Slow song - loopstation violin

[ElenaEinaiPro]

beautiful so lovely motion i have a violin and want electric one!

[useryug]

@ElenaEinaiPro

Many thanks, elena.

[ytR0DN3Y]

I just bought my first violin today... this is what i needed to get motivated. Beautiful song

[useryug]

@ytR0DN3Y Many thanks. I wish you great happiness with the violin!

[kpn928]

Breathtaking!

[useryug]

@kpn928 So glad you enjoyed, thanks!

[BruceFan2000]

Hello, I'm interested in learning the violin. I'm curently an experienced guitar player and I can read music. This may be a dumb question, but I'm wondering what is expected of me regarding skill. What I am wondering is for example is the very beginning of this piece, how difficult is it to play. I am in love with the music but I do not want to discourage myself because I can't play nearly what I want to.

[useryug]

The first 4 arpeggio chords are easy... though I've played a long time, I'm only a very basic player. The white violin is an 'octave' violin, one octave below a regular violin. If you read for guitar, I'd say go for it. - In the US, you can get a 'don't fret'; a self adhesive fretboard to stick to the fingerboard... very handy to keep you in tune while practicing.. also, the tone of a violin while learning can be disheartening... try experimenting with muting the bridge to find a sweet tone.

[BruceFan2000]

@useryug thank you so much for getting back to me, you're very helpful, i might look into that self adhesive fretboard. Thank you again.

[jollyrajer]

Wow 5 stars! Did you compose this yourself? So beautiful!!!! Are you from Washington state?

[jollyrajer]

Wow 5 stars! Did you compose this yourself? So beautiful!!!! Are you from Washington state?

[useryug]

Hello jollyrajer! Yes. all my own work, thanks for your interest, and no, not Washington state, I'm in London, UK!

thanks,

Barry

[SunniOne58]

Any chance this is recorded so I can play it at my wedding? I'm in love with it.

[useryug]

No problem, SunniOne58... send your email in a private message and I can mail you the file in the morning.

[Julesrules05]

Wow....I really like this!! I'm glad I found your channel...do you know where I could get the sheet music?

[useryug]

Hello Julesrules05! I'm glad you found us too! Thanks ... I made this tune up as I went along.. the rudimentary loop background is made up of chords of Am F E and E7, played as arpeggios, repeating. Then a little melody with the Octave violin on top of that. Those 8 recorded bars then repeat continuously with the loopstation, while I improvise over the top with the regular violin. Sorry, I don't have the music written down... I'm guessing you're a player yourself.should be fairly easy to pick up

[joojicf]

the more I watch this the more i like it!

[lazarocomequesos]

u.u that´s a shame cuz im ur fan but is ok thanks anyway for answerme

[joojicf]

oh my grill! O_O this is so beautiful!

[useryug]

Thanks so much, man!

[marycigarettes]

that loop station thing looks like the best fun...you use it well.

[useryug]

- a must have for instrumentalists - when no-one is there to play with you - a simple(ish) inline multitrack recorder you work with yer foot... only thing is, you end up more mathematician than musician.

Anyway, TaTaaa!!! ( fanfare) - an original piece! (if you can call 4 chords original)

I like this, but once again, an aquired taste... it ain't rock n roll.

[lazarocomequesos]

hi dou u think u can a cover of a song pleasee¡¡ i´ts called sign by flow pleease emm i already subscribe to ur account so let me know ur answer ok

[useryug]

Hi lazarocomequesos. Sorry, but I don't think I know this song.

[lazarocomequesos]

wtf¡¡¡ greatt justt greatt¡¡ and ur violin turn it color :D amazingly

[useryug]

thanks, lazarocomequesos.

[dimaxi2004]

You play so fluid...i really enjoy watch this video...really beatifull song...and..you made an entire violin section all by your self!!! how long have you played violin?

i´ve just bought a violin 3 weeks ago..and.. it´s a very dificult instrument..

Greetings from Argentina!

[useryug]

Thanks dimaxi2004.

Good luck with your violin playing!

I learned some violin as a child, but I'm still learning!

