Cello Wars (Star Wars Parody) Lightsaber Duel - The Piano Guys
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Long ago in a galaxy far, far away...
We bring you CELLO WARS! A result of 6 months of production...our most ambitious undertaking by far! Why Star Wars Cello? Because of our unending admiration of George Lucas, John Williams, and the most EPIC movies and film score ever created. The idea originated when Tel Stewart was editing THE CELLO SONG here: • The Cello Song - (Bach... . As a joke he decided to add light sabers to Steven Sharp Nelson's bow during the outtakes. Fans cried out for more. Al van der Beek and Steven Sharp Nelson storyboarded the song and the video concept while they were scouting locations for MOONLIGHT • Moonlight - Electric C... . But it was Steven Sharp Nelson's son Eli (6) that was the true inspiration for the project -- his enthusiasm for Star Wars, light sabers, and watching his daddy wield one while playing cello fueled the project continually.
We announced CELLO WARS on September 19, 2011 thinking we'd be able to deliver on our promise within a few weeks. We had NO IDEA. 70 days later, more than 7,000 frames, 72 audio tracks, 24 hours of filming through the night in front of a green screen, the most props and costumes we've ever used, several broken bows and strings, and over 1,000 hours of editing and rendering -- we felt like we had taken on the entire EMPIRE!
Tel Stewart is THE MAN. He is the reason this worked. He is the man behind the green screen -- behind the editing bay -- behind all the cool effects. He had to edit every single frame in order to make the light sabers work (a total of over 7,000 frames)! We now have a Piano Guys Hall of Fame and he was recently the first inductee.
Original music composed by the AMAZING John Williams
Arrangement written and produced by Al van der Beek & Steven Sharp Nelson
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Al van der Beek at TPG Studios
Steven Sharp Nelson: Electric Cellos/Vocals/Percussion
Al van der Beek: Vocals/percussion
Starring Steven Sharp Nelson and his Doppelganger (Jedi/Sith),
Al van der Beek as Darth Vader
Paul Anderson as Chewbacca
Costume Designer: Alison Morris www.legendaryattire.com (An AMAZING Costume designer!)
Special thanks to
CEC-TV in St. George for the use of their green screen studio
CMI at Dixie State College letting us use their Sony F3
Ben Braten For the constant advice for visual effects
Will Stucki for letting us borrow the cymbals and gong!
Special thanks to Video Copilot (www.VideoCopilot.net) for the education and training they provide on their website. (Go buy Optical flares! It is amazing) Their tutorials are so good. If you want to get into what Tel did here go watch all their stuff.
Video produced by Paul Anderson & Tel Stewart
We used the following John Williams Star Wars Movie Themes (in order of appearance)
The Imperial March (Empire Strikes Back Theme)
Duel of the Fates (From Episode 1)
May the Force Be With You
Star Wars Main Theme
Cantina Band (from Episode 4)
All FIVE melodies enter one by one at the end and stack on top of each other until all of them are being played at the same time.
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What happened to part 2?! I really enjoy this song (especially the layering) and the music video is just so awesome. The accordion bit makes me smile every time! Can't wait to hear more of your amazing music 🎶
I love trash metal but that's almost classical music. I new hope it counts dooku.
Thank you.
😃
9 years later and were still waiting on a Cello Wars Part 2. The fandom is in pieces, and can only be made whole again by the Power of music. Help me, Piano Guys. You’re my only hope.
The Mandalorian has reunited us
Better watch out so we don't get a prequel instead.
"Master Sir, I heard Adam Neely talk about music theory. What is music theory?" little Anakin asked...
Yes! Epic comment!
Perhaps not enough of us took cello lessons.
I don't blame them for not wanting to acknowledge 7, 8 and 9 though. I wouldn't mind them doing a Mandalorian video though.
“Luke. . . I am your conductor.”
Nooooo, that's not true!!!!
Im doing online classes im doing music and im sent this for "work" wow...
@@boredmusic4302 n0
XD
*ahem* *inhales* NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
I show my 3rd and 4th grade students this video every year when we do our unit on instrument families of the orchestra. They always die laughing when Vader comes in with the accordion!! Such a great video to get kids interested in string instruments!
It worked for my son. He has played cello for almost 7 years. ❤
Ironically, one of the reasons Steven wanted to do this song was to encourage his own son-who is a Star Wars fan-to become more interested in cello. Unfortunately, his son was much more interested in accordion after this.
