Awesome Electric Violin - Ed Busking Chester

[@TheSwitch747]

Im 30 now and i watched this when it was first uploaded and i was in high school. This vid should be preserved in a youtube museum lol

[@Caidezes]

Yo, same. One of the first KZbin videos I watched. A real classic.

[@tinawagner9159]

Literally same. Turning 30 this year. This video is a classic.

[@GenericThomas]

Same! Turning 32 this year, and this was one if the videos that made me first go " huh, maybe I should give KZbin some more playtime"

[@NewsAction1]

I'm going to download it to archive it.

[@shannon9993]

I found it when I was in college, and it was so beautiful I cried. I'm mid-thirties now, and it still encourages me to have faith in the things we can do.

[@tylerdaniels5681]

This is one of the first videos I ever watched on KZbin. I still watch it pretty often even 10 years later. Definitely a KZbin classic

[@veganwaffle]

Tyler Daniels same here buddy

[@LiliLawless]

Same! Now I listen to this beautiful song on Spotify. Timeless piece.

[@CaracalKeithrafferty]

Same, my friend. Hopefully you watch it again ;)

[@XzXPatrickXzX]

Same here! I've literally listened to this every now and then for over a decade

[@xxxxxx-xe4cr]

Me too. I was blown away then and still am every time I watch it or listen. I bought it on iTunes 🙂 I wonder whether he’s still busking...

[@Imsocerealz]

Song is called Orange and its by Ed Allyene Johnson. Like so others can see.

[@EllieLight1]

BTW, Orange is off Ed's 1994 album "Ultraviolet"

[@SpiralPegasus]

Thanks for letting me know. I've heard the original, and this is light years better! Like any good musician, Ed's magic sounds best played live!!

[@EllieLight1]

I agree. I like his busking version better than the studio one.

[@echimadrian2007]

yeah but it's not this

[@echimadrian2007]

but it's not this.

[@thangnguyen-quoc8269]

I first heard EAJ in 2005 and fell in love with his work immediately. Being a kid from Vietnam, seeing him live was always a dream. Needless to say, when I saw this video on YT around 2010, it brought me so much joy. And here I am, in 2024, rewatching this wonderful video. What memories

[@colincutler8311]

First saw this around 2008 or so. Loved it then. 10 years later, I was walking down York's Parliament Square looking for a busking pitch and heard an electric violin. First thing that popped into my head was "No way it's Ed Alleyne Johnson." Sure enough, it was.

[@jdm2626]

Wow, he still plays?

[@colincutler8311]

@@jdm2626 He was as of spring 2019. Just had a new album out.

[@BB-pn2qv]

@@colincutler8311 that’s AMAZING

[@JT-bm5xu]

"...Had no idea you were still in business" -Bilbo Baggins

[@chrisedwards3866]

I hope he still plays. I had plans to travel in 2020, and seeing him live was a major item on my to-do list. Unfortunately the pandemic changed those plans.

[@dee74raz]

Wow can't believe this is nearly 10 years old, still come and make pilgrimage to this video every year !! So beautiful music !!

[@dedpixel007]

not only You man, not only You :D greets :D

[@Vanedis]

Not only you two! This was even just a few months before my dad died. 2006 will always leave a bad taste in my mouth.

[@KingJonnyFC]

ps34evah hes me dad

[@DivaMinxy]

me too!

[@maggieadams8600]

I was just about to write exactly the same thing! :) He's so brilliant!

[@Steveachester]

Ed is still busking in Chester, I seen him yesterday 6th September 2016.

[@veganwaffle]

Still coming back after 15 years. This was my 3 video I ever put on my “favorites” playlist

[@Eddy2871991]

I have found this video years ago and come to rewatch it every once in a while. His music never fails to give me goosebumps and to make me cry...just because it is so amazing, that I can't stand it. Beautiful, just beautilful.

[@Aprilandfamily]

I agree with you 1000000% I Also found this years ago and rewatch it. It's perfect so beautiful and makes me have goosebumps

[@EllieLight1]

Aprilandfamily Same here.

[@babyhamsteraj]

Same here the only thing diff is tat i smile instead :)

[@cmto]

Yeah man. I found this in 2008-2009... I was high as a kite when I found it, but even today in my sober days it still does it for me. A nice relaxing sound to reminisce on life with.

[@Gummientenkillass]

Eddy2871991 This video never fails to give me goose bumps and make me cry so I can only agree with you. Even when its recorded with a built in camera mic the echo Chester creates is just amazing with his e violin.

[@kensanhan9059]

I've watched this for 10+ years now , i still get goosebumps at 1:00, every time.