Best wishes,

Barry

[ViolinValia]

This is the first time I hear such good sound from an electric violin! It manages to conduct the feeling so well! I am going on to search some videos of you playing a classical violin, to see how it compares :)

[useryug]

Many thanks ViolinValia!

Barry

[mariapiensaque]

Vendi mi violín por un problema económico, en cuanto pueda lo recuperare :)

[useryug]

Hullo mariapiensaque.

It's very sad to have to sell the violin! I hope you got good money, and you get a nicer violin in future. :-)

Thanks for the sub, and fav.

Best wishes,

Barry.

[Lovemenot56]

Please dont ever take this video off, This is the most inspiring piece i have ever heard~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

AMAZING~~~

[useryug]

Hello Lovemenot56.

Very glad you like my tune. I'll keep it up as long as you like it.

[xsonicassassinx]

the 3rds make this incredible

[logic4ern]

Wonderful music ! You're master !

[useryug]

Many thanks, logic4ern, I'm happy that you like it !

Cheers,

Barry

[TheTulipThief]

I love this video. It's inspiring. I just discovered that my "Aquila" is actually an "Octave" after struggling to tune strings maximally pulled taut. I bought it from eBay thinking it was an Aquila-- even the owner said it was an Aquila. I have to say... I LOVE the Octave and the resonance and mood of playing 1 octave down. Considering how much more expensive the Octave is, I got a pretty good deal. Although mine has a set of GDAE strings, I tune it down to viola sometimes.

[w4w4w4d]

can i use this for a poem

[trezaviola]

I want Bridge octave too XD

[trezaviola]

It's a Bridge octave ? It's so beautiful ! I have a Bridge Lyra but I love this sound

[useryug]

Hi Laetitia.

I like your Lyra.... I want one!

Thanks,

Barry

[anator18]

how were u able to tune your white violin an octive lower and make it sound like a cello?

[useryug]

Hi Ana

Bridge violins use specially developed strings, £80 a set!. They're much thicker than regular violin strings.... researching 'octave violin' on google should show plenty of results. There are several different octave string suppliers. manufacturers.

[JCMac777]

Beatiful

[useryug]

Thanks, JJ!

[anator18]

Wow! I just got my loop station today so watching this teases me lol. That was great!

[useryug]

Thanks, Ana.

Have fun with that looper - they're great!

[guibr18]

Amazing!!

Sounds just beautiful...

[useryug]

Many thanks for stopping by, guibr18.

[TooFreakinLazy]

Hello Barry,

I'm looking into buying the Bridge Aquila and was wondering if you would comment on how pleased you are with it.

Also, does it function properly with headphones plugged directly into the output jack?

Thanks.

[useryug]

Hi TooFreakingLazy,

Simple answer is very pleased indeed.

I've used it gigging with a folk trio about once a week for the last year, and it's the best amplified violin arrangement I've ever used, in 30 odd years of playing ... I don't think the jack output is designed for headphones.. needs to go to an amp input, but you can use the headphone output of the amp.

[TooFreakinLazy]

Thanks for the answer. I hope you don't mind that it raises another question. You referred to it as an amplified violin so now I wonder, how much sound does it produce without an amplifier?

[useryug]

I've sent you a pm. re; this discussion.

[depholade]

Beautifull.

[useryug]

Thanks, depholade.

[nwbsbeth]

Hi Barry,

Thanks for giving so much music to the world. You're awesome and likely can't fathom how many lives you've touched and blessed. Again, Thank you Sir!

[useryug]

Oh, Beth, thank you for your beautiful words! I'll carry on.

B

[useryug]

Hi zafhaem!! nice to hear from you... Thanks!

Barry

[zafhaem]

Good one !!

[goat0063]

Hey Barry - love your laid-back feel with this - very cool and relaxing style of playing you have. Cheers. Rog

[useryug]

Hey Rog - many thanks for stopping by... glad you enjoy the tune.

Best wishes,

Barry

[vededju]

Wow, I wish I lived in London so we could get together and I could figure some stuff out.

