5 Stars, 100%. He is the true Cello Hero

@frankcastle243

7 жыл бұрын

smashbros379ful Lol, that's a good one.

@aronwhited8977

7 жыл бұрын

Yes he is I love this song original and this version

As a violinist and guitarist, I can tell you with certainty that it's exponentially more difficult to play this song on an instrument without frets. WELL DONE!

@Frewster

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but at least if you're an experienced bow player you can use the lack of frets to intonate what would have been string bends on guitar. What I'd give to have 100% pitch control hahaha :')

@ab_brambila

3 жыл бұрын

@@Frewster it’s not hard to bend in tune tho

@hitmixhyepock9405

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a step parent to a young adult who plays multiple orchestra instruments and I can also play some guitar and I agree this would be really difficult to olay on a cello and its mind blowing that he is killing it

@hitmixhyepock9405

2 жыл бұрын

@@Frewster yeah but you have to know exactly where the note is on the neck....you wouldn't have a fret to aid you in perfect notes. And you'd also have to ask yourself if it's so easy on cello then why don't all guitar go fretless...because it's not easy, it's actually harder to play.

@Ewr42

2 жыл бұрын

Im curious about the notes transfer, do the 4 top strings go just upside down on a bow instrument? I've tried that and it didn't quite work, do you have to properly transfer every single note to every single position in their proper octaves? Do you just set a new fret 0 to match the guitara and count the frets from that? I hate sheet music, I guess it's trivial to sight read the music directly

To get an idea of how great of a masterpiece this was it took Eric Johnson a decade to perfect this the way he wanted. Most people just overlook the song as some guitar solo.

@Javier-qk7ms

3 жыл бұрын

Well, it looks like back in the day EJ would be obsessed with every tiny detail of any song it would take him ages between each album.

@Ewr42

2 жыл бұрын

@@Javier-qk7ms so like Rihanna

@jeffstarrunner1

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite guitar song, it's a masterpiece for sure.

@valdomero738

21 күн бұрын

Boss man

i wonder how many times the had to stop....CAR !!

@mommasoto

8 жыл бұрын

+Drewper hehe...officially...twice. that same car went in and we got caught right at the end as he was returning lol was perfect timing!

@jubraltar3402

8 жыл бұрын

GAME ON!!

@LoneWolf-wp9dn

7 жыл бұрын

yes you can see it there at the end :D

@trythewine1633

7 жыл бұрын

Jubraltar lol I just watched that movie today.

@theguywhoisaustralian1465

6 жыл бұрын

Game on

Thanks for all the kind words, I truly appreciate it!

@griffinhealy5048

8 жыл бұрын

+Roman Soto make an album of cover songs like this, lots of people will buy it

@jackk2499

8 жыл бұрын

+Griffin Healy Check out Vitamin String Quartet, it's probably exactly what you're looking for.

@ChrisBrideauMedia

8 жыл бұрын

+Roman Soto Well done sir.

@eljugadorescaldenc4002

8 жыл бұрын

+Roman Soto I'm very amazed with this incredible cover, it's AWESOME! Mr.Roman Soto you are great!

@joedaddymario6643

8 жыл бұрын

That was awesome it was probably hard work but it was worth it couse it was a beautiful cover

That's one road block I wouldn't mind waiting around for.

@highpineapple

7 жыл бұрын

BlazinAmazin Absolutely. I'd pull over, sit on my hood and enjoy.

@TheDarkness1

3 жыл бұрын

Car!!!! Game on!!

@blahblah9036

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDarkness1 party on, the darkness!

@TheDarkness1

3 жыл бұрын

@@blahblah9036 🤘😁🤘

After seeing the title to this video, I thought to myself: "Damn the chorus to cliffs of Dover would sound pretty awesome on cello." And you delivered sir. Fantastic cover.

Anyone watching this after seeing the electric bassoon cover of Cliffs of Dover?

@kadenchilds830

3 жыл бұрын

bro me! JUST GOT IT IN MY RECCOMENDED AND WAS CURIOUS ON THE OTHER ERIC JOHNSON COVERS, i quite liked the electric bassoon one but i like this one a bit more

@RhycenSparn

3 жыл бұрын

I am, and now I am left wishing a mash-up would show up in my recommendations

@newpinglegend9304

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

WOW young man....I am totally blown away. As a 54 year old enthusiast of music from classical to rock to country and everything in between, well....I have no words. What an amazing performance. I hope you can share all of your talent with the world! You know....as an afterthought, PLEASE send your video to Eric Johnson. The two of you collaborating on this song would be beyond words and go world wide viral!!!

