@crazylady12344 I've been practicing with my electric for months and just now getting down Twinkle Twinkle Little Star well. It's a lot of work but well worth it.
This guy has produced a few albums already. Ultraviolet being the pick of the bunch in my opinion. Although I absolutely love the stuff he did with New Model Army. Check out the album Thunder and Consolation by them.
look how he pick metallica music and give´m hes touch...This is what a artist is made of...he doesnt limits to imitate Metallica...he Pays WITH metallica and thats a lot different
atm im sitting with crappy small work speakers... still sound amazing.. cant wait to i get home to play it on my good hifi ...love that i make all the sounds there and then..no premade stuff.. :) dough that would be okey to.
it is a shame!!!! such a talent,such a great musician(it's not by accident ,that the man is rocker!!!!)to encounter like a beggar...Give your shits to music industry and support independent REAL artists!!!
This is wonderful. His love of music genuinely shines through all the surrounding hubbub (which makes it even more real).
I've added it to my youtube channel of eclectic violin favorites of all genres: rock, jazz, bluegrass and some you've probably never imagined, Check 'em out at the blue jazzmessenger123 link to the left below.
I am really, really really happy he doesn't play on the way to work. I would never arrive at the office and probably be fired with in the first week for not showing up all week =D
Omg :3 love his music, if he ever came to cali for a concert id definatly go no matter what! I like this more then the crap that passes for music on mtv. Now i wanna to learn to play :3
man you are amazeing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you rock,,,,, i want to see you rock it out with shinedown,, you guys were ment to play together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If i could call it would be a hit number
By far one of the best, most talented and inspiring artists of our time. This man is our Bach our Beethoven this is what music of our time should be remembered for not the crap the put on MTV.
@bizenya I don't think he's particularly bothered about money to be fair. The guy was doing great as a part of the music industry but quit because they're "all a bunch of wankers" (in his own words). He said he couldn't care less about money, he only wants enough to live and carry on doing what he does.
I hope you put money in his hat or bought a CD. There is nothing more galling than having your pic/vid taken by someone who doesn't leave a tip. I mean if something is good enough to record it's good enough to reward.
Pass the message on pls
- on behalf of everyone entertaining on the streets
i ve seen him in 1992 in austria in posthof, bought a cd "purple electric violin concerto" on his private-stand after the concert , and im listing to his violin even today.
Ed Alleyne Johnson is a musical genius.I watched him play in Chester and bought his Echoes C.D. People like him should be on X Factor and not talentless muppets.
I agree I also disagree, the fact he is not on a show like x-factor but playing to the people in the street and not to some stuck up judges makes him that much more awsome..
Well, I bought 2 cd's of him on amazone the second after I saw the firt video of him on youtube. Where he plays in chester something. I Id be him, I would create a youtube account, and post all the songs I knew. I sad that a great artist like him should have to make his money for cd recording by doing street conserts. When crappy musicans like '' the killers'' and such probably have everything sponsored. Ed is great, give him a chanse to succeed ^^
@DeadMaple88 some musicians dont want to make it big for one reason or another. for one thing, when you get a lable, you have to do certain things the record companies way or to suit your producer. and another reason is he might literally make more money this way.
the other reason is that me may just do this for the pure love of the music, in which case we are blessed that he has decided to share his gift with us instead of keeping it in his own home.
I work in the offices of Browns of Chester and get to hear this guy everyday he's in town. He is extremely funny as well! When we had a freak snowstorm last year he started playing Winter wonderland!
I hope you put money in his hat or bought a CD. There is nothing more galling than having your pic/vid taken by someone who doesn't leave a tip. I mean if something is good enough to record it's good enough to reward.