[@drykie3633]

Same!

[@BrawndoQC]

Same! And finally visiting Chester in 2023.

[@beardedkraken822]

I've came back to this video 2 or 3 times a year for almost 10 years and it still fucking amazes me every time.

[@dee74raz]

+Bearded Kraken I'm glad I'm not the only one - I also come and pay a visit to this video couple times a year as well, still think it's beautiful !!

[@seanlayton610]

Same here. Bought some of his stuff on iTunes in appreciation.

[@jmbbao]

Same for me

[@WilliamJamesTH]

I saw him today in the same spot. I just couldn't stop listening! It's amazing!!!!! :D

[@hybok]

+William James Seriously? he's still doing it now? in 2016 in chester?

[@WilliamJamesTH]

+hybok Yep, Can't believe how long he's been doing it!

[@stevexxl777]

+William James - I can't believe he's still busking, he should be on the world stage!!

[@jimboluji8143]

​@hybok still going in 2023 just saw him yesterday

[@YanBelley]

One of my first youtube videos that I saved in 2008. And I just did push the like button today (October 15 2024). Great video. Imperfections makes it perfect.

[@darksepheroth4627]

I discovered this in a rough time in my life and listened to it heavily for a few days back in 09. I'd recently had a break up with a long term girlfriend and had just broken off all contact with my family. I had decided to just leave the country on my own without money or a plan. This music has floated back into my mind over the years but I haven't been able to bring myself to play this again until now.

[@tukjohnson5246]

How awesome it must've been walking the streets of Chester that day and hearing this..I have loved this vid since it was first uploaded and it literally brought me to tears..Still does..Very moving piece, thank you so much Mr. Johnson..

[@chadwickfreitas]

Breh this my favorite KZbin video of all time. Everyone there witnessed something special.

[@markhero78]

Best street performer ever His compositions are magnificent

[@evanarora2055]

14 years later and I still come back to this video

[@الصوتالحر-ت7ب]

Me too

[@RobBates-u1l]

Seen him twice, York and Chester. I could not walk away either time. The man is a genius and.. busks..he has the music industry sussed...never compromised and he clocks most times when he has touched someones soul, He did me. This bloke doesn't need a concert hall. Just wish he put out a Vaughan W. variatiion sometime.

[@WeakestAvenger]

Wow, I have been occasionally coming back and listening to this video for at least 15 years. Still one of the very best. I love his smile at the camera just before he turns on the distortion, and then the next few seconds are just magical. I like this live version even better than the studio-recorded album version.

[@CNLShepherd]

i was in chester a few weeks ago with a friend and ed set up next to us outside the Central Perk and one quick coffee turned into 3 more along with a tuna sandwich and strawberry cheese cake, could have listened to that guy all day.

[@MyOneManBand]

This was one of the most inspirational videos I had seen when I felt like the only person I knew trying to play solo and make loops of sound (those days with just a dl4) ...fast forward over a decade and a half, and my parents just text me from Chester to let me know that you were still out there doing your thing...they remembered me showing them this video so show what was possible to do with just loops and talent....they came back to say hi but you had gone for the day, but brilliant to know you are still out there looping up the world

[@GenericThomas]

Ed and DubFx really opened me up to what a loop station was capable of

[@sibtainbukhari5447]

I had the fortune of listening to Ed live on the streets of Chester on two occasions and fell in love with him and still listen to his music. I now live in Australia but whenever I’m back in the UK I will make sure to go back to Chester and look out for him

[@JAMiiE_GG]

My music teacher in high school showed me this video and I find myself coming back here to watch it every year or 2. Just as chilling as the first time I heard it.

[@tomdebenham7566]

this guy used to play on streets of york years back he's a freaking legend

[@bestyovls25]

13 years later and still love this video

[@nikkiezzell3713]

I played this song for my son while I was pregnant with him. I turned it on just now and, he recognized it. He would get so excited when I played it for him in the womb. When it would stop playing he would stop then I hit play again and, he would wiggle. Great memories. God bless you all.

[@izamaribarra6166]

What's the name of the song?

[@justastranger9868]

I'm not religious, but I respect your blessing and offer you the same

[@nikkiezzell3713]

Orange is the name of the song.

[@TheBertieW]

Wish you and your loved ones all the best Nikki.

[@nikkiezzell3713]

You too, I like your name Bertie.

[@ctmpodcast6901]

I live in Chester, I see this guy every day on my way to and from home. You start to get used to it but he will always be awesome!

[@duracotton]

He's really playing on the streets? Awesome

[@itukuppoo4280]

Is he still allowed to play in 2020? Has anyone snapped an up close picture of his pedal board to see what he uses for the distortion sound?

