Respighi, Fountains of Rome, 3rd movement, bass trombone & tuba

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2016
  • Mike Szabo, Bass trombone/Tim Buzbee, Tuba

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  • @harmonbyerly6775
    @harmonbyerly6775 6 років тому +354

    This is what a trombone should sound like period

    • @mr.fordnite1909
      @mr.fordnite1909 3 роки тому +27

      I see lots of comments like this and while high dynamics ARE impressive, particularly in low brass, this is not the only sound a trombone should emit :)

    • @mikeyeyey8678
      @mikeyeyey8678 2 роки тому +6

      @@mr.fordnite1909 im confused? This excerpt had a ton of both high and low dynamics, and the original commenter never even mentioned high dynamics

    • @quintonkrull5086
      @quintonkrull5086 2 роки тому +4

      @@mr.fordnite1909 I think he was referring to the tone and richness that this guys sound has, not just the dynamic.

    • @gavinyoung3873
      @gavinyoung3873 2 роки тому +5

      @@mr.fordnite1909 He just meant sound quality, not that he literally just wanna hear fortissimo low E’s. Read the room

    • @Aduysvmncmkouyf
      @Aduysvmncmkouyf Рік тому +1

      The rest of y’all gotta chill

  • @HTBoneD
    @HTBoneD 6 років тому +440

    This is probably the cleanest recording I have ever heard. All notes in all registers have the same energy and tone qualities. Not a single note was sacrificed for volume. Very well done!

  • @JohnVonGomes
    @JohnVonGomes 6 років тому +175

    The mic doesn't do it enough justice. Incredible.

  • @racerboy5827
    @racerboy5827 4 роки тому +152

    Whenever I record myself on a phone I sound like garbage. If it’s this amazing on this recording I can only imagine the sound in person.

  • @tylercriss6435
    @tylercriss6435 2 роки тому +49

    This is something that's made me realize that I adore the sound of the bass trombone. All the aggression of a trumpet, the deep sound of a tuba mixed in. It's fantastic!

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  2 роки тому +21

      Thank you Tyler! Kleinhammer used to call the bass trombone the “furnace” of the brass section, when we heat up, so does everyone else! Fountains is the perfect example of that

    • @evracer
      @evracer 2 роки тому +8

      While Euph was my major instrument, they don't use them in jazz...so I always played bone for that. I was nowhere near as talented on trombone so I "accidentally" got to play bass trombone for a couple semesters of jazz lab. BEST ACCIDENT EVER! When you want pretty....Euph is awesome...when you want to aggressively slap someone in the face with a low note....nothing beats bass trombone! No other instrument has made me WANT to pass out for lack of lung capacity! \oo/ \oo/

    • @Aduysvmncmkouyf
      @Aduysvmncmkouyf 2 роки тому

      @@evracer Besides Tuba for the lung capacity part but yeah!

    • @somebody9033
      @somebody9033 Рік тому +3

      @@mikeszabo5631 have you ever played a cimbasso? I thiink they sound better than tubas and would probably sound really good played by a bass trombone specialist.

    • @Aduysvmncmkouyf
      @Aduysvmncmkouyf Рік тому

      @@somebody9033 I think tuba sounds better

  • @bradyoconnor3457
    @bradyoconnor3457 6 років тому +179

    Absolutely incredible playing from you, the low brass section, and the orchestra. Easily the best precision and volume I've heard from the bass trombone, it was a privilege to listen to you play!

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  6 років тому +12

      Brady O'Connor thanks very much for your kind words!!

  • @politicalseitz
    @politicalseitz 7 років тому +71

    Magnificent sound and precision

  • @SKySWiM
    @SKySWiM 2 роки тому +24

    Great job! That piece takes a lot out of the trombones. Last time I played it, the conductor for an encore repeated this movement, which practically murdered us!

  • @nicholasneyhart396
    @nicholasneyhart396 3 роки тому +76

    This is the best recording I have found. The thing that stands out to me is how well you can blend with the tuba, usually people overplay and drown out the tuba but you are clearly quite good at adjusting your dynamics to what is appropriate everyone else's playing.