Pass the message on pls
- on behalf of everyone entertaining on the streets
yes i put money in his hat and my wife and friend did and my son put his pocket money in..his own choice,also i bought a cd from him that he autographed..even though i already had it..does that answer your question..also i asked and got his permission to film and post on youtube
Glad to see this Ed material on here. I saw him perform in Swindon many years ago and purchased Purple Electric Violin Concerto on the spot. Still play it a lot. I must endeavour to get some more of his stuff... oh and also get myself to Chester, forgotten how nice it is.
I always thought violins were rather nerdy, then I found Ed on youtube and OMG he so rocks, He breathes life into an instument I would pay to see him however I do not think he comes to Australia...unfortunately
A common misconception. (Although admittedly this is coming from a violinist :P) If you like this, then look up Apocalyptica. Although they tend to use a lot more distortion and effects, and that can unfortunately often mask the timbre of the instruments and you might think you're just listening to guitars. They're pretty cool though.
Does Anyone know of a website or way of contacting Ed Alleyne Johson? I am requesting permission for one of Ed's songs to be used in contest I am entering....any help would be appreciated!!!
he goes around the world so i supose he doesnt come a lot there -- i hope he comes some day in the netherlands again (i dindt know he was in amsterdam ;p
AldrinCoolFool (2 weeks ago) Ed alleyne johnson is 1 of the greatest underrated underappreciated violin players ever. Any1 from any music group will apreciate the sounds of Ed. Too bad, he's not heavily advertised, as the crappy music we are forced to listen to here in the U.S.
This man should be playing in very big concert halls, not in the streets. He probably will make it big someday, and he should, because the world would love every single ed alleyne johnson originals. GO ED!
I'm from Brazil and I firs heard his song when I was studying English. I felt in love with his music at first sight!
The reason of the purple violin is because when he was a child he was given an old violin that he had to paint it! So he decided to paint it purple! Since then he develops his own violins with 6 strings and he had created a method of playing it and make it sounds like 3 or four instruments at the same time!
Mate, calm down. People have lives to go about. Btw, ignorant has nothing to do with ignoring something. It means to be lacking knowledge about something.
Ed alleyne johnson is 1 of the greatest underrated underappreciated violin players ever. Any1 from any music group will apreciate the sounds of Ed. Too bad, he's not heavily advertised, as the crappy music we are forced to listen to here in the U.S.
This man should be playing in very big concert halls, not in the streets. He probably will make it big someday, and he should, because the world would love every single ed alleyne johnson originals. GO ED!
Well if you ever come to England visit York as its a perfect backdrop for Ed's music .We saw him perform at York in late November and he was outstanding .
But busking sometimes is where the real music is, you have to leave the commercialised music industry to find the odd gems in the midst of it all
Really, you shouldn't be angry seeing him busking, this is what he does, and he obviously loves it. That's what music is about. I think I'd be more angry seeing him flogged as yet another manufactured 'musician'.
Still, I have to agree, the 'music industry' doesn't half produce some god awful stuff nowadays. But, then again you just have to look.
This guy doesn't need a label- he get's hundreds more times recognition doing just what he's doing- and now that he's on utube he'll get millions more!
Does Anyone know what his pedalboard consists of? I know he has a loop station, distortion, and a chorous pedal, what else? If there is anything else.
Imagine "One" played by this guy. Green Day would sound nice too. i actually play violin, but i'm no where near the violinist he is. it also takes alot of courage to play in a public place like that.
It would be awesome to hear a great Tetris song made even better with his great use of the Loop Station. Mario and Zelda would also be awesome. I can't really imagine a Kirby song played with his style, though.
Ed Alleyne-Johnson is probably the only person alive who can play a Metallica song on a violin and make it as incredible as the original. I don't know if anyone will ever make a better cover than this.