[useryug]

Hi vededju, your playing looks just grand!... keep it up..

Many thanks for the sub.

Cheers,

Barry

[Nassault630]

Wow, I'm usually not interested in this type of violin, but this was fantastic! Made me think twice about these types of solos..

[useryug]

Thanks, Nassault630. Always good to think twice! - Glad you liked it.

[skarumanuela]

wow wow wow wow wooooooow!!! Amazing!!

[useryug]

thanks so much, skarumanuela!!

[VanallenGuitar]

100%  my favourite violinist on youtube!

beautiful

[useryug]

Thanks so much, Vanallenguitar, and thanks for the sub!

Very best wishes from London,

Barry

[greycom123]

That was a fine example of playing with yourself, O had to close my eye!

[useryug]

Hey, Graham, thanks for stopping by, man!

- Yep, there are times when no-one else will play with me,Lol.

Cheers,

Barry

[garyng1993]

hey mate this was amazing! can I just ask, what pedal did you use for the harmonising bit? I'm kinda freaked out at the moment with getting something that doesn't work too well with violin (like an octaver I just got last week... bleh!)

thanks!

[useryug]

Hey garyng1993, great to hear from you.. That's fantastic playing on your channel!

I bought an octaver a few years back that was hopeless.

This harmoniser's a budget Behringer 'US600'. I got it after seeing a fine YT violinist using one. It does 3rds, 4ths, etc in any of 10 assignable keys. It also does octaves, 1 or 2, above or below, way better than the octaver I had, all for around £33GB... a little flaky for guitar, but great for violin arco.

my pleasure, and thank you!

[garyng1993]

ahh shweet. was just about to get it, but had to check this time! (saw it in your tags here) thanks for the info!

[useryug]

Good luck with it, man. - you're gonna have some huge fun! - Let me know how you get on,

cheers,

Barry

[jewlstah2010]

You are truly blessed with musical inclinement. I am moved by your music! I will also add that you seem like a very kind individual by the looks of your text responses. You possess wonderful qualities.

... oh, and I dig the shades:P

[useryug]

Thanks, Julie! That's the sweetest comment I could hope for, and you started my day with a big smile!

Have a brilliant time,

Barry

[paperbags17]

Wow. This is truly beautiful music.

[useryug]

Thanks for your kind comment, paperbags17.

Best wishes.

[JesseGuitar07]

I've Been Playing The Violin For 3 Years(age 8 to 11). now I am 17.

you playing woderful:) ejoyed

[useryug]

Jesse, how nice of you to take the time to come and check me.

I started violin age 11 or 12, but never got that good... only when I left school and heard contemporary Dylan etc, I got into playing live. I do hope your guitar playing will take you where you want to be. The violin is a beautiful expressive instrument too... good to be a rounded musician.

Best wishes,

Barry

[JesseGuitar07]

hope some day I will play again:)

The violin is a beautiful expressive instrument and hard to play well..

you take care Sir:)

[lemonostiftis]

i really loved it mate, big cheers from Greece

[useryug]

Hey many thanks, lemonostiftis, and thanks for sub!

Cheers, and best wishes,

Barry

[Khyn]

Awesome playing! I've never actually heard the Octave before, so hearing it in action was pretty amazing. What amp are you using?

[useryug]

Hi Khyn, thanks very much!

The amp's a Roland Cube 60, on the 'acoustic' setting, with reverb, and a bit of digital delay from a pedal.

Best wishes, and thanks for sub!

Barry

[9518jp]

could you maybe make some sheet music.this is truly a masterpiece in ms perspective

[useryug]

Thanks 9518jp. No sheet music. sorry, but the chords are posted opposite.

Best wishes.

[ivmar1]

wow!

its sounds like a pro!

it seems that this guy spend his time on stage!

hum!rather in studio it seems(or both for sure!)

God!he's really good !

gonna send him a one million dollars contract,(gosh,where's my cigar?)

send you already a million youtube stars

[useryug]

Dear Ivmar, great to hear from you man!

Yep, we're busy with gigs this year, and in the studio. The album launch should be this summer.

