Michael Shulman - Soothsayer (Buckethead) version IV

[@spacenut58]

Holy Shit!!! How can anyone walk by this guy. I don't care what I was late for, I would not walk by you Michael. Great artist!!!

[@amoskamil6823]

+spacenut58 nice hat. are you not catching on?

[@ShredViolin]

Some people have different priorities in life. got to respect that. :) Thanks!!

[@ShredViolin]

:)

[@BxBL85]

Your avatar wins the internet

[@ericwarmington522]

It’s the Bronx, you can be laying there dead and they’ll walk by and be all “ Welp not my body not my problem”

[@jackebner]

This guy playing one of the most emotional instrumental pieces of all time, and those new yorkers just walking by like subway zombies

[@ShredViolin]

:)-

[@Tsoglani55]

If i was passing there on my payday i would leave my whole check to you for playing this

[@ShredViolin]

Wow, thanks!! :)

[@IWLGaming]

Not going to lie, knowing BH loves creativity and the purity of music above all else, he'd probably walk by, go find the nearest chair, drag it over, and stare at you the whole time till you finished. Then clap.

[@ShredViolin]

😄😊

[@swamptank7531]

during one of his concerts buckethaed once saw a guy who was doing his covers on KZbin and invited him on stage to play. So he definitely checks KZbin

[@Bradford7seven7]

They need to play together in a live show !!! Awesomeness

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks!

[@СергейМарущенко-р6н]

Wow! The coolest stuff about this cover is that you can still recognize Buckethead's unique style. Really cool!

[@ShredViolin]

Yes, I agree. Thanks!

[@tannernagrone]

As a huge Buckethead fan. I’d have to say this is a really unique and mind blowing performance. Not only did this take talent but a lot of creativity. Very impressive. Rock on man!!!

[@ShredViolin]

Tanner _wayne23 thank you very much for your wonderful comment!

[@aliamonet]

Buckethead NEEDS to see this!

[@ShredViolin]

:)

[@OTG.XYZ123]

@@ShredViolin cheeky😏

[@williampersinger4408]

Definitely deserves alot more recognition. Beautiful improvising!!

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!

[@adamzeller1399]

If one day I see Big B I guess first thing I'll do is open this video give him earphones and tell him to watch , I can imagine his electric tears already

[@ShredViolin]

😁👌

[@gimmedaalbatross]

Being the biggest buckethead fan on earth, this guy is insane! OMG pure musical bliss! This guy is a master!

[@ShredViolin]

gimmedaalbatross Thank you, thank you... 😄

[@gimmedaalbatross]

This performance was amazing! Never lose your passion man! Mad respect from Green Bay, WI. Watched this 15 times already.

[@ShredViolin]

gimmedaalbatross cool! Cheers!

[@tannernagrone]

IDK MAN. I think I’m the biggest Buckethead fan, not gonna lie

[@jjahnke2746]

Easy, now...with your 'MASTER' quote. I stumbled upon this and must say, from a HUGE BH fan...well played, my friend! I live near downtown S.F. (Bay area) and would've been trippin' balls if I came across this performance on or anywhere NEAR local Bart system. If nothing else...a most epic spur of the moment performance and choice to perform . Wish I could've seen this in person..TY for the upload. The fact you acknowledge Buckethead AND have the fine taste to perform 'Soothsayer is a gift in it''s self. I commend you, sir.

[@dkemash123]

12 Years later, they would still walk by this guy...! This guy is beyond talented, and the world will never fully know it

[@ShredViolin]

Sad stuff. Thank you!

[@beyondreamtime420]

Master will teach with out saying anything. Only the right people will feel the right love.

[@gaynormorris8036]

it soothes my soul

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks!!

[@andresveloz2405]

If I passed by and had to go to school to work, I would say "I'm not going today, I'm sick. "And I literally listen to you all day

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!

