Violin Tribute to Eddie Hazel - Maggot Brain | Patrick Contreras

Violin On Fire is an Electric Violinist from Fresno, Ca with his own sound and style. Drawing influences from a wide range of genres such Rock, Pop, Latin, EDM, R&B, Soul, Jazz and Americana.

As a performer, Violin On Fire has traveled to Senegal, West Africa, Italy, Germany, England, Czech Republic, Austria, France and opened for a wide range of artists including BB King, Al Jarreau, REO Speedwagon, Boney James, Dustin Lynch and 3 Doors Down among others. In 2020, he began playing his signature Porch Concerts, 5-7 song sets that quickly gained popularity all over California garnering him a interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show and many features on outlets including Buzzfeed, Perolike, and ABC Network’s Localish.

Currently, Violin On Fire is touring Western United States performing at Festivals, Fairs and Music Venues with a growing demand as a Keynote Speaker. His latest record of originals “A Little Night Music” debuted at #1 on iTunes, #1 on Amazon Music’s Latin Chart & #7 on Billboard Classical Crossover chart. Available for purchase and streaming on all major music outlets.

[ViolinOnFire]

sorry about the bow hairs..this was the finale song of the night so the hairs were slowly shredding more and more up until this point…i really wasn't thinking about it at the moment..just focused on the music

[fritty]

I’m a very old man and to this day I hear this and think of my own mother and can’t stop the tears.

[stanleydavid]

Man I wish we lived in a world where this level of talent got more attention than the Kardashians. I can't imagine how many hours it took to reach this level of mastery but it definitely shows. If you ever play near a Toronto location please let me know. -Cheers.

[gorillafunk]

Now that's what real shredding looks like! Those poor bowstrings were violated so beautifully!

[psience]

Eddie is smiling from heaven right now. This is beautiful brothers

[NikkiTrubel-wz]

Can't stop myself from listening to this talented violinist. I'm addicted.

[JasonBrossa]

So you played the beginning like you just found out your mother died and you played the end like you found out she was still alive. Just like Eddie Hazel did. Good  job. This and your Wicked Games cover are amazing thanks for sharing them.

[indianracer]

One of the greatest performances on a any musical instrument I have ever seen, you are awesome man.

[mofojinkins]

This is simply the best cover of Maggot Brain that has ever been recorded. Violin, guitar, it doesn't matter. I've never heard anything that captures the original so well while adding so much. Those who were able to witness this person are truly lucky.

[pdnbeats]

I just wanted to listen to one of my favorite songs..the "Maggot Brain" and I accidentally saw your video on the right side. A violin tribute to Eddie was interesting to listen to....but I couldn't imagine that a violin could perform this masterpiece in your way...That was unbelievable. Greetings from Greece Sir and keep this quality music alive!

[onusgumboot]

somebody get this man a new bow. STAT!
I have seen dozens of people do this song on many different instruments. This is by far the most powerful version ever. No one else need ever do this. It is perfect.

[prbmax]

By definition, this is the magnum opus of any cover I've listened to of this classic master piece. You played that violin in ways that would have made Niccolo Paganini rise from the grave and take notice. What stood out the most for me was the style and control you have with the bow to create all those harmonics and distortions which perfectly fit the essences of the original. This is a worthy tribute to Eddie Hazel.

[uh-ohstinky]

I've only cried over 3 pieces of music before, this being one of them

[johnault]

Im a big MAGGOT BRAIN FAN. bro you blew me away. Thank you

[Lord_Don]

why n the royal fuucck does this not have 1 million views



music is really suffering because no one cares about the talented ones keeping it alive

[Prostock]

The violin to me is one of the most emotionally expressive of the string instruments. To combine it with this song and such talent is beyond description. BRAVO!!

[gordiannot]

This is one of the best things I've ever seen.. I love Jean Luc Ponty and PFunk.. ♥️

[blake-qhxp]

wow im like almost in tears, this i mean you are incredible, like eddie s guitar talks to me your violin is talking too. man eddie is smilin down on you brother, god bless you

[adhamzoabi]

You Play amazing, you deserve millions of views my friend, only few can cover these songs on violin with these feelings. Amazing job:)

[ianrussell]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. XXL. Talent. I remember real talk when my Family got this Record as we used to say.