ah yeah, enjoying this whilst eating a croissaint with jam and french pressed coffee, with my girl friend who has a french manicure eating french toast. vivre le france. a)🇨🇵 b)🇳🇱 c)🇷🇺 d) 🇳🇱
@@feraudyh All Frenchmen are not good spellers, ask me how I know? I took French lessons in the 8th grade and I still eat french fries to this day, So there,,,,
That's exactly what I thought when I saw this thing. Never seen this instrument before. First I laughed, then I listened, then I scrolled down the comments for confirmation
Marvelous! A slight fiery warmth to the sound. IMHO, the French contrabassoon is and has always been underrated and less known. Thank you for sharing this fabulous instrument and showing everybody the difference.
Sorry for my ignorance. What Ravel was that, the piano concerto for the left hand? I play a Fox contra; I’m impressed and pleased with Howard’s sound on the Buffet.
@@StockhausenScoresmissed the joke, the video even says the piece; what the commenter was referencing was a SpongeBob episode in which squidward plays his clarinet and calls the piece solitude in e minor. Patrick proceeds to fall asleep to the piece and squidward stops playing: hence the second commenters snore
Nice to see someone giving Ravel a shout-out. I don't remember the story, but I think it goes that a ww1 soldier lost his right hand during the war, which sucked because he was a concert pianist. He commissioned Ravel to write him musical pieces that were solely for the left hand.
I think I may prefer it's timbre other the classic bassoon. Which could be my novelty bias, since the instruments don't seem to be different enough to produce noticeably distinct timbres*. *Color of sound (not pitch alone)
This contrabassoon has some good sound. But what helps make the sound is the person who's playing it. And it matters how the person plays it, and he did good being able to make the notes sound nice.
I’m so ignorant. I didn’t even know what a contrabassoon was, but after hearing it, I am sure I have heard it before. It’s a beautiful instrument. Isn’t it amazing how many instruments there are in the world. Whenever I meet a musician, I am always curious to learn why of all the instruments in the world, why did they choose that one? It’s fascinating. Sometimes they join the school band and there’s no tuba player and they become one. Anyway I want to learn more about this instrument now.
At the first moment I saw it I thought "oh dang... it's beautiful..." I mean, look at that dark brass bell, look at its soft coloured wood, look at the keys that melt in so perfectly in the instrument... I swear I'm loving this more for its look than its sound
Adams family and a ship Horn met on one foggy and Erie night... AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😎 lols.....no seriously it's awesome,, I could see it's roll in a Orchestra... thanks.... New one for me.
For anyone curious what he means by the french sound, the french bassoon is known for it's "buzzier" and warmer sound, especially in comparison to the much more common german bassoon. This french contrabassoon similarly sounds different to the german contrabassoon
Just tried out the Ravel LH concerto yesterday and today I get this in my recommendations! What a beautiful instrument. Going to think of this every time I listen now.
I had never realised that there were different types of contrabassoons. My friend played bassoon in high school, and in about year 10 started with the contrabassoon. Hers was obviously the german-style one. But wow, had I forgotten just how those bass notes could hit you in your bones!
Ah, finally, an authentic french sound
ah yeah, enjoying this whilst eating a croissaint with jam and french pressed coffee, with my girl friend who has a french manicure eating french toast.
vivre le france.
a)🇨🇵
b)🇳🇱
c)🇷🇺
d) 🇳🇱
@@ericolens3 a)
As a french person, I can confirm we're always using these sounds to speak. That and musette too.
@@ericolens3 fun fact : croissant are from Austria, not from France
Pardon my french
perfect "villain sneaking around in the shadows" music
Ravel piano concerto for the left hand
@@harvc741 I also love his other piano concerto. All movements are a masterpiece.
I really love his Concerto for the Left Hand precisely because of its dark character all over the work.
Bass clarinet is also used in such parts
I don't know about "villain" necessarily, but definitely gives walking around in the dark / at night vibes
I've been to France, can confirm that the French sound like this
Only the old men
Yes
(traduction in french: "brjfkslamfkjf")
HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA😂
As a Frenchman myself i can confirm it's an authentic french sound
I can tell you are authentic by your spelling mistake!
Like a long fart..
As a guy who took French lessons in the 8th grade and eat french fries I confirm!!
@@feraudyh All Frenchmen are not good spellers, ask me how I know? I took French lessons in the 8th grade and I still eat french fries to this day,
So there,,,,
I can really hear that brightness in the tone.
