Hip Hop Violin Caprice

[@GABGAB247]

Omg it's been 8 WHOLE YEARS. I was a fourth grader about to learn the violin when this came out...

[@Toyboxsquad]

It’s midnight and this video right here came to mind. I was in middle school when it first came out and and fast forward 11 yrs and I still freaking love it

[@pauldateh]

you're right: it was a lot of rosin. my bow was in serious need of rehairing, and i had to use extra rosin to get a grip on the string. also didn't help that i was standing really close to the mic. but you work with what you have. :)

[@artpena1755]

Are you chiko dateh from pocos pero locos ?

[@MrHartApart]

Dude you are flat out phenominal. I hope to god in the future you write some hip hop/classical tunes and put out an album man. Very good job.

[@rubiksturtle]

This > Kreutzer

[@TheCocoYouKnow]

With such a stoic face I couldn't tell if this was a display of raw passion or pure professionalism.

[@DanishNinja]

You are simply mindbogglingly awesome. Even being at our statefunded music-school I'm not ashamed to say you could teach me alot of things. Props with the music, man!

[@acq128]

totally awesome! it's cool how you combine something thought of as "old" by most narrow-minded people with modern hip-hop. This kinda talent should be recognized widely.

[@shoghimas4578]

Awesome vibrato. I like your bow technique too. It's wonderful the way you play! Bravo!

[@kagayuhime]

I am - and always will be - amazed by Paul's talent.

[@ninja3451]

wow, your vibrato is incredible, it's just as fast as heifetz, and the left hand pizzicato part has the coolest sound I've ever heard

[@pauldateh]

thank you so much for the compliment. i really like the sound of the hardanger fiddle. you do a great job playing it!

[@bluexmoonxmusic]

oh my gosh, that plucking at the end was amazing!

[@Chellips]

I was blown away watching how fast your fingers move! That's amazing

[@macroretaco]

BESTIAL. Descubrí este tema hace unos años, cuando lo colgaste; y aún hoy me sigue llegando al alma. Congratulaciones.

[@caramelchick4u28052]

Danmn you as good as Miri..God has blessed you and I hope that he continues to bless you...You will be discovered one day...

[@PuertoRokk1]

Still coming here since 2007

[@n07ju57hum4n]

Same nothing honestly compares

[@fanirama]

This guy is a genius. I will buy his album. Amazing to listen to his violin performances.

[@OWildcat17873]

How in the heck? I just... I.... Mind blown! Holy cow dude!

[@iRangex]

I remember when this came out!

[@JEROyROSA]

I really loved your left hand pizzicato!! It sounds great.

[@7Pe7eR7]

I have listened to your every single video Paul and I must say that all are just amazing !!! Your songs .. Covers .. Violince !!! Just Everything :) Great job Paul :)

[@jmartinez562]

Without the beats the Violin is difficult to appreciate. He is talented,but he can only shine with music behind him.

[@wooki33man]

With the fusion of seperate genre, the future is born. Doubt not the strange, nor unexpected as it may soon become legendary.

[@xrinhoman]

What the hell 2:09 this dude is freaking RAW! One of the best parts in this video that's so sick

[@9thDilla]

@pauldateh I'm speechless.... That's my favorite MC from the group, I envy you

[@NSonder]

Awesome Paul. Man you are a huge talent. Watch Paul's other videos. What a voice!

[@inmacastromartin]

eres buenisimo!! me encanta como suena ese violin!! espero ver pronto mas videos tuyos. es genial la mezcla del hiphop con el violin!! hasta pronto!!

[@Jardinle]

that ending gets like 10000000000 bonus points on top fo the 1000000000000000 bonus points you get for how sick all this stuff you play already is

[@WizardLim11]

He mastered the violin very well n play so nice!! i wish 1 day i could be like him

[@StellaNoire]

talented beyond belief, amazing your a genius..i wish i could play like you

[@lynoi1968]

it is very good even if it's been a while ago it's the best

[@LoudAssNinja]

Paul, you are THE man. Let no one tell you otherwise.