My Elementary Teacher did the same thing! Unfortunately 7 years later and these videos are the only thing I remember from the class, but hey! At least I'm still interested in music!
Cuando el algoritmo sabe que me encanta la música clásica y Star wars 😊 me aparece este video y muero de la risa cuando Darth toca el acordión 👏👏👏
I love how the Sith cellist plays in a minor key and the Jedi plays in major! Such a good idea
"no using the bows at lightsabers" the first thing a orchestra student hears. this guy however...
Pretty much.
They're using the lightsabers as the bows. The orchestra teacher is now having an aneurysm...
@@johnadler6987 i laughed i nearly choked to death at this comment thread
he's using the lightsabers as bows
Well, I guess for Vader that didn't exactly go...accordion to plan
+Shawn Balboni PUUUUUUNSSS
👈😂👉 (Holds up finger guns) Ah I see what you did there!
+Shawn Balboni LOL that was good
+Shawn Balboni (•_•) Looks like this Skywalker...
( •_•)>⌐■-■
(⌐■_■) did a pretty good Solo.
YEEEAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
Puns for days! The punnieness is real!
11 years and this video still plays rent free in my head 💜
This is not a parody. This is a work of art on its own. Been watching for ten years hats off to you.
this was the video that started it all with me and coming back to the piano guys ... and my dad did play cello for a while in his early years :)
Anakin's braincells fighting over whether or not to join the dark side
That sounds accurate!😂
i think you mean his braincellos
Guys we have all misunderstood darth Vader he didn’t be evil all he wanted to was play his accordion
Lmao 😂 ya we did
..Which makes him Evil. ;)
The accordian is the instrument used to ruin precious cello concerts. It is a sign of pure EEEEEEEVIL!!!
haha what if he did this in episode 5
Precisely
Dude this stuff is like fine wine. Coming back here feels like I'm revisiting my early teen years. Miss you piano guys. You're legends 🤟
Did they ever continue this one though?
@@DYLANJJK94 nope
HAHAHAHAHA
I love how they're battling each other and Vader comes in, chokes them, and them plays the accordion lol! And then they just blast him off the platform lol. Love the Bow Battle!!!!
Omg I died at the accordion part.
me too.
Ikr
so hilarious XD
that part is always hilarious.
INSANE_BANANA SAME !!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
After coming back to this video, I just realized they threw cymbals at each other lol.
+AvengerMKII Huh, one of the first things I noticed when I watched it the first time :P
+AvengerMKII LOL JUST NOTICED
+AvengerMKII I was just realized that, too! And I've seen this video several times. DOH! lol
I THOUGHT THEY WERE THROWING ROCKS, AND I HAVE WATCHED THIS ABOUT 1000 TIMES NOW!!!!!!
what are cymbals?
i first watched this in 2016 during my 4th grade music class and the youtube algorithm brought it back to me 8 years later. This shi is so. memorable.
I can’t stop coming here.
I started chuckling when Darth Vader pulled out his accordion 😂😂
Same here. I still chuckle at that part
Samee LMFAO
That was hilarious! 😄😄
That bit with Vader was hilarious haha
ya totally LOLOL... aww poor vader, he just wanted to play :(
that is one of the best parts lol love it
it really was
Isnt vader evil or something
2024 anyone?
me!
I'm here!
me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes
Yassssss
Something you don't see everyday: Darth Vader playing the accordion.
You can if you watch this everyday
6 years later and I'm still waiting for part 2...
My child... whoever you are waiting for... they are not coming back (MAZ KANATA)
Cheyenne Heuberger that's amazing 😂
Cykaaaaaaaaaaa we are all waiting for part 2
Kylo ain't the only one to drop a *SOLO*
Katie N. never a better time then now
"That Cello player was our last hope."
"No. There is another...."
.... “string plucker”
hehe
Only a true star wars fan would get that 😂😂😂
@@ajsullyart true
Chewie?
"You will not dislike this video"
10,000 people: hOw 'BoUt i Do aNYwAy!
It's been a decade and I'm still amazed at the skill of theses guys.
This is the greatest thing I've ever seen.
Ami Diatta You're obnoxious.
+Ninja Channel okay then..
Teasing.
Ok.
This is the best thing I've ever heard.
Thumbs up for Darth playing the accordion!
