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What are you feeding your violin into?

evil_Stefan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:48:49 GMT

This tribe needs some more action...

What are you doing to the signal that comes out of your violin? Straight to PA? Guitar effects? Through layers of software procesesing? I'm currently playing around with Ableton Live and pd. I'd love to learn some SuperCollider or ChucK to go really nuts...but first I probably should practice my playing.

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viola, jazz and rock viola, viola fiddle and electric viola...

ericlectic — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:05:18 GMT

Hi everybody....

Is anyone home?

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Misirlou - surfin electric octave violin

rebo_bowed-strings_pickups — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:43:51 GMT

Here comes a surfin' video of my semiacoustic octave violin live version of "Misirlou". Amp: an overdriven Fender Blues Junior tube amp. Strings: Thomastik Super Flexible. Pickup: Rebo (magnetic). Electronics: onboard custom preamp & battery compartment. Extras: Pegheds pegs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrR3CsfD61s

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Electric Violin

Bill — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:34:44 GMT

Does any one know of a good Violin Shop for repairs and or parts in San Francisco, which would be knowledgable about electric violins especially six string ones?

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Looking for violinist for a couple of songs in a show

Stephanie — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 23:56:35 GMT

Hey there,
I am a rock singer/songwriter, looking for a kick ass violinist for a gig on March 29th. It's only two songs. It pays $35.00 or I can create you a free webpage in exchange for your services. Check out www.stephanieerdel.com to hear the music and hit me back with a demo of yours. Look forward to rockin with you!

Sincerely,
Stephanie

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any violinists in Shasta?

luvmuffin — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:14:16 GMT

I'm learning to play and would like a co-conspirator for feedback, learning, sharing, etc. Looking for a human to connect with to help me connect with the skills to play the ills (illest music that is). Sound like anyone u know? Sound like u? Write back if so.

Namaste,
Stillwater

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help!

magicland — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 11:57:02 GMT

ok, this past summer my violin was stolen out of my car, and even though a good friend was kind enough to purchase me a replacement, I still have a problem. He bought me an electric violin, which sounds great, except for the fact that the strings keep breaking.

Is there any particular type of strings that is better for electric violins? I am at my wits end, I have replaced the strings six times in four months.

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GUITAR PEDALS FOR VIOLIN

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:33:01 GMT

I am experimenting with various pedals for my electric violin - does any else use them at all?

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Hey, any violinists want to play some shows?

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 20:04:21 GMT

Howdy,

I'm Polly P. of Jason and the Punknecks (www.jasonandthepunknecks.com) We are a traveling band and will be in the N.W. and West Coast this summer, hittin' up Sunset Strip for a few Shows. I also do my own stuff intertwined within the show and it's more of a funky folk rock.

Let me know
323.304.3822

xoxox
Polly P.

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Electric Violins, what do you use?

JamieLin — Sat, 09 Apr 2005 19:09:51 GMT

Hey everyone! I was suprised to stumble onto this site yesterday, seems like electric violinists are a rare breed. I'm looking into getting one but I'd like some opinions on what you own, and what you recommend.

I'm trying to kick the classical habit and re-train myself to play/record for jazzy, funky house music and possibly some hip hop.

Best Wishes!
Jamie
www.misschula.com

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TED BREWER VIVO2 VIOLIN

Dianne — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 11:12:38 GMT

Hi Just thought you guys might be interested in this - www.tedbrewerviolins.com - he sent me the details and I thought they were amazing.

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direct boxes

jwoo — Sun, 24 Jul 2005 06:48:45 GMT

I need advice about a DI EQ device. I've read good things about the LR Baggs Para Acoustic DI, but also read that it's not a good DI, i.e. too hot for the board. (See http://www.harmony-central.com/Effects/Data/L_R__Baggs/Para_Acoustic_DI-01.html )

Am also considering the Sansamp Acoustic DI, now called the Para. Can anyone tell me how either of these perform through a PA? I have a Fishman piezo on my acoustic viola.

Thanks!

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I Know some of you are into Latin Music!!

bradranola — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 07:07:29 GMT

There's a new tribe dealing strictly with Cuban Music and performers. Visit:
tribes.tribe.net/grupocubano

And post all those great records that you have of crazy Cuban string players! Also, if you play the stuff or are looking to learn to play this style, this will soon be a good place to network.

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If you want Middle Eastern/Heavy Metal with amazing violin and vocals check out www.healerband.com

ivanopolis — Mon, 16 May 2005 04:10:12 GMT

This is Ivan de Prume, the original drummer from White Zombie. I wanted to form a unique band that incorporated Middle Eastern melodies and percussion yet still had fat guitars and drums. The band is called Healer and we just finished our first album called "Awakening". Please check it out and if you like it, spread the word. We are still unsigned and building our fanbase.

