Metallica's One for violin and cello - Rachel Barton Pine and Mike Block
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- Violinist Rachel Barton Pine (rachelbartonpine.com) and cellist Mike Block (mikeblock.net) perform "One" by Metallica (in an arrangement by Rachel Barton Pine) at the Ravinia Festival on August 24, 2014.
There are soooooo many videos coming these days of classical musicians covering metal songs. I told my parents in the 80s that heavy metal is just really hard and intense classical music. They laughed. Who's laughing now??
I see CLIFF!! BadAZZ pic...AWESOME!! /w\ Want to see how Slayer sounds on Violin? /w\ Click ME...
It's not classical music at all. Metal is descended from 12 bar blues. You might not hear it, but that is what it is based from and descended from.
Metallica, especially when Cliff was alive, had a lot of odd influences to include prog rock and Bach that crept in...
Metal, especially thrash requires a high level, sometimes virtuosic levels, of musical skill and ability. It translates well over to "classical" instruments because there's a lot of "meat" on the bone musically. It's rhythmically strong and it's riff based which means it's easily identifiable on another instrument. Melodically, especially in the solos, it's a lot of minor pentatonic with sprinklings of phrygian and lydian modes and what is sometimes called the Hungarian Minor Scale or "the Metallica scale."
There is a lot of "stuff" going on in classical, which covers from the 1600's through today. There is a lot of congruence in certain places, but metal isn't classical music. Metal, like great classical pieces, does evoke strong emotions. As much as I like Metallica... I am an enormous fan boi... and think this is a great cover too, it's not the same as Bach's "Come Sweet Death," Mozart's "Requiem," or Shostakovich's 7th Symphony. Those are some of the most "metal" classical pieces I can think of off the top of my head.
NO, classical music is just soft sounding heavy metal music without distortion.
There3 ya go!
@@anthonyzbikowski529 While that is true, to an extent, Cliff actually studied classical music in his years of going to university. He had a significantly better understanding of music than all the other band members when he joined. He was a prodigy, having written and played very complex songs on bass at only the age of 14, no less. ( Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth) ).
He was also a cultured person. Some of their songs on RTL, MOP, AJFA were based on books based on real events and otherwise fiction (The Thing That Should Not Be, For Whom The Bell Tolls, Call Of Ktulu, Orion etc.) His knowledge of classical music is best proven in their instrumental "Orion". The song in its entirety has multiple sides to it. If played true to the score, on classical instruments, the first part sounds like a marching song for armies. The second bit is a soothing, relaxing piece with a waltz tempo on its second half. The final piece is a combination of the other 2 bits prior, with a pleasant buildup using the soothing instruments from the second half, then making a full circle and ending in the same manner that the first bit started.
His good knowledge music theory was attested in the songs that he contributed to greatly. (same pieces that I mentioned before hand, when I talked about some of their songs on RTL, MOP and AJFA. His good knowledge of knowing how to practice music was also proven in the same songs, but the best example of all is Orion. His bass solo is played so fast, yet so fluently, his fingerstyle playing is faster and better than a good guitarist's alternate picking. Now achieving that, no less in the mid 80s is a big deal. Because it was a first sight for everyone. What's a shame is that he was taken away from us at a heart breaking young age. We were only able to see the tip of the iceberg.
The point that I am trying to make, is that Metallica can undoubtedly be compared and assimilated to classical music (with the right examples). That changed after Cliff's passing. The closest they got to a classical vibe after his death was with "To Live Is To Die" Which is just an unfinished project of Cliff's....
EDIT: Forgot to add the source for Orion, orchestra version: ua-cam.com/video/YeU3mNwbLq4/v-deo.html
Please give it a listen, whether you read my statements from above or not.
I don't know what's more impressive. The technical skill and endurance to play that, or transposing it to violin that well.
or the endurance to have a cello in the air for all that thime
Without a doubt, Rachel Barton Pine is one of the greatest living violinists. I had the privilege to meet her after she performed at a Music for a youth concert. There was not a dry eye in the audience after her performance.
Believe it or not out of all the musical styles Heavy Metal is the one that's the closest relative to Classical. You actually don't have to do a whole lot of work to convert one style to the other. With Metallica it's especially evident due to Cliff Burton's contributions. I recently read an interview where James was talking about how much Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring inspired them in there younger years. It makes allot of sense when you consider how often they use the Locrean Mode.