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  3 роки тому +28

      Thanks!! Although I doubt many bass trombonists could overblow Tim! 😀

    • @Aduysvmncmkouyf
      @Aduysvmncmkouyf 2 роки тому +6

      Rule number 1. The Tuba and bass trombone should never be playing louder than each other

    • @Aduysvmncmkouyf
      @Aduysvmncmkouyf Рік тому +5

      You can never really drown out a good tuba player

    • @masterstephen287
      @masterstephen287 Рік тому +1

      Tuba and bass trombone is the best orchestral duo ❤

  • @charliemahlschnee7872
    @charliemahlschnee7872 3 роки тому +17

    My friend happened to show me this piece about a month ago and I can't stop practicing it, the low notes, the rhythms, everything about it is just crazy. It blows my mind every time I listen to this recording of it and makes me want to practice more and more. Can't wait to get this piece down.

  • @KJ-ss7hz
    @KJ-ss7hz 7 років тому +52

    Great job with one of the most difficult excerpts. Really solid playing.

  • @garnerjazz58
    @garnerjazz58 5 років тому +19

    This is simply breathtaking to hear your isolated sounds in the context of the orch in the background. So cool!

  • @cryptikallz8206
    @cryptikallz8206 4 роки тому +20

    Powerful bass trombone❤️ i love it

  • @alexanderdavis6404
    @alexanderdavis6404 Рік тому +8

    This song slaps so hard that I watch it 6 to 10 times a day

  • @BassboneNelson
    @BassboneNelson 5 років тому +33

    One of the best fountain recordings I've heard. I learned it because you played it so well so I was like "I wonder what I could do"

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  5 років тому +8

      Nelson Moreno thank you! Remember to keep the air moving!

  • @MrTomafalcon
    @MrTomafalcon 7 років тому +110

    Monsters

  • @theafellacomposer
    @theafellacomposer 3 роки тому +4

    I keep watching this video over and over because how this excerpt was played is so satisfying. Such goals.

  • @johnfinley9136
    @johnfinley9136 5 років тому +6

    don't get how someone could put a thumbs down to this, his articulation is basically perfect and his tone is impeccable... probably a woodwind player.

  • @joshuabussy5300
    @joshuabussy5300 6 років тому +18

    I stumbled upon this video just over a month ago and I am not bluffing when I say that I have watched to it every single day after first stumbling upon it! I can't say thank you enough times!!!

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  6 років тому +7

      Thanks very much for your kind words, Joshua! It’s very gratifying to know this video means a lot to you

    • @zacfellows1096
      @zacfellows1096 5 років тому +4

      I watch this almost every morning to remind me its worth playing trombone 😂

    • @aidancessna1548
      @aidancessna1548 3 роки тому

      Same 😳

  • @aidancessna1548
    @aidancessna1548 3 роки тому +38

    I am absolutely astonished by this excerpt and it makes me really wanna play bass trombone or at least trombone. Ive watched this at least 50 times lol

    • @evracer
      @evracer 2 роки тому

      Bass bone is the baddest instrument on the planet.

    • @melissastuba
      @melissastuba Рік тому +1

      @@evracer as a tuba player, i have to agree with this. bass bone is badass

    • @evracer
      @evracer Рік тому +1

      @@melissastuba Euphonist here....have played one for a few semesters in jazz lab. Never played an instrument that begged you to pass out.....lol 😂

  • @allixeddu94
    @allixeddu94 6 років тому +40

    When you're really in the music, at 1.22 Fountain of Rome flow from your mouthpiece !!!! 😄😄😄👍🏻

  • @TacoMsm
    @TacoMsm 11 днів тому +1

    You made me start playing trombone. Thank you so much for making me love it. Great Job playing!

  • @cesarurb
    @cesarurb 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for this version Mike! It’s really great to hear a clean sound and register all the time.

