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The Mad Violinist - Muzik
Artist: The Mad Violinist
Producer: The Mad Violinist & Symphony Crack
Album: The Addiction
Label: Symphony Crack/The Building Records
On paper, pairing lush, hip-hop-informed grooves with lead violin seems like a strange idea – and, in a way, it is. Of course, it’s hard to focus on how out-of-the-ordinary Ashanti “The Mad Violinist” Floyd’s modus operandi is when the result is as beautiful as his Booth debut, Kiss the Sky. If that joint left you misty-eyed, then you’ll want to bust out the hankies for this one; new single Muzik is an equally emotion-drenched affair. Though the headliner’s expressive soloing is, as you’d expect, the main attraction, each member of the Symphony Crack Orchestra gets his chance to shine. Chris Morgan‘s piano/key accompaniment adds to the emotional resonance throughout, percussionist Casey Corgan and bassist Mikey Belluso provide a subtle, constantly-shifting rhythm section, and axe-slinger Matt Barrett‘s throws some harder-rocking vibes into the mix as the record reaches its climax. The result is fresh, poignant and likely to leave lovers of out-the-box sounds craving more. If that sounds like you, you’ll be able to feed The Addiction this November, when the Mad Violinist’s latest full-length hits stores and online retailers.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on September 20, 2010
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 11882 |
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It is because of artists like The Mad Violinist & Symphony Crack that I am blessed to do what I do for a living. Seriously, I get to listen to this record on repeat, tell people how amazing it is, and then listen some more. I suggest you do the same.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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Another beautiful track from the mad violinist!
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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Wow. I had to close my eyes when listening to this track.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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I love when tracks feel more like an event, an emotional experience, than a song. I could tell I was going to love this track from the first note.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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There is no other word to describr it but beautiful.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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Almost fell asleep listening to this. Very solid track. Even without words, Mad Violinist held my attention.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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Well this is 5-stars, but I don't see how this is hip hop oriented in any way. I'm not familiar with this Crack Symphony group.. Do they have a rapper?
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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Sorry booth been away for a minute but just been busy chasin dat paper. first time listin to the mad violnist i gotta say its not that bad ,not really my cup of tea but ill spin it
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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once again, the mad violinist and his crack team deliver beautiful music.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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Im such a huge fan of The Mad Violinist and his machine Symphony Crack. He does so much work on albums. Great work on The Fantasia album, and great work with Kane Beatz. Symphony Crack kills it live!! ....HANDS DOWN!....This is where Hip Hop is going!...He needs no vocalist because that violin TALKS!
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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On another level.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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I've always loved a calloboration of violins and hip hop. IT's different and not many people can make the two flow together beautifully.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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Wow I have no words to say, I'm speechless.
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Muzik= Music
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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Wow
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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Wow wtf it this i was expecting a song, i have heard intrumentals that are sick but they are never posted on this site.. why this? just because there is a violin in it. give me a break.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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@Run Away - How is this not a song? A record doesn't need vocals in order for it to be considered a "song." C'mon now. Ignorant comments are not welcome here.
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| Posted on Sep 15, 2010 |
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First Kiss The Sky and now this!! AMAZING
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| Posted on Sep 16, 2010 |
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Food for the soul.
@ DJ Z Thanks for adressing the ignorant comment, when i see those fly by with no one speaking out i just feel terrible for the artist who puts his heart and soul into the music he creates. |
| Posted on Sep 16, 2010 |
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when i here this it takes me on a journey through my mind..... a good one , amzing Musik right here
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| Posted on Sep 16, 2010 |
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Amazing. You grove like someone much plder!
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| Posted on Sep 16, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 17, 2010 |
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WOW. If there was a to ten of DJ Booth Best Tracks list, this would have to make the top 3 easily. Really great stuff here. I'm happy DJ Booth posts tracks that although may not be directly related to hip hop, they are directly related to common love of ALL MUSIC.
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| Posted on Sep 17, 2010 |
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First time thru
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| Posted on Sep 18, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 18, 2010 |
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I don't rate many songs here, but !@*£ this is amazing
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| Posted on Sep 18, 2010 |
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Liking them more and more each time I hear them. It's nice to see a little diversity on this site. Hope these guys keep the Crack Muzik coming.
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| Posted on Sep 18, 2010 |
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@DJ Z, Ignorant because I don't agree with you, OK, sorry I am not dick riding something that you think is amazing just like everyone else, my point was that this stands out with other instrumentals with nothing more then a violin, how is that ignorance, I stand by what I said earlier.. Good day to you.
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| Posted on Sep 18, 2010 |
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It's your class thats ignorant Run Away. Its not about the song. It's how you went about reviewing it. DJBooth promotes diversity and artistry so it's kind of an insult for you to be question why they added this song to their site.
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2010 |
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I wonder if I would get posted if i sent an instrumental to djbooth... probably not, none are as good as this
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2010 |
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Anyone who appreciates the work of an artist will realize this is a masterpiece. Very well done!
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2010 |
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You can really feel the music on this one. Amazing.
@Run Away: So basicly you're saying that Beethowen and Mozart were not musicians?! Think again man. |
| Posted on Sep 19, 2010 |
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I'm not blown away by this. To me it's like Scalabrini showing off in a college league.
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| Posted on Sep 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 20, 2010 |
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I love when a piece come along and flips the entire game on its head. Kiss the Sky, was an amazing piece, one that I could listen to over and over. I have always been a fan on instrumentals and classical type music and am glad to see it featured once again on this site. Judging by 99% of the comments on here I say that The Mad Violinist and Symphony Crack will def find a niche if they haven't already.
So smooth, words aren't needed. That is know when you have an amazing track, you can just listen and still come away with a message... can't wait for November, def an album I would pay my hard earned money for, without a doubt. |
| Posted on Sep 20, 2010 |
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| Posted on Sep 22, 2010 |
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i'm in love -this is great- i haven't heard anything like this for a long moment,sad that there isn't more who enjoy a touch of real creative music that is also hiphop!!
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| Posted on Sep 23, 2010 |
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You know its good when you don't want to move on to the next track in the middle of the song.
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| Posted on Sep 29, 2010 |
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hey yall dis da baddest brito and u know dat flat out!!!!!!!!!!!!
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