[@ctmpodcast6901]

@@itukuppoo4280 Yeah I think I've seen him a few times this year. I asked him once about his rig; he made his violin himself so I don't know what's in it, and as for his pedal board I think it was mostly BOSS pedals.

[@rakeau]

Accidentally clicked on this old favourite. Deliberately staying.

[@LuciferTheSaint]

Here I am, like 17 years later.....still playing this.

[@JohnSmith-pd1fz]

Disturbingly wonderful when heard on a cool autumn day, out in the street with a few tourists about.

[@kevingamache1512]

This video and Ed is why i got into electric violin. Of course in comparison to him. I own electric violins. He plays them........beautifully.

[@Kraz3e987]

This video really takes me back, I remeber watching it with my brother on the old family computer.

[@nancyangelicabello4898]

Three years later after discovery...still love it!

[@EgemenAkto]

Still ? :)

[@nancyangelicabello4898]

@@EgemenAkto yes 😀

[@EgemenAkto]

@@nancyangelicabello4898 I watched in 2007 :) and just by coincidence I saw it in one of my playlist and dive into messages. There are a lot of massages but I like to read what people think about this video and song throught years :)) Have a nice day. I guess you listened it again as I do :))

[@nancyangelicabello4898]

@@EgemenAkto it brings back a lot of memories for me. I believe I started watching it in 2008-2009. I also like to read comments haha. Thank you, have a nice day as well! ☺️

[@TelfordO]

2019 and i still come back to watch and listen to this, only not on my Pc, Laptop but now on my smart Tv With soundbar and subwoofer and it is still amazing.

[@thepoetofficial]

It's 15 years later.. this is the content we love

[@Craftsman538]

It was great to see you and hear you again in Chester Ed. I am glad I was able buy a cd from you.

[@xxxxxx-xe4cr]

Am i the only one who can’t listen to this without crying? 😭😆

[@simonjones2453]

Coming out of depression can feel like being reborn, as happy memories become available to you again and you remember what it's like to be at peace with the world. Hearing beautiful music for the first time then feels a bit overwhelming, almost as if the pleasure circuits in your brain have atrophied from lack of use. This video will always remind me of that experience back in 2008.

[@monahk]

This gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it.

[@TheSpatulaCity]

I remember watching this video numerous times over 12 years ago and being mesmerized by the music and intrigued by the buildings somewhat. When I was travelling Europe 10 years ago, I tried to catch a performance in York (heard he was playing there) but didn't get a chance. Fast forward to a few years ago, I tried again and found him in Chester. Funny how I finally know all those buildings in this video.

[@sophiew1967]

It's always an absolute pleasure to see the wonder Ed Alleyne- Johnson...I'e been listening to his music one way or another fo r nearly 30 yrs..Listening to him play makes me miss home ,miss Liverpool esp ecially watcing him play outside the Lyceum on Bold St ✌

[@emilievakarian1396]

I was traveling with my school in Oxford and we had 2 hours of free time class. I stayed the 2 hours to listen to him, it was 3 days ago. Unbelievable with my friends we hit hands and gave money, and he even said "thank you" hahaha! we were so happy!

[@namilapluie]

Still amazing in 2020 😌✨

[@GrimGearheart]

Near 17 years I've been listening to this. Cognaut, the uploader...I don't know if you're still around. You've not uploaded a video in 10 years yourself. But I hope you know that this small moment in time, where you stood on the street and recorded this man playing violin has brought so much joy to so many people.

[@baletashakur]

This was one of the first youtube videos I ever watched and fell in love with

[@ilanamunk-upton6349]

Saw Ed in Chester yesterday. He is still amazing and I bought his new CD Pluto and it doesn't disappoint. He is probably one of the most talented people I've ever met

[@BrawndoQC]

I can't believe this video is 16 years old, and I'm finalyl visiting Chester in 2023. Hello from Canada.

[@thesurge90]

Hope and peace fills in my heart when this blessing invades my body, making me believe in the little good things again! Because there is not only war and rape, blood and tears, there is also love and friendship, a hug, a shoulder to lean on!

[@kristaninman3250]

Greatest classical artist of the 20th and thus far 21st century. I would be amazed what he would have done if born earlier.

[@jdm2626]

I love how there are so many people who come back to this video every year haha. I don't remember the last time I watched this, but the first time I watched this was years ago and I still come back. Hope everyone is doing well!