The million dollar contract sounds good.! - I'll have my people call your people. Lol!

speak soon,

B

[N4gumo]

Hey man it is done :)

Check it out on Myspace !

My id is Lokiderboss

feel free to comment...

[useryug]

Great stuff, N4gumo, well done... More violins!!Louder violins!!! (only kidding - it sounds great!)

I'll send you an MS friend req.

Cheers,

Barry

[N4gumo]

Hi

i´d love to use samples from your nice play to make a HipHop beat. Later i would upload the beat on my Myspace page. Is this ok for you?

[useryug]

sure that's ok, N4gumo. Let me know your myspace name, and I'll check you there.

Barry

[useryug]

Hi cipricost - thanks for stopping by my channel - I'll need to look up TuxedoMoon - not sure if I know them.

Many thanks for comment,

Barry.

[cipricost]

Hello - nostalgia is the word that comes to my mind - and reminds me of TuxedoMoon's "Ghost Sonata" - congratulations

[tarzanswimmer]

That was sweet. I love ur violins.

[useryug]

Hi tarzanswimmer, thanks for this nice comment.

Best wishes,

Barry

[jeromesoundbox]

Très très sympa, original et joli ! Cela met vraiment l'instrument en valeur. bravo !

[useryug]

Many thanks, jeromesoundbox !

Best wishes,

Barry

[reflectionlabs]

That was fun! Beautiful

[useryug]

Many thanks, reflectionlabs. - Like all the stained glass!

Barry

[bantzt]

That was very beautiful, you are very talented to play the violin like you do.

[useryug]

So glad you liked the tune bantzt, and thank you for the complement. It does mean a lot.

Barry

[petlover318]

it is a very nice song. u stayed on tune also. i have never heard anyone evr play this good in my life. not even my grandpa. it was beautiful and breath taking.i think you did very good.

best wishes ASHLEY :)

[useryug]

Many thanks, Ashley, for your kind comments! I'm very happy that you like my slow song.

Best wishes,

Barry

[petlover318]

Your welcome Barry! I would love to hear more of them.

Best wishes ASHLEY :)

[narazum0]

Very nice, s good to say the tune was almost sorrowful?

Even if that wasn't the intention it sounded great.

[useryug]

Many thanks for your comment, Alex.

It's for you to decide how the tune makes you feel.

Best wishes,

Barry

[drew8235]

that was beautiful :)

[useryug]

May thanks, drew, for this nice comment!

Best wishes,

Barry

[useryug]

Many thanks, balzout85.

I hope they were tears of happiness, and not tears of pain!

Thanks for your lovely comment,

Barry.

[balzout85]

that was lovely.

it brought tears to my eyes.

i look forward to hearing more from you.

[Chrisrala]

Nice !

[useryug]

Cool !

[Jazzwayze]

Very nice Barry.. Haunting sound effects form that loop.. I'll catch you in the Spring when I should be right again! All the best for the holidays

John

[useryug]

Thanks so much for looking in, John!

Christmas eve now, and I hope the chores are mostly done! Have a wonderful time over the holidays, and catch up in the Spring...

Merry Christmas!

B:-)

[useryug]

Thank you, Iwoved, for your lovely comment!

Welcome to Youtube - Looking forward to hearing you sing!!

Very best wishes,

Barry,

UK

[lwoved]

wow that was awesome i have always wanted to learn how to play the violin that well i dont even know how to play yet thats awesome!!! thank you

[banol9]

this is great violinists are great musicians

[useryug]

Thanks, banol9!

Best wishes.

[guitarflamenco77]

That sounds brilliant!

[useryug]

Many thanks, guitarflamenco77!

Very best wishes,

Barry

[delbhoye]

Great playing, Barry! The looper adds some nice texture. 5*

[useryug]

Hey Del, man - great to hear from ya! - I'm just back in from a little folk club gig in Croydon, which went great!

Many thanks for lookin, and for my stars!! Wow, I going to have to make some extra space on the mantelpiece! Have a lovely Christmas and New Year festive holiday buddhist laid back vacation type thing, dude:-)

Very best wishes,

B

[userfixit]

Barry, That sounds great... nice rich tone.