5 seconds in, and my hairs are already standing on end. It amazes me that one of the greatest rock instrumentals of all time can be played by a freaking cello! That's no easy accomplishment, my friend, and you did it like it was nothing! Well done!

@tommysaulter9248

3 жыл бұрын

I saw this piece of music covered by a bassoonist awhile back...

Its performances like these that make me feel that music is the greatest gift we’ve given this planet

Im a violín Maker and I played guitar in my young days, this song was my favourite one and sometimes I make cello scrolls listening “cliff of Dover”! Was mind blowing find this!!! My young days and my passion just perfect combined! Thank you so much!

Roman The world will soon know the genius is you... great player, producer, arranger, and a really great guy. Enjoy your freedom now cause it won't be long the whole world will want to get next to you.. Proud of you and to know you great job on this video..( and other stuff Ive heard you do) so musical!!!

@RomanSotoCello

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jamie, means a lot coming from you. You are the man!!!

@StreamPunks

9 жыл бұрын

VN!

Dude. This is freakin awesome. It deserves way more recognition. This cover is far better than any of the violin covers I've heard of this song.

@cozelis6518

7 жыл бұрын

Ayden Crocker It's probably because most covers besides one that I've heard have to switch it up a little because the song goes below the range of the violin. The one cover I heard that didn't switch the octaves had a guy playing a custom 5 string violin.

Can barely play this song on guitar and this dude is just shredding on the cello. Mad respect.

I am completely awe struck by this performance I am a huge fan of Eric Johnson have seen many people cover this song. I have never been more delighted by any other covers of this song by any other musicians on any instruments. I feel like Salieri when he heard Mozart. I hope you have a very long and prosperous career you talent is a gift

BRAVO!!!!!!! América Latina presente.

Has Eric seen this?

@lorian8984

7 жыл бұрын

I hope so haha

@cozelis6518

7 жыл бұрын

Bradley van Dijk I don't think this is THAT difficult to produce on an instrument without frets, string instruments, that is. I am able to play this on violin, but it goes too low sometimes so I have to bring it up an octave. Otherwise all the other notes are easily playable for violin.

@o.w.dobbins6927

7 жыл бұрын

Cozelis Yea right.

@cozelis6518

7 жыл бұрын

Mr. Crowley I'm not really surprised you doubt that I can play it, and I certainly don't mean I can flawlessly note for note, but I can play it pretty accurately.

@o.w.dobbins6927

7 жыл бұрын

Cozelis 😎 cool

When you’re a classical cello player but you wanna rock

Thank God for people willing to devote so much time to developing a talent such as this. It is all I can do to hold back the tears for the upwelling of emotion that overcomes me while witnessing such a magnificent performance. It gives me hope for the future of humanity. Thank you for sharing this joyous moment in a lifetime.

BEAUTIFUL ARRANGEMENT and just perfect technical playing thank you for this experience!

The Eric Johnson of Cello... And the Joe Satriani, Gary Hoey, Santana, Al DiMeola, Paco de Lucia and Stanley Jordan of Cello too. Go Roman.

Cliffs of Dover... Not just for guitar anymore. That was awesome!

OMG! My fingers cramp just watching this guy play, he is obviously a very talented individual...

Fantastic!!! We should have Eric check this out!!! He actually replies to his facebook page every once in a while, and this is something I think he'd enjoy watching!!! Let's do it!

@RomanSotoCello

9 жыл бұрын

Diego Edsel Thanks! Thats the plan! Been trying to get his attention with it on Twitter as well ;)

And yet I can't do this on fretted guitar.

@BraydenMowery

7 жыл бұрын

Rod Balingit it took me a year or so but I can (very choppily) play it

@voltbang

7 жыл бұрын

I took a long time to do it on guitar hero. Can't touch it on bass on rocksmith.

@KeleuHerdley

6 жыл бұрын

Rod Balingit It’s a very fun one once you got it down! I learned the solo on electric bass after 3 weeks, I still beg my music director at school to play this at a concert.

