If you ever want to build a violin, just remember, you are going to need a cat.

@hpstoogie

8 жыл бұрын

+aDotFromTheFuture For the strings

@aDotFromTheFuture

8 жыл бұрын

hpstoogie Hah, indeed.

@jackhousman6637

8 жыл бұрын

+hpstoogie Actually, they're made from sheep.

@markrichard3746

8 жыл бұрын

+Jack Housman I guess you could put it THAT way

@faustoserra8763

7 жыл бұрын

aDotFromTheFuture Close to the edge is better

This is my favorite video on KZread. I watch it over and over again pretending I'm in a woodworking shop. Thank you

@BrianLisusViolins

10 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, so pleased to hear that.

@dennismcgeen3101

8 жыл бұрын

+Brian Lisus I've watched it numerous times as your video is also a favorite of mine and great inspiration for my own violin varnishing project. My female cat sits in my lap and watches with great interest. She purrs whenever the luthier kitties appear.

@walshy2116

5 жыл бұрын

Frozen North I do it too. Especially at bedtime. It calms me down. Lol

At the tender age of 65, I'm about to start carving my first violin. Watching this, I'm either enormously inspired, or enormously intimidated. I guess I'll find out tomorrow. (That's got to be one of the sweetest sounding cellos I've ever heard!)

@ohger1

7 жыл бұрын

Well Paul, I haven't budged from my computer except to occasionally eat or to use the facilities. I haven't even bathed for two whole years for the fear of missing your update, and yet it hasn't come!! I can wait no longer: how did you make out???

@paulcook4459

7 жыл бұрын

Sorry to be so quiet about this. I appear to have been intimidated, but not by this excellent video. Rather, by my own struggles with the tools. I got really nice belly and back seams, but gouging out the contours of the plates is beyond my level so far. I have tuned up and varnished three instruments, and they came out rather well, but making one from scratch is another story. I haven't given up, but I am not making any time commitments, either. So enjoy your bath, and rejoining your family!

@ohger1

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update Paul. I haven't attempted a build either but would like to. I've seen others drill pilot holes at varying depths (depending of course on the contour) to use as a general guide for the shaping of the plates. In any case I doubt there is anyone who managed to get this right first time out. I think my first attempts at plate shaping will not be with instrument grade wood, but some glued 2 X 8s in pine. There's an old Stentor video on line showing their Chinese factory. If you want to get depressed, watch how fast those workers blast through the various build tasks. Thanks again for the update; I'll enjoy my bath, but suspect my family will be even more grateful than I will be! Good luck my friend.

@laurencelance586

5 жыл бұрын

@@paulcook4459 I'll be 71 this year and I'm thinking of trying a build. Something about it looks so rewarding. Planes are about my favorite tool, so I'm thinking of how they might be used instead of some of the tools here. While I like files, they scare me in use where the grain can blow out. I'd rather use a plane or chisel. Speaking of either the plane or chisel, I've learned to free hand sharpen in under 30 seconds to 16,000 Japanese grit, which leaves a polished surface. I rarely sand anything anymore. If I can find a source that teaches a class, I'll see how I can do. Now all I have to do is live long enough to finish the project! ( That part worried me while I was building my workbench. )

@strat5520

3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever finish it?? I must know! Just do it, man! You can do it! Or, youll learn enough from the first time thru that youll do it the second!

I feel deeply honoured to be even a small part of this most meaningful project. Brian, thanks for involving me. You are a master of the sublime variety. I hope your craft continues to give joy to people and uplift spirits throughout this world and beyond...

One of the best hours I have spent in years - I can' t comprehend the talent of the violist starting around 48 minutes -- the whole video is magic.

15.00 the master luthier cat inspects the amateurs work ...

The depth and breadth of the creativity and ingenuity displayed in this video is breathtaking. Tens of thousands of hours of experience in growing, cutting and selecting the right wood. Tens of thousands of hours of experience in crafting the instruments. Tens of thousands of hours of experience in writing the music. Tens of thousands of hours of experience in playing these instruments. Every artist every craftsman standing upon the shoulders of those who came before them and relying upon each other just to make this beautiful music. Thank you for posting.