Enjoyed listening in.

Wishing you the best for Xmas and the New Year.

Hope to see you often in 2009 !

-Basement Bob

[useryug]

Hey Bob! I've been passing by your channel every so often - Good to see you online, man!

Thanks for stopping by, Happy Chrismas and New Year to you and yours,

Cheers,

B

[captaindomingo]

Nice one Barry !!

Have a nice happy christmas you and your family.

Ciao

Diego

[useryug]

Hi Diego !

Great to hear from you!

I hope you're home for the holidays. Thanks for stopping by, and happy christmas to all the Domingo family and crew!

Cheers,

Barry

[johndes911]

Very amazing! Good musician! 5*****

Thx Woolfy for sharing.

[useryug]

Hey, johndes911!

Many thanks for stopping by, and for the great comment and stars!

Barry

[jenaevans]

Thanks for sharing... very lovely. I love violin and you do an excellent job... I loved the 1:40-2:20 mood!

[useryug]

Hey, many thanks, jenaevans! - I checked the bit you like, and I'm glad you liked it - me too!

Very best wishes from here in London;-)

Barry

[pmondort]

Vraiment très bon loop ! Continue.

[useryug]

Thanks so much for looking!

Very best wishes,

Barry

[pmacdeen]

Very good job my friend ! Thx Woolf for sharing!

[useryug]

Hi, and welcome to my little corner of YouTube here! Many thanks, and best wishes,

Barry,

London

[jacquesadit]

It's really good! 5 stars ! Merci Woolfy48 de m'avoir envoyé cette vidéo.

[useryug]

Many thanks, Jaques, for your fine comment!!

Very best wishes,

Barry

[dohertykaki]

This is BEAUTIFUL!! K

[useryug]

Thank you so much, K, I hope you liked it!

Very best wishes, and Season's Greetings to you and yours

Barry:-)

[daviemcf]

Brilliant,Barry,I fancy a loop station! 5*

[useryug]

Hey thanks, Davie! - highly recommend them -just an inline digital recorder you work with your feet really... easy and convenient to multitrack with.

Great that you looked in, much appreciated!

Happy Christmas to you and yours!

Barry:-)

[daviemcf]

It's always good to hear a real musician,you and your family have a great Christmas Barry.

[Woolfy48]

It's really fantastic. Go ahead!

Woolfy48

[useryug]

Hey Woolfy! Mcb pour votre visite.

Joyeux noel!

Barry

[suuzzee5]

Barry, this is outstanding! What a vibrant and moving piece...I absolutely love it! Beautifully played also... you're an amazing musician!! Suze

[useryug]

Hello, sweet Suzzee.

Lovely to hear from you, and thanks for your kind words... Any snow over there right now?

Have a great time during the festive celebrations!:-)

Bx

[kitsilanogal]

Beautiful.  Impressive. Moving.

Thanks, Shirley

Happy Holidays :)

[useryug]

Thanks so much for stopping by, Shirley!

I've just re-heard this myself now, and the vibrato sounds like a little old victorian pensioner.. ah well, back to the drawing board again!

Happy holidays to you

B:-)

[TeddyTwoSteps]

Wicked Barry; loving the piece and the new hair style, very Rock and Rolla>>

[useryug]

Hey Guy, how are you? What a surprise to hear from ya!

I'd be happy if you'd think of me with hair down to me knees!

Many thanks for looking in - have a Great Christmas both of you, (and that little furry chap!)

Very best wishes,

Barry

[esteagus]

Amazing Barry , i love it , it sounds very very well and your version is very well played , congratulations for other great job , and marry christmas esteagus

[useryug]

Hi esteagus, many thanks for your great comment. Merry Christmas!

Best wishes,

Barry

[Stevepat1]

Hi Barry, I really enjoyed this! Nice arrangement! Thanks!

[useryug]

Hullo Steve, thanks for lookin in!

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the holidays!

Very best wishes,

Barry

[MissDiagnosed]

This is lush Barry. & I like the new look !