Ed is awesome!! I've been into his work since the 'Purple Electric Violin Concerto' days (15 or so years). A mate of mine has seen him busking in Southport, which is where i work, but i have yet to have the honour of catching him. Hopefully one day! An incredible talent!! (:o)
i see this guy all the time in york he owns. the one drawback is i find it almost imposable to move on when i see him. and i cant afford his albums T_T oh well atleast i gt to see him ^^
Everytime I go to Chester I used to lose hours watching Ed. Really nice guy to speak to as well.
cderycke 2 weeks ago
I love listening to him, IMO one if the best buskers I've seen. Come to Chester and listen to him for real, he's epic.
js14352 3 weeks ago
I'm getting an electric violin soon I hope i can overtime play as good as he is!!!!
crazylady12344 4 months ago
@crazylady12344 I've been practicing with my electric for months and just now getting down Twinkle Twinkle Little Star well. It's a lot of work but well worth it.
SuperLoopholes 2 months ago
To klndxrnn
This guy has produced a few albums already. Ultraviolet being the pick of the bunch in my opinion. Although I absolutely love the stuff he did with New Model Army. Check out the album Thunder and Consolation by them.
wightsurfer 5 months ago
You get a good enough artist, and you can make the music sing FOR you
MalkavianMarine 5 months ago
I belive this is what it would have been sounded if Metallica where born in the 18th Century...
SimplyFaster 6 months ago 3
I NEED to see this guy busk. Someone get this guy a record deal. PLEASE. D;
krnlxndrr 6 months ago 2
@krnlxndrr I watch him everytime I goto chester ;)
bobzepie 6 months ago
Now I have a dilema..watch Ed johnson videos or Karl Pilkington videos??
JohnPurchaseArt 7 months ago
look how he pick metallica music and give´m hes touch...This is what a artist is made of...he doesnt limits to imitate Metallica...he Pays WITH metallica and thats a lot different
streetwarrior31 7 months ago 4
atm im sitting with crappy small work speakers... still sound amazing.. cant wait to i get home to play it on my good hifi ...love that i make all the sounds there and then..no premade stuff.. :) dough that would be okey to.
Entity005 7 months ago
wow man... jaw = on the floor.
gurraglad 8 months ago
saw him today in york. cant believe my ears have missed out on his music for so long. i was sold as soon as i heard him. brilliant artist.
mrjointsmoke 9 months ago
it is a shame!!!! such a talent,such a great musician(it's not by accident ,that the man is rocker!!!!)to encounter like a beggar...Give your shits to music industry and support independent REAL artists!!!
asklipiadas 9 months ago
holy shiznit this is awsum!
ronaldkoffski 10 months ago
Amazing, I love Metallica, and I would have clapped my hands much more than these people did =/
Great Job!
KinngLion 11 months ago
Lol at woman a 1.11 she clearly has no idea what is going on!
joeydc101 11 months ago
This is wonderful. His love of music genuinely shines through all the surrounding hubbub (which makes it even more real).
I've added it to my youtube channel of eclectic violin favorites of all genres: rock, jazz, bluegrass and some you've probably never imagined, Check 'em out at the blue jazzmessenger123 link to the left below.
jazzmessenger123 11 months ago
Full of win.
Keyboardwarrior1337 11 months ago
this is brilliant!
dingobert1 11 months ago
I am really, really really happy he doesn't play on the way to work. I would never arrive at the office and probably be fired with in the first week for not showing up all week =D
bugmenotpls 1 year ago 4
Omg :3 love his music, if he ever came to cali for a concert id definatly go no matter what! I like this more then the crap that passes for music on mtv. Now i wanna to learn to play :3
NekoPink 1 year ago
Yes, I have bought several of his albums off from itunes. I LOVE his Child in Time song originally put out by Deep Purple.