I am a beginner at the violin. I just turned 50 today and I am loving learning. I desire to play the old gospel hymns. One day when Jesus comes again, I will have eternity to play for my King. I will enjoy playing for Him now and I will love and enjoy playing for Him then.

Are cats necessary for violin making? They make it more fun

@laurencelance586

5 жыл бұрын

Any cat will tell you that they are completely necessary to the build. How can we human hope to accomplish the task without close cat supervision?

@psgouros

3 жыл бұрын

well, considering what the strings are made of... ;-)

I don't know how I got here but I'm proud to say I'm very happy about seeing this transformation of a couple prices of wood into such a beautiful piece of art...🤗🎻

@ellenordquist4116

8 жыл бұрын

I am also a begging to violinist and this has truly inspired me to fulfill my dream of joining an orchestra

As a violinist myself, I found it incredibly interesting to see how my own instrument comes to be. Thank you very much, have even more respect for builders now, than I already had.

Hello Eugene …. thanks so much for your comment. It was a real privilege and honour to have you involved in the project and for the Quartet to perform your composition. I still have such fond memories of that performance at South Africa House in London, one of the highlights of the whole experience. Something that we could only have dreamed of 25 years ago!

@anniewallack874

2 жыл бұрын

You will notice that my logo is a cat. This is no accident.

I have never heard a viola that resonates and sings that beautifully...

How has this not been viewed by every person on the internet!?

hours of hand perfection for someone's happiness..... Music is that much Precious 👏👏👏👌👌👌

@finnp5132

7 жыл бұрын

Heart Paul and 1,500 at least for happiness and 400$ in sheet music. Expensive, huh?

the music was a bit over powering at times. I would have loved to hear the sounds of the saw, wood getting chipped away, and just the general noises of working with wood

@wtfrankie

9 жыл бұрын

The cats are the real masters here. This guy is totally just their apprentice :P

This is an amazing video Brian. Thank you for sharing. It puts a lot of things in perspective for us as a violinist. I will share this with all my violin students and fellow violinists. We all need to know the amount of hard work, planning, dedication and ofcourse, the love that goes into making our beloved violins.

@BrianLisusViolins

8 жыл бұрын

+Music Mastery So pleased to hear that you enjoyed the video and found it informative.

@johndoe5479

6 жыл бұрын

Music Mastery I would like to know who made my firebird violin and how old it is, by the smell inside the f holes it is very old ,is there any way I can find out ?

Ultimate happiness, carving your violin with cats watching...

I've never heard someone imitate a Didgeridoo type sound with their voice along with a violin so beautifully...actually I've never seen it at all. This whole video was almost mesmerizing.

@hollyr.1397

6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, isnt it? Paganini was said to be a master at imitation with his violin, the only one that has been recorded was the Duetto Amoris in which the sound of two lovers can be heard. I would of loved to have witnessed Paganini's Fandango Spanola in which he made animal sounds with his violin and birds chirping lol.

As a former cabinet maker I'm in awe of the skill it takes to make a violin. Lovely video. :-)

If I ever come across a considerable amount of money. I would have you build me a Viola. What painstaking work you do into your work. Marvelous work.

Love the relaxing feeling. This is like the "Bob Ross" school of violin making. My brother Pat commented before on remembering sitting in the back row of the Opera house to hear the fine subtle details coming out of the music. I lost some hearing as a marine engineer in the naval reserve but still appreciate music. My wish is that Pat will return to making his first violin.

I always return to this video when it's been a while. It is just such a beautiful presentation of so many things that I love and it never fails to amaze me.

As a viola player, I was very happy to see the viola get in the spotlight during this video!

@natsumihirano3143

8 жыл бұрын

For once right?? I'm right with you on that one. #violapower

What a beautiful documentary! The cats were the icing on the cake!

