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The Mad Violinist - Kiss the Sky
Artist: The Mad Violinist
Producer: The Mad Violinist
Album: Untitled (TBD)
Label: Symphony Crack/The Building Records
I can remember only a few time in my life when I couldn’t think of any words to express how I felt: when I got my first car, when I very lovingly named that car, and when that same car broke down, leaving me stranded in the middle of the road. Yes, there are many moments when speech simply isn’t necessary. Just like life, hip-hop occasionally has moments when no words need to be said and the music can simply speak for itself. We’re presented with one of those rare moments with Kiss the Sky, an instrumental Jimi Hendrix tribute that, as the name Mad Violinist and Symphony Crack Orchestra would indicate, is filled with strings. Backed by a soft piano and symphony worth of sounds, The Mad Violinist (making his DJBooth debut today) drops some masterful violin playing that should more than satisfy your instrumental craving. If you thought My Chick Bad had you hooked on strings, then give this song a few listens. Kiss the Sky will appear on The Mad Violinist’s currently untitled album, due out this fall.
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 Matt said it all (above). Hopefully, we open a few ears to a new sound that - while not hip-hop or R&B - is simply a pleasureful listen.
What up, Ashanti! 
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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I can see this production as the background of like a recollection of someones life, really diggin it. I like the name A Mad Violinist just had to say. Could use some more vocals or something to keep attention, but its still a beautiful track.
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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great track, for some reason i can't help but think about Kanye West being on this track or Common
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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Didn't expect an instrumental (might help if I read the descriptions more often) but I liked the sound and feel to it. Can't help but think of artists who would shine on it.
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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Regardless of how much was spoken, this track was pretty good. I could relax to this in my spare time after a hard day's work or something. Instrumentals were beautifully worked in and the addition of vocals would have probably only made this track better. Regardless, I gonna rate based on how the track made me feel as it was going on. This was great.
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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This song should get a DJ BOOTH FREESTYLE on it ha.
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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classical kinda jazz vibe I like it very uplifting kinda inspirational beat
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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Truly impressive. Did not see that coming.
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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Very interesting, the blend of styles here is amazing, and yes the violin is crack on this track.
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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I don't know how anyone can listen to this and not think that Mad Violinist is one of the most talented dudes working today. Not only is he obviously a dope violin player, but he obviously knows how to construct a song as well. Nothing but respect here.
@daniiyul - Dope idea. If any DJBooth-approved rappers want to freestyle over this instrumental hit up me or Z and we'll try to make it happen.
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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I love this...this is relaxing...this beautiful
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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This has the same feel as Dead Prez "You'll Find a Way". The instrument actually speaks to you during the song. He is very talented, and this will be shelved with the "great instrumentals".
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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Can somebody please get lupe on this...he'd definitely kill it. but i really love this track yo. that's music right there
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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wonderful
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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The beat is definitely nice. Has that mellow and relaxing beat to it. The piano is nice in it. I agree with The5Jay13, that it could use some vocals to keep attention.
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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This site is the business for embracing other styles of dopeness. This track is tight and I'm feeling the violin on all lines..mad be easy music!!!
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| Posted on May 05, 2010 |
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Super glad to see out Booth community embrace a record that goes against the grain so to speak. We are about good music and new talent - which is on display here.
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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@danniyul and @Z, maybe XV could freestyle over this? something similar to "now jump" i reckon would be dope over this beat. wow those violins are powerful...
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| Posted on May 06, 2010 |
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This takes me back to the first time I ever heard "Reunited". Hip Hop needs more of this...
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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this is one of the best instrumentals I've heard. Has great soul and very uplifting. This NEEDS to get placed in a major movie soundtrack
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| Posted on May 08, 2010 |
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Simply awe-inspiring. Flautist by instruction but always have been a grand admirer of the violin. I think the piece would be better with no lyrics at all. Much like Matthew's review I think there are just some things that words hinder the full potential of and this is one of them.
The beauty of art is that it transforms into something different for everyone. What instruments allow that lyrical music does not is to simply judge the execution of sound and the emotion it invokes. My favorite part of this piece is the keyboard sounds right in the middle. High in pitch and beautifully produced it reminds me heavily of my first instrumental love. |
| Posted on May 09, 2010 |
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I dig it! Unlike most of the instrumentals, Mad Violinist's ever changing dynamic sound pieces here keep the track away from drooling monotonous and push it to highest listening delights. A progressive instrumental that doesn't try too hard or fall short... let's hear more stuff like this!
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| Posted on May 10, 2010 |
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I can listen to this anytime i wanna relax or juss enjoy time to myself
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| Posted on May 19, 2010 |
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2010 |
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Not much to add. Truly fantastic track, could use Vocals at some point.
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| Posted on Jun 06, 2010 |
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Amazing
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| Posted on Jun 11, 2010 |
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This doesn't even need a vocal track. It's my favorite instrumental in a while and I don't say that lightly. Can't wait to hear what else this duo has to show us!
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| Posted on Jun 21, 2010 |
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This is way more than an instrumental, it's like a whole story being told right there through the violin. Probably better without any words than if it had any. This is real music though.
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