Marek Eben is one of the best interviewers I know, and I have the benefit of being czech, so I know many of his other interviews. He did one with people like John Cleese, Danny Devito, Terry Gilliam and many more. Btw, he is musician himself, he has a band with his brothers.
I kinda drifted away from bluegrass after my heroes like Bill Monroe and Doc Watson passed. I had never heard this guy, but Michael Cleveland is my new hero!
Michael, Sir. I had the extreme pleasure and privilege of seeing y'all perform on stage at the Tennessee Fall Homecoming Festival at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris, Tennessee. Wishing you the best and many blessings. I am heartbroken that after nearly three and a half decades, since John Rice Irwin started the festival, it has been permanently cancelled. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talents and spreading so much joy. God bless.
Those little plucks he gives the fiddle here and there are awesome. I don't know if that's a common thing among fiddlers or just a classy little tic of his. Michael Cleveland is a legend
I’ve always been interested in learning about the fiddle he always plays (the one he’s playing here) And lucky for me, he tells part of the story here :D
hah...some language barriers..but the ultimate answer was silence and application of the abused bow to the abused fiddle. I need to invest in his rosin company.
Mr Cleveland, I think you might like to try a spot of METALICA . I KNOW, I'd like to near you play BATTERY, or most anything from master of puppets What do ya think? if you like to play fast ... wellllllll you gotta try it. cfvp
I heard him do a orange blossom special and OBS kinda got "lost" in his "variations" where it is a hodge podge of a bunch of songs..... And there was a few bars of Metallica mixed in :) with a guy in the post saying "he is playing THIS ONE SONG" whatever "name" he was saying it was..... I was like ok..... this is a "song" with SEVERAL songs in it, even METALLICA....... "OH NO, HE IS PLAYING whatever song he said" LOL!!!!! you can clearly hear the bars of Metallica he threw into the mix of a bunch of stuff that was supposed to be OBS lol
Na plovarne is a popular czech show with Marek Eben. He doew interviews with all kind of people, usually when they are in Czech republic on tour or visiting. He has done great interviews with John Cleese, Boby McFerrin, Miloš Forman, Terry Gilliam, Christopher Lee and hundereds of others. There is a link to his interviews pinned in the first comment by the OP.
Lol how is this guy interviewing mike and doesnt know what a viola is... I know nothing about bluegrass but know what a viola is from middle school band lol...
He knows what viola is, he plays on several instruments and his father was a composer. It was just an easy way how to inform viewers that wouldn't know that instrument.
More interviews by Marek Eben on this site: www.ceskatelevize.cz/porady/1093836883-na-plovarne/6286-episodes-in-english/
The best kind of interviewer - sensitive, good questions and a good listener. Brilliant music and musician ... just about a perfect combo.
alan sturgess. Yes, for sure. I thought so too.
Marek Eben is one of the best interviewers I know, and I have the benefit of being czech, so I know many of his other interviews. He did one with people like John Cleese, Danny Devito, Terry Gilliam and many more. Btw, he is musician himself, he has a band with his brothers.
I just discovered this guy! I’m instantly a fan!
Me tt
Sorry I meant me too
Same here.
Genuinely great guy and prodigal fiddle player!
-"So, how many hours do you practice daily?"
-"You know, not enough."
LingLing approves
I am so impressed with Michael. What a talent. I am sure his parents are very proud of him.
Humble, Tallented, Blind, Hard of hearing and is shining example of never judge a book by its cover.
Amen to that. The man is definitely talented and doesn't consider himself handicapped. What a great human.
Спасибо, с большим интересом посмотрел и послушал! Отличное интервью!
I kinda drifted away from bluegrass after my heroes like Bill Monroe and Doc Watson passed. I had never heard this guy, but Michael Cleveland is my new hero!
Ken Madden. Me too! What a gifted young guy. Dang!
Very talented.....
the sun never sets on bluegrass
I'm so glad that he talked him into playing some blues on that fiddle----he killed it!
What a great guy and so very talented !!
It blows me away how clean Michael's fiddle playing is
We saw him at the Opry in December...holy shit.
Thak you for that interview, Marek Eben! You are a great man!
Amen
Magnificent music from a Magnificent person!
Great job Marek.To balance things out... 6 thumbs up.
He literally took the hosts breath away! LOL amazing.
