Majestia - James Swearingen (beautiful piece)

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  • Опубліковано 14 лют 2008
  • This song is called "Majestia" it's such a beautiful piece composed by James Swearingen, has a WONDERFUL flute solo in the beginning! Don't wanna miss i ;)...no pictures just listen. I hope you all enjoy :) Great piece :)

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  • @mackenziebrxwn
    @mackenziebrxwn 7 років тому +113

    this piece makes me really emotional because a week before the concert we performed this, one of my closest friends whom is also in band's father passed away. my director left the seat open for him and dedicated this song to his father, every time i hear it it reduces me to tears. he was in the audience and the way my mom described him and his brother's reaction to this piece broke my heart. it just goes to show how much music can impact someone.

    • @tuckergrimes4189
      @tuckergrimes4189 3 роки тому +1

      Why would you care about someone else's dad?

    • @mackenziebrxwn
      @mackenziebrxwn 3 роки тому +11

      Tucker Grimes have you ever seen someone close to you lose someone they love? even if i wasn’t personally close to his father, i saw how much he hurt and was there through it all.

    • @cube6500
      @cube6500 2 роки тому

      Gay

    • @evabrandt6975
      @evabrandt6975 2 роки тому +1

      So you said he died a week before the concert but when you played this he was there with his brother and your mom said he loved it?

    • @MahomesHomes
      @MahomesHomes 2 роки тому

      @@cube6500 it’s not you dumbass

  • @samt514
    @samt514 7 років тому +87

    1st clarinet
    *my longest yeah boy ever*

    • @andrewmartin1829
      @andrewmartin1829 7 років тому

      randomly picked out of a hat and i'm second clarinet :(

    • @meghand8682
      @meghand8682 7 років тому

      same, but 3rd...even worse all the repetition

    • @caroline-he9vw
      @caroline-he9vw 6 років тому +1

      I'm 3rd clarinet so it's easy but boring :(

    • @katiemorgan9964
      @katiemorgan9964 6 років тому +3

      1st man!!

    • @LyonBrosOfficial
      @LyonBrosOfficial 5 років тому

      Been first for most of middle school, then get to high school and there like nope. 2nd for u

  • @amandafaithhall9443
    @amandafaithhall9443 7 років тому +22

    Played this in high school, but our trumpets couldn't handle the solo so it was transposed to a French horn solo and played by me. Forever in love with this song! 😍

    • @zacharyvernon7989
      @zacharyvernon7989 7 місяців тому

      You guys must have had a shitty band even here in Hawaii our freshman trumpet players can handle this solo and even harder ones

  • @sevynlayne5365
    @sevynlayne5365 6 років тому +40

    I played this in middle school over 30yrs ago. Has stuck with me all these years. Beautiful piece and timeless classic. 1st Trombone!!!!

    • @pantherman8555
      @pantherman8555 5 років тому +1

      I'm playing it now

    • @evabrandt6975
      @evabrandt6975 2 роки тому

      Wow crazy I'm playing this soon and I'm on 3rd trombone

    • @domdomv1593
      @domdomv1593 2 роки тому

      I’m playing this in 2 days I’m second trombone

    • @redactedgaming2807
      @redactedgaming2807 2 роки тому

      I'm playing this and I'm on 3rd clarinet

    • @gavcat1062
      @gavcat1062 Рік тому

      Playing this in a few months also first trombone

  • @todsmod
    @todsmod 7 років тому +13

    I still get goose bumps every time I hear this and think of HS band days when band director would make us play anything from James Swearingen!!! Such beautiful times and music!!!

  • @reginaldclarke1758
    @reginaldclarke1758 7 років тому +28

    The First 8 seconds are golden

  • @collincredo7113
    @collincredo7113 Рік тому +4

    I played this song when I was in 7th grade. So many good memories playing the trumpet solo

  • @stormcat22
    @stormcat22 10 років тому +16

    Love this song!! Remember loving all James Swearingen's songs in Jr High and High School band. I LOVE that he never neglected the low brass section! :)

    • @troyfield1375
      @troyfield1375 5 років тому

      Just wish he would have written something where the low brass was main feature. Would have been AWESOME.