[@davidjewels]

This is probably the best version I've ever listened to. Shulman is RIDICULOUSLY amazing!!!

[@ShredViolin]

Well, thank you!! :)

[@TheCarlosCobain]

3:19 - 3:25 That part! THAT FUCKING PART!!! Ughhh, just bury me now.

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you! 😄

[@gelette80]

definitely sounds like Buckethead himself playing the guitar, it's like the man himself possessed this dude for 6 seconds

[@robertjankeiman]

It shure is...

[@phuckethead85]

Pure talent. Man I loved listening to this thank you

[@ShredViolin]

You're welcome!

[@phuckethead85]

@@ShredViolin I assume you're a fan of Buckethead? Have you covered any other songs of his?

[@ShredViolin]

@@phuckethead85 Back in the day I used to listen to Buckethead a lot. Now, not so much. I covered few songs in the past. Videos are easy to find....

[@atragerlspezi9500]

Soothsayer is my favourite song ever and youre interpretation is beautiful I could not walk past this!!

[@ShredViolin]

👌🙏🎻

[@jasonwallace6945]

Wow, just amazing man!

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!

[@glenncanale9225]

Great as ever.

[@ShredViolin]

Appreciated!

[@zohaibnasir491]

That was incredible!

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!

[@youssefibrahem3886]

Awesome fucking improvisation playing dude !!!!!!! it makes me insane, loved it keep going dude and never give up

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks for your support!! ))

[@bundaberg440ml]

that was epic. I hope BigB sees that performance..

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks!

[@yagotwrektm8244]

You put a smile on my face on a day when I needed one. Thank you.

[@ShredViolin]

Great! I'm happy to!

[@DropsOfDestruction]

I knew what i was asking for, but gawt dayum did you deliver. Virtuosic...

[@ShredViolin]

😁👍

[@Bucketbrain82]

Wow. Powerful 👍🏼

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!

[@americanidiot5563]

This needs a lot more attention

[@ShredViolin]

Yes.

[@robertjankeiman]

awesome

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks!

[@stella4902]

Thank you so beautiful !!!

[@ShredViolin]

:)))

[@alexamderhamiltom5238]

thank you sir, that was beautyful...

[@ShredViolin]

You are welcome! Thanks!

[@debrucool]

This is so mindblowing. You are an absolute inspiration 😀

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!

[@Nater_Tater]

Bro I love the violin shreading!

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks!! 😄

[@MrHyde11976]

i just love so much that u love BuckETheaD Michael. really. he is such a moving presence & those who love him r moved @ will by him. your covers of him r timeless. would love for u both to perform together

[@ShredViolin]

Me too. Actually listening to his interview right this minute. Also checking his current shows in the last few days. I tried to make it happen and talked to his manager but it was many years ago. Obviously it didn't happen, unfortunately. I think it would be epic and good for all parties involved.

[@MrHyde11976]

@ right on from what i understand it is a tough thing to even contact him. If u can reach out to natternet who is on here he posts everything BuckETheaD interviews all his musical colleagues like Brain. Maybe he can pass something along ill leave a message for him regarding u too. It would be just epic if u both played together. His fans would be eternally grateful because we all know u. Im old ive been listening to u forever long now. Either way keep doing what u r doing. Ill be following always brotha. God bless🙏

[@ShredViolin]

@@MrHyde11976 Thanks so much! That'd be awesome! After all the years - it would be a great closure. Very healing... BTW I'm preparing some new Buckethead's classic song renditions. Already couple in the works. Stay in touch! Thank you for the love!

[@MrHyde11976]

@@ShredViolin of course. We r all blessed. Thank u 🙏

[@fightrrrrr]

Wow!!!!!! That was kickass!!! I’m a huge BUCKETHEAD FAN!!!

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!

