Violin Tribute to Eddie Hazel - Maggot Brain | Patrick Contreras
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Violin On Fire is an Electric Violinist from Fresno, Ca with his own sound and style. Drawing influences from a wide range of genres such Rock, Pop, Latin, EDM, R&B, Soul, Jazz and Americana.
As a performer, Violin On Fire has traveled to Senegal, West Africa, Italy, Germany, England, Czech Republic, Austria, France and opened for a wide range of artists including BB King, Al Jarreau, REO Speedwagon, Boney James, Dustin Lynch and 3 Doors Down among others. In 2020, he began playing his signature Porch Concerts, 5-7 song sets that quickly gained popularity all over California garnering him a interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show and many features on outlets including Buzzfeed, Perolike, and ABC Network’s Localish.
Currently, Violin On Fire is touring Western United States performing at Festivals, Fairs and Music Venues with a growing demand as a Keynote Speaker. His latest record of originals “A Little Night Music” debuted at #1 on iTunes, #1 on Amazon Music’s Latin Chart & #7 on Billboard Classical Crossover chart. Available for purchase and streaming on all major music outlets.
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Man I wish we lived in a world where this level of talent got more attention than the Kardashians. I can't imagine how many hours it took to reach this level of mastery but it definitely shows. If you ever play near a Toronto location please let me know. -Cheers.
@alexdarko2217
3 жыл бұрын
Amen to that 🙌🏻
@torineg.847
3 жыл бұрын
Botox Buns sells, as they sold their souls for their fame. People like this violinist play from the heart that was given to all by the spirit in the sky !
@Nirsterkur
3 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@steve-us2hg
2 жыл бұрын
What are the kardasthings
@user-cd9gk7lj9p
10 ай бұрын
I made my world this way. It started in the early 60's up to now. It will continue until I go to the next world.
I’m a very old man and to this day I hear this and think of my own mother and can’t stop the tears.
sorry about the bow hairs..this was the finale song of the night so the hairs were slowly shredding more and more up until this point…i really wasn't thinking about it at the moment..just focused on the music
@ArtfulDodgerM
10 жыл бұрын
Wow I'm sorry I missed that tune----man you have serious reach. The Funkadelic!
@ViolinOnFire
10 жыл бұрын
ArtfulDodger M. huge funkadelic and eddie hazel! gotta keep that music alive..too good
@user-hh8lw8gj2h
7 жыл бұрын
You are very cool....!!!!!!
@DefendYoungstown
5 жыл бұрын
The bow could not handle the magnitude of the funk... and that was part of the art. The hairs became more shredded and frazzled as you became one with The P. I smelled this from four years in the future, and it was glorious.
@edgarmasmedina6019
5 жыл бұрын
If you ever present your self in Orlando. I will be there bro.
So you played the beginning like you just found out your mother died and you played the end like you found out she was still alive. Just like Eddie Hazel did. Good job. This and your Wicked Games cover are amazing thanks for sharing them.
@ViolinOnFire
10 жыл бұрын
Jason Brossa i was definitely trying to tell that story, glad someone out there got it..thank you for the comment
@eventsotherthingswithchris9019
3 жыл бұрын
@@ViolinOnFire Yet another person I'd love to see you collaborate with or have some kind of "riff off" with is Alina Gingertail from KZread.
@guyellis9095
4 ай бұрын
It is said that George Clinton told him to play it with that emotion, and he did
This is simply the best cover of Maggot Brain that has ever been recorded. Violin, guitar, it doesn't matter. I've never heard anything that captures the original so well while adding so much. Those who were able to witness this person are truly lucky.
@williamsporing1500
Жыл бұрын
Listen to lili Haydns version. It’ll make you cry
I've only cried over 3 pieces of music before, this being one of them
@ViolinOnFire
4 жыл бұрын
Uh-Oh, Stinky 🙏🏽❤️
@arielman6824
4 жыл бұрын
Same on this one! What were your other two?
