Moonlight - Electric Cello (Inspired by Beethoven) - ThePianoGuys

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Moonlight was inspired by the great composer Ludwig Van Beethoven and his masterpiece "Moonlight Sonata," written for piano. It was written for piano, of course, because the electric cello had yet to be invented...

"I used both of my 5-string electric cellos (one tuned extra high and one extra low) and the acoustic cellos to give this piece a unique feel and a high level of emotion.

I used another melody from Beethoven -- try and guess what it is (guess before you scroll down to the credits where it is listed!) It starts at 1:21 and reoccurs throughout the tune. This melody happened spontaneous in the studio and saved the tune from a bad case of writer's block." -Steven Sharp Nelson

Credits
Music produced by Al van der Beek & Steven Sharp Nelson
Written and performed by Steven Sharp Nelson
Inspired by Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" and the melody from Beethoven's 7th Symphony, 2nd movement (Allegretto)
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Al van der Beek at TPG Studios
Video produced by Paul Anderson, Tel Stewart, and Shaye Scott of the Piano Guys

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Steve , you uncovered the hidden power of the cellos . man I don't know how to appreciate your talent .

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[Mio Rei]

my Favorited song of Beethoven being play to the extreme!

i totally love it!

[LHSDramaMama]

On salt flats, not thin ice.

[tctimomothy]

Steve plays the piano? What is this?



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piano on thin ice...Mmmmmm...

[Tj Holland]

As for a serious response I have only one thing to say; beautiful.

[Tj Holland]

If he keeps playing with himself he's gonna go blind.

[JangoInfiltry13]

Good for the Brain ....

[TheBachnut]

Love this music!!!!! So creative and refreshing!

[AngelOo127]

Yes this is an instrument : an electronic cello :)

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