  • @JNugent74
    @JNugent74 14 років тому +5

    Played this back in 1988 as part of our 8th grade band repertoire. Loved it then, love it now. This and 'The Planets - Jupiter' by Holst were my favorites.

  • @dkush64
    @dkush64 12 років тому +14

    I played this song in band in 7th grade. Got the trumpet solo at 0:58...was possibly the best band experience so far :)

  • @samanthamoreno9637
    @samanthamoreno9637 7 років тому +9

    ahh. this brings back so many memories. we played this in high school. I had the flute solo. I always loved this song.

  • @timsloneker6
    @timsloneker6 9 років тому +35

    Swearingen writes beautiful trombone parts

    • @wafflenovas
      @wafflenovas 6 років тому +1

      I know your comment is 3 years old but I still have to agree

    • @pantherman8555
      @pantherman8555 5 років тому +1

      I play trombone

    • @noahice6521
      @noahice6521 3 роки тому +1

      @@wafflenovas i know your comment is 3 years old but i also still have to agree

  • @cornflake1055
    @cornflake1055 12 років тому +6

    i absolutely loooove this song especially at the slower tempo. i play the flute & i'm a senior this year. my band is playing this for our winter cncrt & every time we play through this i think about all the obstacles and everything i have been through for the last 4 yrs; all the great and not so great things and the times of happiness and sad. this song just touches my heart like no other and it is a great piece to finish my very last cncrt (i graduate early) as a high school student

  • @mackenziehargis815
    @mackenziehargis815 7 років тому +10

    I enjoy following along with my flute for this. I love how flute and trumpet play big parts in this piece. Truly beautiful and majestic. Definitely fits the name

  • @jedimobslayer2480
    @jedimobslayer2480 Рік тому +2

    Currently learning this! Definitely the best concert song we have done so far in high school!

  • @Rubydaboobie
    @Rubydaboobie 7 років тому +5

    PLAYING THIS IN BAND! FAVORITE PIECE EVER

  • @peterbeeks863
    @peterbeeks863 7 років тому +2

    Another very nice Swearingen-piece...I am a conductor, and my orchestra just loves to play this.

  • @GarettPalmer
    @GarettPalmer Рік тому +1

    I was in 8th grade when i played this with the high school band. It is a phenomenel piece!!

  • @2ndamendment2
    @2ndamendment2 Рік тому +1

    I just played it tonight this is a song I will remember it is a very moving piece

  • @Destol
    @Destol 14 років тому +2

    Reminds me of my high school days playin' flute. Beautiful song.

  • @loser-with-hat
    @loser-with-hat 7 місяців тому

    I got to play this in the school band in 10th grade. Conducted by my favorite band teacher. That was our last concert with him before he left for another school. I miss him so much

  • @warlockalice1331
    @warlockalice1331 13 років тому +1

    We played this song at four of our concerts, and I played bass clarinet, first clarinet, first alto saxophone, and baritone saxophone. It was a TON of fun! And its just a beautiful piece.

  • @kouyou8430
    @kouyou8430 5 років тому +3

    omfg we just got the music for this idk how this band makes it sound so good

  • @majorattitude01
    @majorattitude01 15 років тому +3

    I played this in the beginning of my 8th grade year, I absolutely love this song plus I got flute solos. We decided that the soft parts would be played as a solo, and I got them all! =D

  • @xloyz__
    @xloyz__ 2 роки тому +3

    この曲コンクールで吹くので頑張ります💪

  • @krommer66
    @krommer66 Рік тому

    This and "In All Its Glory" are his best pieces. Brings back such fond memories of my former students who worked on this piece with me.

  • @coolness06
    @coolness06 16 років тому

    We sightread this yesterday, and everyone fell in love with it instantly!