Please join our tribes:
http://healerband.tribe.net/
http://www.myspace.com/healer
www.healerband.com

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MASK a new and exciting band check them out

Aber — Thu, 07 Apr 2005 08:00:23 GMT

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MASK is a new collaborative project featuring acclaimed Ambient cellist/violinist/producer, Marvin Ayres, and cult icon/singer, Sonja Kristina (Curved Air).

Recording and performing experimental voice and strings Soundscapes, MASK mix extemporisation with structured songs and beats, fusing elements of Ambient/Electronica, Trance and Classical music to breathtaking and original effect..

The maxi single Healing Senses is their first release and is exclusively available via Burning Shed.

The single's three tracks possess a warm emotional ambience, flowing from the serenity of 'Free' through the spiritual voice and cello interaction of 'Lambent Spire' to the mesmerising atmospheric overtones of the title track, 'Healing Senses.'

A DVD of films made for these tracks by Coldcut collaborator and Filmic Artist Outerbongolia will be released by Burning Shed next month. More details and soundbites available from the Mask website.

FEEDBACK IS ALWAYS GREATLY APPRECIATED

www.mask.uk.net

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any homies?

lightshaman — Thu, 06 Jan 2005 07:07:53 GMT

Is anyone here living in Portland? I'm a percussionist looking to put together a performing project. Gimme a shout out if you are or know of anyone here.

David

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I can't believe this!

Black — Thu, 09 Dec 2004 07:31:17 GMT

One of my favorite guitarists - Dimebag Darrel has been shot and killed during a live performance!

It's shocking and unreal!

Words cannot describe what I feel!

He was a personal inspiration to me and countless others!

RIP

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location

Paul — Tue, 27 Jul 2004 21:23:08 GMT

Hmmm...

I am wondering where all of our tribe's members are located at this moment?

Also, how many play professionally and how many do not?

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newbie

Amy — Sat, 12 Jun 2004 23:50:18 GMT

Hi there,

While browsing around tribe.net, I was very surprised to find a discussion group on electric violin players. I had no idea there were so many of us around!

I play violin and viola, viola being my main instrument. I played in a band for 5 years called Gropius, we consisited of violin, viola, bass guitar, drums and female vox. I absolutley loved this band, and i miss it terribly. We toured regionally (I live in TX) and actually got to play in L.A. a couple of times at the Roxy. A musical high point in this musicians life!

Our influences were Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Dead Can Dance, the Cure and many other gothic staples.

I dont know if there are any websites still exsisting about us, with our music and the like....if I can find one I will submit it to the group. I would love to hear what fellow violinists think of the sound.

Looking forward to some interesting discussions!!

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Another newbie

tuqute — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 12:22:50 GMT

Hello to all.

I have been playing violin since I was 9 years old. To say how long ago that was...well...just take mmy word it was a long time ago. I also play viola as well as teach both violin and voice.

I am currently in a Middle Eastern Band, Al-Samoud. It has been extremely fun as well as a challenge for me to not only learn the music but to also play the electric violin. I have always played acoustic with only a barcus barry for a pick-up. I still play my acoustic instrument for SCA events where I do alot of Irish, Scottish and Celtic music. But for the band I'm plugged in so I can compete soundwise with an electric Oud and a minimum of three drummers.

The instrument that I have is a Knilling, 5-string. It has the 4 strings of the violin with the added C on the bottom. From what I understand of this instrument there were only 7 of these made. It's a great instrument and the overall sound is wonderful. It does get to be a challenge because the strings are a fraction closer together than a normal violin. Sometimes I do end up on the wrong string, but the plus is that double-stops and chords are a lot easier on the instrument.

As far as myself, music is my life. Music is my soul. I wake up with music in my head and I am never without the sounds and rythms of some type of music. I have been described as an Eclectic Folk- Musician. I have played everything from Bach, Blues, Rock, Showtunes, Old-Time Fiddling and now to Middle Eastern.

It's great being here and I hope to make some friends!

~Tuqute

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news for my tribes

Black — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 02:44:19 GMT

Hi all!
I just want to say that I have my personal website up now.
It's www.blackviolin.com
That means - I will spend less and less time on tribe.
In my site there is a diary section, to which I'll devote my personal time.

I wish you all the best!
I'll be checking back here from time to time to see how things are going.

Enjoy!

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Looking for violin

Tue, 11 May 2004 02:46:00 GMT

Greetings,

We are a group here in portland, seeking a second violin to accompany original/sheet written music.. we are like Nick cave/tindersticks... drums and cello, 12 string acoustic.. if you are interested, please let me know and i will get you a demo of our music.. thanks!!

Jonathan
PH:503-888-1164
Portland, OR

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the best!

Black — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 20:06:42 GMT

What e.violinists do you like best?

My choice is:

Nigel Kennedy(he's not using e.violin much,but plays with fire)
Jerry Goodman(the flock, mahavishnu orchestra)
Linda Brava(simply because she's so gorgeous!)

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Loreena MacKennitt

Black — Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:39:07 GMT

"The Mask And The Mirror"

Track #6

starts at 4:38...

a great example of an awesome violin solo!