[@visuvius]

I came here for the pigeon... ...and also the phenomenal music

[@janeworrall3694]

I LOVE this piece of music. I get lost in it. It's 2019 now, and I saw Ed playing in Chester, the nearest big town to where I live, and I've only just "discovered" him! Bought his latest CD, "Pluto". I'll listen out for him every time I go now! Great video by the way. Thanks for sharing. Do you still visit Chester?

[@AndreaBennett-lh6pd]

Yes

[@duncanbeggs4088]

I'm 34 now and I was in high was when I first watched this. Came back and watched this one evening when I was remembering old videos I l oved as a kid.I second that this should be preserved in a youtube museum.

[@xilgion7173]

Wow that's a lot of loop stations

[@Kirodev]

Westly Sedigo He built them himself.

[@shrivastavabhanu]

Who is listening repeatedly in 2019.

[@danutbadiu1975]

Me! 13.12 2019...and tomorrow 😉..nice performance

[@javitodolosabe]

I just spent 4 beautiful days in Chester and I had the pleasure of listening to his music. And it occurred to me to search on youtube and this great video appeared 😍👌15 years😮

[@seanpower7291]

That person should. Be employed by local council and others make life better for all

[@susanyg1]

Fantástico!!

[@Pmack1975]

480P was the best we had back then when I first watched this! Love it. This is one of the few BEST things on the internet still to this day.

[@simonmcghee8699]

So this guy isn't famous, yet Kim Kardashian is? Stop the planet, I want off

[@stevebarker1272]

He is famous to me, I bought his CD back in the 90's, he was quite well known on the TV for a while.

[@darrellandrew5605]

Saw him at Glastonbury about 92 and was blown away what a unique talent

[@echimadrian2007]

i wish a flac for this....is he still playing somewhere?

[@echimadrian2007]

yeah, just dont get off, it's kinda what r we now, but E = mc2 , I guess we r just stupid, and if u figured this out you forwarded another level...there are so many...and I think I am mid....maybe :)

[@janeworrall3694]

Echim Adrian Hi. He certainly is. I "discovered" him in Chester a few days ago. I live not far away and see a lot of buskers, but somehow I've never come across this guy before! I've read a lot of the comments on various videos of Ed, and so many of them say he blew their mind! That's exactly the feeling I had. Mesmerising. I bought his latest CD "Pluto" spoke to the lovely lady who was with him, his wife(?). Had to drag myself away! I'll look out for him again that's for sure!

[@cretinnation4367]

Omfg it's him lmao. If any of u live in Chester u would've seen him and his funky dancing wife 😂

[@mikeh2006]

Are you sure that's his wife? I thought it was just some crazy lady

[@christopherwilson2406]

Fantastic...thanks brother. From The Bronx!!!

[@TheresaNChristyy]

2:58 omg eargasm!!

[@МаргаритаКононов]

Colin Davis

[@TheBertieW]

Colin Davis Well said......

[@TARAHABIT]

What is the name of this beautiful tune, any help please

[@GarageLeaguessb]

+George Edwards Orange

[@TARAHABIT]

+Boss many thank for that

[@Sebmagic2]

14 years later, I'm back here. It's been a long time but it's so nice.

[@flyingmover]

wtf where is his face ? :D

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

OK, so England has no soul. How can so many people walk by and not even acknowledge him?....Aaa, maybe it's just me, I'm just too damn old.

[@migrawn824]

Full of Muslims now and they hate music

[@cretinnation4367]

Yeah it's me. He's there all the time and he plays so goddam loud that it's actually kind of annoying

[@juki0h391]

Damn, It's been16 years since I first listen to this song. Time passes by.

[@louisemtoc]

Talented guy shame about the awful editing of the video -_-

[@mashoodijaz12]

It was 9 years ago, what do you expect

[@rodri1030]

If I ever learn to play the violin, it will be because of this video. Like many others in the comments, I still feel goosebumps even after many years.

[@beyondindependence]

It was because of him I started playing violin.

[@philwojo1735]

This song started it all off for me.. it brings me back to a time where things were pure I hope it last forever !!

[@TheSpatulaCity]

I've had this video in my favorites since 2007 and have watched it hundreds of times enjoying the music, admiring the elegant & impressive town square and trying to make sense of the clips. I'd say this video sparked my first interest in traveling internationally from the US. In 2009 I got to travel internationally for the first time but couldn't convince my girlfriend at the time to go any more north than London. In 2013, I heard Ed was playing in York so when I booked my solo European trip, I specifically took a train from London to Edinburgh, Scotland so that I could take a day trip to York in hopes of seeing a live performance. Unfortunately, luck did not favor me and I could not find him there. In 2015, I took another European trip and flew into Manchester from London. I then took a train to Chester and stayed at hostel for a few nights to give myself time to see if I could get a chance for a real life performance and to explore this town that I have pondered about since 2007. Well, luck was in my favor as the day before I was to leave, I found Ed playing about 100-200ft away from the location in this video. I don't ever get-star truck, but I was like flabbergasted when I heard him playing and no one was stopping to listen. I hung out, sat on the curb and listened for about 45 minutes and called out songs for him to play until it started raining. I helped him get some of his stuff under cover from the rain and bought a CD that he graciously signed for me. Very kind and humble. So it's super satisfying that I now know where this location is now, can recall where these cut scenes are from and can make sense of this busy yet still mesmerizing video.