  • @errickgreene1743
    @errickgreene1743 10 років тому

    I've been looking for this song for years and somehow the title just came to me. We played this in our middle school orchestra 30 years ago. WOW!!! I still love this beautiful song…and, yes, that flute solo is amazing.

  • @tokyowanderer009
    @tokyowanderer009 12 років тому

    Trombone melody is badass. I remember playing this years ago in middle school... 1st bone, 1st chair. Ohhhhh what a privilege. This song and Novena for wind ensemble... Those were the days.

  • @arcticwildfire
    @arcticwildfire 15 років тому +1

    We're thinking about playing this and Exaltation for our spring concert this year. I love Swearingen's music!

  • @xXTOXICXx27
    @xXTOXICXx27 9 років тому +39

    Don't get yourself down because you're 2nd, 3rd, or even 4th chair! All parts to the music are as equally important as the first chair, remember that.
    7 year Trumpet player, 5 years on the Mellophone, and 3 on the Tenor Saxophone.

  • @ChannelHandle825
    @ChannelHandle825 7 років тому +1

    Bee, thank you this song is amazing

  • @vinxek
    @vinxek 13 років тому

    SAXES ARE THE BEST!!!!! I am a Bari. Sax player, and this song was added to our folders the other day. It is AWESOME!

  • @VinstonCup
    @VinstonCup 16 років тому

    This is such a bold and beautiful piece! Kudos to Swearingen!

  • @Trombonesforlife
    @Trombonesforlife 15 років тому +2

    This is a very beautiful piece. It warms my heart so much even though I've never played it before

  • @carlwest845
    @carlwest845 11 років тому +1

    i love this song i just played in my concert for school and we sounded amazing i love this piece so much

  • @1trpt
    @1trpt 11 років тому

    What a grand piece this is!!!!! :D

  • @AmeliaKhor0116
    @AmeliaKhor0116 13 років тому

    LOVE THIS!

  • @doslbabe
    @doslbabe 15 років тому

    i played this song in middle school
    and ive loved it since.

  • @nerdy123456789
    @nerdy123456789 15 років тому +1

    song is freaking amazing!

  • @Zigzag4me
    @Zigzag4me 13 років тому

    Flutes all the way baby! They give this piece a magical touch!

  • @sevynlayne5365
    @sevynlayne5365 2 роки тому +1

    I played this song on trombone over 30 years ago. I still remember it by heart. Had to get my horn out and play. John Hyland on trumpet solo.

  • @SamMousestar
    @SamMousestar 11 років тому

    The snare part is so fun. :3 I love this song.

  • @baxtercat255
    @baxtercat255 12 років тому +1

    i love this song! i play 2nd trumpet and i will always love to remember playing it!

  • @angieb8668
    @angieb8668 8 років тому

    AMAZING PIECE

  • @carsonbotelho3776
    @carsonbotelho3776 7 років тому

    I love this piece. I think this, Variations on a Korean folk song, and havendance are some of the best pieces I've ever played, and I'm a senior.

  • @Raiderdre420
    @Raiderdre420 15 років тому

    wow, i played this song back in JR High all the way in 91....can't believe i actually found it on here...I played the tuba part...We sucked at this song, and we proved it at competition

  • @frozenjala
    @frozenjala 8 років тому +11

    1st trumpet!

  • @kirby1689
    @kirby1689 Рік тому

    I’m playing this this year and so far it’s my favorite piece Ive ever played

  • @mariocomet
    @mariocomet 13 років тому

    I have this song to practice over summer break WOOT!!!! Well, now I'll know what it's gonna sound like when I get back :D

  • @cassidylewis5506
    @cassidylewis5506 5 років тому

    Played this in middle school. Great song!

  • @ecogenius
    @ecogenius 15 років тому

    AWESOMENESS

  • @PinoyBaer
    @PinoyBaer 15 років тому

    Omg...This piece is so awesome....Epic Music. 5/5 fav'd and playlist'd...Dang. I don't do both to most vids...But this one deserves it...

  • @peach_ohh
    @peach_ohh 12 років тому

    Played this in eighth grade. Beautiful flute passage.