So wunderschön, diese ins kleinste Detail gezeigte Reportage, wie du eine Geige baust. Begleitet von einer das Herz berührenden Geigenmusik, Cello und Viola. Liebevoll jede Handarbeit an der neuen Geige, wie ein Streicheln, um die neue Geige zum gefühlvollsten Instrument entstehen zu lassen, ihr Leben, Schwingung, Klang und Herz zu geben. So genau und ausgiebig, um jeden Schritt verfolgen zu können, in sanfter Musik einschlagen zu können und zu erwachen, um zu sehen, wie weit die Geige in der Zwischenzeit entstanden ist. Immer und immer wieder zurückspulen, um wieder andere Einzelheiten miterleben zu dürfen. Die ganze Nacht begleitete mich eure Musik und die liebevolle Bearbeitung der neuen Geige. Bei dir würde ich meine zweite Geige entstehen lassen und diese danach mit meinem von ganzem Herzen kommenden Gefühl spielen. Danke tausendmal, so was Schönes hinsichtlich Geigenbau hab ich noch niemals erleben dürfen. Wo ist eure Werkstatt genau!?

Thank you maestro for the phenomenal demonstration of how an instrument is born with love.

Basic requirements to make violins = Cats

@classicalmusic2768

7 жыл бұрын

So I should start making a violin ;-)

As a guitar player interested in luthery, it is amazing to see the immense talent and attention to detail this man possesses! Near the end of the video at 51:08, it's interesting to hear the Viola player performing harmonic overtone singing at the same time he is playing the Viola!

Being a Mandolin builder, I was riveted the entire video. BRAVO !! Well done..........

I'm so pleased with watching your video. When I was a kid I had always been fascinated by the violin. and I got to play it for 3 years in middle school. I still would like to start back on it and if I could I would love to have one of your craftsmanship. Maybe one day my dream will dream come true. It made me appreciate this instrument even more watching you making it. San Jose, CA USA

@BrianLisusViolins

7 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your comment ... it sounds like you would would get great pleasure playing again.

"The right tools make all the difference" *WellDone* *Mr.* *Lisus*

Here in Croatia,and neighbour countries we use term "violin builder",not maker.Now I know why. ;-) Such a beautiful exampče of craftmanship in it's finest! And the tools! I was in school for carpenter,and when I see so sharp chisels it leaves me stunned! Bravo maestro!

it seems like the cats monitor you just to make sure your making it correctly at points, lol the cats are so adorable.

I am immensely impressed by this video. The skill is from another planet. and the tone of the instruments is beyond beautiful!

Started watching this with my 8 year old daughter this evening. (She started playing violin this year.) She thinks the video is amazing. She can't wait to see the rest of it. (Bed time snuck up on us before we could finish it.) Thanks again for sharing this.

Know this is the 3rd post, but the detailed craftsmanship and the performance, it all made me sit in awe for the duration of the video. I haven't truly realized the great differences between guitar and violins before now. The dynamics, glissandoes, precision...I'm definitely doing this.

I can't believe what I just saw - and heard. Art at it's highest level. Wow. Just wow!

I'm just sat here admiring the craft.

I don't mean to be crude, but he only thing I can say about this video, this project, this music, these musicians, is "orgasmic". It is an orgasm of creativity, and craftsmanship that few would believe existed in the world. Mr. Lusus would be a good stand in for any neurosurgeon I believe, though I hope he keeps making violins. This should make any self respecting carpenter, or handyman want to attempt a simple version, or at least read bout the process. I was told (the sap) of (Dragons Blood Tree), which grows in many areas of California, was once the source for the classic redish stain seen on many older instruments, "a rich red". Don't know if that's true or not. Like to find out without hurting these beautiful trees, that look like a giant aloe plant. Masterpiece all the way around. Thank you for sharing.

Cats are the craftsman's metronome. The influence of their serene demeanor keeps the work unhurried and the pace steady, calm and sure.