Starguy186 1 year ago
Does anyone know if any of his CDs can be bought on Itunes? Or perhaps a website?
misogoop6 1 year ago
I wish here in america we had beautiful music like this in the street of everyone to enjoy.. But no we got gang banging music. :\
Stetson343 1 year ago
man you are amazeing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you rock,,,,, i want to see you rock it out with shinedown,, you guys were ment to play together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If i could call it would be a hit number
ldohrn0222 1 year ago
i would pay him just to give me a chance to play my piano with him playing his violin ... its so , inspiring !!!!
highmover88 1 year ago
if this guy was on American idol, he would get my vote every time!
leturrip75 1 year ago
id happily stay there all day till he goes :)
Blazefire200903 1 year ago
Now this guys is worth missing a train for.. No way i would make it to college in time if i run into this guy. Bought his latest cd straight away!
87vortex87 1 year ago
really amazing
FaWkInGsErIoUs 1 year ago
By far one of the best, most talented and inspiring artists of our time. This man is our Bach our Beethoven this is what music of our time should be remembered for not the crap the put on MTV.
bugmenotpls 1 year ago 3
Beautiful! That lady who descended the staircase didn't have a clue! ~0:--/
peacenikkie 1 year ago
If you clicked dislike, you admitted to not knowing what talent is and live inside of your little Justin Beiber world >:/
cdrom98 1 year ago 2
that is fucking awesome
rmartin232 1 year ago 2
Who clicked dislike!? Did they slip? o.O
chyroch 1 year ago
Met the man in Chester last weekend. He's an incredibly nice guy, just wants to play music and entertain. Ed, you're amazing.
Badhabitsjay 1 year ago
@Badhabitsjay Play music and entertain AND make about a hundred quid every couple of hours worth. Wonder if he collects dole money? :-P
bizenya 1 year ago
@bizenya I don't think he's particularly bothered about money to be fair. The guy was doing great as a part of the music industry but quit because they're "all a bunch of wankers" (in his own words). He said he couldn't care less about money, he only wants enough to live and carry on doing what he does.
Badhabitsjay 1 year ago
He is awesome. The only people who suck are the ones who walk by him and don't stop to admire his greatness.
skilbourn18 1 year ago
What is the name of that song? Yeah, "Fade to black" I´m lovin it!!!!! Great guy!!
shivasamira 1 year ago
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He is amazing and inspiring.
I hope you put money in his hat or bought a CD. There is nothing more galling than having your pic/vid taken by someone who doesn't leave a tip. I mean if something is good enough to record it's good enough to reward.
Pass the message on pls
- on behalf of everyone entertaining on the streets
Shewoa 1 year ago
Will he ever be in the USA? or can you buy his CD here ?
derrickdrew17 1 year ago
amazing!
esparguete 1 year ago
talent pure talent this guy's amazing and i h8 the violin now i wanna start playing it
flycampillo 1 year ago
Wow that was amazing. thats Fantasticly beautiful
Sapatros 1 year ago
Truly awesome bro!! 5 stars!!!
PeterObi 1 year ago
Truly brilliant....but way too many people smoking in that vid kinda spoiled it.
crysis1234567 1 year ago
you're a fucking dick.
cjp2k9 1 year ago
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Very cool. I think it's rude when people walk right in front of you when your trying to tape or take a photograph of something.
HolyQuack1 1 year ago 2
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HolyQuack1 1 year ago
Truely amazing.
TheSgtFarmer 1 year ago 3
Brilliant rendition...
butlerinoz 1 year ago 2
I wonder what his rendition of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" would sound like...
The Universe would probably explode, and it would be well worth it.
TheImpressed 2 years ago 11
I would drop 5 quid in his box if I saw him on the corner... true talent here.... love this guy!
FlabbyCelt 2 years ago 2
i ve seen him in 1992 in austria in posthof, bought a cd "purple electric violin concerto" on his private-stand after the concert , and im listing to his violin even today.
great thanx to this musixen!
knoddelpfotz 2 years ago
Ed Alleyne Johnson is a musical genius.I watched him play in Chester and bought his Echoes C.D. People like him should be on X Factor and not talentless muppets.
