WILL YOU - How To Play The Sax Solo [Hazel O'Connor & Wesley Magoogan]

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  • @GetYourSaxTogether
    @GetYourSaxTogether  3 роки тому +4

    Get the free PDF sheet music for Will You here! www.getyoursaxtogether.com/willyou

  • @wiggy858
    @wiggy858 2 роки тому +2

    You have no idea how long
    I have waited for someone to to do this , I had search the internet and gave until I heard this tune on radio 2 this afternoon and decided to try again , and low and behold I found you ,, life saver many many thanks

  • @jimtheyid
    @jimtheyid 3 роки тому +6

    I think I speak for everyone who watches this in saying Thanks ,And it was absolutely incredible. The work you do for us to aid learning this amazing instrument,Is second to none . Again Thanks

  • @buffplums
    @buffplums 3 роки тому +4

    Wow thank you for all of the effort you have put into this… you have done so much for encouraging people, to play their sax… what a star

    • @GetYourSaxTogether
      @GetYourSaxTogether  3 роки тому +1

      You’re so welcome Chris. Thanks for that lovely comment. 🙏🏻

    • @buffplums
      @buffplums 3 роки тому +2

      @@GetYourSaxTogether very well deserved chap. It’s something I want to do myself … my wife bought me my first Alto for Christmas, 16 years ago. I did my grade1 jazz on the alto and then bought a tenor and did classical grade 2 but never really did anything else … I’ve had a lot of mental health issues that have robbed me of all motivation to do the things I love.
      I signed up to your newsletters about a year ago and still get them and I keep thinking that you have provided so much hard work in all of the material that you have put in your newsletters and the transcription of all the music in your tutorials on well known work. Just wanted to,let you,know, from my own situation, it’s making a difference to me as I am gradually warming back up to the thought of picking my saxs up again.
      But keep up the great work chap. Doing a great job 👏😄😄😄

    • @GetYourSaxTogether
      @GetYourSaxTogether  3 роки тому +2

      @@buffplums thanks so much for that lovely and emotionally touching comment. Much appreciated. This stuff keeps me going! X

    • @buffplums
      @buffplums 3 роки тому

      @@GetYourSaxTogether good stuff mate … 😄😄😄😄

  • @stevewaine7377
    @stevewaine7377 3 роки тому +14

    Thank you so much Jamie, loads of effort you have put in and it’s much appreciated by many of us. 👏👏👏

  • @timlea4338
    @timlea4338 Рік тому +2

    Really appreciate all your efforts here - its one of the best sax solos ever... so haunting and with the story that the player lost ta finger - such a tragedy...

  • @patemblen3644
    @patemblen3644 3 роки тому +3

    You blow me out how well you can mimic any style, really beautiful played today, thanks again.

  • @davidmatthews6392
    @davidmatthews6392 3 роки тому +4

    Awesome Jamie .. I have been playing alto for a few years. One of mine and many others all time favourite tunes ... determined to master this over the coming months . Thank you .

  • @emmaswanwick4908
    @emmaswanwick4908 3 роки тому +8

    Jamie you are just the best for doing this. Having just watched you play it, I can see that the 1st 4 notes are pretty complex and difficult!! The breath control is amazing too. Well done for doing this, just the best

  • @U2ROPA
    @U2ROPA 3 роки тому +4

    Brilliant Jamie, this sax solo is one of the best, massive thanks for doing this.

  • @m.w.
    @m.w. 3 роки тому +5

    My most favourite solo on alto sax......i play it for years. It's magical!
    Thank you .👍🎷

  • @robfairbrother3014
    @robfairbrother3014 3 роки тому +2

    To be honest, up until watching your video today, I’d never heard of Hazel O’conner nor Wesley Magoogan. However, after watching your video and listening to that awesome sax solo, I had to peruse UA-cam university to learn about both of them. Pretty interesting interview of Hazel with Iain McNay and sad about Wesley’s accident, but it seems to have allowed him to spend the kind of time with his son that he probably wouldn’t have had if he still played sax.
    But that solo! Very soulful and stirring! One of the best I’ve heard. I’ve spent quite a bit of time today listening to it over and over again. And you, sir have definitely done it justice with this video, in my opinion. Love it!

