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

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  • @HTBoneD
    @HTBoneD 7 років тому +472

    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!

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  7 років тому +51

      Henry Dreitner thanks very much!

    • @garrettcooper471
      @garrettcooper471 4 місяці тому +2

      especially the triplet into the 16th notes. Was godly clean!

    • @stevenvinson1615
      @stevenvinson1615 3 місяці тому +1

      Everything should be recorded from right in front of the trombones. I actually tanked an all Northwest seating audition once so I could be in the back of the Viola section for Mahler 1 and be right in the guts of the brass 😂

  • @harmonbyerly6775
    @harmonbyerly6775 6 років тому +384

    This is what a trombone should sound like period

    • @mikeyeyey8678
      @mikeyeyey8678 3 роки тому +8

      @@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 +5

      @@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 +6

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

    • @AOSMAKAKMS
      @AOSMAKAKMS 2 роки тому +1

      The rest of y’all gotta chill

    • @AOSMAKAKMS
      @AOSMAKAKMS Рік тому

      @@gavinyoung3873 Can you read the fucking room and chill??

  • @JohnVonGomes
    @JohnVonGomes 7 років тому +190

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

  • @tylercriss6435
    @tylercriss6435 3 роки тому +64

    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  3 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 3 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/

    • @AOSMAKAKMS
      @AOSMAKAKMS 2 роки тому

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

    • @somebody9033
      @somebody9033 2 роки 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.

    • @AOSMAKAKMS
      @AOSMAKAKMS 2 роки тому

      @@somebody9033 I think tuba sounds better

  • @bradyoconnor3457
    @bradyoconnor3457 7 років тому +188

    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  7 років тому +12

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

  • @racerboy5827
    @racerboy5827 5 років тому +164

    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.

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  5 років тому +26

      Thank you!

    • @TheMrAshley2010
      @TheMrAshley2010 5 років тому +4

      +

    • @bobcat24
      @bobcat24 3 роки тому +7

      I agree. I sound good in person, but not on my iPhone. Haha

    • @bobboscarato1313
      @bobboscarato1313 3 роки тому +2

      I phones have very low frequency response due to bandwidth.

  • @nicholasneyhart396
    @nicholasneyhart396 3 роки тому +80

    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 +30

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

    • @AOSMAKAKMS
      @AOSMAKAKMS 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @AOSMAKAKMS
      @AOSMAKAKMS 2 роки 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 ❤

  • @politicalseitz
    @politicalseitz 7 років тому +71

    Magnificent sound and precision

  • @charliemahlschnee7872
    @charliemahlschnee7872 3 роки тому +19

    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.

  • @SKySWiM
    @SKySWiM 2 роки тому +28

    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!

  • @AidnChesner
    @AidnChesner День тому

    One of my greatest inspirations for playing the bass trombone. Thank you for being awesome!

  • @DoubleG2026
    @DoubleG2026 12 днів тому +1

    I always come back to this video because of how beautifully played this section is, gives me goosebumps everytime.

  • @alexanderdavis6404
    @alexanderdavis6404 2 роки тому +10

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

  • @KJ-ss7hz
    @KJ-ss7hz 7 років тому +55

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

  • @garnerjazz58
    @garnerjazz58 5 років тому +20

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

  • @BassboneNelson
    @BassboneNelson 5 років тому +35

    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!

  • @joshuabussy5300
    @joshuabussy5300 7 років тому +19

    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  7 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 6 років тому +4

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

    • @aidancessna1548
      @aidancessna1548 4 роки тому

      Same 😳

  • @theafellacomposer
    @theafellacomposer 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @cryptikallz8206
    @cryptikallz8206 4 роки тому +21

    Powerful bass trombone❤️ i love it

  • @aidancessna1548
    @aidancessna1548 4 роки тому +41

    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 3 роки тому

      Bass bone is the baddest instrument on the planet.