@sethlopez8328
4 жыл бұрын
I've cried to every version G, guitar violin it doesnt matter anymore lol. I feel you
@gregorysimmons5855
3 жыл бұрын
Good to see EDDIE HAZEL honored. What a masterful piece. ❤️🐻🤜🏾
@eventsotherthingswithchris9019
3 жыл бұрын
@@ViolinOnFire Any chance of you going head to head with Lili Haydn? Maybe even Simon House of Hawkwind fame?
I just wanted to listen to one of my favorite songs..the "Maggot Brain" and I accidentally saw your video on the right side. A violin tribute to Eddie was interesting to listen to....but I couldn't imagine that a violin could perform this masterpiece in your way...That was unbelievable. Greetings from Greece Sir and keep this quality music alive!
@teamcertifiedsportstv3328
4 жыл бұрын
me to....
@StonebutcherGems
3 жыл бұрын
If you like this version, check out Lili Haydn’s 2011 live version as well. Both are exceptional in their own way.
@indianracer111
2 жыл бұрын
@@StonebutcherGems Sorry but Patrick blows Lili out of the water.
Eddie is smiling from heaven right now. This is beautiful brothers
One of the greatest performances on a any musical instrument I have ever seen, you are awesome man.
Im a big MAGGOT BRAIN FAN. bro you blew me away. Thank you
@ViolinOnFire
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
If this planet had a healthier soul, you would be having million of views...
@motopatisserie2398
4 жыл бұрын
You're a heavy Dude, Dude. This was definitely Soul medicine!
@sethlopez8328
3 жыл бұрын
And thats just a fact!
somebody get this man a new bow. STAT! I have seen dozens of people do this song on many different instruments. This is by far the most powerful version ever. No one else need ever do this. It is perfect.
@ViolinOnFire
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏽 thank you for the kind words
wow im like almost in tears, this i mean you are incredible, like eddie s guitar talks to me your violin is talking too. man eddie is smilin down on you brother, god bless you
@ViolinOnFire
7 жыл бұрын
george blake just saw this, thank you so much
You Play amazing , you deserve millions of views my friend , only few can cover these songs on violin with these feelings. Amazing job:)
@ViolinOnFire
5 жыл бұрын
Adham Zoabi 🙏🏽
Fantastic, thanks for sharing your love and talent.
The violin to me is one of the most emotionally expressive of the string instruments. To combine it with this song and such talent is beyond description. BRAVO!!
Truly amazing cover, both subtle and powerful. That's how Eddie would have played it!
@ViolinOnFire
7 жыл бұрын
Piotr Wisniewski thank you Piotr
Love it! Tears and goosebumps … thanks for that magic moment!
@ViolinOnFire
3 ай бұрын
Your welcome, thank you for the kind words
Thank you. Absolutely incredible.
@ViolinOnFire
3 ай бұрын
Your welcome, thank you for nice words :)
Very,very well done......FUNK 0N !!!!!
This should have all the likes.
Awesome version !! I was fortunate to see Funkadelic play this live in 1978 !! 😎😎😎😎
@guyellis9095
4 ай бұрын
Was that at Hammersmith Odeon, it was a Parliament Gig, I was there too, had never heard Maggot Brain, until, walking through the audience Eddie played it, absolutely mind blowing
@mach1954
4 ай бұрын
@@guyellis9095 No I saw them play at Belle Vue concert hall in Manchester. Another iconic venue like the Hammersmith Odeon . We were both very fortunate to have seen them live😎😎👍👍👍
You've transcended half way through and Eddie's Soul joined you, fantastic performance, nothing left to say .
By definition, this is the magnum opus of any cover I've listened to of this classic master piece. You played that violin in ways that would have made Niccolo Paganini rise from the grave and take notice. What stood out the most for me was the style and control you have with the bow to create all those harmonics and distortions which perfectly fit the essences of the original. This is a worthy tribute to Eddie Hazel.
Not really sure how 8 people could dislike this. This is raw talent, and it gave me goosebumps
Man I wish Eddie was alive to see and hear this, incredible best cover I’ve heard of this song on any instrument omg 👍🏽😢
@user-cd9gk7lj9p
10 ай бұрын
The soul never dies.