[@Rawsawn]

Following buckethead is no easy feat

[@ShredViolin]

I agree. :)

[@mangoood4292]

El día de hoy, estaba bañándome a las 8:28am y me acorde que escuchaba mucho Soothsayer Buckethead y pensé lo lindo que sería la canción en violín, amo internet, gracias

[@ShredViolin]

:-)

[@bautistagarais488]

HOLY SHIT this is great

[@ShredViolin]

Bautista Garais thanks! 😁

[@swamptank7531]

stellar

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!

[@КнигарняТУТ-ю6е]

Вот уж воистину чудо! Как по сердцу смычком! Бог дал вам лучшее - душу! И талант. Спасибо. Совершенно случайно вас услышала, в связи с Эстасом Тонне. И оба убили наповал!))))) Успеха Вам!

[@ShredViolin]

Большое вам спасибо за такой приятный комментарий. Всего вам хорошего!! 🌝

[@mariomar222]

you make Buckethead happy! :D nice work

[@ShredViolin]

I think I do! :) Thanks!!

[@schecterdoom]

amazing

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks!

[@bgoertzel]

Michael, this is one of the best cover versions of any song I've ever heard in my life -- it's up there w/ Hendrix's version of Watchtower or Jeff Beck's version of So We've Ended as Lovers... The minor mistakes in the midst of so much virtuosity just give it a bit more human feel.... I am a huge fan of Buckethead and Soothsayer (once listened to the latter 30+x in a row while in a, shall we say, heavily altered state) and would not have thought any cover of Soothsayer could really match the mind-expanding/heart-expanding power of the original, but you may have done it, taking the melodic themes in a few fundamentally novel directions with the extra gliding/swooping power the violin gives.... What we need now is you and Bucket live-jamming this together... well maybe in 2021 once the plague has receded! Thanks for keeping on creating awesome music year on year like you do man, I'm sure there have been a lot of challenges ...

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you very much for your heartfelt message. I just played with love for the music and the emotions the song gave me to begin with. I wasn't planning an "artist version" - but it seems that all the songs I play end up like that. Best to you in these trying times!

[@ii_Lucifer_i]

I was just checking other versions of this song and found this and your solos are so unique! Lovely playing man! I first thought how can you pic the rest of the solos in later half of the song but your music gave me goosebumps 😍

[@ShredViolin]

Yes, thank you! 👍😄

[@MrJefferzy]

Amazing !!

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!

[@Zaytsevonline]

SUPER!

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks!!!

[@copiadorajc6577]

Michal Shulman, I really like your videos what a great talent you have!!! congratulations !!! I am Brasil

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@copiadorajc6577]

@@ShredViolin you already came to Brazil?

[@ShredViolin]

@@copiadorajc6577 No, not yet...

[@gaynormorris8036]

and makes me breathless!

[@ShredViolin]

:))

[@pauls126]

Nailed it!!!! Holy Shit

[@MrColonelSandfurz]

Good idea!!

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks! :)

[@dovydas4483]

Holy fuck... Thats awesome! Buckethead on violin, wow!

[@ShredViolin]

😁

[@miyucita1]

WOW MATE!!! this is amazing!!!! love it love it keep going you inspired me :)

[@ShredViolin]

That's great to hear! Thank you very much!! :))

[@Dens693]

you are the best!!!!!!!!!! ))

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you very much!! :))

[@Godspine]

Love your shredding bro. Awesome song by the way and keep a look out on your cash bag. Stay safe bro. Joe from Singapore.

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you again, Joe! :)

[@adamzeller1399]

This cover isn't only beautiful but so smart , you got the geniuses of Big B into your cover using another instrument , this is incredible and beyond !

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you! I love music of Buckethead and play it with a passion.

[@l_Luu_l]

Woow eres un dios tocando el violín. Osea que genial realmente asombroso ♥

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you! 👍😄

[@robinmeznaric9162]

That was superb. ❤

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks!

[@FLM29]

Awesome man!!!! Love this ❤

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks! 👍

[@Hipsygirl]

I don't know why, but when listening to this and seeing your posture, I thought of Brandon Lee as the Crow. Your music is awesome.