WTF... I started playing cello half a year ago and I'm struggling with children songs. While other people do THAT :D

@Mika_Gepardi

7 жыл бұрын

Lucas Weissenborn Haha, that's pretty normal. I remember the time I started to play cello. Train everyday and one day you will be verry good at it ^^

@maxw3119

7 жыл бұрын

‍ ‍ haha it's a ton different. I started noticing a big difference around 4 or 5 years after I started. Guitar is a little simpler than cello. Both sound great though in my opinion

@unclejoe7373

6 жыл бұрын

Lucas Weissenborn practice

@coreyh3757

6 жыл бұрын

Way different man. Fretless string instruments are gonna be way way harder to make a good sound with, and the muscle memory required to play something this technical takes decades of practice, not just a few semesters. I learned Cliffs of Dover on guitar after about two years of playing. Two years of cello and you won't even be making a decent sound or even coming close to touching thumb position. Guitar is a fantastic instrument, but the difference between the technicality of guitar vs any fretless string instrument is about the same as the difference between a guitar and a recorder

@coreyh3757

6 жыл бұрын

I promise this guy has been playing cello for at least 15 years at minimum, and even so this piece was likely a nightmare to learn

This man deserves every award

Awesome, just awesome. Going to have a smile on my face all day now. Thanks.

down right amazing! Well done good sir.

@RomanSotoCello

9 жыл бұрын

***** Thank youu so much!

Even ignoring the technical aspects of your performance, your translation of this piece from guitar, no, from Eric Johnson's guitar specifically, to cello, is awesome. Specifically that tone around 2:34-2:36 perfectly captures the tone and spirit of Johnson's particular use of effects there, as well as the notes. Nicely done.

Roman, you are a BEAST! Very, very amazing. I'm looking forward to more from you.

Only 10k views, should be 10 billions ... Good Job man, sounds great !

i did'nt know this solo fits perfectly with cello.... by far the best cover....... Great job

Dude who put a thumbs down? Do you not know what talent is? Roman Soto you are legit! Amazing job.

This is still ICONIC!!!! Keep coming back

This song is difficult with any instrument. Great job Roman! It's one of my favorites!

This is fucking amazing!!! I am currently learning it on guitar, and it is not easy. I know the middle but I can't get the beginning down. The fact that you can do it with a fucking bow is beyond amazing.

Wouldn't have thought that was possible with a cello. Excellent performance. Filmography was great, as well. Made my day to see and hear that.

he even gets that screeching sound from the intro riff. brilliant.

you go bro thats what inspires others

I had to hold in my laughter since it was 4 am when i watched this. Like this is good on a ridiculous level and playing it on a "classical" instrument makes funnier.

ty for playing this considering that you were not even born when this song.came out. thank you for recognizing classic material

Best part of the video is seeing you VIBIN SO HARD to the song as you play!

Wow! As a major Eric Johnson fan I really like your interpretation. How about some Hendrix?

Cello Hero

Flat out fun to watch. Awesome.

Oh goodness!!! wonderful!

OMG! this was beatiful, I must share

This deserves fucking more views! It was simply wonderful, you man have some serious skills. Keep it up!

Roman, totally awesome playing. I love hearing modern music being played with older instruments. (Invention of the cello, around 1535) What a song you chose. I'd have to bet that Eric Johnson would be smiling if he heard you playing his song, if he hasn't already. 👍👍 Keep 'em coming.

This song is hard as hell on a guitar, its probably tougher on a cello so I bow down to you good sir.

permission to download and use on my stream?

@RomanSotoCello

7 жыл бұрын

Granted

@jessedodds2838

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I'll make sure to list it was your property as a "cover"

awesome!!!!

@musicpawns

9 жыл бұрын

musicpawns i shared your video on facebook because it was kickass

@RomanSotoCello

9 жыл бұрын

+musicpawns thanks a ton!

Absolutely beautiful 😍❤🎉 Also the callouses on those fingers 🥲

Absolutely fantastic , a true virtuoso on a cello !!!!!

FUCKING AMAZING MAN, i just cant describe it in other words 1000 out of 1000

Damn that was badass!!!

And that is what Cello Shredding looks like....Awesome. One of my all time favorite pieces of music and that rendition is Outstanding!!! Bravo.

No matter what instrument is played I love to hear talented people.......You my friend have a great gift!!!!!!!

RESPECT

Genious!!!!!

You need to get an agent,Tour, put out an album, start a band, record a lot. That was simply amazing. I never heard anyone play a cello like that. You opened my mind to what a cello can do. WOW

Thought I'd watch the beginning. Stayed until the end. Fantastic.

fantastic! congratulations

This is insane! Congratulations! Good job 👌🏼

@alexagranov

6 жыл бұрын

Cuber?

Well that totally kicked butt! Great job pulling this off on cello. Goes to show how very close to classical music Eric Johnson's signature song really is. Very well done Roman!

It sounds awesome! Just perfect!

This guys girlfriend is a very happy girl.

@falxonPSN

8 жыл бұрын

KZread comments... Keepin' it classy since 2002.

@topsecret1837

7 жыл бұрын

falxonPSN Correction: keeping it classy since 2005.