1974Burnsy 2 years ago 5
I agree I also disagree, the fact he is not on a show like x-factor but playing to the people in the street and not to some stuck up judges makes him that much more awsome..
celenduil 2 years ago 3
Great
tandy390 2 years ago
Well, I bought 2 cd's of him on amazone the second after I saw the firt video of him on youtube. Where he plays in chester something. I Id be him, I would create a youtube account, and post all the songs I knew. I sad that a great artist like him should have to make his money for cd recording by doing street conserts. When crappy musicans like '' the killers'' and such probably have everything sponsored. Ed is great, give him a chanse to succeed ^^
DeadMaple88 2 years ago 43
@DeadMaple88 I'm not sure if he HAS to, or chooses to... Because if he chooses to, I just gained alot of respect for him. :D
Weirdlittleboys 1 year ago
@DeadMaple88 spot on
Marcus4president 1 year ago
@DeadMaple88 Well Put My Son
lloydgoss 1 year ago
@DeadMaple88
he doesnt have to, he chooses to perform this way. And I think that makes him an even greater artist.
Iatgotg 1 year ago
@DeadMaple88 I agree with you for the first part but the killers is not shit !
fullmetaledward134 1 year ago 2
@DeadMaple88 some musicians dont want to make it big for one reason or another. for one thing, when you get a lable, you have to do certain things the record companies way or to suit your producer. and another reason is he might literally make more money this way.
the other reason is that me may just do this for the pure love of the music, in which case we are blessed that he has decided to share his gift with us instead of keeping it in his own home.
fakiir 3 months ago
5:22 that old lady just paid to listen to Metallica.
weevil3582 2 years ago 7
That old lady is probably in her 40s. The same age as Metallica.
rticle15 2 years ago 2
This is my favorite song of his. It almost brings tears to your eyes its so great. Heavenly is a understatment
jumbomixer 2 years ago
I work in the offices of Browns of Chester and get to hear this guy everyday he's in town. He is extremely funny as well! When we had a freak snowstorm last year he started playing Winter wonderland!
brownschester 2 years ago 5
THat was Really awesome!
Paulbarbato 2 years ago
Jason Becker is one that is back in the picture?
garcesbizama 2 years ago
jason becker is paralized over his whole body exept is eyes :\
mitzdaking 2 years ago
Watched him in Liverpool a few years ago. Went straigt to HMV to buy the Echoes album!
apedley 2 years ago 2
Good for you JRTET21 !
jimbaker87 2 years ago
This man is an outstanding musician. The violin is such a great instrument, but how many people could make it sound like this?
jimbaker87 2 years ago 5
I can.
JRTET21 2 years ago 4
lmfao
putonyourmonkeysuit 2 years ago
actually he can, look for his videos at his account =\
thunderaxe 2 years ago
JRTET21:
I checked your channel, and you actually can. Thumbs-up to your comment, to counteract the thumbs-down from someone who presumably didn't check.
-Pat
soundofgeek 2 years ago
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FAG
airwickairwick 2 years ago
its electric and he got a pedalboard for it.
OyvindNoctornus 2 years ago
He is amazing and inspiring.
I hope you put money in his hat or bought a CD. There is nothing more galling than having your pic/vid taken by someone who doesn't leave a tip. I mean if something is good enough to record it's good enough to reward.
Pass the message on pls
- on behalf of everyone entertaining on the streets
Theladyragz 2 years ago 59
yes i put money in his hat and my wife and friend did and my son put his pocket money in..his own choice,also i bought a cd from him that he autographed..even though i already had it..does that answer your question..also i asked and got his permission to film and post on youtube
septicdonkey 2 years ago 66
Glad to see this Ed material on here. I saw him perform in Swindon many years ago and purchased Purple Electric Violin Concerto on the spot. Still play it a lot. I must endeavour to get some more of his stuff... oh and also get myself to Chester, forgotten how nice it is.
Sharpblue 2 years ago
@septicdonkey I dont see a hat there
funnygerard 1 year ago
If he put his Songs on Youtube that would be a really good tip on its own!