  • @ethanlee7094
    @ethanlee7094 2 роки тому +1

    I have been regularly coming back to this video for many years as my sound inspiration when I play Fountains. Incredible quality, Bravo!

  • @railroading
    @railroading 4 роки тому +14

    At 1:43, the sound was smooth and clean. You have got to agree. The notes were separated well to make it smooth and clean.

  • @aduckton
    @aduckton 2 роки тому +9

    Haven’t commented even after all this time, but I’ve watched this dozens times over and I can’t get enough of it. This is so tidy, and I’ve been working to get my sound this clean. Hoping to use this piece for my university auditions in a few weeks. Thank you so much for the inspiration ✨

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks very much, KB! Keep working at it, especially practicing a lot slow and MF. You will get there!

    • @aduckton
      @aduckton Рік тому

      Thanks! I ended up getting accepted to the program :)

  • @thejohnnymoe
    @thejohnnymoe 4 роки тому +7

    I love to revisit this video from time to time. It’s inspiring!

  • @ayom23
    @ayom23 3 роки тому +4

    Still as dank in 2021 as it was in 2020. Good heavens. Bravo sir.

  • @Overlycomplicatedswede
    @Overlycomplicatedswede 8 місяців тому +2

    As a bass trombonist myself I can point out one thing
    He sits into the tubas sounds so well until he plays the famous excerpt but even then he plays so beautifully
    This piece destroys trombonists as it’s so demanding for us trombonists but it’s so damn fun to play and beautiful it’s worth it
    Love from Sweden

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  8 місяців тому

      Thanks very much! Yes that’s right, I do lay back until the melody starts in the bass line. That way you give extra impact and meaning to the line and aren’t over playing the less important bits

  • @hagan9769
    @hagan9769 2 роки тому +1

    A tuba players dream is to have a bass trombonist of your caliber at their side. Mr. Buzbee is a lucky man!

  • @cetologist
    @cetologist Рік тому +3

    Wow that's some amazing bass trombone playing.

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! I like how people still enjoy this video after quite a few years!

  • @jasonbaker2126
    @jasonbaker2126 7 років тому +12

    Gave me the goosebumps :D Nice job! It reminds me of what I loved about playing tuba in orchestras when I was younger.

  • @miker2002
    @miker2002 3 роки тому +8

    "Fountains" doesn't seem to get the same amount of love that "Pines" and "Festivals" get...this should help.

  • @c.l.behrens5100
    @c.l.behrens5100 3 роки тому +2

    ...dear god this is amazing, so clean, so pure, so right.

  • @jerrybyers2172
    @jerrybyers2172 2 роки тому +1

    That movement gets right to the guts of the piece - the bowel movement.

  • @railroading
    @railroading 4 роки тому +13

    Wow. Just wow. Such astonishment from the playing. Pretty much flawless, I must say, you should get a ton of views, likes, and subscribes, because of how well you play.

  • @posaune45
    @posaune45 2 роки тому +1

    Every time I hear this I am blown away by how amazing it is

  • @LuisFredTrombon
    @LuisFredTrombon 4 роки тому +3

    Can't wait to play for the public. Thanks for posting, Solid playing guys!

  • @JonatasMonte
    @JonatasMonte 5 років тому +6

    This feels me with joy!

  • @jobje325
    @jobje325 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely amazing playing once again

  • @benjaminpugh4775
    @benjaminpugh4775 5 років тому +3

    Big noise and clinical precision, bravo!

  • @jasoncostello1535
    @jasoncostello1535 5 років тому +7

    You are an absolute animal on bass trombone! Nice work

  • @petesalvatore5901
    @petesalvatore5901 5 років тому +15

    This is great playing! Also, I dig the tempo. I feel like everyone takes this movement way too fast overall. This was perfect!

  • @victormainetti386
    @victormainetti386 3 роки тому +3

    Truly spectacular.

  • @brad6742
    @brad6742 Рік тому +3

    You make it look so effortless!

  • @appogiatura
    @appogiatura Рік тому

    Outstanding! It is really fun to hear this part isolated within this thrilling passage. More!