Authentic french sound. Proceeds to create eerie frog sounds...
What else to expect from something called ✨Contrabassoon✨
LOL
You are what you eat
@@mriganksutariya3256I expect much more, much more okay!
Bro, that is cheap! (and very funny)
Bassoon: “Oh, you want steampunk? I’ve got your steampunk!”
That's exactly what I thought when I saw this thing. Never seen this instrument before. First I laughed, then I listened, then I scrolled down the comments for confirmation
It’s gives me a 1920’s vibe as you walk around the slums of France with people shivering in the cold next to little camp fires trying to get warm!
Ah yes, that sounds authentically French
I don't know... It didn't say "merde" 🤔
I didn't know my tummy had an "authentic French sound!"
The contrabassoon is a very underrated instrument.
Edit: Is this my most liked comment?
ye
The price deters many from using it
@Sbeve At that point, we could just get a 3d printer and the materials for half the price lol
Bro 600 likes is not alot
@@Justin14379 it's alot bro, I've never had more than 5 likes :( :( :(
Now THAT'S a bassoon!
Regularly heard at Walkabout Creek Pub.
Will there be a full video on this? What a beautiful instrument
Hi Liam, thanks for the comment. There's more on my personal channel, including this video... ua-cam.com/video/CAWkArhGVtA/v-deo.html
Marvelous! A slight fiery warmth to the sound. IMHO, the French contrabassoon is and has always been underrated and less known. Thank you for sharing this fabulous instrument and showing everybody the difference.
Wonderful bass, beautiful, deep and full sound!
As soon as I saw the instrument, I immediately heard the exact excerpt of Ravel that you ended up playing. That was deeply satisfying.
Sorry for my ignorance. What Ravel was that, the piano concerto for the left hand? I play a Fox contra; I’m impressed and pleased with Howard’s sound on the Buffet.
@@charlieshoemaker4327 Piano Concerto for the Left Hand, indeed!
Thanks. I have it in an excerpt book; I’ll dig it out soon and learn it. I’ve played the other piano concerto(G Major), but not this one.
@@charlieshoemaker4327 Both Ravel Concerti have absolutely amazing Bassoon parts :)
"it has the authentic French sound"
*Immediately plays solitude in e minor*
*SNOOOOOOOOORE
No, it's Ravel Left Hand Piano Concerto
@@StockhausenScoresmissed the joke, the video even says the piece; what the commenter was referencing was a SpongeBob episode in which squidward plays his clarinet and calls the piece solitude in e minor. Patrick proceeds to fall asleep to the piece and squidward stops playing: hence the second commenters snore
YEAH E MINOR!!!!
I can literally feel the vibrations from my phone as he plays it. Amazing.
Nice to see someone giving Ravel a shout-out. I don't remember the story, but I think it goes that a ww1 soldier lost his right hand during the war, which sucked because he was a concert pianist. He commissioned Ravel to write him musical pieces that were solely for the left hand.
**brrr buhh ummm ruihmmm**
Ah yes, the authentic French sound 👌
🤤😂😂😂😂
Oui oui, 🤌🥖
Honestly they sound so cool. I play bassoon and I hope one day I get the opportunity to play a contra
Another banger from Buffet Crampon. The man don't miss.
Thank you! The sound is unforgettable! ❤
'Slightly different to the contrabassoon you would normally see.' Now thats a sentence
Such a lovely rich tone.
He is SO handsome! The bassoon is nice, too.
im with you here
@@akashboinpally9228
the bassoon or him?
@@ericolens3 thats a good question
i see LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Buffet Crampon is killing it as always.
I play Bassoon Contrabassoon and Sub Contrabassoon now i want to play this
You play sub contra? Are you Richard Bobo?
Tougher and dense and thinner are fairly accurate for most French that I have met, while traveling abroad…and who doesn’t love that sound!
Those low notes are fantastic 🎼
It sounds gorgeous.
I think I may prefer it's timbre other the classic bassoon.
Which could be my novelty bias, since the instruments don't seem to be different enough to produce noticeably distinct timbres*.
*Color of sound (not pitch alone)
Sounds really smooth. I like it!
This contrabassoon has some good sound. But what helps make the sound is the person who's playing it. And it matters how the person plays it, and he did good being able to make the notes sound nice.
How does one ever come up with such a design?!? Incredible
I love the sound! BASS is king.🤴
Oh my God ..Lung full of Breath Required to play ..Superb n. Unique ..Great instrument.