Just think how many people have bought the CD's because of seeing these Videos!
Theres been over a million views all together so i think thats a good thing!
cartliflex 2 years ago 2
@Theladyragz
Hat?
sidneykylebowman1 3 months ago
I always thought violins were rather nerdy, then I found Ed on youtube and OMG he so rocks, He breathes life into an instument I would pay to see him however I do not think he comes to Australia...unfortunately
secretsquirrel08 2 years ago 4
A common misconception. (Although admittedly this is coming from a violinist :P) If you like this, then look up Apocalyptica. Although they tend to use a lot more distortion and effects, and that can unfortunately often mask the timbre of the instruments and you might think you're just listening to guitars. They're pretty cool though.
eloscuro07 2 years ago
Does Anyone know of a website or way of contacting Ed Alleyne Johson? I am requesting permission for one of Ed's songs to be used in contest I am entering....any help would be appreciated!!!
marcusarelius 2 years ago
he should come 2 norway, we need some street performers here. and every1 would welcome that violin.omg hes sick... release a cd man!
balsamon 2 years ago
He's released 8 cd's... 2 Cover albums, 4 original solo and 2 with his wife, I own all but the earliest stuff cause he never has it on him in York.
DreadLaw2 2 years ago
Fantastic! He make's me cry...
83LittleJ 2 years ago
Awesome!!!
chronoss666 2 years ago
Aw, I love this dear man! He's playing at my wedding!!!!!
kirstinroma 2 years ago
he goes around the world so i supose he doesnt come a lot there -- i hope he comes some day in the netherlands again (i dindt know he was in amsterdam ;p
wegeling 2 years ago
Ed is amazing live, the sound quality here doesn't do him justice, thanks for filming anyway!
cummo666 2 years ago
Great work...love it, does he still perform in Chester?
MCRFantic 2 years ago
saw him doign sweet child today lol. legend
zakkattack99 2 years ago
Does he only perform in Chester?
salmanito 2 years ago
He also plays in York, I've heard that the Community of Chester was giving him problems for selling CD's but he still on occasion plays there
skatingasian13 2 years ago
EPICC \(^0^)/ three cheers for ED
stickinabut 3 years ago
GRRR 5 chears for eddy!
miniclipplay 2 years ago
I wish he had this song available on one of his Cd's on iTunes. I always come here to listen to it. :-P
KnightofDeviance 3 years ago
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Dudes,
this is Fade to Black man!! Not Unforgiven.
bowser3210 3 years ago
Sry, but this is "The Unforgiven" ("Black" album) not "Fade to Black" ("ride the Lightning" album)
scooter2522 3 years ago 9
Awesome sound. He's so cool!!!
Gluksia 3 years ago
Great interpretation of the "Unforgiven" song.What I would really like to hear is the "No leaf clover" in electric violin version
t850 3 years ago
the unforgiven WOW that is so fucken awsome mad respect!!!
Manitou8 3 years ago 3
COME BACK TO CHESTER WE MISS YOU
superbutterzz 3 years ago 2
AldrinCoolFool (2 weeks ago) Ed alleyne johnson is 1 of the greatest underrated underappreciated violin players ever. Any1 from any music group will apreciate the sounds of Ed. Too bad, he's not heavily advertised, as the crappy music we are forced to listen to here in the U.S.
This man should be playing in very big concert halls, not in the streets. He probably will make it big someday, and he should, because the world would love every single ed alleyne johnson originals. GO ED!
JTV84 3 years ago 8
OMG This guy is AWESOME!
eiji0982 3 years ago 6
So Peter!
That's it, they're five instead of 6!
Usually, violins have 4 string and his are one more!
Thanks
stuartbarros 3 years ago
metallica have never played this song this well
amazing
nikonslikeminerule 3 years ago
I'm from Brazil and I firs heard his song when I was studying English. I felt in love with his music at first sight!