[@arnaud_danassie]

Thanks Mr Ed Alleyne-Johnson for ♪♫♪♫♫♪ with electric violin ! Well played

[@milkyway1851]

💜I really love this video ❤💛💛💚💜💙

[@frederickperez3296]

I was 15 when I first saw this and by some weird luck I remembered today at 33 it wasn’t hard to find!!!! I’m so happy I did 😅🫡

[@mbxsd]

I am in Chester city centre and just met this guy! I used to watch this video when I was a kid. I feel like I just fulfilled a childhood dream.

[@alishoukat987]

13 years later .. this video brings back so many memories

[@obsgamesfurdays6802]

2022 still enjoy this classic 😍

[@jdm2626]

I found this video about 9 years ago, and I watched it so many times, but I somehow forgot about it. I just found it again and I love it even more than when I first saw the video

[@UpstateKemp]

Still coming back to this video when I’m feeling down over 15 years later

[@kermitefrog64]

What a wonderful eclectic flow of warmth and feeling emanating from the violin.

[@rachellestephens6031]

Bought the music because I loved your video so much! My daughters danced to this song, that was over ten years ago... god bless you for keeping this on KZbin!

[@westy8628]

this guys a genius, payed him to serenade happy birthday to my wife march14th 2013 in chester, so emotional, i want him to play at my funeral lol.. hat of to you sir..

[@DeeyaSophia]

The song is called "Orange" by Ed Alleyne-Johnson.

[@tsipirlinis]

I used to listen his music live on Chester city during our Sunday walk! So glad I found this video, brings me good memories there

[@rooneyhahao2131]

I am watching it in 2020 and wow time flew so fast. Whenever I am watching this video I become depressed after watching those people in the street how wonderful they are .

[@dionyates2482]

It must have been 15 to 20 years since I saw this guy busking in Chester and was transfixed. I'd heard of New Model Army but I didn't know who Ed was and that he was a member! It's fantastic that he's carved out a niche as a serious musician and an instrumentalist, and that he continues to release new recorded music.

[@Chelsso0]

I remember the first time I listened to this song was like 11 years ago, I still love it as much, he is so gifted and talented.

[@bellafaye27]

You know your hearing magical music when the pigeons are dancing nearby!

[@mattjake77]

Pure talent and not recognised for how awesome he truly is! Pure quality 👌

[@gerrymarchant8652]

Was in Chester yesterday & Ed was busking there. His amazing sound stopped me (& many others) in our tracks, it was spine chilling, the hairs on the back of my neck were standing up ! I can't believe that I've never heard him or of him before, bought a double album from him & will be getting more from iTunes. I'm addicted to his sound & hope that he's playing in Chester next time I'm there ! Beautiful music.

[@thepoetofmusic]

Still watching ☺️

[@aluuusch]

Completely dumbstruck I wachted this video the first time about 10 years ago. Shortly after, it made me go and visit Chester. Of course, I was hoping to find Ed playing at his spot that day. Instead there was another busker. He wasn't bad at all. Young and fresh as I was, however, I went up to him and asked: "When is Ed Alleyne playing here?" He just mumbled that he didn't know... I had to leave the next day without having seen him performing. Still, I quite enjoyed this very special city.

[@P3T3I2]

Holy crap this guys on KZbin! With over 2mill hits! Chester is my hometown and I've seen him play here hundreds of times. Haven't seen him play for a few years though...... Come back!

[@kermitefrog64]

Very dreamy. This must be the way to pluck the strings of the heart.

[@laurenmoore5405]

10 years on and I still watch this... ❤️

[@rachellestephens]

Thank you for keeping this on! I love love love this and I need to hear some beautiful music now more than ever. Stay Safe, Stay Home. My love to all.

[@MrMalik404]

I don't normally listen to this genre of music but I could literally feel the music in me.This guy is awesome. this is the type of music that can brighten someones day. big thumbs up!

[@jaskari1]

this video states that perfect example "Dont judge a book by its cover". This is just perfect. out of words.