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@paulmcg8237

8 ай бұрын

Hi, Tonic is great idea, but found it to be very laggy. Just sayin'.

@hamwhacker

8 ай бұрын

I think it was just a bit of fun on the electric violin! It’s different to an acoustic instrument. We should instead give credit for Ben from Fuse violin for getting on TV and blinging it large. I don’t think he takes himself too seriously and but rather performs to an audience for entertainment purposes. Whereas classical players are often boring. Not fair to take the piss out of him too much methinks! Electric violin is a thing and not many people succeed at crossover. I think the Fuse violin group was an exciting idea, hopefully still going. Not everyone’s cup of tea. Since then we have had Lindsey Stirling, and despite not being a top classical violinist I think she is a great entertainer and an amazing person has inspired more children to take up the violin. She isn’t Nicola Benedetti but both them are role models in a different way. Still enjoyed your video haha tho 😂

@Crispy_nuggets

8 ай бұрын

Hiii you should review the Vov Dylan too

@randylazer2894

8 ай бұрын

Ray...regarding the crazy goal setting....and your reference of breaking a leg and then trying to rehab by climbing Everest, well, I had to share. Although I had run 4 marathons, 21 years ago I had a massive heart attack, was dead for 2 minutes, brought back, and had double bypass surgery, where my sternum was broken. My marathon running buds visited me in the hospital, and I decided I wanted to run the marathon I was scheduled for, which was 3 months and 3 days after open heart surgery. When I got home, I couldn't make it up the stairs to my bedroom, even though I had climbed the highest mountains in the continental US. I had to let the grafts heal, and couldn't start running until 7 weeks before the marathon, but ran 26.2 miles with a broken sternum, which likely constitutes a perverse world record for running a marathon in the least amount of time from having a heart attack and open heart surgery. That crazy/insane goal literally saved my life, as it strengthened my heart. So I kind of get where Mr. Speedy is, but at least regarding the violin, maybe he should play a bit more accurately.

@alessioandreoli2145

Ай бұрын

Don't waste your talent on these guys! It is so much better when we can take the example from your playing ! It would be nice if you did tutorials for intermediate players ( I am only a beginner 😢). Thanks Ray, you are a violin's magician

From what I've seen on his Instagram ( I found it somehow XD) he has now moved on from the "fastest violinist" phase and is now a producer who writes music for video games and stuff. He also joked about the embarrassing past and has the "if you can play it slowly you can play it quickly" merch. I swear this dude has one best redemption arcs E V E R

@johnny_eth

8 ай бұрын

I think back then he was in a relationship where the girl was encouraging him or pushing him to do all those stupid challenges and participating in their band. Whether that relationship was healthy or not, I can't tell.

@ineedfood11

8 ай бұрын

Character development

@dragomon2

8 ай бұрын

Always nice to see people have redemption arcs, also really nice to see him use the embarrassing moment as a way to turn around and help improve his career (assuming he has from your comment). Thanks for the info!

@keengaaaaaaaa

8 ай бұрын

plssss what's his ig name? if you want to share ofc

@L3_cHat

8 ай бұрын

That’s the best character development ever

Ray is basically the third member of Twoset. He HAS to be. And he has even picked up some of Twosets savageness towards Ben Lee.

@windswar

8 ай бұрын

Well, considering the good amount of videos they have made together, in a way, he already is (ok, excluding the girls of course :)

@OnDasherOnDancer

8 ай бұрын

Therefore: Brett, Eddy and Ray = Threeset Violin!

@jacobtapianieto9655

8 ай бұрын

Plus Hilary Hahn - FourSet Violin.

@tenshipai

7 ай бұрын

@@jacobtapianieto9655 It'd be an awesome string quartet

@NickNCC-kr8ug

2 ай бұрын

3 set

Ben Lee's interpretation should be called Flight of the Mosquito, because his electric violin massacring the piece sounds exactly like a mosquito that wants to bite you when you are trying to fall asleep.

@sreenidhibanda

8 ай бұрын

This cracked me up 😂

@AndySaenz

7 ай бұрын

Lmao 🤣

Two set: roasting, insulting, mad with no hesitation Ray: trying to be polite, not trying to start any drama

I'm two minutes in and I can already tell that this is the unnicest Ray has been so far.

@katyb2793

8 ай бұрын

I know right? 😢 Please bring back Angel Ray 😇

Wow, Ray has never said "terrible" before. At least, Ben Lee broke one record.

