Casey Driessen: The Singularity Tour. Performing The Heartbeat Kid

With limitless energy and spontaneity, The Singularity Tour kicks off in the Summer of 2012, putting Casey Driessen's unique creative vision center stage. The set up is simple: One man. One fiddle. One pedal board. Mixing his signature percussive fiddle style with digital loops and effects, the GRAMMY-nominated fiddler will build each show layer by layer in real time in front of the audience. The result is a one of a kind experience that pushes the boundaries of musical genres and styles.
Here Casey performs "The Heartbeat Kid," an original composition written to the heartbeat of his daughter in utero at 20wks. You'll hear the actual heartbeat at the end. All music was recorded in one take.

[@bobsaget401k]

I'm blessed to have people like this guy to listen to as a musician.

[@daniweissman2853]

Casey Driessen-my new favorite violinist. Absolutely sick. Most innovative way I have seen someone play this thing!! 5 string and a sick looper--I want his sound setup!!

[@TheWanderingLinstrel]

Can I hit the like button infinite times?!? You are an inspiration, thanks for translating the magic you hear into an experience for all of us.

[@Zapulzen]

Seeing him live was one of the best music experiences I've ever witnessed

[@frankellis5146]

Hard to describe just how gifted Casey is. One person in every life time comes along with the perfect gift and talent. Casey in my opinion is that person for my lifetime. Great job!

[@ratpissoi]

Phenomenal, this man has the most sophisticated sense oh rhythm I think I've ever heard.

[@hamwhacker]

Casey Driessen is a legend! The way this video was done...what a truly great eccentric (!) musician. Edgy attack, catchy rhythms and beautiful melodic lines. All from one guy in one take. I think there are no limits to what he can do!!!

[@jroche2830]

Sir, you are a genius!!!!

[@danaleongmusic]

What a badass! I'm thrilled to be on the same bill with this crazy genius at Mark O'Connor's Berklee College of Music Camp tonight!

[@markusmars]

Man, I love your sound, your groove, your setup, your soul! Since we've met in 2005, I've been following your sound and enjoy your inspiration! Hope you are well! Aloha from Hawai'i!

[@lucy_spain]

Seeing you tonight in NYC! Can't wait

[@jimivy6019]

Magnificient!

[@sheerwilljs1234]

How does this not have millions of views??

[@ISignedUpBefore]

Really impressive vision on this, Casey- and as usual, you show one of the most highly developed senses of rhythm I've ever heard. The way you bring that to the fiddle is amazing.

[@AllysonsViolinStudio]

Beautiful!

[@stringmatt]

Talk about breaking some ground! Thanks for pushing the edge out a little further man! I have got to spend some time with you learning your craft.

[@rupertguenther]

you have the magic my friend - thank you. shine on

[@btmacie]

Man, I saw you do this live at Merlefest! That was crazy! If I had to keep track of all those loops, I would be so lost! Good job, dude!

[@DavidMarnoch]

Little 'ol Stage 1, Vancouver Folk Music Festival, showery Sunday afternoon, musical perfection.

[@rickychampion2290]

❤️

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

Very appropriate emoji!

[@ketoksound]

Impressionnant artistique et très touchant;) Bravo !!

[@zirikollo]

I do not know man! I guess the millions of views that are left watching the hit of the moment ...

[@directed2ice]

Saw him at Bonnaroo...incredible!

[@FerutElCampeador]

Yeah, I think that was the greatest part of the video.

[@genesisguillen735]

Impresionante!!!! Eso es arte! 😍🇻🇪🙏🏻💜

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

Muchas gracias!

[@maxraabe5745]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@soultasto]

holy !@#$, this is fantastic

[@burtvillefarms]

FANTASTIC!

[@ctsfiddler]

wow, i got a get a pair of those shoes, great thanks

[@MatthewAlexander1ManSineWave]

Holy crap, this guy shreds! I agree with sheerwilljs1234, how does this not have a million views?

[@BoomerangLooper]

Wow! Sounding great! We love seeing you use your Boomerang Looper. Super cool! Sincerely, BoomerangLooper.com

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

The functionality of a piece of gear really influences musical arrangement. The Rang III gives lots of great options and each arrangement is created in part because of what is available...it's like a puzzle that I enjoy putting together. Cheers!

[@bburnsey]

That's The Wedge Brewery! That John Payne fence is awesome!

[@elrioviolino3549]

Stupendous!!!

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

Thank you!

[@elrioviolino3549]

@@CaseyDriessenMusic Saw you and met you at a very small venue in St. Louis maybe 8 (?) years ago. Was pummeled into utter rapture with your show.....

[@MisdemeanorThoughts]

Didn’t expect this...

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

I'll take that. Thanks!

[@ashazaria]

beautiful. brillant.

[@TheFiddleInTheMiddle]

Haha xD but yes, this is AMAZING... and he is going to come to Finland to teach this summer \o/

[@eoghanmcgregor4043]

i'm convinced the 6 thumbs down was because someone's resolution was super high and their mouse slipped.... :) only possible explanation...

[@user-mv4zl9en5g]

Очень нравится композиция, а исполнитель просто Шикарен!!!

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

Большое спасибо за внимание! (google :-)

[@Finnclassic]

Forget all other instruments, from now on a violin is all you need to make music.

[@lonemountainrambler]

inspired............ that all i can say

[@CoffeeJanitor]

@lonemountainrambler Seriously, this is amazing.

[@ThygeTheChopper]

I'm a fiddler and I would like to get some help with what kind of mic/pick-up he uses here and also pre-amp. It looks like the microphone is a DPA, but the pick-up is that a Schertler DYN-G Set (eventhough it's designed for banjos)? Any help would be appreciated :) Kindly, Thyge

[@aikighost]

Ok so lets get Casey & and Kaki King playing together that would be awesome :)

[@pennyarcadequartet]

coz it's in 5/4.

[@FerutElCampeador]

Mission Impossible is in 5/4 too.

[@MattScutchfield]

What kind of amp is that on the table in the back?

[@pennyarcadequartet]

omg he has 5 strings. wow.

[@godzillal123321]

Goood stoooooof

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

Thanks. Are you a fiddler?

[@godzillal123321]

I am but not good at it I understand and can perform most bow forms and hold an ok level of vibrato I own a decent violin and bow ($600 for the bow And $2500 for my violin ) I wish to learn to be a better fiddler only to be one of the best luthiers out there I just dont know where to start where it comes to learning build and buying the luthier tools.

[@CaseyDriessenMusic]

@@godzillal123321 I don't know the lutherie world, but I would suggest investigating if you have a violin (or other stringed instrument) maker in the area. Without knowing your age or location, I'll share this article from Strings Magazine (geared towards teens in the US) with some good tips that might give you some ideas: stringsmagazine.com/two-violin-makers-offer-advice-on-the-path-to-lutherie-school/ Cheers!

[@HacheVLn]

yeaaaah, it is sad you can see millions of visitors in stupid videos and then you see that almost "empty", despite it deserves a lot of views....

[@deggis4]

Nobody cares.