Crazy | Gnarls Barkley | Electric Violin Cover

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Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" on electric violin w/ loop pedal.
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Gnarls Barkley - Crazy (Instrumental) , Jazz violinist Christian Howes covers Crazy by Gnarls Barkley AKA Ceelo Green.
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Electric violinist Christian Howes plays a Yamaha SV-250 with D'Addario Zyex and Helicore strings. In this cover of Gnarls Barkley- Crazy, he uses a Boss ME-70 for effects and a Jam Man for looping.
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This recording of "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley, was improvised in one take. Christian Howes offers a variety of resources to string players who want to study improvisation in blues, rock, jazz, and funk violin via his online courses at the Creative Strings Academy, his summer workshop "The Creative Strings Workshop" , and various literature at www.christianho...
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Thanks to everyone for liking this Gnarls Barkley Crazy violin cover loop jam, and electric violin cover which has prompted many new electric violin covers since on this channel with loop pedals aka looping pedals of various kinds. FOr more info on looping, I recommend Electricviolinshop.com Their phone support is fantastic and you can find their phone number on their homepage. Tell them i sent you and they'll give you great service and a discount.
(Crazy Gnarls Barkley violin cover by Christian Howes, aka Chris Howes.)
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[@GeorgioElia]

WOW! You are insane! Aspiring to this level of understanding! RESPECT from the UK!!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks!! Really appreciate it

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thanks Scott! means a lot coming from you. take care

[@afreehauf1]

I showed this to my 8th grade general music class - yet another example of the wonderful ways we can express ourselves musically. Thank you for making the violin cool.

[@violinoscar]

I really love how you create tension with dischord and noise. Beautiful. It is a shame that we live in a world that rewards Lady gaga and ignores real talent such as yourself. Bravo!

[@idoitforthehonor]

Wow Words can’t describe how much I love those runs and chords!!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thank you so much! if you're interested, I'm giving my new masterclass away for free for a limited time: bit.ly/_FreeMasterclass Happy practicing 😊

[@docwallacemusic]

Christian, it's so refreshing to see an electric violin cover of a pop tune where the performer brings in jazz vocabulary and just GOES. . . When I saw the duration, I knew we were in for a good ride! Well done, my friend!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks for watching and sharing, David!

[@guitarfan01]

This makes me miss my loop pedal and my Jazz Combo class and Gnarls Barkley all in one. A perfect intersection of significant interests.

[@jesseumoette8641]

Mr howes thanks so much for coming to our school today. We enjoyed every minute of your performance. You're an amazing musician

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thanks Jesse!

[@aleahjoyce3]

Mr. Howes I also want to thank you for coming in today. You are a true musician and your passion for music really shows through your playing. Thank you!!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

I appreciate that so much Aleah. Thank you!

[@superscootkid]

He performed at my school. He's crazy talented and creative

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

+Scott James thanks for commenting!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks, Mike. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks. I'm glad you and your grandsons liked it!

[@ekinblu]

It feels like I've seen a rainbow and I had never seen one before. I'm trying to break out of that mold you've described. Mad Respect.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thank you!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks, man. I'm glad you enjoy it.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks, Tony. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks, Edwin. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the subscription.

[@realitywakeupslap]

God bless you brother Chris.. keep having fun enjoying your gifts.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@KasThomas]

This blew my mind -- I may need a 12-step program to get over it. So well done. So unexpectedly awesome/great.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thank You! "The first step is acknowledging you have a problem." ha! If you like this, feel free to check out my other loop videos kzbin.info/aero/PL6By1KZHRO2LRrLxvKDLUh_lhdQL1mb8P

[@TheGaboatman]

You know what's crazy? This performance. Crazy GOOD, that is! Wow!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Of course! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Daunte17]

Christian Howes you truly the greatest jazz violinist in the world you have so much soul. You really inspire me. Thank you so much for shearing this.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Im honored! thank you

[@Herfortz]

This is awesome Christian...One of the coolest performances I've heard in a long time.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thanks!