+Michael Justice I would just add one adjective to your comment: Heavy metal is the one that's the closest relative to *20th-century* classical. (Composers from Bach to Tchaikovsky would be horrified.)
That attitude is exactly the reason why so many of us walk away from our classical training.
Michael Justice I understand the desire to create something new and different. That's the essence of the creative impulse.
But if the only way you can create something new is with discord and distortion, you've taken the least-creative easy way out.
There's a reason heavy metal is mostly popular with adolescents. It's harsh, jangled energy matches the inner conflict so many teens face in our current reality.Society would be doomed if a substantial number of them didn't grow out of it.
There really is a parallel between music and emotional states. A relatively peaceful person won't be overly attracted to heavy metal, regardless of his musical sophistication.
The very same elements you describe as being found in Heavy Metal can be found in many Classical pieces. The last Metal concert I went to had more people over the age of 40 than under. Society would be doomed if adolescents didn't grow out of Heavy Metal? That's an ignorant statement. Ever been to Europe?
Michael Justice I didn't say all adolescents grew out of it.
To some extent, harsh, discordant music is symptomatic of the dysfunctional, discordant state of Western society.
Classical music is HEAVY METAL without distortion.
As someone who has played the violin since age 3 and is also a huge Metallica fan....that was FREAKING AMAZING!!!!
that lady was just superb with her violin.. just mindblowing!!
great performance. highlights the beauty of the original compositon and at the same times gives it a new spin. well done.
That was outstanding, Metallica would be proud and humbled👍🏾🤘🏾
This is one of he best things I've ever seen...I mean Kirk's solo!!
The solo was amazing
Impeccable technique and great enthusiasm here!
Man I'm hooked on these Classical/metal videos!
I was a wee bit sceptical at first, but holy cow! This performance completely blows out my mind! Such amazing performance!!! ❤
I've heard Tons of different videos of this song but this by far is the best#1
Oh no she didn't just do the solo..
If I ever planned a fantasy wedding, I'd want this.
An Orchestra playing Metal songs, so normal people would listen and be like "Such a classical beautiful masterpiece" and Metalheads will be like "Ha! That's Slayer!"
Never heard anything like this, incredible everything
Considero un crimen que este vídeo no tenga más likes. Es simplemente impresionante, ya al final mi boca se fue abriendo de lo impactada que estaba. Simplemente hermoso.
She is incredible. And has always had a pass in for fusing metal and classical.
About 20 years ago she did an album of classical covers of metal songs was really awesome. She did Paranoid, and they played it for Tony Iommi live on the radio. He was awe struck.
YOU GUYS ROCK..!!!
I love this so much! Thank you for the Music.
Wow! Amazing cover. Real talent. So refreshing to see these days
beautiful!!!
it's a masterpiece!!!!
I've never seen someone to stand and play the cello before.
Great cover. Well done.
I really appreciate how much time they put into practicing this. Sometimes people treat "pop" covers like crap music they don't need to play well. Classical music and "pop" can both be equally as expressive and worthwhile.
But Metallica isn't pop..
Lol did you just call Metallica a pop band? lmao 😂😂
+Hidan Troyer Metallica Is Heavy Metal
PKx ANC1ENT I know. I was trying to just refer everything not considered "art music".
Hidan Troyer well metal is and it is close to classical music too .
Incredible !!
Amazing on every level those two nailed it absolutely incredible
In the closing part of the lyrics
never seen anyone go that high on the neck of a violin to hit that high of a note, love it!!!!
This is mind blowing. I started clapping here. Wish I could congratulate you guys personally for such an amazing performance.
You are a ROCK STAR at heart, Rachel!
Hey Rachel. As always - Living room mosh pit listening to this!!!!
DBLKCHICAGO hahaaaaa! Living room mosh pit!😅
Amazing and extremely beautiful to listen to
Spot on!! you officially broke the internet!
Fantastic! I think James Hetfield would approve!
Michael Francis Haley They played with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra before so I have no doubt he would love it.
Vai violino, mostra seu poder
wow amazing.. I'm a big metallica's fan since i'm a child and you both made me shiver thank you that's was amazing and your solo was so beautiful and unexpectable !
The amount of respect for these two musicians is phenomenal. Finally, 'One' is being recognized as the masterpiece it is. 🤎🖤
Now I like violins
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! BRAVO.
Rachel, you rock! That was fantastic.!