  • @jdmccorful
    @jdmccorful 5 років тому +7

    Great sizzle! Good job of being the center for tuba.

  • @_J12BEATS
    @_J12BEATS 4 роки тому +10

    best recording on youtube! your tone is incredible!!

  • @igaguri9128
    @igaguri9128 6 років тому +17

    great tuba player

  • @democratsuck
    @democratsuck 5 років тому +5

    I know I'm late to the show, but DUDE!!! Nice playing by both of you!

  • @robertosergi954
    @robertosergi954 5 років тому +4

    Wonderful!! A greeting form Italy

  • @tristanhmusic
    @tristanhmusic 6 років тому +1

    Such a magical piece! Nice playing!

  • @Jiji420
    @Jiji420 4 роки тому +5

    Very nice! I can only imagine the practice hours on that. Well worth it!

  • @thabangsithole7648
    @thabangsithole7648 2 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely fantastic!!!

  • @davidhoffman5380
    @davidhoffman5380 7 років тому +11

    What a workout. Dang, son.

  • @fech8763
    @fech8763 9 місяців тому +1

    I come back to this video every few months and I always come back more impressed than before, you sound so amazing, good job :)

  • @Shnecko
    @Shnecko 7 місяців тому +1

    This stuff gives me goosebumps and makes me miss my bass trombone so... so much. I would say at my best and most involved, I was fast approaching this level of sound, but unfortunately I haven't played in almost 15 years....

  • @robbyvernon
    @robbyvernon 3 роки тому +1

    many thanks for posting this video! fantastic!

  • @garnerjazz58
    @garnerjazz58 5 років тому +4

    Greetings from the Dallas Symphony woodwind section. This is very inspiring playing, BRAVO!

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  5 років тому +1

      garnerjazz58 thank you for your very kind words!

  • @GetzenBassPlayer
    @GetzenBassPlayer 6 років тому +3

    Holy smokes. Great playing 👍

  • @AstroComposerKarE
    @AstroComposerKarE Рік тому +2

    Fantastic bass playing!!!

  • @user-yh2ec2ok9y
    @user-yh2ec2ok9y 4 роки тому +1

    すげぇいい音……

  • @victorgaras8194
    @victorgaras8194 11 місяців тому +2

    all the joy i get from watching this! i love your sound and i truly want to become a better trombonist when i hear you play! you play this so easily! it's just incredible!!!

  • @dschwalbz1
    @dschwalbz1 3 роки тому +5

    The low E at 00:50 is SO JUICY!

  • @philholmes3713
    @philholmes3713 3 роки тому +2

    Dude!!!! This is awesome! I love this!!!

  • @brianmccloskey8364
    @brianmccloskey8364 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic!

  • @disamis6873
    @disamis6873 2 роки тому +6

    Holy crap! You are an incredible bass Trombone player but id also like to give a shout-out to Tim Buzbee for being one of my all time favorite players! I wish I had more recordings of him on his big Tuba and in general!
    Anyways, my dude, your sound is so clear and crisp, it just cuts through the orchestra! Wonderful job guys, probably the cleanest recording and best paced recording I’ve heard for this movement!

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  2 роки тому

      Thank you, I will tell Tim you said so….in case you didn’t know already we have an excerpt CD called “Eruptions 2” out now that you might be interested in checking out. Cheers

    • @disamis6873
      @disamis6873 2 роки тому

      @@mikeszabo5631 Oh, that’s wonderful!!! Thank you, what an honor! My teacher actually knows Tim Buzbee!

    • @disamis6873
      @disamis6873 2 роки тому

      Where can I find Eruptions 2? I live in the USA and I havent found it yet! I would love to hear Eruptions 2!

  • @leswhitehouse
    @leswhitehouse 4 роки тому +1

    Love this!!!

  • @GeorgeStreicherMusic
    @GeorgeStreicherMusic 4 роки тому +1

    Incredible!

  • @Emily_violin
    @Emily_violin Рік тому +1

    I think this is my favorite video on UA-cam.