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you - very nice analogy. :)

[@steveredhimself]

fantastic !!!!

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks!! ))

[@adamzeller1399]

I still can't believe why it doesn't have 1M views at least!

[@ShredViolin]

I still wonder about that.

[@JansonHarris]

amazing my friend :D,yeahh another electric violin player!!!....we are starting to get out more and more :D!!

[@ShredViolin]

Jänson Harris thank you! 😊

[@adamzeller1399]

Wow this is above ... I woowww Buckethead must see this , omfg

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you! ))

[@Likander1]

amazing performance, keep it up dude

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!!

[@fgcewoud]

Beautiful!!!

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!

[@adamzeller1399]

It it sooooo good

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you! 😄🌝

[@gimmedaalbatross]

Subscribed, your talent is beyond belief. Much like Buckethead, whom I'm going to see March 24th in Milwaukee!!! I love great music. Its my life.

[@ShredViolin]

gimmedaalbatross thank you. Glad to hear it! I saw Buckethead twice live. Both times were amazing!

[@gimmedaalbatross]

I'm so Excited! I never have yet. Shank Hall Milwaukee March 24th. Bought the tickets the second they came out. Its a small hole in the wall with a max capacity of 300. It was featured in the Spinal Tap movie lol. Should be great. Watching all of your videos as well Michael. You are freaking awesome! Keep it up.

[@ShredViolin]

gimmedaalbatross thank you! Keep in touch! 😀

[@EnduranMusic]

Keep Shredding that Violin! Shawn from Singapore also! \m/ to fellow Singaporean Supporter! \m/

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you Shawn! Appreciated! :)

[@robocrf67]

Unbelievable sound Mick!! keep the vids uploading ..

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks, I am. :)

[@INFEcTEDTuBE-Inc]

very ....very,,,,,,exellent......

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!! :)

[@barisbildir]

Muhteşem👏 orada olup canlı dinlemek isterdim.

[@ShredViolin]

😄

[@Arrsgirl]

U ARE AMAZING!! Keep up the good work. :D

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!! :)

[@jacobprice8048]

Wow

[@ShredViolin]

👍

[@deft707]

WOW,so nice bro

[@ShredViolin]

👌

[@engelreese8788]

2019, saludo de Argentina, gracias por tu musica \o/

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!!! 👍

[@clipdrift]

YOURE THE BEST!

[@jankedit8891]

hi

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you! :)

[@ShredViolin]

:)

[@AlejandroQuinterock]

michael you are awesome but the people dont care the people pasing back of you we lost all me you rocks¡¡¡¡ keep rocking bro dont give up

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you, means a lot!! :)

[@Brian-zr3iq]

what if that is buckethead

[@ShredViolin]

Maybe it is...

[@tguit-fiddler5692]

His wikipedia page mentions he plays violin.

[@laserus3333]

Then His name would be Brian Carrol not Homer Snodgrass or whatever

[@anthonyrazza1344]

Buckethead is 6' 6" Tall! Not Brian Patrick Carroll!!

[@adamzeller1399]

Upload this to Spotify so we can support you there too 😍

[@ShredViolin]

Not sure it works this way, because it is property of BH...?

[@adamzeller1399]

@@ShredViolin you can write that it's a cover for Buckethead , many people doing that . Especially that you play another instrument. And another option is to make one Melody of 2-3 songs and call it " tribute for Buckethead " like Michael Angelo Batio made one for Randy

[@ShredViolin]

@@adamzeller1399 I think Batio has to pay royalties. Not sure it's worth the trouble for covers. At least at this time.

[@adamzeller1399]

@@ShredViolin I understand , it makes sense , good luck a lot , you are soooo talented and hard worker ! Hope we will see you more cuz you deserve more people to know and listen to you

[@ShredViolin]

@@adamzeller1399 thank you very much! Take good care!