Amazing work !!!! ... wow ... I kneel down
That was really amazing. Is music sheets with this arrangement available anywhere? I would love to give it to my son to try)
Goosebumps.
WHY DOESN'T THE CELLIST JUST USE HIS ENDPIN
it's painful for me to watch this because of it tbh
he developed a strap for the cello called "Block Strap", it's hanging on his neck. so he can walk around and play the cello in a folk setting. don't feel painful for him, he's doing just fine. ;)
i mean yeah that's pretty cool but at the same time it looks so wrong. i'm uncomfortable
I KNOW YOUR FIGURE WHY NOT ??
Can you guys not see how much he feels the music?? The mans not moving like that because its cool. He moves like that because HE FEELS IT IN HIS SOUUULL. Above that, its probably uncomfortable to him. Sitting that is
Tremendamente hermoso, estaba sentado viendo el vídeo y no pude resistir ponerme de pie a mitad del solo.. gracias por hacerlo!! 🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
This incredible virtuoso(who is my sister's doppleganger...seriously!) just killed this song! She gave it more power, passion, and beauty than the original version! James and the boys need to give her an open invitation to play with them anytime she would like to! She can teach Kirk a thing or ten about how to put some real fire and passion into his playing! Great Job, Rachel! VERY impressive, indeed!
Sorry but not, original is perfect … that’s why this sounds great … Kirk created this … creation is more important than execution
So beautiful ! ♫♪ ♥ ♫♪
😄😚😚😚😍
imagine if Beethoven was alive did this cover :O
DengrayKai211 "hmph. Amateurs"
Holy Moses! Give Rachel a Jackson guitar, a few tips on right hand pick, sweeping, and alternate picking, and stand back!!! That was a truly impressive performance by both musicians.
Who said Cellos (and violins) don't rock?!
Lol
what a masterpiece!
sounds amazing
Fantástico, impressionante 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Damm girl, I'm speechless, you're amazing!!! Congrats!!!
she fucking nailed that solo like no other violinist have ever
Bravo!!!! Also hell yeah!!
Потрясающе!
INCREDIBLE!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻
absolutely insane! fantastic!
Soooo beauuuutiful! Bravo!
the reason im starting violin
Wow, this was awesome!! Great job!
como que alguém da não curtir?
essas 14 pessoas devem tocar muito melhor que o casal né, pensa no trabalho do casal, para chegar nesse ponto!
Amazing!! Amazing! Amaaaaazing!!!
I just found your UA-cam channel I liked it you were so cool and awesome while you are the best so thank you
Blew my mind!
PHENOMENAL
I consider myself fortunate to listed to both styles of music. Thank you all.
That was sick. she nailed the solo too.
that was so awesome!!!!!
Amazing work
Very clean.
I love this.
Superb! Fantastic!
amazing... that lady has the kind of expertise that i desire...sigh!!!
You got to ask for them digits, bro.
AMAZING !!!!!!!!!
how does this only have 57k views?!!?!?
Totally awesome!
Super !!!
OMG! what a solo!!!
Best violin Cover ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! why it has only 87k views !!! not fair
Youcef Benali I agree this is the best cover of one!
Maestros!!!!
Magnifique!!
I knew Rachel, she used to hang with mutual friends in Chicago, back in the day. She has always been a rocker.
i love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It usually feels gimmicky when strings cover pop music, but this was really good. Especially the beginning, it sounded beautiful. Good job.
Jason Downs bro. I dont know if you have heard of metallica. but they certainly aint pop lol
Sorry, I guess I should specify. I meant popular songs or songs that part of pop culture.
Jason Downs id still say metallica doesnt conform to that moniker, but bro im procrastinating now, so no further need to specify, you say tomato etc etc.. keep well brother
I agree, they always change the tone and make it sound flowery and soft.
There's a blonde women and a man who do a cover of fade tp black on violin and guitar.. check it out
Awesome cover, Rachael!
I wish I didn't miss Jink this year.
Simplemente espectacular
awesome
Perfect!
I've never seen anyone play the cello whilst standing before!
FUCK YEEEEAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Wau! No fallan ni una nota 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
The tremolos are so incredibly eerie
amazing
Never delete this. I mean it
In the beginning of "Dont tread on me" by metallica, there is a classical riff in there
this woman is metal af!!
Nicely done.
Imagine going back in time and showing mid-evil people this rendition of the song, they would think it was their own “modern” music!