    • @melissastuba
      @melissastuba 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @evracer
      @evracer 2 роки 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 😂

  • @J12BEATS
    @J12BEATS 5 років тому +11

    best recording on youtube! your tone is incredible!!

  • @cetologist
    @cetologist 2 роки тому +4

    Wow that's some amazing bass trombone playing.

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @johnfinley9136
    @johnfinley9136 5 років тому +7

    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.

  • @thejohnnymoe
    @thejohnnymoe 4 роки тому +8

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

  • @ethanlee7094
    @ethanlee7094 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @victorgaras8194
    @victorgaras8194 Рік тому +4

    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!!!

  • @aduckton
    @aduckton 3 роки тому +10

    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  3 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 :)

  • @MrTomafalcon
    @MrTomafalcon 8 років тому +110

    Monsters

  • @railroading
    @railroading 5 років тому +15

    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.

  • @railroading
    @railroading 5 років тому +14

    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.

  • @jasoncostello1535
    @jasoncostello1535 6 років тому +8

    You are an absolute animal on bass trombone! Nice work

  • @brad6742
    @brad6742 Рік тому +3

    You make it look so effortless!

  • @cesarurb
    @cesarurb 5 років тому +5

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

  • @jasonbaker2126
    @jasonbaker2126 7 років тому +13

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

  • @ayom23
    @ayom23 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @fech8763
    @fech8763 Рік 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 :)

  • @garnerjazz58
    @garnerjazz58 5 років тому +5

    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!

  • @TylerCannonballs
    @TylerCannonballs Місяць тому

    mike, you sound incredible. thank you for sharing! I getting back in to bass bone after a decade break from a professional career, and you are an inspiration. thank you boss!

  • @c.l.behrens5100
    @c.l.behrens5100 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @allixeddu94
    @allixeddu94 7 років тому +40

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

  • @LuisFredTrombon
    @LuisFredTrombon 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @robertosergi954
    @robertosergi954 6 років тому +4

    Wonderful!! A greeting form Italy

  • @Fenway-beamng
    @Fenway-beamng 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  7 місяців тому

      Thanks very much, that’s great!

  • @Overlycomplicatedswede
    @Overlycomplicatedswede Рік 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  Рік 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

  • @SamuelHikida
    @SamuelHikida 3 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  3 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

    • @SamuelHikida
      @SamuelHikida 3 роки тому

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

    • @SamuelHikida
      @SamuelHikida 3 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!

  • @jobje325
    @jobje325 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely amazing playing once again

  • @appogiatura
    @appogiatura Рік тому

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

  • @petesalvatore5901
    @petesalvatore5901 6 років тому +16

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

  • @benjaminpugh4775
    @benjaminpugh4775 6 років тому +3

    Big noise and clinical precision, bravo!

  • @Jiji420
    @Jiji420 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @AstroComposerKarE
    @AstroComposerKarE 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic bass playing!!!

  • @GeorgeStreicherMusic
    @GeorgeStreicherMusic 4 роки тому +1

    Incredible!

  • @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!

  • @posaune45
    @posaune45 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @thabangsithole7648
    @thabangsithole7648 9 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely fantastic!!!

  • @JonatasMonte
    @JonatasMonte 6 років тому +6

    This feels me with joy!

  • @davidhoffman5380
    @davidhoffman5380 7 років тому +11

    What a workout. Dang, son.

  • @robbyvernon
    @robbyvernon 4 роки тому +1

    many thanks for posting this video! fantastic!

  • @victormainetti386
    @victormainetti386 4 роки тому +3

    Truly spectacular.

  • @philholmes3713
    @philholmes3713 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @igaguri9128
    @igaguri9128 6 років тому +17

    great tuba player

  • @aidancessna1548
    @aidancessna1548 4 роки тому +3

    Ive been watching this everyday for about a month

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Aidan!