Funny how I recognized the piece from the first two notes 😅
U would have been PERFECT on "Name That Tune!"
OH MAN!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, as a former bass baritone clarinetist i can appreciate its sound and Beauty
Awesome 👏 🎷 instrument
First time I've heard a contrababoon... amazing!
I’m so ignorant. I didn’t even know what a contrabassoon was, but after hearing it, I am sure I have heard it before. It’s a beautiful instrument.
Isn’t it amazing how many instruments there are in the world. Whenever I meet a musician, I am always curious to learn why of all the instruments in the world, why did they choose that one? It’s fascinating. Sometimes they join the school band and there’s no tuba player and they become one.
Anyway I want to learn more about this instrument now.
Finally! An interesting short video. Thank you!
Buffet Contra says: you may have your ideas, but I'm in charge now! More vibrato!!! Great range of comments, and well done, Howard.
I much prefer this style of contrabassoon than any other. Its the only contrabassoon I’ve heard that has a clear tone without being muddy and grumbly
Imagine having an apartment neighbour, who is a professional contra-bassoon player practicing 8 hours a day 😂
Luv the unique tone. Wonderful!😃
Perfect drum and bass thing
Super sound and very atmospheric!
That contra surely is a beauty and sounds amazing too
Very beautiful sound!!!
Love! Dark and beautiful.
When you hear someone make a sound like this, always make sure to ask if they happen to be French.
That's a fu*king beautiful instrument! Very steampunk. And, as a drummer, I love how the Bubinga sound. I want to buy it just to have it lol
At the first moment I saw it I thought "oh dang... it's beautiful..."
I mean, look at that dark brass bell, look at its soft coloured wood, look at the keys that melt in so perfectly in the instrument... I swear I'm loving this more for its look than its sound
Beatiful
Wow this is amaaazing!!! Love that colou😍
Amazing!
Sounds amazing
I bet those bass notes feel so good to play
Was just about ready to skip the video, but I surprisingly really liked the sound of this instrument. It's something I'd like to hear more of.
Thanks for the intro of the left hand concerto :)
Thanks Dr James Gill
Beautiful sound!
What a marvellous sound ! (Here Ravel). Bravo !
This is deep. Really, really deep.
i never have seen one of this. amazing. more videos please!
Brilliant sound!
Such a beautiful instrument!
What an extrordinary instrument
I love the design of the contrabassoon, it’s pretty
Please, we need this beauty back!
I like seeing how there are more and more cables as the video goes on
Beautiful instrument !!!
It’s amazing how different it sounds to a standard contrabassoon
Wow, what a sound!
heard the words “this is a French contrabassoon” and immediately tapped the like button
It really sounds french!
You need to do the recording of such instruments in a cocert-hall. Please !
Sounds awesome
Adams family and a ship Horn met on one foggy and Erie night... AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😎 lols.....no seriously it's awesome,, I could see it's roll in a Orchestra... thanks.... New one for me.
Beautiful
Gorgeous!!
I need one! I couldn't play it but I want it!
What is the lowest note the contrabassoon can achieve?
edit: Bb2 apparently.
In pitch it can produce 32.7 Hz
Incrivelmente baixo. Que ronco! E as notas altas soam lindamente. Que belo instrumento.
Vc toca fagote?
thanks for the piece. the best melody for a contrabass in times
For anyone curious what he means by the french sound, the french bassoon is known for it's "buzzier" and warmer sound, especially in comparison to the much more common german bassoon. This french contrabassoon similarly sounds different to the german contrabassoon
ohhh this is gorgeous! I'd love to have one, I always loved playing the contra and this one sounds beautiful
What a great sound. Reminds me off Peter and the Wolf.
Beautiful tone!
Looks very good.
Just tried out the Ravel LH concerto yesterday and today I get this in my recommendations! What a beautiful instrument. Going to think of this every time I listen now.
Hateful eight vibe intensifies.. awesome!
Omg its so cool ❤️
I had never realised that there were different types of contrabassoons. My friend played bassoon in high school, and in about year 10 started with the contrabassoon. Hers was obviously the german-style one. But wow, had I forgotten just how those bass notes could hit you in your bones!
What a beast
Class act 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
“Buffet crampon” sounds like a fancy mountaineering shoe store
That is one of the world's top woodwind houses.
very cool sound
This beauty sounds "milky" to me. I like it.