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If youre bored you should watch my electric cello cover

Hey guys. I just finished a cover of Pharrell Williams' 'Happy' on electric cello. If it sounds interesting to you check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA7zg5LFymg

I ofc did mess up a few times but I hope some of you still like it xD

July 26, 2014

13 Comments • Newest first

BobR

@Violoncellist Steven Sharp Nelson, watch out..! Nice technique.

Reply July 27, 2014
MapleFlow

@Violoncellist: damn, 20 hours, must of required lots of dedication lol, man i wish i had that o.o

Reply July 26, 2014
Violoncellist

[quote=MapleFlow]great job man, love it!
also, how long did it take to make the whole arrangement?[/quote]

In total probably around 20 hours of work, but I enjoy doing it so yeah.

Also yes, I play classical pieces as well as pop, but I don't really feel like it's worth it to share myself playing classical; there are plenty of players on youtube who could play any classical piece better than I could.

Reply July 26, 2014
EndsInfamous

I lol'd at the screen with you clapping.

Reply July 26, 2014
MapleFlow

great job man, love it!
also, how long did it take to make the whole arrangement?

Reply July 26, 2014
kahime

I would love to see you play some classical genre. Ruining such a beautiful instrument with such a song. Would love to hear elgars cello concerto yaaas

Reply July 26, 2014 - edited
demonicrack

I actually learned a tip on the piano where you hum different notes or notes from songs. Then you play notes up the chromatic until you hit that note.

Reply July 26, 2014 - edited
Violoncellist

[quote=mitarumetaro]I dig it, but why'd you change your shirt?[/quote]

Haha I just filmed a few of the parts on a different day.

Reply July 26, 2014 - edited
East

Wow that's pretty good

Reply July 26, 2014 - edited
mitarumetaro

I dig it, but why'd you change your shirt?

Reply July 26, 2014 - edited
Violoncellist

[quote=demonicrack]Not sure if a cello can bring off the same feel for happy but you are pretty good. Can you play by ear?[/quote]

I'm only decent at it, but it's something that I've been working on improving for a long time. Do you have suggestions for practicing it? xD

Thanks for comments all.

Reply July 26, 2014 - edited
demonicrack

Not sure if a cello can bring off the same feel for happy but you are pretty good. Can you play by ear?

Reply July 26, 2014 - edited
OnlineMusic

That was pretty cool

Reply July 26, 2014 - edited