[@pdub7]

Wow..... the part with the pizzicato was just...... amazing

[@SilverLance2011]

@juxhesx he was playing arco (with the bow) and pizzicato (plucking the string but with his left hand) on and off which is AMAZING!!!! That takes some serious talent especially at the tempo he was playing!

[@olmmbill]

Excellent. Very creative. Great technique.

[@kadriVe]

that final was really good! i really enjoy your playing!

[@Ashogo]

the quick bowing+plucking in the last 15 seconds has me grinning like mad.

[@phase866]

U are now my favorite Violinist!

[@pauldateh]

hey nudge! thanks for the message. i took lessons until i finished college, and now i just learn from hanging out with other musicians. i wish i could say that i practice for hours on end, but i've been so busy lately with everything that i'd be lucky to get any time to practice at all! but i'm shifting my schedule around, however, and i plan to get to a more responsible practice schedule soon. :)

[@rawfury05]

this just takes me away. you made that violin cry... fucking respect.

[@LuanSLeal]

Very Crazy!! Congratulations men!

[@sweatshirt029]

you are literally the coolest guy on the face of the earth

[@ergoproxy6998]

sigh , 1-1-2021 and i am still here ,old times good times...sigh , happy new year Old friends

[@moosefarms]

still your violin skills amaze me

[@stlvi3tsoldi3r]

holy crap man... thats some crazy skills you got on the violin there bud

[@Superfiddle1]

@nolie94 I've made my living off of my violin for almost 20yrs. I've studied violin at university and been teaching violin since I was in high school. I've played with Alfie Zappacosta, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Strathcona String Quartet, Mercury Opera, Vinok Worldance (ethnic folk), AUDio SQUADron (avant-garde), Bullies of Basin St. (jazz), the Moksha Ensemble (world fusion), and many other pop, rock and folk acts. So…yes, I've LISTENED to classical before.

[@Carla_1234]

bloody hell that was INCREDIBLE!!!! seriously, well done. im speechelss!

[@ronaldoxpride]

i've been taking lessons for ages now nd theres no way i would be as good as youu :D your soooooo good

[@kabag2]

that was just simply awesome. i hope to see more videos of you man because you are really damn good.

[@ChristopherBolducViolin]

sticato works amazing with hip hop and you do it great!

[@khansolllo]

Hey, this is Omar. I loved the Rapper's delight and CREAM parts. I never knew you were so good at violin.

[@Tolu1994]

this is off the hook. like magic fingers on you. keep doing what you do.

[@backingtalkwards]

from 2:09 to the end was absolutely incredible. nice workkkk

[@nv88]

hot shit keep it up talent like this is what will revive the spirit of hip hop and keep the spirit of music in general alive support creative artists like this!

[@caribind3]

Oh, this is very sweet! Love how you play....

[@TheBrittanyNicole]

@SeanizUnkown my favorite too

[@girlinNYC101]

SICK!! You are an amazing violionist I heard rappers delight. But that was by far amazing keep up the great work your very very talented.

[@violinsrockdude]

You are amazing! 5 stars!

[@korigomi]

no way!! how is that even possible?!! you are quite an amazing violinist :)

[@jroke48]

when they reminise over you! was dope!

[@puchuggrz]

that was awesome!!! Dont think i'll ever be as good as you! Kudos!

[@Musikslife]

Wow, bravo! LH pizz is always a tricky thing. Great Job! I love your tone- very nice and clean. =)

[@SamChaneyProductions]

Love the mixed plucking at 2:10!

[@FightaTech]

That ending was just friggen awesome dude !!

[@GarbageDevon]

The dude has got a pretty good voice, actually. That plucking technique you did starting at 2:10 is pretty damn awesome.