  • @cocacraesh
    @cocacraesh 2 роки тому +1

    look at how the tubist deflates on the long notes! visualizes very well the work that goes into stuff like this

  • @peterhogarty5741
    @peterhogarty5741 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome playing

  • @JonatasMonte
    @JonatasMonte 5 років тому +1

    Amazing!!

  • @topeuph
    @topeuph 6 років тому +2

    Love it!!!!

  • @Walsung1of9
    @Walsung1of9 3 роки тому +2

    Sheer awesomeness! Ready to leap tall buildings with a single bound! A definite keeper for "Jeri's Impavida" (Public Playlist).

  • @aidancessna1548
    @aidancessna1548 3 роки тому +3

    Ive been watching this everyday for about a month

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Aidan!

    • @aidancessna1548
      @aidancessna1548 3 роки тому +2

      You're very welcome!! Im so glad you responded! This piece and the way you play it so well just gives me goosebumps everytime!! Thank you!

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  3 роки тому +1

      @@aidancessna1548 my pleasure Aidan.....credit goes to Respighi for the amazing part and my colleagues, especially Tim Buzbee on this occasion, for making my job a lot easier!

    • @aidancessna1548
      @aidancessna1548 3 роки тому +2

      @@mikeszabo5631 Yes! Definitely! Tim is also very good and without Respighi this wouldnt even exist! 😁

  • @Pdnorell
    @Pdnorell 6 років тому +1

    Excellent!

  • @ianquinn4198
    @ianquinn4198 4 роки тому +1

    Your tone is incredible

  • @chief2632
    @chief2632 5 років тому +2

    Your air support is amazing

  • @keemez
    @keemez 6 років тому +2

    well done, sir. very well indeed.

  • @ramonchaparro1383
    @ramonchaparro1383 3 роки тому +2

    What a beast👍

  • @shinymcshires
    @shinymcshires 6 років тому +3

    Bravo!

  • @williamosinski1082
    @williamosinski1082 4 роки тому +1

    Trumpet is killin it too!

  • @alexgurr2118
    @alexgurr2118 4 роки тому +1

    Dynamic duo right here

  • @Walsung1of9
    @Walsung1of9 3 роки тому +2

    I feel heroic hearing this...Adding to the Impavida playlist (public playlist)

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind comment!

    • @Walsung1of9
      @Walsung1of9 3 роки тому +1

      @@mikeszabo5631 And thank you for the wonderful performance! May you inspire others to epic awesomeness!

  • @user-ow1fj8jl6c
    @user-ow1fj8jl6c 2 роки тому

    Amazing!

  • @devvojay7455
    @devvojay7455 6 років тому +1

    phenomenal

  • @pablobasstb
    @pablobasstb 6 років тому +3

    that was fucking spectacular, sorry for my bad english

  • @Usmctbone
    @Usmctbone 2 роки тому

    Damn bro.That was certified Ear gold!

  • @nadarchris40
    @nadarchris40 6 років тому +3

    Excellent

  • @bassbyrdtx
    @bassbyrdtx Рік тому

    another excellent excerpt! I shall practice tomorrow :)

  • @BullyJem
    @BullyJem Рік тому +2

    YEAH MAN!!!

  • @mbreyer
    @mbreyer 5 років тому +1

    Great job

  • @dreamtheaterfanboy4421
    @dreamtheaterfanboy4421 6 років тому +9

    I️ hope to reach your skill level on the Bass Trombone one day.

  • @gunnarhelgason2852
    @gunnarhelgason2852 Рік тому +2

    Clean!!

  • @diegoc5484
    @diegoc5484 5 років тому +13

    0:50

  • @angelduarte5569
    @angelduarte5569 4 роки тому +1

    Jesus, so much strenght

  • @juliogallegos350
    @juliogallegos350 9 днів тому

    Amazing

  • @Philbatrom
    @Philbatrom 5 років тому +2

    So damn good

  • @johnb2712
    @johnb2712 4 місяці тому +1

    This is so goddamn good