Patrick & band, thank you so much for this! this is so nuanced, says so much, feels so much, explores & expresses so much, deeply acknowledges Eddie (& George & P-Funk), expresses the original feeling & the legendary motivation behind the music...it's articulate, sad, wild, weeping, wailing, jubilant, meditative, thoughtful, lost (there's a lost quality in the original recording i find few people really get) & found. it is Maggot Brain ❤
Ain't nothin to say but good god. I remember the first time I saw Lili Hayden play this. I think you're a little cleaner and classical with your delivery. Every note clear as a bell. Beautiful. ❤
Beautiful version!
@ViolinOnFire
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Wow!! How many times and how many ways has Maggot Brain been covered? It's a true testament to the genius of the song.
Patrick ..... You killed it! Bravoooooooooooooooooooooo
@BillKnighton1
4 жыл бұрын
That was incredible .... your players were straight great!
That's some soul music. I've never heard sounds like that from a violin.. your music encourages me to branch out more and experiment with different sounds. Thanks for posting :)
@ViolinOnFire
10 жыл бұрын
yes! try all sorts of things…the violin is such an expressive instrument…you can keep and break all the rules at at the same time, no limit
This is now my second most favorite version of major brain. The first being the original.
@crazyblues6661
2 жыл бұрын
Just try Dave Simpson's version, you might be blown away to. Cheers
Saw this a few weeks ago. I'm still trying to catch my breath. Good God...
I thought when lily haydn played this song on a violin couldnt get any better but man i must admit you put a whole new level of emotion here.. Respect to you..last 2 minutes i lost my breathe
🔥 🔥 🔥
Un. Freaking. Believable. And to think I almost skipped to another video and would have missed the last two minutes. Best part.
@ViolinOnFire
7 жыл бұрын
StvYzerman haha thank You! appreciate the commen. hope you subscribe. have some more videos coming soon
eddie hazel, one amazing man. and you too are now my idol
Halleujah. Your performance was incredible. I'm sure 95% of th e audience would be awestruck at your playing a piece made by a Black kid in the ghettos of America in the '70's. This how we can overcome intolerance. Your rendition hit me deep. Thank you for sharing. P.S. The keyboardist was awesome too.
@ViolinOnFire
2 жыл бұрын
Love it! And now being played by a Mexican Kid From East Side Fresno!! Much love
that is some crazy music... it just keeps getting better... as long as you keep the posting.. we keep the listening..bravo
Best music experience in a long time... I mean...brilliant!
As usual I am blown away by Patrick's work and soul....Straight from the San Joaquin Valley!. Patrick, I'd love to work with you again. Suzanne
Nice work chief.
@ViolinOnFire
4 жыл бұрын
Jude White McLeod LoL thanks man!! 💪🏽💪🏽
💙. It’s just something about this cover.... it’s always a point in life when the spirit knows when it want to hear this 😩 or the original
@ViolinOnFire
3 жыл бұрын
I’m honored you’d say that. Thank you 🙏🏽
Goosebumps everywhere, I mean everywhere!
This is fantastic. . . thank you for performing such an esoteric piece. One of the best interpretations I've ever heard. You are to be commended!
Great job man,i love the feelings you put in this song,Eddie is mine all time favorite,and its great to find some covers of him.And man,on violin,just great.I wish you all the best in the future. :)
I tear up with Goose Bumps ,Best Ever Reandering...I am Old school Funkadelic ,Parliament..to do that on perhaps the most hard instrument to play ? Otherworldly!!!
why n the royal fuucck does this not have 1 million views music is really suffering because no one cares about the talented ones keeping it alive
The audience should have been on their feet with applause.”Great Cover”.🎼🎻🎹🥁🎼
WOW!! I'm shaking my head, trying to wrap it around that level of talent! ... I didn't realize until hearing this that I have been waiting my whole life for it. Thank you.
