Starboy | The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk | Violin Looping Pedal Cover

Hey all! Recently I've been listening to The Weeknd's new song (and album) on repeat, so I decided to do my usual thing and create a looping pedal cover of "Starboy." However, this time I had the opportunity to record this cover with a wireless microphone courtesy of the company, iSolo.

Usually when I do looping pedal arrangements, I have to either record it on studio microphones which are not very portable, or through my violin's DI pick-up which sacrifices sound quality for convenience. With the iSolo, I found you get a nice medium between the two; you get a condenser microphone quality in a small wireless package. I can see this being super useful, especially for live performances where I want to be able to move freely on stage.

Everything you hear (excluding the piano synths) were recorded with the iSolo wireless microphone. For my particular set-up, I attached the microphone to the side of my violin, and the wireless receiver to my Boss RC-300 via 1/4" guitar cable.

Full Disclosure: iSolo sent me this unit to use, but after trying it out, I genuinely think the microphone works great for the kinda of work I do!
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Original Music: Weeknd
Arrangement: Albert Chang
Performance/Direction: Albert Chang
Video/Audio Production: Albert Chang
Cinematography: Tiffany Chang

[konde]

He killed it from beginning ... but when he turned his bow to a light saber... he won

[NiNjaDoh]

It's like... A completely different song now. The original you can jam hard to, but this version just moves the soul. I LOVE IT!

[jaydeepap]

2:15 - heard the word in the most beautiful way possible

[JayV]

I love how he’s trying to stick to the theme in the original music video. The black clothes/dark/sinister look, and that red glow special effect used similar to the cross swung by The Weeknd. Kudos!

[irun_mon]

When non of your useless friends know how to play music instrument so you have to do it by yourself

[silvr]

His talent awakened the mighty bow. Splendid

[dankmemeswithsomepepper]

When you are working on a group project and you know you gotta carry

[gaby]

BRO I died when the violin stick turned into a freaking light saber! Amazing cover.... this combines two of my favorite things: Starboy + Violin.


Masterpiece. <3

[DeadDylan]

this makes me so proud to see someone so into his instrument. LIKE THIS SO HE CAN SEE HE IS A BOSS.

[fryoclock]

I want this to be played at my funeral.

[azurnxo]

The Weeknd's music on the violin is sonically out of this world

[AlyssaDomo]

from the thumbnail I thought you were playing the violin with a lightsaber X'D

[samirasenpai]

this is honestly so beautiful it sounds so nostalgic and takes me to another place I swear

[manugeorge]

I want this to play as my life's back ground music.

[coffey]

youtube's Algorithm is slowly killing off such talented and amazing channels like your own. despite this, please never stop making videos. your passion and talent put into your music is beautiful. even if you dont post videos on youtube, make something for people to see. dont let youtube destroy what you're making here.

keep up the great work man, cant wait to see what you do next!

[MrTantanka]

The improvised notes at 1:54-2:00 just levitated me off my seat - epic!

[HFXmermaid]

wow I just checked this out as a suggested video, and dude I an super impressed. You have some amazing talent. I hope it takes you really far in life. Way to go. Also, great video/sound editing

[DANELINDSAY]

The string crossing, the bow movements and slurs, the vibrato all of that combined makes a masterpiece such as this

[azania]

This is.... AMAZING 😭😭😭😭😭

Who else was singing the lyrics along with the violin 🎻? 😂

[nicolaoakley]

You are my inspiration to carry on and improve playing the viola, you're incredible