Best name ever
Qrow Branwen hahaha
My music teacher back in elementary used to put this video on during our free time, when we used to make music using any instrument, such good memories
same
13 years later ... We still await Cello Wars, Part 2...
Rise of the Cellist
@@thecomposerchanginggames5250 Solo: A Cello Wars Story 😉
"You will annoy all of your friends with the constant posting of this video." How can I annoy people who don't exist? XD
+Team-Butch XD
keep in mind, not actual friends, just "friends" on facebook
thejedimaster32 Oh my gosh, yes.
+Team-Butch Really? -_-
Teddy Artist Yes. Really.
Darth Vader playing the accordion WON the internet. I've seen all I ever need to see now. I have lived. I have lived.
I used to try and hum this while making lightsaber sounds and stuff at the same time. I've been listening to this for years on end.
Also, Darth Vader's accordion will always make me bust out laughing!!!!!! Great song will always be a favorite of mine!
3:56 i will subscribe to the piano guys...
I didn't think anyone else still listened to this.
진짜 11년전인데도 지금 봐도 모든게 완벽한 영상이다
This has to be one of the best, most creative and powerful covers and homages I've listened to. I love how they blend several key Star Wars melodies into a cohesive whole. The flow of Duel of the Fates into the Force theme is particularly brilliant. Love it.
Why am I just now discovering this!? I have now truly lived and kind die happy.
Was NOT expecting the 2:06 point. lol. I almost fell out of my chair laughing.
Im glad you didnt. Youd have landed on me. I did hit the floor laughing @2:06. Was SO not expecting that! BRILLIANT! I dont know why I havent heard of these guys before today. They are some of the most creatively talented musicians I have ever seen.
My music teacher played this for me in 4th grade and still love it now as a college freshmen. This is a classic and needs to be known to the world.
Who’s watching this again after 9 years later in 2021 😅
It was made less two month when i was born.☺️☺️☺️
@@oyaw4913 wow that makes me feel old lol
No one cares what year you're watching in.
@@jurikurthambarskjelfir3533wow you must be bored
@@janellrobertson7177 Not bored, on patrol.
7 years!!! I remember the first time I saw this video, I laugh so hard with Darth Vader
@Baseball Glove 7 when I posted my comment 😅
SAMEEE
Same I was like 2 years old that time and did not know what was a cello
Darth Vader are laugh
It's Dark Vader not Darth Vader!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
0:15 imperial march
0:40 duel of the fates
0:50 imperial march
1:05 duel of the fates
1:15 the force
1:30 duel of the fates
2:05 the cantina band
2:20 Star Wars main theme
2:55 duel of the fates
3:10 the force/main theme
Pretty sure they start out with imperial march. You know until the "lightsabers are turned on
Yeah they started out with Imperial March.
dang bro u a star wars fan!
@@frederikferguson2571 You're right. I missed that. I'll edit my comment.
@@steveregi852 I DO have a yearbook from 9th grade stating that If i had to be a famous person/character I would be Luke Skywalker
Its still as good 11 years later this is one of my favorite pieces of internet history :)
I'm crying tears of joy. my two favorite things combined into something BEAUTIFUL...
I know, I'm a nerd.
...
NEEEEEEERD.
Lightsaber can be used to decapitate someone or able to cut through bone
Can’t cut through cello strings
CELLOS ARE THE ULTIMATE WEAPON BABY
They are invincible!
Agreed I play and love the cello
or electric sticks, force/ray shields, or anything that would be inconvenient to the plot
hate your pic!!
Until a trombone just kinda scrapes it and you start crying that we scraped it. 😐
My students are asking for a Part 2, as well. Maybe with Baby Yoda, since that's all they talk about. I'm a music teacher. This video is awesome. I use it to teach instrumentation, strings family, percussion family, timbre, duration, high and low sounds, and so many other foundational music concepts. Please consider doing more of these fun, kid-friendly videos.
Blessings.
11 years and I still sometimes get the urge to re watch this version of the song :D
How orchestra kids feel when they duel with their bows
Swirlcat Animations poor bows xd
How did you know I was a orchestra kid and how I deal with my bow ;-;
Samantha Lau uh oki lol
I feel that way, a lot! LOL!
Lightsa”bow”
DARTH VADERS SECRET WEAPON... A song of the cantina band...