The reason of the purple violin is because when he was a child he was given an old violin that he had to paint it! So he decided to paint it purple! Since then he develops his own violins with 6 strings and he had created a method of playing it and make it sounds like 3 or four instruments at the same time!
stuartbarros 3 years ago
if you watch close ups, for example during septicdonkey recording of Verve/Beatles, you will see his violin has 5 strings.
petercr49 3 years ago
i would make love in front of this man live with my girlfriend WHY ARE THOSE PPL WALKING PAST ARE THEY FUKING IGNORANT OR WHAT
sonnyjimm 3 years ago 4
Mate, calm down. People have lives to go about. Btw, ignorant has nothing to do with ignoring something. It means to be lacking knowledge about something.
idshanks 3 years ago 3
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Ed alleyne johnson is 1 of the greatest underrated underappreciated violin players ever. Any1 from any music group will apreciate the sounds of Ed. Too bad, he's not heavily advertised, as the crappy music we are forced to listen to here in the U.S.
This man should be playing in very big concert halls, not in the streets. He probably will make it big someday, and he should, because the world would love every single ed alleyne johnson originals. GO ED!
AldrinCoolFool 3 years ago
Ok if u pass by..Pass by..But if stop to listen to this..Drop a few coins..He is clearly deserves this..Its a piece of art..
LoveToDraw0 3 years ago 5
Ok, so why doesn't this guy have a huge crowd around him?! Seriously, how could you just walk by this?! Hes amazing!
thewebbness 3 years ago 3
Muy buena cancion... muy buenaaaa amigooo
y perfecto el estilo...
rexnau 3 years ago
Thank goodness for You Tube and the internet. Otherwise only you lucky blokes in England would get to see and hear him play.
thatchmo62 3 years ago 4
Well if you ever come to England visit York as its a perfect backdrop for Ed's music .We saw him perform at York in late November and he was outstanding .
270ambrose 3 years ago 2
Make me very angry to see this briliant musician busking.And then hear the shit there playing on the radio and mtv
mickrob1 3 years ago
But busking sometimes is where the real music is, you have to leave the commercialised music industry to find the odd gems in the midst of it all
Really, you shouldn't be angry seeing him busking, this is what he does, and he obviously loves it. That's what music is about. I think I'd be more angry seeing him flogged as yet another manufactured 'musician'.
Still, I have to agree, the 'music industry' doesn't half produce some god awful stuff nowadays. But, then again you just have to look.
sleeplesssentinel 3 years ago 5
great cover ... see him in york all the time :)
aaronyeates 3 years ago
Because of him i bought me a violin
Reubii 3 years ago 2
Yes! :O He must do some Lord Of The Rings! :D
kakeselger 3 years ago
true busker :) he just enjoys playing.
ZaGreat1 3 years ago
Awesome/
xhelloyouFREAK 3 years ago
This guy doesn't need a label- he get's hundreds more times recognition doing just what he's doing- and now that he's on utube he'll get millions more!
rushtian 3 years ago
hes had an album i think, he used to play with New model army, check out violin on purity
davymac077 3 years ago
Does Anyone know what his pedalboard consists of? I know he has a loop station, distortion, and a chorous pedal, what else? If there is anything else.
Pimp53454 3 years ago
he use a flanger for sure
Rusti84 3 years ago
I hear a phaser in one of his other traccks.
CleverDjembe 3 years ago
sounds like a flanger in the mix as well
Tekelt 2 years ago
its either a flanger or a phaser.
Man I'd love to see his custom pedal board arrangement
skatingasian13 2 years ago
just bloody brilliant.
kaela00 3 years ago
Hmmm... I wonder why none of the major label companies haven't picked this guy up ? he's awsome
hord3r 3 years ago
Truly one of this generations best. It would be an honor to be able to meet this man, if only to shake his hand.