Michael, Sir. I had the extreme pleasure and privilege of seeing y'all perform on stage at the Tennessee Fall Homecoming Festival at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris, Tennessee. Wishing you the best and many blessings. I am heartbroken that after nearly three and a half decades, since John Rice Irwin started the festival, it has been permanently cancelled. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talents and spreading so much joy.
God bless.
An Amazing, Amazing person and beyond exceptional musician.
Yes! You interviewed Cecilia Bartoli as well! What an amazing violinist!!!! This interview is a huge part of our music history in America.....
Amazing !
unbelievable player, are those hands of this earth?
Wow… just wow!
This Guy has such a talent... Incredible musician.. believe me.. I have a fiddle, and I aint NO MICHAEL!! (but all the cats have vacated the farm!!)
I've never seen a fiddle/violin get so covered in rosin. The guy must play constantly.
Love this guy
Wohhh, awesome!
Musical genius!!!
Those little plucks he gives the fiddle here and there are awesome. I don't know if that's a common thing among fiddlers or just a classy little tic of his. Michael Cleveland is a legend
My new favorite fiddler!!!!!
inspiring...
I am not a big fan of blue grass....But I am a fan of this guy!!
I’ve always been interested in learning about the fiddle he always plays (the one he’s playing here)
And lucky for me, he tells part of the story here :D
"we like playing fast" "show us" "ha!"
Mike and benny are the best ever
Maravilhoso
dont miss the end part guys, nice jam
Good story on how Mike got his 5 string fiddle.
Wow, he can get down on that Mandolin too !!!
Bust down thotiana! damn son this is some damn fire!
Is this a Polish show (sorry for my ignorance!).
Good interviewer!!
Great fiddle-player!
Czech, I think.
@@DoubleADwarf It's a popular czech show that runs on national Czech TV.
Genius, in a different package...
hah...some language barriers..but the ultimate answer was silence and application of the abused bow to the abused fiddle. I need to invest in his rosin company.
when michael met the devil at the crossroads, the devil learned to play the fiddle,,,,,,,,,,,
And Tom Adams on guitar rather than banjo./ formerly with the Johnson Mountain Boys.
Mr Cleveland, I think you might like to try a spot of METALICA . I KNOW, I'd like to near you play BATTERY, or most anything from master of puppets What do ya think? if you like to play fast ... wellllllll you gotta try it. cfvp
HEY!!! That is a GREAT IDEA!!
I heard him do a orange blossom special and OBS kinda got "lost" in his "variations" where it is a hodge podge of a bunch of songs..... And there was a few bars of Metallica mixed in :) with a guy in the post saying "he is playing THIS ONE SONG" whatever "name" he was saying it was..... I was like ok..... this is a "song" with SEVERAL songs in it, even METALLICA....... "OH NO, HE IS PLAYING whatever song he said" LOL!!!!! you can clearly hear the bars of Metallica he threw into the mix of a bunch of stuff that was supposed to be OBS lol
What language is the intro in? Russian?
Czech
I guess i dont understand english anymore.. oh shit wait.., ears kicked back in, .. my bad..
why is there a czech interview of this guy lol. i know hes amazing but why has the czech republic chosen him
Na plovarne is a popular czech show with Marek Eben. He doew interviews with all kind of people, usually when they are in Czech republic on tour or visiting. He has done great interviews with John Cleese, Boby McFerrin, Miloš Forman, Terry Gilliam, Christopher Lee and hundereds of others. There is a link to his interviews pinned in the first comment by the OP.
mrkv4k oh ok thanks
his left eye is on the fiddle and his right eye is on the guitarist...some talent to do that...have a look..
He has been blind since birth - the one eye is glass, and I think the other is closed - smh.
They told me that you dide
Lol how is this guy interviewing mike and doesnt know what a viola is... I know nothing about bluegrass but know what a viola is from middle school band lol...
He knows what viola is, he plays on several instruments and his father was a composer. It was just an easy way how to inform viewers that wouldn't know that instrument.
@@mrkv4k maybe, wasnt trying to be rude just thought it was funny :D
He looks like a jerk and plays like an angel. I'm impressed! Looks and talent don't always go together. ;-)
Why does he look like a jerk? Makes no sense. His appearance has nothing to do with his talent, and also he is a super nice person besides.
Looks like a jerk? How so?