[@JohnHighSax]

You know I like this, my daughter plays violin! Thank you for sharing.

[@JuanBozaNapaico]

great talent, great originality, excellent job!

[@christinew7034]

Super fun, Super funky, love it!

[@bassman51able]

Man that's so crazy to see that type of awesome music coming from a electric violin .I like the vid. smooth and funky all the way through. WOW! just great how you put it all together.Peace!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

That's great. Thanks for watching.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@sixofsnails6364]

Wow. Just wow.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks. Glad you liked it!

[@MRVC_83]

very skilled sir i can see the joy on your face as you play it brings . i enjoyed it as well thanks for the upload .

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Love what you're doing here.

[@niyofu]

I love electronic gadgets that allow musician to be their own band. Nice

[@randifishenfeld]

Always tasteful and fun!!!! Love your work!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thanks Randi!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks for listening, Maciej.

[@KG-Punk]

the distortion and effects are very cool. super groove

[@ELIANELOPES]

MY GOOD!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!! THANKS FOR INVITE, YOU ARE WELCOME. NICE WEEKEND! ELIANE

[@nikkiglenn]

Christian you are AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!

[@neonwind]

Really well done! Plus you have shown the many timbres that an electric violin can obtain, lovely

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks for listening!

[@fenderstratguy]

This was pretty cool to watch. I used to listen to Jean Luc-Ponty for HOURS and he took me back there, man. What I liked the best was the crazy creativity. VERY COOL

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks for watching and thanks for subscribing!

[@stellarnova7946]

This is fantastic... Now I want to learn and play this song on my violin.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

+Glen Wald you can do it! let me know how it goes and share it as a video response here:)

[@Tmac4ou]

Great sounds - tremendously soulful!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks, man. I'm glad you dig it!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

That's great! Thanks, Manessa!

[@jsbach15]

Thanks for the note. Outstanding in everything you play. I feel so privileged to be able to hear the sounds you make! Peace & Blessings. You're newest fan and subscriber.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks, man. Glad you liked it.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@lewistarika]

Now that's pretty funky...Thank you for sharing...my grandsons like it too...they said It's cool..

[@Tmac4ou]

Christian, if you were going for funky, soulful, wonderful, "crazy" - take your pick, this is that and more! Thanks, brother! All smiles here!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thanks so much!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks! I'm glad you dig it.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@waskyper8]

Thanks very much for sharing this- I don't know how u found me but I find it so magical how You Tube seems to bring the world a bit closer. Violin is not my instrument but I have ALWAYS admired somebody who knows their way around one! Great performance- felt moved by your presentation- you got it- but because you r aware of more than just the "stereotypical world" of jazz/classical- u come to the table w/ something alot better than most-stay well- blessings to u

[@hamwhacker]

I loved this. Great choice of pedal effects - I don't have any idea how you did it! Amazing and so cool. Thanks!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

I'm glad. Thanks a lot!

[@scotttixiermusic]

Very rare and incredible musician, thanks for sharing

[@faithcobb]

You made it sing, play, whistle, and be its own orchestra with a horn section, too. 6:08 and around that area before and after on the video is simply awesome. It is the kind of jam session done with a whole group, but you did it alone. Very nice :). You are Blessed with a beautiful gift. I enjoyed watching and listening; and thank you for sharing with me. Awesome.

[@frankcurtis4813]

This is different, catchy I like it thanks for sending it. Best to you, Frank

[@TheJazzSphere]

Thanks Christian. This is total feel good music that grooves. If anyone had of told me that a violin could be played and sampled with a funky wah-wah rhythm guitar... Too cool. You'd be appreciated in N'awlins and Graz.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks, Jenni! Glad you guys enjoyed it.