    • @aidancessna1548
      @aidancessna1548 4 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  4 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 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @GetzenBassPlayer
    @GetzenBassPlayer 6 років тому +3

    Holy smokes. Great playing 👍

  • @chief2632
    @chief2632 6 років тому +2

    Your air support is amazing

  • @Walsung1of9
    @Walsung1of9 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @Shnecko
    @Shnecko Рік 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....

  • @Emily_violin
    @Emily_violin 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @peterhogarty5741
    @peterhogarty5741 5 років тому +1

    Awesome playing

  • @jerrybyers2172
    @jerrybyers2172 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @ianquinn4198
    @ianquinn4198 5 років тому +1

    Your tone is incredible

  • @miker2002
    @miker2002 4 роки тому +8

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

  • @tristanhmusic
    @tristanhmusic 6 років тому +1

    Such a magical piece! Nice playing!

  • @dreamtheaterfanboy4421
    @dreamtheaterfanboy4421 7 років тому +9

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

  • @williamosinski1082
    @williamosinski1082 5 років тому +1

    Trumpet is killin it too!

  • @BullyJem
    @BullyJem Рік тому +2

    YEAH MAN!!!

  • @cocacraesh
    @cocacraesh 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @bassbyrdtx
    @bassbyrdtx 2 роки тому

    another excellent excerpt! I shall practice tomorrow :)

  • @猫になりたい-g8h
    @猫になりたい-g8h 5 років тому +1

    すげぇいい音……

  • @ramonchaparro1383
    @ramonchaparro1383 4 роки тому +2

    What a beast👍

  • @keemez
    @keemez 6 років тому +2

    well done, sir. very well indeed.

  • @ogessence
    @ogessence 6 років тому +2

    WOW Ez ám a zsíros harsona hang!!! :D

  • @dschwalbz1
    @dschwalbz1 3 роки тому +5

    The low E at 00:50 is SO JUICY!

  • @Walsung1of9
    @Walsung1of9 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind comment!

    • @Walsung1of9
      @Walsung1of9 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @alexgurr2118
    @alexgurr2118 4 роки тому +1

    Dynamic duo right here

  • @shinymcshires
    @shinymcshires 7 років тому +3

    Bravo!

  • @gunnarhelgason2852
    @gunnarhelgason2852 Рік тому +2

    Clean!!

  • @Usmctbone
    @Usmctbone 2 роки тому

    Damn bro.That was certified Ear gold!

  • @roifastman1794
    @roifastman1794 Рік тому +3

    you are insane!

    • @mikeszabo5631
      @mikeszabo5631  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! Glad this video is still getting enjoyment

    • @roifastman1794
      @roifastman1794 Рік тому

      @@mikeszabo5631 its amazing... lately i won the audition to the jerusalem symphony orchestra on the bass trombone and when i listen to you i realise exacly how i want to sound with them. Amazing playing i love it

  • @nadarchris40
    @nadarchris40 7 років тому +3

    Excellent

  • @karimelmahmoudi1583
    @karimelmahmoudi1583 4 роки тому +4

    Damn, I need to go practice. :(

  • @Pdnorell
    @Pdnorell 6 років тому +1

    Excellent!

  • @leswhitehouse
    @leswhitehouse 5 років тому +1

    Love this!!!

  • @mbreyer
    @mbreyer 5 років тому +1

    Great job

  • @JonatasMonte
    @JonatasMonte 6 років тому +1

    Amazing!!

  • @pablobasstb
    @pablobasstb 7 років тому +3

    that was fucking spectacular, sorry for my bad english

  • @adahannamusic
    @adahannamusic 4 роки тому +1

    Hi, Tim! :)

  • @proarte4081
    @proarte4081 6 років тому +1

    Fantastic!

  • @topeuph
    @topeuph 7 років тому +2

    Love it!!!!

  • @Philbatrom
    @Philbatrom 5 років тому +2

    So damn good

  • @BernhardMichaelPlos
    @BernhardMichaelPlos 2 роки тому +1

    great!