy???

Congratulations Ethan!!! Fabulous job!

[GuyA54]

Ethan, Wow. Now we all finally get to see the results ... after you have been cooped up in your studio for months, only coming out for air on occasional Sundays. I especially love the use of your cello!

[EthanWiner]

Hey thanks guys! In fact I am selling a DVD, and it has much more than just my two music videos. Follow the link in the ending credits to the Videos page on my site ethanwiner dot com.

[pausonkhand]

Original music, inventive performance, beautifully presented -  Where can I purchase the DVD???

[hiltonius]

wow! better than a closet full of ethans!

[thorpeziegler]

MAG-nificent performance, which carries metaphysical solipsism to new heights! Keep up the good work, Ethan!