The whole album is great, and her violinist is one of the best, if not the best in the new age/world music (recorded on major label)I heard so far...

His style is gentle, yet strong, very touching, melodic and memorable...

Just wanted to share with you all interested to hear great stuff

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'Silent Violin"

RALPH — Mon, 26 Jan 2004 07:46:49 GMT

Hola, Y'all familiar with yamaha's so called silent violin? Fine looking (comes in colors), lightweight, and extremely playable.. Various settings simulate sound in a small chamber or a large hall, extremely tweakable thru FX boxes and such.
I dearly love mine.. Ralph

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something NEW!!!!!

Black — Thu, 15 Apr 2004 19:42:45 GMT

Hi all!
First of all, I would like to encourage everyone to upload the pics of their electric violins, etc....!

For instance - E. F.
is a well known professional e.violin maker.
His instruments look beautiful(hope they sound as good too ;-)...they probably are)

SO FEEL FREE TO ADVERTISE A QUALITY PRODUCT(e.violins)OR MUSIC!

However - I give it to you straight - if your product or your music "sucks" - I'll be straight, honest and respond with detailed criticism, which we could debate on this tribe.
Since you are putting yourself "out there"...you must be ready for anything.
Think of it as trying to compete for American Idol(for exaple(!), and by the way - I don't watch it, and think it's not fare, since only singers are allowed)...you are putting yourself in front of the public - so if you're good - they'll be happy to acknowledge that, but if you are bad - well that's the sad truth, and you better choose to use that criticism to improve yourself and correct your mistakes.
Besides, you always have a chance to defend yourself in the tread, and state your case.
Running away only proves that you are just a "wanna be"...and not even a good one at that.

I take it as a personal insult if any of you will erase ANY thread on this tribe without first notifying me of it!!!(even if you started it in the first place)
If you do it - I will have to banish you.

Learn how to respect others and wash your hands(and ears) before dinner.
:)

I treat everyone equally, as myself, until proven wrong.

I'm a serious musician, and don't care for "your" mind games!

On a good note - I think mature people can have a lot of interesting new things going on in this tribe.
Who knows, it might even change your life!(positively)

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Amp for violin

martinstpierre — Tue, 13 Apr 2004 11:35:13 GMT

First I would like to say hello. I am very happy to have found a place to share knowledge with other violin player.I am looking for a good amplifier for my electric violin. I would like something versatile that can produce a clean tone but can also handle distortion. Some suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

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Man...

leadfoot — Thu, 08 Apr 2004 15:10:42 GMT

This tribe makes me wish I'd never dropped those violin lessons back when I was a kid. "When am I ever going to need this", I thought.

:-/

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I am at one with my duality.
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WANTED: E-Violin player for possible collaboration

leadfoot — Fri, 05 Mar 2004 15:08:22 GMT

If any of you electric violin players are, or know someone who is, interested in a collaborative piece of work, and has access to some way to make mid to high quality digital recordings of their work, please message me either here or at my email account at leadfoot000@msn.com.

Check out my website at www.acidplanet.com/leadfoot to see what style of music I do. Generally eclectic, mainly psytrance oriented.

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have you seen that?

Black — Thu, 08 Apr 2004 03:55:11 GMT

Hey, that's funny....
A guy posted a topic , trying to push his group....
he gave a link....there were samples in there....

So I replied with the review......

Frankly - his stuff was not very good...

I gave a very profound insight on the flaws and whatever good in there.

Apparently, I guess the guy couldn't handle a critique...
So he erased the thread...

Thus he only made himself look like a complete looser, and got what he deserved...

I guess - truth hurts.

And dude - if that's the case - I don't want to see your face on this tribe ever again!

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Quartet

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 13:56:10 GMT

I've been wanting to do this for awhile now:
Start a hot chick quartet...
In case you're confused, that means 4 hot chicks playing anything--(good stuff, though, modern or otherwise and nail it, of course), but all dressed like sirens......
I have only 2 so far--2nd violin, and myself--1st. I need a violist and a cellist.

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Hello All

Wed, 31 Mar 2004 01:47:43 GMT

I just joined this tribe today, so I thought I'd say helloo.
Crissy

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Squirrel stops the music

RALPH — Fri, 19 Mar 2004 06:26:25 GMT

Report from the e-violin front: Was using a recording of a drum and bass track as a sorta metranome backup today. A minor sounding hypnotic loop. Had a ridiculous amount of reverb echos set to the same time interval as the recording and was trying to weave them into stacked harmonies. I was just starting to figure out a few tricks and get a nice feel going when all the devices went dead along with power to the whole place.
It turned out a squirrel had crossed poles on the transformer outside, shorting out the whole place as well as frying his furry ass. Eventually the power co. came and put a small cage device around the poles to prevent repetition.. everywhere ya turn is another music critic eh?

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First post

Black — Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:57:23 GMT

Hello...I hope there are other e.v. players out there, or people who likes the music.
So let the fun begin...

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