  • @alphapsirho
    @alphapsirho 14 років тому +2

    this brings back guard memories

  • @Shockra2000
    @Shockra2000 14 років тому +1

    I love this song! The melody is just wonderful! I'm playing symbols for this song in my band. Pretty fun! :-)

  • @devinkelly1387
    @devinkelly1387 7 років тому +19

    Trumpet solo! :D I played that!

    • @Cat-rl5ue
      @Cat-rl5ue 7 років тому +2

      Devin Kelly awesome that part's like my favorite of the whole song.

    • @hammiarts
      @hammiarts 7 років тому

      wish we were playing this instead of Exaltation. But, honestly, all of Sweaingen's peices are breathtaking. Very emotional and beautiful

    • @cjcat3902
      @cjcat3902 7 років тому

      I played the Trombone solo at measure 39

    • @devinkelly1387
      @devinkelly1387 7 років тому

      Cjcat3 dude hell yeah that parts so powerful and fun

    • @horridk3070
      @horridk3070 7 років тому

      I played this on the flute.

  • @Travisjd117
    @Travisjd117 15 років тому

    We are playing this song in band right now. I do enjoy this piece a lot.

  • @leesuej
    @leesuej 8 років тому +5

    IM PLAYING THIS FOR MY WINTER CONCERT

  • @DaniChristine11
    @DaniChristine11 15 років тому

    we are playing this, this year! I LOVE THIS SONG

  • @nirihs
    @nirihs 13 років тому +1

    OMG!!! :D I love this songgg~ When I play the melody on my trombone, it makes me feel so... Majestic! :P My middle/high school band is playing this and 'Pomp and Circumstance' for senior grad., and being the only trombonist (very small band), I get to play WELL and LOUD!

  • @sky-boy6038
    @sky-boy6038 2 роки тому

    Our band gotten this piece today! It's awesome!

  • @bigglewings
    @bigglewings 11 років тому

    This always used to remind of star trek when i played it back in junior high in 87. still does.

  • @reignofdreams
    @reignofdreams 16 років тому

    I loved this song! I played it my freshman year in hs.

  • @beedlebur
    @beedlebur 7 років тому

    Played this piece for the first time in class in preparation for a joint concert between a junior high and high school band. I got so excited because 0:57 reminded me so much of Star Trek :DD

  • @mfbibb171999
    @mfbibb171999 11 років тому

    I love this song!!!! :-)

  • @narusparchip007
    @narusparchip007 15 років тому

    i love this song!~~

  • @lunar84
    @lunar84 15 років тому

    This song and When Angels Weep ( D. Shaffer) were the songs that I really connected to emotionally in band.
    I sitll remember how great this song was to play almost 7 years after the fact. Both beautiful songs. If you have the honor to play these songs atm in band please cherish the times you get to play them with your bandmates. As corny as it sounds this song brings back so many good memories.

  • @acestar100
    @acestar100 13 років тому

    i love band because all the music that we play just gives me chillss and makes me tear cuz of the sound nd how everything just fits together so perfectly...

  • @Notyourfatherslaywer
    @Notyourfatherslaywer 15 років тому

    i played tis during junior band festival 08. luv the trumpet solo!

  • @AsianboyMandude
    @AsianboyMandude 12 років тому

    This is such a beautiful song...

  • @meowwemii
    @meowwemii 5 місяців тому

    the trumpet solo got moved to me 🥰 baritone, was such a fun piece to play for uil and spring concert in 7th grade

  • @ButterKing-28
    @ButterKing-28 5 років тому +2

    I remember this! I played it at JR. SYMS! I was playing the zilofone!

  • @Bandee808
    @Bandee808 15 років тому

    AMAZING!
    I have never heard a peice so beautiful
    Flutes were fantastic, nice vibrato
    Brass has a beautiful fat tone
    So peaceful
    beautiful job
    I can't beleive that i am gonna have the opertunity to work with this composer
    it is an absolute honor.