[@christianwalshmontero9735]

Beautiful tone! lml

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you! ))

[@l_Luu_l]

Carajo eres un dios ♥

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!

[@alicepayne4004]

pretty cool shit

[@ShredViolin]

:) Thanks!

[@ashazaria]

nice. lov the haircut. cant wait to meet you in nyc.

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!! Maybe some other time! I'm in Germany now... ))

[@alandavid4250]

Muito bom

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you!

[@BigPapaJustify]

Can't help but picture how much better this song would be to play on guitar hero, and in particular this version. I'd overlistened to soothsayer a bit but this is a pure revitalization of dem feels xD

[@ShredViolin]

:-)

[@MoonDevi963]

This is a god of metal expressing unleashing his earthly powers

[@ShredViolin]

Haha! Thanks!! :))

[@Shamasu12]

You need to find a way to play with Buckethead! I think the pure awesome would probably make me black out though.

[@ShredViolin]

Haha, yeah, you're right! )

[@laserus3333]

I'm a 🪣 head fan. And that was full on in Bucketheads head on the 🎻 violin. I'm sure he will, or has allready contacted you in respectful glee and sent you some living Chickens for your obviosly verified destini in saving those whom your able from the Chicken slaughter holocaust. Kudos.

[@ShredViolin]

Hi! No, he hadn't contacted me. It would have been a wonderful jam.

[@adamzeller1399]

What was more challenging for you, this or the Sweet child o'mine cover ?

[@ShredViolin]

For this I had a complete freedom. Sweet Child had many specific melodies and parts that I had to follow. Technically I always do the best I can in every song I play. For Soorhsayer I had to build a dynamic, and for sweet child - the challenge was to keep it recognizable.

[@adamzeller1399]

@@ShredViolin thanks for the answer. And yeah I guess in sweet child o'mine you had to build all the layers and melodies, vocalls, guitar solos, bass, rhythm.. so it's more work to do and more roles to record. But here its a lot about the dynamics and the improvising skills. But it's easy to hear a high level technique on both, thank you for doing your best, it's amazing

[@ShredViolin]

@@adamzeller1399 I didn't record the backing tracks myself. But otherwise - you are correct!

[@adamzeller1399]

@@ShredViolin alright and thanks for being so nice

[@l3wcyf3r]

fukkin epic!

[@ShredViolin]

Thank you! )

[@edbegley5858]

god damn you are talented as fuck

[@ShredViolin]

Ha. Thanks!

[@serega4087]

I never saw violinist play like he is playing an electric guitar with finger movement

[@ShredViolin]

Interesting observation...

[@staticxcky]

Fucking insane

[@ShredViolin]

Thanks!

[@neerajboro9160]

sir where can i get a violin like yours i am an aspiring violinist and your help would be great

[@ShredViolin]

Hi! Please check my website for all such answers you seek to find.

[@neerajboro9160]

+Michael Shulman thanks sir your reply means a lot to me

[@ShredViolin]

:)

[@staticxcky]

This is batshit crazy

[@lordAgustin]

This is great. I also play the violin but I started like a month ago I hope I can play this good someday. Although judging by the structure of it, I don't really know if it is a violin. It probably is one of those electronic violins right?

[@ShredViolin]

Lord Agustin thanks and yes it is most definitely an electric violin.

[@lecramodnocse2006]

are u using smirnov electronics connected to your whammy

[@ShredViolin]

No, I am using Zoom.

[@adamzeller1399]

Btw you must make a Spotify page and put your music and covers there wow

[@MaQuGo119]

How do you put the strings on that violin?

[@ShredViolin]

Same principle as on acoustic only pegs are under the tailpiece.

[@Asadote]

🎉

[@ShredViolin]

:-)

[@nikoladjelic9383]

I would like to hear this on regural violin 😉😉😉

[@ShredViolin]

Sometimes I do play it acoustically.