I'm finding some of the best music on youtube lately.
that run at 2:30 is incredible......well done Sir
That was on fire.....Tribute well done....
@ViolinOnFire
4 жыл бұрын
TEAM CERTIFIED SPORTS TV thank you!
Probably the best electric violin I've Ever heard...Absolutely Brilliant !......
. . .I have a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Unbelievable!
WOW! That was a true tribute. 100% Impressed. Thanks for sharing.
@ViolinOnFire
5 жыл бұрын
MrBad Dog thank you!
I've heard it played many times, this is one of the best this is spiritual.
How does this video not have more views?
@ViolinOnFire
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the comment!
Every body can't cover this song but you did it man that's beautiful.
Wow! Speechless
Likely one of the best things I've ever heard. BRAVO!!!
Wow!! I know who im going to be binging on for a while. Thank you for that contribution!
@ViolinOnFire
4 жыл бұрын
🙏🏽🙏🏽
Chills brother, chills. Thanks for posting your version of one of the most soulful compositions ever.
Great and great again! Absolute joy.
You have to feel this song to play it Bc there’s so much emotion he really put feelings in this jawnt n that’s why it’s a masterpiece 😢😢
That was incredible! I was in college when this first came out. You did it justice!
Just wanted to say... this is the type of playing that inspires me to pick up my fiddle again. And my dad always wore the blue hankerchief like you had in some videos. He gave me my first fiddle.
@jamesschmidt2016
3 жыл бұрын
Real sweet rendition love it
I listen to this whenever I cut onions. That way, when I cry, I can blame the onions
@ViolinOnFire
2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
Wish I was there, unbelievable masterpiece! You make it your own and bring it to another level. Highest congratulations from France.
From the biggest P-Funk Fan out here. Bravo 1000,000 times.
I love your tone man.
Amazingly talented and played with great passion.
Awesome Patrick, I can feel it in my soul such beautiful emotion. You Roc!!!!
I just cried, watching this It's wonderful!
How incredible was that. Started slow but sheeeesh you did the classic justice 👍💯👌
I just have one word for to describe your performance "INCREDIBLE" ! You're very good bro , i can feel your melody in my soul ! Congratulations ....
Mind blown. Much respect.
SO FANTASTIC !!!!! LOVE IT !! JUST LOVE IT !!!!!!
thanks thanks....wonderfull to listen to feel to see performed this amazing song...what a tribute to music etc...hope to see more of you
That moment when u take a big deep breath in while watching. Godamn
Wow, I always think covers of this are awful, even by pro musicians with electric guitar. A violin though? I never thought I'd have my face melted off by a fiddle.
@ViolinOnFire
7 жыл бұрын
adam hossman thanks man,
Prepiękne wykonanie.
I felt that.Patrick you've touched me.
Hey Patrick...I LOVE me some Lili Haydn (The Longing) ...and you always kill that MAGGOT!!!! Stank on brotha! ...ONE!!!
my favorite violinist))))
This song made you my rolemodel! I get goose bumps every time i listen to it. Just amazing! Keep up the passion, man!
SICK AS DISEASE!!!!!! BOMB HARDA!!!!!!!
This was absolutely amazing! I'd love to see you cover Watermelon in Easter Hay by Frank Zappa!
Great work. I really enjoyed it, thank you
All Love ❤️ !
Que espetáculo,lindo lindo lindo👏👏👏👏👏👏
Brother, what a great performance! Most excellent!
@ViolinOnFire
6 жыл бұрын
Lehman Skrap thank you!
@lehmanskrap5638
6 жыл бұрын
Violin On Fire, brother, you owned that tune!
Beautiful version, many thanks !!!!!!!!!
Amazing!! Very talented. I can feel your fire.
Listening in 2022 from Oak Cliff, TX
beautiful rendition of my favorite guitar solo, 😢!!!
Simply incredible, thank you so much for sharing!!!!
shame on you youtube. only putting this now on my timeline! you had 8 years…
Dude! You could play with 1 hair and it would be awesome! That was amazing! Keep it up bro!