[@Tomowakhe]

Seems to me he didn't watch the Video and just posted a senseless comment after reading the Title... ... I like the way you play and you have a great voice too. Hope you keep it up and will make some new sets of Hard Beats supporting your Violin!

[@Babydolldaydreams]

This is so addicting to watch! Great Job, its amazing!

[@hondefronz]

@9thDilla on the beans and rice sampler 07 his name is mentioned in an intro together with the grouch, eligh, luckyiam and the instant messengers, and they all are in the song so i guess he is too

[@vithanywendys]

WOW!!! Dats amazing! Seeing u play wants me 2 practice more. so i can b great just lik u man!!!

[@Mievhere]

wow you are really good at it. i wish i could play same like you.

[@masael255]

Congratulations; you just Paganini'd hip hop. :D I'll admit; I'm not a hip hop fan at all but what you've done would have made any of the great classics proud. Please keep it up!

[@pauldateh]

thanks! by the way, great job on the classical hip hop stuff. fingal's cave was awesome!

[@MyDJRevolution]

seriously good geeza like this alot i would love to be this good at violin!!!

wow. That was awesome!! Congrats!!

[@BinoDist]

Amazing!!! Exquisitely beautiful playing. Shame you can't team up with JozieQ dancing to the same music.

[@brandonraythompson]

@pauldateh 9thDilla is so enthralled by your awesome talent, I'm not sure the poster knows exactly what point they are trying to make either. Lol who cares if you were standing there wearing aluminum foil and deer antlers... Good stuff!

[@moldyonionz]

You are very talented!!!

[@NiniDread]

Excellent and exciting job. Is it possible for you to post the sheet music for this and your other video. I know a couple of youngsters who were excited by your videos and would love to learn to play.

[@5ey]

wooooooooo u areeee a geniussss woooooo u gain a new fan Mars from cancun mexico is your fan already!!

[@imataimt]

an aural treat. you got mad skills man.

[@pauldateh]

in a classical sense, i totally agree that note scooping isn't very desirable. but in a jazz sense, i think they're great for adding some extra color.

[@Mahron]

The end was amazing!

[@deliusan]

That was naaaaaaaaais !!! You should go on with your improvisation skills, man. I think you got something big in you...

[@HiJoel102]

Pretty cool idea. Keep it up, you've got something there.

[@leinse]

that...was ...beautiful*sweat tear drop*

[@JufBoeliewoelie]

WHOOTT?? Dude, that was AMAZING!!

[@jusill1]

all for the cash was tight and that pete rock was dope!!

[@mindziukas18]

That really amaizing. you do well, keep going.

[@jusill1]

out of all tracks this guy plays all for the cash!!! thats DOPE!!

[@rakelclark]

amazing.. ive watched all ur vids. awesome.

[@Pa11Pie]

OMG! You inspire me! I'm a violinist too.

[@Softball6731]

The part when he was playing pizzicato and arco at the same time was awesome!

[@rachelmarie93]

that is amazing. youre very talented

[@SrtAThaizynnha]

I'm Brazilian. is the first time I heard his compositions was during a trip to Rio de Janeiro. Just loved it! For over a year I'm learning to play violin and I enjoyed the instrument only grew after I heard this past Sunday and watched your video "Paul Dateh and Inka One" in her house by the same friend KZbin! Congratulations on your work and would like to know if your cd was also released in Brazil?

[@scath7]

Paul, might I recommend a Priska chinrest to you! I used to play with a Guarneri but my chin fell over the tailpiece as yours does, and the priska chinrest fixes that!

[@1960deek]

Way cool my friend. Good job!!!

[@emonikko]

SOOOOO many techniques all for one riff (push it)...freakin' great.

[@dreadgarr]

frakking hats off! thats awesome dude! i loved it!

[@pauldateh]

@9thDilla actually, the grouch is a good friend of mine, and we've worked on several projects together, including a U.S. tour. :)

[@pauldateh]

haha, no problem! thanks again for the support, gregoryydrums. i truly appreciate it!