Longing for Resolution

This is the 1st draft of my cover of Hip-Hop Artist CJ's "Whoopty." I knew the second I heard it, I wanted to do a cover of it!

Whoopty (Viola Instrumental Cover)

This is my first draft of my Viola Instrumental remix to Hip-hop Artist Saint JHN and Future's hit song "Roses!"

Roses (Viola Instrumental Remix)

I finally created my own version of Destiny's Child hit song "Survivor!' Enjoy :)

Survivor by Destiny's Child (Viola Instrumental Cover)

One of the most amazing animated movies to come out in recent years, is the movie "I Lost My Body." This movie blew my mine, not only for its cinematography and being a foreign animated film...but how beautiful the music was and how it fit the movie scenes perfectly. 

If you haven't checked this movie out on Netflix, definitely do so! Dan Levy the composer for the music of this movie absolutely slayed this soundtrack, and I fell in love with his main theme from the movie. 

I've rearranged it with the classic trap sound I've grown super fond of!

I Lost My Body (Theme) Cover

VISIONARY

THE SAMURAI

As my story continues, here we find "The Samurai" praying to his ancestors for guidance. The Erhu's are the spirits answering his many inquiries.

The echo effects I've added contribute to the ambience and sincerity in this scene.

Ancestors, Guide Us

My first draft of "Off the Grid" by Kanye West from his new album "DONDA!" I knew I wanted to freestyle over this beat the second I heard it!

Off the Grid (Instrumental Cover)

"Carol of the Bells" as always been a personal favorite holiday song of mine. I love the orchestral strings and melodic breakdown between the sections. This track is influenced by the versions I have heard of the song by popular artists Lindsey Stirling, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Black Violin, and Piano Guys but with a HIP-HOP Twist! 

I've attempted to bring a NEW and FRESH sound to this classic and I can't think of a better way to begin the countdown to the holiday season!🎄🎅🏾

Carol of the Strings

"Tempest" a storm of harp pizzacato and dance like melody! I imagine the plucked strings to sound like raindrops that slowly intensify throughout the piece! I wanted the melody over that to feel like someone singing or dancing in the rain. The snap/clap sounds you hear symbolizes the lightning while the bass simulates the thunder during the storm!

Tempest

I've always loved The Godfather Movie Soundtrack! The "Love Theme" played while Michael Corleone courts Apollonia is a Beautiful piece of work by Nino Rata. For years, I've wanted to write and record my own arrangement of the theme. Here, I have arranged it for Two Violas!

Moments of Serenity

"Love Theme" from The Godfather for 2 Violas

This is my cover of "Rush Over Me" by Illenium! Ever since I heard this track, I knew I wanted to drop some violin over it! Enjoy.

"Rush Over Me" by Illenium. Cover by Daniel the Violinist

I love being a part of something bigger than myself. Wedding Ceremonies are some of the most beautiful opportunities for me to express my art, and passion for music. "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran, is such a beautiful song and honestly a great wedding melody. 

Generally when I do a cover, I rewrite the arrangement. But, honestly I love the song just the way it is!

"Perfect" by Ed Sheeran. Cover by Daniel The Violinist

System of a Down was one of the most epic bands I grew up listening to! I remember hearing Serj Tankian's voice for the first time and admiring his crazy talent and amazing vocalism. 

This is one of the first times I've taken a traditionally metal sounding song, and created a trap/hip-hop/instrumental cover of it! Enjoy it. The bass line goes HARD!!

"Toxicity" by System of a Down. Cover by Daniel The Violinist

I've finally recorded one of the first pieces I ever wrote for piano. This is meant to be played using only one hand! Ethereal-translucent- with the echo string parts, creating that sense of longing, anticipation, slight anxiety.

Blended together you get a sense of calm in the eye of the storm!

Left Hand Piano Man

A good friend of mine first introduced me to this song a few months back. I was amazed at not only Justin Bieber's vocals, but the vulnerability, clarity, and depth in his voice. I loved that it was literally voice and piano, and how you could feel the grace and inner turmoil with which he sang with.

Believe it or not, it took me months to learn the piano part and get it just right. I also did my best to record the violin part in one take because I wanted the melody to feel seamless.

Happy Listening!

"Lonely" by Justin Bieber. Cover by Daniel the Violinist

This is the 1st of many cover tracks that I'll be releasing for a Halloween Movie Music themed album that I'm writing/arranging! I'll be featuring many movie theme arrangements including themes from "Nightmare Before Christmas," "Hocus Pocus," "IT," "Candyman," "Halloween," and "SAW" to name a few. 

Since, Michael Myers never really speaks in any of the movies, I wrote this track to sound like what he'd play if he sat down at a piano. I tried to express the inner turmoil, conflicted feelings, darkness that he would feel inside.

Michael Myers Requiem by John Carpenter. Cover by Daniel the Violinist

"Remnants of Tomorrow" is a short interlude track I wrote as a pre-cursor/opening to "Vybe" another original track of mine on my upcoming album "Moments of Serenity!"

This song is influenced by the intro to "Octavarium," the final track on one of my favorite songs by a band I listened to growing up called "Dream Theater." My aim was to capture the essence of serenity and I believe I have done that here!

Remnants of Tomorrow

One of the first songs I wrote for piano when I started writing music for piano. The melody is simple and relaxing and creates the feeling of walking by the ocean at night!

Ocean Walk

NEW ORIGINAL!!! This is Part 2 of "Remnants of Tomorrow," which I previously released a few months back. "Remnants" serves as the interlude/introductory track to "Vybe!" 

"Vybe" is probably my most complex work of music that I have written yet, with 50 desperate recorded/composed tracks!! Get ready to be moved, and transported into the "Moments of Serenity!"

Vybe

Sample of the arranging I'm writing from the main theme in the movie "Interstellar" by Hans Zimmer! Can't wait to add the solo violin melody and really bring out the beauty of the strings!

"Interstellar" by Hans Zimmer arr. Daniel Gilbert

Using my 5 String Electric Violin, I've begun experimenting with different sounds I can create with it! 1st Draft of my new original track "Cypher!"

String Poetry

Cypher

Introducing "Hip-Hopera!" 

This is just a taste of what's to come for my new album "String Poetry," that I'm aiming to release this summer! I haven't laid down the main melody on electric violin yet, so this is just the instrumental back track for it!

Hip-Hopera

Daniel Gilbert is a multi-talented violinist/artist currently based in Minneapolis, MN. “Daniel the Violinist” prides himself on his extensive experience as an artist, composer, and versatility to adapt to just about any genre of music. What sets him apart, is his relentless dedication to creating music that reaches the soul. 
 Daniel creates beautiful memories and cinematic experiences for the listener. His interpretation of music is soulful, engaging, and weaves the fabric of a story that takes you on a journey leaving you wanting to hear more!

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