@reneaevans5358

7 ай бұрын

Underrated comment

Ben’s version: a bumblebee trying to run a race while being confused and having a seizure Ray’s version: the bumblebee has been training for years, is in perfect health and has a map😂

@Geoplanetjane

8 ай бұрын

Running away from the systemic nicotinoids

If Ray doesn't use the word "Sacrilegious" multiple times in this video...then he will have brought great shame upon Brett and Eddie 😂

@SentientDoorknob

8 ай бұрын

Great shame is calling him Eddie 😂

@TwoSetViolinEdits

8 ай бұрын

@@SentientDoorknobFr

The "there 's no limit to stupidity" had me laughing so hard. Ray was nice to everyone else, but Ben Lee was the one who pushed him. 🤣🤣🤣

@chrisma3256

5 ай бұрын

Obviously. Surprise surprise, he's a human being after all.

You definitely play it faster and more precisely but in such a way as to show us that speed isn’t everything (which we knew but it is good to have confirmation). Thanks for articulating the frustration we all feel over the original video.

Oooooh I think I saw an interview at some point where an interviewer commented on Ben Lee and asked how David felt having his record broken. His response was something along the lines of "It's okay, because I know I played every note". LOL

When Ray's playing this piece in Ben Lee's style it sounds more like a drunk bumblebee. But respect, he can play it slowly and quickly

@jaschenski

8 ай бұрын

... and with plenty of Wow!s along the way

"Speed is nothing without control." ~ Bruce Lee

@nathanaelcheong9870

Ай бұрын

unlike the other lee

To his credit, he did successfully make it sound like an actual flight of a bumblebee...

@gimbulr.7624

4 ай бұрын

More like dying bumble bee 😅

Finally have a look Ray Chen’s reaction of sacrilegious boy😝 hope Ray Chen can react Roman Kim’s Eine Klein Paganini version😂

I just found Ray's channel and am I the only one who thinks it's kinda crazy that a literal world-class violinist is making a video with memes in it and doesn't ever show how ridiculously good he is

@hojowojo

7 ай бұрын

no i agree with you too

@chrisma3256

5 ай бұрын

Ray is versatile. I actually unfollowed for a bit when content got too ridiculous for my liking and these days he posted lots of great stuff, too. Karolina Protsenko shared her master class with him, you'd probably enjoy that a lot. The memes are still fun. I love how Ray is playful and nice and emotional. Like he said this is likely the harshest video he shared so far. If you start on this you might not get the right impression. I found Ray via TwoSet violin but unfollowed them long ago as a matter of personal preference. Tons of people seem to like that sort of content.

Ok, idk why Ray doesn't have like a million subscribers or more just like twoset, bc THIS IS A MASTER PIECE.

@kd3684

8 ай бұрын

People like imperfection, they can relate to. Ray's (excellent) videos remind you that you are a 'failure' - far away from him. TSV ('we are the failures') videos encourage you, that you still can reach your dream. (As they did.)

@TwoSetViolinEdits

8 ай бұрын

Twoset is actually more relatable and funny-Hence why they’re more popular, even to non-musicians.

@anonymousl5150

8 ай бұрын

@@e2pii213 Ray has been posting like a youtuber for a while. I don't think he is doing this for fun, he's definitely considering some kind of career change or a significant side job. Too bad almost all his videos are cringe.

@PAVELKOULIKOV

8 ай бұрын

@@anonymousl5150I don’t think he is considering a career change or anything. He is a successful world class violinist respected by everybody. Has traveled all over the world, played with the best orchestras, made lots of money, has many fans, etc etc What can KZread give him that he has not achieved yet? He does this for fun. People like him do this because they want to, not because they need it.

@anonymousl5150

8 ай бұрын

@@PAVELKOULIKOV many concert artists don't like the touring life, they want something easier with less travelling.

Burst out laughing when emotional damage pops up🤣🤣🤣

Its amazing how nice ray is, twoset were literally seething over this

@hamzerpanzer

7 ай бұрын

Their thing is more entertainment than really analysing the video

@Mr_Lyric

7 ай бұрын

@@hamzerpanzerTrue

I’m ready to watch this with roasted marshmallows and popcorn 🍿

Ray does an incredible job at attempting to speedrun bumblebee, it even sounds relatively good!

Interviewer: *struggles to ask respectful questions* Also Interviewer: If I say go, will you go?" Violin guy: "Absolutely!" *Prepares to play* Me, watching: You know 🤔... I think he was actually asking if you'd leave.