Beautiful sound, so rich even out of my laptop speakers...

Sally xx

[useryug]

Hello Sally, thanks so much for lookin in! I acquired this white 'Octave' violin a while back - not exactly the thing for day to day rock n roll, but a gorgeous sound for an oik fiddlist of my ilk. Gotta sort an amp and some speakers eh?

I have some untested speakers I found a while ago over here...

I gave up again on having hair that's long and wild and free, man... ! - thanks.

Love,

Bx

[artforartssake1]

very original, authentic, musical! unlike anything I've heard. my sincere compliments, Barry, and a Merry Christmas to you!

Art

[useryug]

Hi Art, many thanks, and a Merry Christmas!

Great that you guys are keeping real music real!

Very best wishes,

Barry

[EdMuirton]

Fabulous music and playing Barry! Sounding superb Sir! Great dynamics! Wonderful use of one of those machine things! I love 'em! Cheers mate!

[useryug]

Great to be in touch, Ed! Many thanks! - Forgot to say, what a lovely picture of your beautiful mother on your 'So this is Christmas'.

Much respect, my friend,

Cheers to you,

B

[andysmythe]

Hi Barry,

How lovely sends shivers down the spine... lots of positive comments in the science office! Great jam last night. See you Sunday!

Cheers

Andy

[useryug]

Thanks so much for lookin in Andy! Festive good wishes to your colleagues, you rockin' scientist, you!

Loved yesterday, lookin forward to the Sunday gig. - The Trio Unplugged - Yeah!

Have a spiritually Buddhist time during the move

B:-)

[jltei]

Nice,Barry,happy Christmas time!JL.

[useryug]

Hi JL, you big league superstar, you!

Very best wishes, and Happy Christmas to you!

B

[freddym223]

beautiful Barry! bet it's hard to quit playing with sounds like that!always nice to have new toys!

[useryug]

Hullo Freddy! - long time, my friend ..

When I bought my new electric, the guy also had this 'Octave', and I just couldn't resist it... it defies the laws of physics, but it's 3 lower strings speak the same as the 'cello's 3 higher strings, with just 12 3/4" to resonate between nut and bridge... bizarre but it works. - a cello under the chin! Strings, however are nearly £90 a set! Sure, I just played the octave for 2 days solid.. love that rich resonance!

Happy Christmas to you both,

B :-)

[rghoyos]

Very nice, sounds like the whole orchestra is playing.

[useryug]

Many thanks, rghoyos! .. less argument with 4 of me than a real string orchestra!

Best wishes,

Barry

[BocaFriend]

Bravo, Barry! I love your new look! A white shirt would really complete the smoldering dark Gypsy ethos of this wonderful composition! Am I right in thinking that the 'white violin' is tuned comparable to a viola? I remember thinking once how I love the rich warm tones produced by violas. This piece is rich in tone and emotion! Awesome.

[useryug]

Hello Terry, lovely to be chatting again, thanks! I usually spend far longer on videos, hence the scruffy appearance... Next time I'll smarten myself up a bit, promise!! The white octave violin's 3 lower strings are the same as a cello - AD & G, the cello also has a low C, below the G. My octave violin has a high E above the top A. I have a 5 string, which plays in the viola register; a wonderful, sensuous sound to regular fiddlers, the viola low C is a refreshing place to be.

Very best,

B

[BocaFriend]

I definitely need Freddy's famous charts to

help me follow the technical wizardry! : )

Not that I understand a single word when musicians talk. (You'd never know I had 2 years of piano) But I like when he flings the papers away and I feel like I absorbed a fact!

I hope you'll have time to post more of your compositions. This caught everyone's fancy!

[useryug]

Hiya, dear Terry! We in the YT community are just so lucky to have The Freddy's friendly, clear and involving lessons.. The format reminds me of Bob Dylan, and the Subterranean Homesick Blues video! Sure I'm thinking I'll be here more .... this internet really is a wild and wonderful thing. Having a piano at home would be lovely .. I remember falling asleep as a child to the sound of my mother playing Chopin from the next room. speak soon,

B