@Mygary

7 жыл бұрын

"guy" did you just assume my fucking gender?

@man2meandyou

7 жыл бұрын

"species"? did you just assume my fucking genus?

@SuperPie1997

7 жыл бұрын

Vladimir Mazare "species?" did you just assume my existance??

wow...

Incredible!!!!!! LOVED IT!!!

Truly talented! Totally does Eric Johnson justice.

Where do you come from, young fella? The UK wants to see you live!

@RomanSotoCello

8 жыл бұрын

Houston Texas :)

@zachwoodpr

8 жыл бұрын

+Roman Soto TEXAS!!!!! I'm from DFW area!!

@gamesglory4096

8 жыл бұрын

+Zach Wood ME TOO

@Yoyoyok0

8 жыл бұрын

+Roman Soto H town

If you guys enjoyed this video, please like and follow my Facebook page, RSCello - m.facebook.com/rscello/ - Lots more news and music there! :) thank you!

No Words. In utter disbelief.

Awesome, AND in the middle of the fricken road like a BOSS!

did u have the road closes? how did u manage to play in the middle of the street?

Was this recorded at a studio and then dramatized by the same person that played it at the studio? Or how exactly did you get this recorded and what did you use to block the nature sounds. Is killing me I want to know !!! Please share. Thank you. Awesome by the way!!

@RomanSotoCello

8 жыл бұрын

I recorded the audio in my home studio setup and then shot the video on location outside Austin TX! Synced them up :)

@sidman1408

7 жыл бұрын

That is the way you do videos my man it's no big secret lol.

@xTygrs

7 жыл бұрын

Roman Soto I live in Austin :)

It's like a cup of coffee for the ears.....well done!

Just awesome!

eres un genio y la canción que interpretas no es nada sencilla mis respetos , tocas hermoso el chelo :')

I KNOW THIS GUY!

@stupidsminkle

9 жыл бұрын

Sae-Ho Chun heckyea! (it's rach here)

Outstanding sir! Masterfully played and true to the original piece. E.J. should be smiling at this

Song has a almost a Gaelic folk feel it on the cello. Very cool. Thanks for sharing

I had a friend who vehemently hated classical music. Then I showed him this video. Now he loves classical.

I just jizzed my pants 😳. Amazing job man!!

WOW ! This just blew me away . This guy is going places and can't wait to see him on the big stage .. Bravo Roman Soto ..

Spectacular!

Amazing. This gives any guitar cover a run for its money.

I wonder how many times these guys had to stop for some person deciding to drive down this road. I'm sure it happened at least once.

@mommasoto

8 жыл бұрын

+Frost Sprite (Frostsprite OC) very secluded country road that leads to private farms, but it happened 2x total with a lot of time in between each. we then ended right as #3 was approaching right at the end! ;) thx for watching!

Brilliant playing Roman!! I'm a lifelong musician and thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for your effort. I first heard "Cliffs of Dover" while driving around 100 mph along the Autobahn from Frankfurt, Germany to Heidelburg with American guitarist Ronni Crooks. The song was so great that we actually pulled off the road to stop and listen to it to hear who it was. Great cover of a great song!

Fantastic. Wonderful rendition. Brightened my day.

ehy it's me your cousin ROMAN eheh NIKO how u doinggg do u wanna play bowling?

@zombiesshitpeniss9660

8 жыл бұрын

Lol gta4 kinda sucked

@shiningmissingno.8788

7 жыл бұрын

Zombiesshit Peniss gta kinda suck in general

This is what happens when your parents buy you a Cello but you're metal af

Awesome! Cliffs is one of my favorite songs. Very cool to hear it on Cello.

The acoustics in that field is amazing.

Now go teach Eric Johnson how to play his own song! LOL Man, WONDERFUL job this thing! Really beautiful! Marvelously adapted! Congratulations and keep up with the EXCELENT work!

@shiningmissingno.8788

7 жыл бұрын

ryvoltz i imagine Eric could whistle this song and it would still be heavenly

Excellent playing... not so much so for the karaoke backing track.

@RomanSotoCello

8 жыл бұрын

The track is two of my friends from Berklee playing :)

@EatPezzzz

8 жыл бұрын

Roman Soto Well, they have an excellent career of karaoke backing tracks and elevator music in their future!! ;)

@JdebMkay

8 жыл бұрын

+EatPezzzz lol

@xijinping4418

8 жыл бұрын

Ayyy lmao

This would make Yo Yo Ma weep with envy! Magnificent!

I do not know how I got here, but I'm glad I did. Pure talent, thanks to you for that song. Love it!