  • @narusparchip007
    @narusparchip007 15 років тому

    YAY we are currnetly playing this!

  • @xXILoveMusicxX1000
    @xXILoveMusicxX1000 10 років тому

    Its sooo prettyyyy. I'm excited to play this for band ^-^

  • @LeftyTrombonePlayer
    @LeftyTrombonePlayer 12 років тому +1

    I played this piece on trombone last year for band, but I absolutely Love to play the flute solo...This entire piece--even the tuba part--is absolutely beautiful! :)

  • @tiaramonae8251
    @tiaramonae8251 8 років тому +7

    First trombone ❤️

    • @defytimerewind2595
      @defytimerewind2595 8 років тому

      I'm covering for both first and second :3

    • @pantherman8555
      @pantherman8555 5 років тому

      Nice I play second my band teacher told me I'll be playing the song next year

  • @penguinlover5555
    @penguinlover5555 7 років тому +19

    First chair clarinet boyz

  • @nirihs
    @nirihs 11 років тому +1

    Though I enjoy the melody that woodwinds and trumpets play, I enjoy the lower brass melody parts more in songs. They have a really deep feeling that I can never get over.

  • @WolvesSweetSerenade
    @WolvesSweetSerenade 15 років тому

    Loved the trumpet solo, it's so clear and just beautiful! However you spell it ha ha

  • @savannahdever3539
    @savannahdever3539 10 років тому

    We're doing this for my HS band, and it's a wonderful piece.(:

  • @shade041
    @shade041 15 років тому

    I love this song. Played it my freshman year in High school. me and my bud got the turmpet duet. =P love it.

  • @davidb.8948
    @davidb.8948 5 років тому

    Great piece.

  • @flamingbrain12
    @flamingbrain12 15 років тому

    my band is playing this this year. the baritone solo is my personal favorite

  • @alyj17
    @alyj17 14 років тому

    AMAZING

  • @TheKavin1701
    @TheKavin1701 7 місяців тому

    Omg...we played this All City Band when I was in Middle School!

  • @beeblebrux2112
    @beeblebrux2112 16 років тому

    I thought this sounded very familiar, then I broke out an old CD when I played in a Knights of Columbus honors band and this was on it. Great tune and really back memories of my musician days (which are now long gone). Thanks for the memories.

  • @alys_town
    @alys_town 14 років тому +1

    im playing this TONIGHT at my spring concert! :3

  • @albxb90
    @albxb90 14 років тому

    this piece calls a vision of majestic!

  • @MitsukoHikaru
    @MitsukoHikaru 15 років тому +1

    We are playing this for my instrumental class. :)
    Trumpets sound awesome in this piece, and the Clarinets are brilliant. :D

  • @tishagirl321
    @tishagirl321 14 років тому

    this song is so beautiful=)

  • @williamsimonton5661
    @williamsimonton5661 Рік тому +1

    My concert band has to play this

  • @hiwonyy
    @hiwonyy 11 років тому +1

    i am in 7th grade currently and am learning to play this with our band. it sounds so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @diamondleo415
    @diamondleo415 13 років тому

    i remember playing this song in middle school................ahhhhh the good ol days!!!!

  • @spazattack23
    @spazattack23 15 років тому

    I LOVE Exaltation
    favorite piece of all time.

  • @patriciamerivictoria
    @patriciamerivictoria 13 років тому

    At our last high school football game (My sister told me this because I'm too young), the band takes forever to get on the bus because the start with the marching song that year and work back until there's only seniors playing. They don't play the whole peice but, the first comment reminded me of that so I thought I would sshare a cool tradition.

  • @Altrascus
    @Altrascus 14 років тому

    i just started playing this in band the other day...i like this song so far. i play 2nd trumpet

  • @josephvandevelde130
    @josephvandevelde130 7 років тому

    In the 7th grade I played this as the only euphonium. That translated one of the parts from a section part to an unglorified solo. Needless to say, I was terrified but loved it.

  • @shadowthecat971
    @shadowthecat971 12 років тому

    what a trumpet~~