6 years later and this is still my favorite cello song in music class
I think you mean 11 years
back in the day me and my best friend would watch this video over and over again
our little 6 year old minds couldnt get enough
There is no pop, there is classical
There are no amplifiers, there are sound boxes
There is no autotune, there is soul
There is no debstep, there is percussion
There is no marketing, there is only the force
This is how the Jedi and Sith actually fought during the Old Republic.
You r a cuber!
More civilised age, lol
I dunno, man, I've seen Kung Fu Hustle. This style of combat doesn't even require future tech, we could see it pop up in the Galaxy anytime now ^^
Hello brother. I see you know the ways of the cube as i do. There are few of us out there. Stay strong brother. And always remember. Eway way ebay ba yay xay exay say
so civilization
I found this video through a friend who loves Star Wars, I listen to this every now and then and still marvel at how well these guys did.
I like the video. Bad luck, I just stopped cello lessons this year. Who’s still looking at this masterpiece in almost 2022 ? 😀 We want a part 2 !!
I laughed so loud when Daryl Vader played the cantina theme
Darth
god bless
+Andrew Wallace Daryl Vader though
+Jar OfDirt - Darth's the moody, serious one, Daryl's his light-hearted younger brother.
No Carl, I am your Father
1:06 ooh I still tremble at that transition its just so good
All of it is brilliant but after all these years what still has me rolling is Chebawka and Darth Vader dancing together^^
It has been YEARS and I just now noticed. They are Force throwing CYMBALS AT EACH OTHER 🤣
5 years ago they said it would be continued...WE STILL HAVENT GOTTEN THE SEQUEL
I know!?!!
oh my god that is so freaken true
they cheated on us.
I know too long
Thank you for your patience. "Cello Wars: Piano Strikes Back" is in the works!
Strange. I have a sudden urge to start cello lessons.
Caelan Bunting That's pretty cool. What school do you go to?
Weak minds!
Laura Beard
Just telling u that cello is something very different. U cant make those sounds whit cello. Cello is much more louder. And going to the 4th position in cellos touchpad is very difficult and u must learn at least 6 years cello to practise this.
I have played cello for 8 years and im now 12 years.
Dream killer I think we all realize this.
11 years and STILL waiting on pt2!!!
American bullfrog sounds like a lightsaber fight 🐸😄😄👍
lul
It great!!!
Do not like it is at 69 likes
I've watched this so many times! IT'S SO FREAKING GOOD! I can't even go to another tab to listen to the background audio. It's just too good!!!
TRBothwell Gaming IFKRRR
I am disappointed that in two years, there hasn't been a sequel. This was so awesome.
I can't believe I'm just now watching this video. This is pure gold!
May the FOURTH be with you! Happy Star Wars day, everyone!
Deborah Zal happy Star Wars day to you too!
מ
you too Deborah, thx
Deborah Zal thanks
You too!
Chuck Norris rarely sweats, but when he does, each bead of sweat is called a midichlorian.
Really? Not a single person liked my lame Chuck Norris / midichlorian joke?!? Sheesh... tough crowd!
+mrdrewcarey I liked it! But I read a better one. Chuck Norris went back in time to stop Vader from killing Obi-Wan. He deflected Vader's lightsaber with his beard. Obi-Wan died from amusement. Ok. Maybe your's is better.
+mrdrewcarey Chuck Norris is an electric Cello
+NᴏᴠɪᴄᴇIɴDɪsɢᴜɪsᴇ Jeremiah was a bull frog.
mcjccob, I know Jeramiah... he was a good friend of mine. :-)
I remember back in elementary school 3rd grade to be exact, my music teacher showed me this video. A decade later, I'm just fascinated by what these guys can make, thank you Pianoguys.
My music teacher also showed me this
After 12 years I still sharing and enjoy more and more ! "May the Force be with You"
"You will start cello lessons, now"
*looks in hand and sees a cello* GoSH DAnG iT
thats how i actually began playing cello
Creative Notebook
*Looks at Hand sees cello
me: NOOOO I already play bass
No joke I had a concert today
Riptide 1378 OMG
Creative Notebook THIS IS IS A CHRISTIAN SERVER SO NO SWEARING
what is your problem
I came across this song three years ago, last month marked a year of me playing cello :D
well AWSOME Congrats to you my friend on your 1st. Cello Anniversery, ever heard of
TINA GUO. She is a Hot & Sexy Cello Player from San Diego Calif. Look her up she did the Theme song to Wonder Women & afew other Movies. I Hope she Inspires you to ROCK
the F~~K OUT with your Cello like She does.