As an active Tonic user, I can confirm that Ben would've been so much better if he had Tonic

@chrisma3256

5 ай бұрын

Probably. When I think of how many times a practiced publicly it's still lucky if you find someone to give you proper feedback. I did a few times. Anyways, the community is very encouraging and nice. In terms of encouragrment Tonic can't be put into one video with this...

@chrisma3256

5 ай бұрын

Seeing Ray like that I thought the making of the app has so much in common with that bumblebee... "if you can produce it in decent quality, you can also just put it there and have users find all the bugs". It's free though, so I really appreciate all the effort and commitment ❤

The video is PTSD all over again. I think it sounded more like flight of the mosquito.

Alternative title: Ray being savage for 11 minutes😂 2:47 Love his laugh here omg!!! 🤣🤣🤣

9:29 I love editor-chan 😂🤣

Ray's editor is just insanely good and funny, had to say it at some point. Great work! :D

hahahaha the diploma "The Fastest Mendelssohn Player" in the world got me hahaha. Ray you are the BEST a very polished and funny guy And of course talented

TwoSet: moto perpputo, always moving, but u forgo to mv ur lft hand fingers OOOOOOOOOOOAOAOAOOAOAAHAHHHHHH. TwoSet reacts 😂😂😂😂😂

The final result is ridiculous in the best way. If the talent show guy does some sort of uneasy dying mosquito noise, the slurred version from Chen is so perfect that it actually sounds like a real insect flying, and it is also BEAUTIFUL.

I loved the slurred version! Flight of the Fruitfly.

4:26 “it doesn’t sound like a bumblebee flying it sounds like a cicada dying” killed me And “if you can be sacrilegious slowly, you can be sacrilegious quickly”

The emotional damage cameo was the cherry on top

Ray looks like he's trying so hard to restrain himself from trashing the guy HAHAHAHHAHA

ray doing it slurred sounds like me during the 16th note section in orchestra

The explanation at the end was great about how the piece was destroyed. As a non-musician this was insightful.

If you want an example of great fast violin playing, check out Reinhard Goebel & Musica Antiqua Köln version of the Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, last movement. It is much faster compared to other recordings, but incredibly crisp and musical.

With all the practising you must have done, I would have never guessed there would be space and time left to develop such a lovely and entertaining personality. You are a jewel, really :)

I loved Rayo's Jazzy one, the last one! it was bang on!

Ray slowly losing his mind and i liking it 😂

Love this video. You ARE the real deal.❤

You always put a smile on my face and I always learn so much from you. Looking good today with a nice haircut and shaved.

1:44 Ray's "hrhrhrhrhr" is giving me life.

i’ve always thought of the bumblebee as a fast paced piece, but speeding it up to that degree kinda kills it. at least ray’s version was recognizable and fully in tune

I'm obsessed with this Ray Roasts everyone Era!

Haha Laughing from all the memories about this 😂 Can’t wait to hear how you play it quickly!

I see why you might've decided to come back and make this video. I think talking about what was being lost by pushing speed (and demonstrating it yourself!) does adds something to the conversation though!

You're hilarious, Ray lol it's the face expressions for me.

Your reaction videos are hilarious and endearing at the same time.

I often forget through watching his youtube videos that Ray Chen is a Legendary Violinist in the 21st century

Ray killing it as always

Would be interesting to see how a classical violinist goes learning a Stéphane Grappelli solo off a recording they've not listened to before. I don't think it would be too tough for you, but interesting to hear how well you can replicate the unfamiliar style ...

Actually with the slurred version, I think if the composer had pushed through on the idea that would have been the best representation of a bumblebee perhaps!

you have all the right in the world to say that... how i wish i can just hold for a moment that violin of yours.:) cheers

Keep the editor you have right now, I like the editing of these videos ahaha

hahaha when we heard you practicing this piece on TOnic last year I didn't dream this was where it would end up! Far more entertaining that it had any right to be, Ray :D

Anyone else feel like Ray is in his villain arc right now?

@kimchikin94minmin

5 ай бұрын

More like on his Based arc.