[@rubensleite9384]

Christian....congratulations !!! and I love Jean luc Ponty and Ralphe Amstrong and your music remember them

[@heki22]

Only one Word: Fantastic! Only one cord: Drastic Only one Lord: Plastic Only one more: Beautiful.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Muchas gracias, Jorge!

[@IanRobinsonGlobal]

That's some powerful fiddle work!

[@HannahKWatson]

You are insanely inspiring Christian. Thanks so much for your videos. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your talent and drive. I will continue to watch your videos!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks so much Hannah!

[@HannahKWatson]

@@ChristianHowesViolinHowes holy cow I didn't expect a subscribe either. :p Thanks! Rock on!

[@Lampdesu]

That little smile on your face made me smile :)

[@randifishenfeld]

So LOVE everything you are doing!!!!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Randi Fishenfeld thank you!! Hope you are well. (Are you still upstate ny area?)

[@randifishenfeld]

I'm doing great and living my bliss in music!!! I live in South Florida. Involved in some great projects with incredible musicians and awesome human beings. Life is friggen great! So love being a musician, man.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

yay!!!! That’s right -south Florida. I’m a little closer to there now than I was (I’m in Asheville). Would be cool to cross paths in person one of these days. Thx:)

[@randifishenfeld]

YES!!!! it would be VERRRRRY cool!!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

right on Dana! thanks bro

[@VidaWisdom]

I agree with Dave Higgins. All songs are better with some jazz. Beautiful job Christian. Beautiful!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks very much Vida.

[@itortor]

I just received your inbox message of this video. Thank you for reminding me how much I've missed my violin in the past year... It's been a real heart break not being able to play... Thank you.

[@OLelyO]

thank you for sharing and this jazzy experience

[@myriamtoma6857]

So rythmmy-Dynamic!! Many thanks for the post, Artist and interpretation too. Regards. M.T.

[@bertj.thomas8489]

Awesome music! :)

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks. I mostly play jazz, but I play fiddle styles as well.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks, Christine.

[@54spiritedwill54]

Simply amazing indeed!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks, Raggy!

[@hollabooiers]

Well, that blew my mind quite a bit. I'll have to check out some of your other videos. :)

[@mikefiddle]

So sick!! I love it! Sounds great Chris! So inspiring

[@sisterchris8409]

Wow! Thank you for sharing this video I absolutely loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

much appreciated Kris!

[@exjazzbassbaz]

i love this its great a new twist on jazz impro.great stuff keep up the good work thats a great sound youve got there.

[@LopeMolinaRomero]

Simply awesome!!!! BRAVO!!!!!

[@jordanhamiltonmusic5919]

This is cold!!

[@pattyfromtoledo]

Great cover of one of my favorite songs!

[@casaenboedo]

Aplausos from Argentina! Great version. Thanksfor sharing!

[@jarquavius10]

absoulutely FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!

[@egnahcwen]

Thanks for sharing Crazy. You are a talented violinist.There is some resemblance of Jean Luc Ponty in your playing...another favorite of mine.

[@ortml99]

Hello Christian, Thank you for sending me this video, You were very creative with your layering technique and produced a very musically interesting video. I enjoyed it very much!,,,,Will

[@EpiphanysTerror]

I want to use my loop pedal more often after viewing this...you're awesome!

[@yulianedi]

Dear Christian, thank you for showing me this video! It is amazing what you can do with the electric violin. But I am a complete beginner and I will go for acoustic violin for now and see how it will go! THanks again!

[@gregorfussenegger]

This is so good! :D Love your crazy outside playing and noise stuff that is tastefully used!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks Gregor!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks, Gareth!

[@karenbclb]

Sweet music to my ears thank you for sharing.!

[@blue45bj]

Very enjoyable and and very different. Thanks.

[@GwladYrHaf]

Love that smile at 5:55 Piano me could never do that. Cornet me also couldn’t. Flamenco guitar me knows exactly what that feels like. Violin me is a long way from that.