Sick My 14 year will be in a week and I started when I was 4
So my cello experience is older then most fortnite kids
may the Fourth year be with you :D
This song got me to play cello I’ve been playing for about 8 years now thank you piano guys!
2024 and I still love this
Same!
the force is strong with this channel
I liked this video. I did not dislike this video. I shared this video on Face Book with all of my friends. I copied this video onto 7,000 USB wands and distributed them to migrant Mexicans while they were picking oranges. I hacked into the cable TV programming in every dentist and doctor office in my county, and fed this video into all their waiting room TVs in an endless loop.....Wait, were those last two even part of the Jedi mind trick instructions at the end??
I like you lol you're cool
+iriswarrior1Wow u went even farther than Steve asked
I will subscribe u ur funny
+iriswarrior1 Sounds like you did more work to spread this video than Chuck Norris does push-ups with one finger each morning!
Chuck Norris died
I first listened to this when I was five, and decided I wanted to play the cello.
Now 10 years later I'm still playing .
Same for my son, except he was 11 and is now 17.
i cant believe this video was made 12 years ago. it is incredibly impressive
Died at the accordian
Haha me to
yeah
Yup
Same.. Gets my mind off those clowns HAHA LOL
HAHA HAHA they were looking at dark vater like what???
I would say Chuck N... Chuck.... Chuck N... Ok, I feel like start learning chello... :D
same here
Yeah I know
sorry
It's my first month on the cello. I know the piano already. :)
same
I absolutely love the cello, it's how i learned how to play bass. I still play bass with the body on the floor, the rhythm through the building and a good vibe.
i remember when this video was one of the best videos i’d ever fuckin seen back when i was 4. i had a sudden burst of nostalgia just today and had to check it out again. turns out, it still holds up!
Chuck Norris runs on a treadmill until the treadmill gets tired.
Just proving that I am not a weak mind. ;)
:D
XD
Elisabeth Sullivan :D
Damn,I wanted to Make a ChuckNorris joke!!
Elisabeth Sullivan Why Chuck Norris though? Why didn't they say anything about lame Luke Skywalker comments?
WE HAVE WAITED 5 YEARS IS THAT LONG ENOUGH I WANT THE SEQUEAL WHO IS WITH ME???!!!
Yes! How about The Piano Awakens? lol
That`s the seqeual we are looking for!
Guys, I agree but I have to add, it's sequel.
Perhaps next year?
Aye!
Hey! I'm an elementary music teacher and my students have loved this video for 11 years. Keep up the good work.
I thought this was Rowen Atkinson! Incredible talent
i love the part when they start fighting the beat is so good!😁
I now is so awesome
right? Love it, I usually just zone out until that part then fight with an invisible enemy. XD (Im so grown up :p)
I love how he is both the sith and the jedi... and the accordion of Darth Vader. This video is gold
and chuyi
We are in our 50s and have always been Star Wars fans since the very first movie. This video is the most hilarious spoofs with the best music-EVER!!!
I started laughing when Darth vader pulled out his instrument 😂😅❤ this song was so cool❤
Really good special effects!!!!
Lorax0 lol
They are secret jedi and sith in Training who are practicing the force by battling it out int SONG WARS
YAAAAA!!!
Yep for sure
Jake Lay me too dude or pro
I LOVED it when darth was playing the cantina band song lol that was so funny!!!
Holy Crap! I just realized that I’ve been in Cello lessons for a year and a half!
2:04 YO DUDES THE EMPIRE'S PRETTY CHILL!
We watched this in school in music class and one kid passed out of laughter
rip
Emily Heaton wrdrdrfrffrff
Darth Trudog lol
Darth Trudog im subscribing just for that
That I can believe.
*Activates lightsaber
*Begins to play
*Slices through cello and leg
Shit...
So goofy and awesome at the same time.
This still makes me smile after all this time thank you piano guys for all your music
*Waves Hand* You will teach me your Cello playing ways...
Nien
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is probably one of the most epic music I've listened to. Even not looking the video, it is a real pleasure to the ears.
Какво да кажа?! Радвам се на еволюцията във вкуса ти. Слагай слушалките и се наслаждавай на тази прекрасна музика! А защо не и на чистата класика? Браво, Саше!
This came out 9 years ago. Wow. I still love it after all these years.
I remember watching this in school! Memories…
I probably could work out to this song, because that beat is so perfect.
I know, right?