Also, Now that you mention it, it would be spiffy to see him to a cover of Dragonforce.
KageMitsukai 3 years ago
=P when i both a CD I had eye contact and i got a smile ;)
satanicrider 3 years ago
Lmao, imagine him playing Dragonforce xD
Xhaosz 3 years ago 4
Like The solo part in "Dawn of a New World" or The end solo of "Valley of the Damned"!
Pimp53454 3 years ago
lol even without frets i reckon he'd still hit more notes than Herman!
damoklok 3 years ago 2
omg you rule
bartelbee67 3 years ago
Imagine "One" played by this guy. Green Day would sound nice too. i actually play violin, but i'm no where near the violinist he is. it also takes alot of courage to play in a public place like that.
BananaHobo 3 years ago
Great!!! very nice violin sound
Funflyprod 3 years ago 4
That's beautiful!
lotopauanka 3 years ago 4
He should do the tetris theme =P
Really though. Awesome.
Phobia017 3 years ago
hey! maybe a Whole Nintendo based piece! Like Tetris and Mario. Maybe some Zelda and Kirby!! That would be awesome!
Or even better. He could do the Lord of the Rings =D
grumpyzrp 3 years ago 3
It would be awesome to hear a great Tetris song made even better with his great use of the Loop Station. Mario and Zelda would also be awesome. I can't really imagine a Kirby song played with his style, though.
NejiHyuuga777 3 years ago
LOl what if he did dream theater.
shinobi911 3 years ago 7
so beautyful ...(L)
LucyInAPurpleSky 3 years ago 3
omg awsome dude...
PakerDogu 3 years ago 3
How amazing is this guy!
witchy2k1 3 years ago 7
It would be awesome if he could play "One" by Metallica.
Noel2evil 3 years ago
i think a cover of "hocus pocus" by FOCUS would be cool in eds style and i even suggested it to him..-;o)
septicdonkey 3 years ago
that would do lol
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Ferreira30555 3 years ago 2
i would like to see Ed do Enjoy the Silence from depeche mode
LittleRatedR 3 years ago
One of the coolest guys alive...
Cerreal 4 years ago 8
Ed Alleyne-Johnson is probably the only person alive who can play a Metallica song on a violin and make it as incredible as the original. I don't know if anyone will ever make a better cover than this.
Vertigo688 4 years ago 2
i would have to agree although apocalyptica has some realy good covers on cello
sorthon 4 years ago 2
yup yup
mormonmaster14 4 years ago
Yup... i got the cd and it's amazing!
gokibin 4 years ago
Ed is awesome!! I've been into his work since the 'Purple Electric Violin Concerto' days (15 or so years). A mate of mine has seen him busking in Southport, which is where i work, but i have yet to have the honour of catching him. Hopefully one day! An incredible talent!! (:o)
klistarf 4 years ago
I think this is Unforgiven anyone?
Pimp53454 4 years ago
Yap
doster84 4 years ago
fukkin awsome. wish he'd get a drummer, some guitars, and make a band.
he's fukkn badass.
wickedbadapple 4 years ago
no he is a one person band, other instruments might water him down, if you know what i mean
vsr111 4 years ago 7
Ed used to play in New Model Army
petercr49 4 years ago 2
@petercr49: "Ed used to play in New Model Army"
He played *with* New Model Army for two albums, but was never a member of the band.
haydesigner 4 years ago
plz Ed come back in nma for a next album, hear violin is better than keyboard :)
filledurock 4 years ago
i see this guy all the time in york he owns. the one drawback is i find it almost imposable to move on when i see him. and i cant afford his albums T_T oh well atleast i gt to see him ^^
edhunter666 4 years ago 3
i love ed's work! he's great!
...and i guess its a good thing that the 12 year old kid doesnt know how to actually smoke... i guess he just likes the taste in his mouth?
OMGMyHairsOnFire 4 years ago
or mabye he was ju