"But this one is 10 million"

It's a great example of how caught up in things people can get, and it can drive them to the point of absurdity, becoming ridicule-worthy. It's always healthy to take a step back, welcome a little healthy criticism, get an outside perspective and have a laugh at ourselves. Do what makes you happy! But try to not get obsessed with numbers or competition. Bring it all back home and down to Earth now and then. Also, good luck with improving Tonic! I tried it, but it always just lagged, crashed and there were no features. If it just had some stability and quality of life like a built-in instrument tuner, I could justify using it still.

thank you for that savageness. that was refreshing.. back to regular programming ✨✨

I'm an electric violinist and classical violinist, and for me using my electric to play classical pieces is absolutely sacrilegious

When you went to 245 your arm looked so incredibly tense, you were definitely right to question if it was healthy!

It’s even more interesting to see Ray’s facial expressions as he reacts to the video 😂

Well I’ve seen you standing by while Karolina plays, hoping to see you both play together soon! ❤

That fastest Mendelssohn gag was freaking hilarious

Thank you! I liked the last version you played 😀

I always like watching your video & listen to your “ interesting “ comments 😂 It makes me laugh so hard 😆😝😝 and you are very honest with yourself 👍👍👍

I just found you, and I'm going through your backlog, you're fantastic

Please do Roman Kim's compositions as your next challenge, his soloist version of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik for example, or his Air in G transcription, or his Beethoven's 5th Symphony

@RosyOutlook17

4 ай бұрын

Yeah man! That guy is amazing and I’d love to see Ray do it!

How ... sacrilegious. Now you need to play Bach's Chaconne on an electric violin, as a treat.

I laughed out LOUD with the conclusion man xD

I keep wondering what bumblebees would respond. Probably something along the lines of that bee is sick, or avoid going wherever that bee went. Good reaction to the original speedster. Fascinating to watch you think through the how's and possible further accelerations.

Feels like my muscles cramped up lol, loved the slurred flight of the bumble bee on gin.

This roast is cooked 👏🏽 Thanks for the explanations as well!

Ray, The guy has a gimmick, the danger is people who take him seriously. Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing, to quote Shakespeare. You are filled sounds of beauty, signifying everything. I'm still gritting my teeth, I can't help its ,,,the SCREEECHHH factor. Cheers, Rik Spector

Emotional damage! That was so unexpected 😆😆😆

Emotional damage hits so good and funny

Bravo Ray !!!👏👏👏

Not Ray SHREDDING on the violin compared to “Mr world record Bumblebee man”😂😂😂😭😭😭

1:03 EXACTLY its like breaking ur legs and saying “I will exercise by attempting to fly by moving my legs! 😊”

We will never forget "if you can play it slowly you can play it quickly"😂

well done, mate, well done!

6:48 😂 hes added a drum part in the background

I appreciate Ray’s shade that I’m now basking in.

I want you to please see a video from Caroline Campbell! She's amazing and plays along Andrea Bocelli. She is really virtuoso and plays really well - of course, Hilary Hahn is all my life favorite but I do enjoy Caroline Campbell as well... hehee and new violinists today like Esther Abrami, Anastasiia Mazurok, Anastasia Petryshak, Chloe Trevor, Mairead Nesbitt (Celtic Woman fiddle), Rusanda Panfili (Hans Zimmer's violinist), etc... they are amazing and tour a lot... I tried to learn some violin - I'm a pianist/keyboardist but violin is hard hhaaha intonation sucks! lol

Still better than having to listen to a modern viola concerto

Too funny Ray!!!😂

I can guarantee any worldclass soloist can easily beat these "fastest [instrument] player in the world", like Ray shows, but they DON'T because why would they? Speed isn't music. It's barely even a technical challenge, it's just drilling a movement.

Bros using one of the best and most expensive violin in the world to destroy an absolute masterpiece that’s wild

It's sounds like a true Bumblebee 😊

That eye twitch at 1:11 had me rolling

This had me in hysterics as a violinist. Well done Ray I bow before you.😂❤

10:25 At that moment I felt like a thousand bees just stung me! 😂🤣😂🤣

I like this guy and I love the music

But is it worth 10 million? Flex of the millenia

"I just don't think this is healthy." -Ray Chen 😂😂😂

I love how the BBC video starts out like a trying to get to a recipe on a website.

I don't play any instrument and even I think it sounds bad. On another note, if you're reading this Ray, I would love for you to do a video on violin in folk music (fiddle) like irish music for example, where it's played quite fast but usually sounds amazing! I'd love to hear a professional's review/take on it!

This always remind me our conductor taking Dies Irae (k626 requiem Mozart) at around 135 and asking for more arm! More bow!. We sounded almost like this bumblebee guy😂