Eric Stanley (born April 19, 1991) is an American violinist, composer, and arranger. Stanley presents improvisational violin performances found on his YouTube channel, Estan247, which was introduced in 2009. As of May 2015, his YouTube channel has more than 116,000 subscribers and over 16 million total views.
In April 2015, Stanley made his national television debut on ESPN First Take and provided the theme song on violin.
Life and career
1991–2008: Early life
Stanley was born in Chesapeake, Virginia and comes from a family of musicians. He has an older brother named Marcus (born 1985), who is a pianist, and an older sister, Anhayla (born 1988), a singer. He attended Short Pump Middle School in Richmond, Virginia. With the encouragement of his teachers, Stanley began playing the violin at age 12. When he entered high school, Stanley joined the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra.
2009–2014: Career
In 2009, at the age of 18, Stanley began posting videos on Internet websites YouTube, WorldStarHipHop, and PerezHilton.com. Stanley has experimented in combining improvisational violin playing with hip hop, pop, and classical. One of his first videos was a violin cover of Say Ahh by R&B artist Trey Songz. Other songs included Love the Way You Lie and Airplanes. During 2011 Stanley released The Eric Stanley Project, a mixtape. In 2011, he became a "viral sensation" and performed as the opening act for rapper B.o.B. In 2011, Stanley performed for President Bill Clinton in Orlando, Florida. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating in 2014.
Eric Stanley is the first and only extended play (EP) released by American violinist Eric Stanley. The EP was officially released on July the 10th of 2015, three months after Stanley's national debut on ESPN First Take. The EP included 6 tracks (Voltaire, Walkin' Cross the Road, Another Year, Dark City, Stay Inspired and Amazing Grace).
Eric Stanley - Strangers (Kenya Grace Violin Remix)
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Eric Stanley - Voltaire (Official Music Video)
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Why did I name this song "Voltaire?" It is named after the French philosopher François-Marie Arouet or famously named Voltaire. One of his most famous writings is called 'The Story of Candide.' Published in 1759, the fictional work begins in a baron’s castle in Germany, where the young Candide lives peacefully. Through a series of events, Candide travels throughout South America and Europe, where he sees and experiences misfortunes ranging from natural disasters to unjust acts of violence. In The Story of Candide, three dangers in life are listed. The first one is the danger of optimism. The second is the danger of success. The third is the danger of inaction. Candide’s quest to find meaning was also a quest for happiness. At a f...
published: 17 Jun 2015
Eminem - Love The Way You Lie (Violin Cover by Eric Stanley) @Estan247
published: 07 Jul 2010
Lukas Graham - 7 Years / Lean On (Violin & Viola Mashup) @Estan247
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#StayInspired #EricStanley #strangers
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Why did I name this song "Voltaire?" It is named after the French philosopher François-Marie Arouet...
Video created by Moving Silence 👉 http://movingsilence.com/
Why did I name this song "Voltaire?" It is named after the French philosopher François-Marie Arouet or famously named Voltaire. One of his most famous writings is called 'The Story of Candide.' Published in 1759, the fictional work begins in a baron’s castle in Germany, where the young Candide lives peacefully. Through a series of events, Candide travels throughout South America and Europe, where he sees and experiences misfortunes ranging from natural disasters to unjust acts of violence. In The Story of Candide, three dangers in life are listed. The first one is the danger of optimism. The second is the danger of success. The third is the danger of inaction. Candide’s quest to find meaning was also a quest for happiness. At a few points in the story, Candide reaches somewhere that should make him happy, but only brings dissatisfaction.
When Candide is reunited with his friends and beloved, once again, he should be happy. They’re free from wars, violence, and natural disasters. But they grow restless and bored. It is only when Candide meets a hard-working farmer that he realizes the one thing they need: purpose.
My goal was to be a successful violinist and to inspire others. This will be the only original song I release. When I made this song, I was the most happiest and content I've ever been in my life. I will never be able to recreate this feeling again but hopefully you can experience a little bit of what I felt the day by listening to it.
I hope that I inspired you. Take care and stay inspired.
Video created by Moving Silence 👉 http://movingsilence.com/
Why did I name this song "Voltaire?" It is named after the French philosopher François-Marie Arouet or famously named Voltaire. One of his most famous writings is called 'The Story of Candide.' Published in 1759, the fictional work begins in a baron’s castle in Germany, where the young Candide lives peacefully. Through a series of events, Candide travels throughout South America and Europe, where he sees and experiences misfortunes ranging from natural disasters to unjust acts of violence. In The Story of Candide, three dangers in life are listed. The first one is the danger of optimism. The second is the danger of success. The third is the danger of inaction. Candide’s quest to find meaning was also a quest for happiness. At a few points in the story, Candide reaches somewhere that should make him happy, but only brings dissatisfaction.
When Candide is reunited with his friends and beloved, once again, he should be happy. They’re free from wars, violence, and natural disasters. But they grow restless and bored. It is only when Candide meets a hard-working farmer that he realizes the one thing they need: purpose.
My goal was to be a successful violinist and to inspire others. This will be the only original song I release. When I made this song, I was the most happiest and content I've ever been in my life. I will never be able to recreate this feeling again but hopefully you can experience a little bit of what I felt the day by listening to it.
I hope that I inspired you. Take care and stay inspired.
Watch the official video for Strangers (Kenya Grace Violin Cover) by Eric Stanley.
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Facebook: https://facebook.com/estan247
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#StayInspired #EricStanley #strangers
Video created by Moving Silence 👉 http://movingsilence.com/
Why did I name this song "Voltaire?" It is named after the French philosopher François-Marie Arouet or famously named Voltaire. One of his most famous writings is called 'The Story of Candide.' Published in 1759, the fictional work begins in a baron’s castle in Germany, where the young Candide lives peacefully. Through a series of events, Candide travels throughout South America and Europe, where he sees and experiences misfortunes ranging from natural disasters to unjust acts of violence. In The Story of Candide, three dangers in life are listed. The first one is the danger of optimism. The second is the danger of success. The third is the danger of inaction. Candide’s quest to find meaning was also a quest for happiness. At a few points in the story, Candide reaches somewhere that should make him happy, but only brings dissatisfaction.
When Candide is reunited with his friends and beloved, once again, he should be happy. They’re free from wars, violence, and natural disasters. But they grow restless and bored. It is only when Candide meets a hard-working farmer that he realizes the one thing they need: purpose.
My goal was to be a successful violinist and to inspire others. This will be the only original song I release. When I made this song, I was the most happiest and content I've ever been in my life. I will never be able to recreate this feeling again but hopefully you can experience a little bit of what I felt the day by listening to it.
I hope that I inspired you. Take care and stay inspired.