The sound of that viola...just wow.

Most of the hits on here are probably from me lol. I watch this almost every night just to get relaxed enough to go to sleep. I love it.

@leifvejby8023

10 жыл бұрын

I come here quite often too! :D

@quinn1234ish

9 жыл бұрын

Christian Pasquali haha dude what brought you here? That's funny. Orgy of one lol

Already got a helpful cat, now I just need all the other things. But seriously, thanks a lot for the video! It's amazing and very generous from you to share! With all this valuable info from you there is just no excuse for not building my own violin.

You are a genius. This whole video is such a masterpiece.

@lunalofi0202

9 жыл бұрын

indeed

HOLY SMOKES!!! Who WAS that guy playing the viola and doing Mongolian Throat Singing!?!?!? A musical genius!!!!

Subtly pleasing and richly educational. Thank you, Brian.

Unbelievable skill and endless patience.

Brian - im a carpenter in the Uk and i just had to say what a delight it was to find your video just by chance looking for information on buying a Violin. You are truely gifted and dedicated. What a pleasure it is to see you put your whole heart into the creations. You dont just make them - you feel them, you give new beautiful life to the blocks of wood. To be your apprentice would be a deluded impossible dream....

I see your work is watched over by a true master craftskitten.

My great-great-grandfather made and played violins. I own his only known surviving violin he made in 1944 entirely from curly maple he selected and chopped himself- right in his backyard. It's incredible to see the process that he would've taken to make it. I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you so much for posting this!

Best video on KZread!!!! I'm a violist. To the people who disliked this video: you know nothing about the beauty of the life.

I never get tired of this video and I can't wait till I am an apprentice with you sir. Looking forward to my trips to Ojai.

I loved the sound of the wood carving

Incredible, thank you for sharing.

This man makes his varnish from scratch by hand w/ double-boilers and a mortar/pestle. Incredible. Would love to hear how his seasoned instruments sound compared to other greats. This guy is amazing. A musician of craft.

Fantastic video. Craftmanship, amazing music and lovely cats. Whats not to like.

I love all the violins and all the cats in this video!

Amazing, fascinating art work!

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful experience!

Wonderful! Amazing, I love it! Thank you so much for all of your videos!

I could watch / listen to this post for hours. In fact...I have. Thank you for keeping the soul upheld.

those are the 2 happiest cat on the whole planet

Absolutely amazing. Thank you for this!

Thoroughly enjoyed this, thanks for sharing!

Amazing Work 🎻

thank you for sharing! I enjoyed this a lot.

I love this!!!

amazing art

This was a cool video!!

The creation ..... excellent video

Wonderful video. I'm in awe of your skill.

Very nice video, thanks for the upload.

I love your shop helpers!

Great content in the video and very well put together.

Such a great talent

Beautiful. The whole video. Extraordinary. Thank you.

Beautiful instruments, wonderful music, lovely cats what more can I say a joy to watch cheers.

Superb!!!!!

Fascinating video and unbelievable skill, greetings from Italy :)

thats one amazing scroll and beautiful soundholes

i love your cats and your art!

really a work of art.

One of the best videos I've ever seen on KZread

This is such an intimate thing to watch. Thank you for posting this.

Amazing and beautiful! Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. ❤🎻💯

Stunning work. Thank you for sharing. I was hipnotised from start to finish.

I love it!

Exelente trabajo maestro!!

Wonderful. Your craftsmanship is amazing. (And your cats are awesome!!!)

Hats off to you Sir. That was a joy to watch.

Tank you! Best film on youtube! Fantastic!

So pleased to hear the videos helped !

Beautiful Video!! I am inspired to learn violin making!!

This is pure art.

i loved seeing you carve this beautiful instrument, very inspirational, and the music in the background was divine.

Absolutely stunning. Thank you for your gift to the world.

Beautiful beautiful beautiful..thanks and greetings from Italy

This is absolutely amazing.. I'm speechless

Beautiful :) your cats are so cute