  • @andrewwright6893
    @andrewwright6893 3 роки тому +4

    Wow, superb playing Jamie. Incredible solo. Thanks very much.

  • @Mark-xk1ec
    @Mark-xk1ec 3 роки тому +2

    Magic!! Thanks for taking the time to transcribe and share.

  • @viktorlylyk8508
    @viktorlylyk8508 3 місяці тому +1

    Great job,Maestro!!!

  • @julianjulezstanleyredding5333
    @julianjulezstanleyredding5333 Рік тому +1

    Wow this guys a magnificent teacher. Thanks for this sir , thankyou so very very much . I actually feel that j can finally learn the ultimate sax solo that it literally really did alway make me want to learn the sax but never believed in myself. But you have just worked a miracle with my self confidence and beliefs in myself . Thankyou so very much . Ive wanted to play this since i was a 12 year old when it came out . Youre an absolute mega star .😂

  • @davewilson1699
    @davewilson1699 3 роки тому +1

    Many many thanks for this one, I am one of those who took up sax to play this song. Tip for PC UA-cam users the shortcut keys shift + < to slow down and shift + > to speed up playback. Thanks again, now I’ll get to see how many notes I got wrong!

  • @javierbrito-j3x
    @javierbrito-j3x Рік тому +1

    Ud es todo un maestro 🎷

  • @dannyscott5270
    @dannyscott5270 3 роки тому +2

    Superb work indeed Jamie! I fully appreciate how much time and effort this video took to produce.

  • @glennmansfield3900
    @glennmansfield3900 9 місяців тому +1

    If you've watched this or many of the other YT videos that Jamie has put up and you haven't bought him a coffee yet..., and you can afford to, you really should! Thanks, Jamie.
    👊

  • @patrickwalsh6873
    @patrickwalsh6873 3 роки тому +1

    OK, so this has decided it for me. Been toying with the idea of getting back to tenor sax after twenty years.
    Thank you Jamie, brilliant resource.

    • @GetYourSaxTogether
      @GetYourSaxTogether  3 роки тому +1

      Anytime man. Definitely watch this recent video ua-cam.com/video/8BFWtdcS8W4/v-deo.html

    • @patrickwalsh6873
      @patrickwalsh6873 2 роки тому +2

      @@GetYourSaxTogether Well, here we are again Jamie after almost a year.
      If I'd not found this video while looking for the original, I'd not have bought a YTS480 last September, and I'd not have have joined the Inner Circle yesterday.
      Woohoo ! ! !

    • @GetYourSaxTogether
      @GetYourSaxTogether  2 роки тому +1

      @@patrickwalsh6873 awesomeness!!!!

  • @robharding5345
    @robharding5345 6 місяців тому

    Wonderful piece of music, it never ages.

  • @stevethomas6533
    @stevethomas6533 3 роки тому

    Great you did this Jamie, have not played my Alto for years and it was just sat in the corner looking forlorn! I used to play this, so pleased it mostly came back within an hour, talk about muscle memory! Just got to polish now and I promise that my Alto is back in the arsenal 😁

  • @aaziz7392
    @aaziz7392 3 роки тому +1

    You put a lot of work in the illustration and cover all areas - keep going .

  • @timwillsdon
    @timwillsdon 3 роки тому +3

    Respect in doing this. Amazing 🎷

  • @ellwoodblooz
    @ellwoodblooz 3 роки тому +1

    Masterful as usual Jamie. You couldn’t have done a better job either as a transcription or tutorial. Extra kudos due to you because I don’t believe this one was a labour of love?

    • @GetYourSaxTogether
      @GetYourSaxTogether  3 роки тому

      I think I know what you’re saying 😉 Anyway, no sweat man. 👍🏻

  • @mark2782
    @mark2782 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing Tutorial, thank you so much, I’ll share this as much as I can, as you and the video deserve a wide audience..

  • @astronomyshed
    @astronomyshed Рік тому

    Brilliant section from a brilliant song, I have this on 7 inch vinyl from when it was released, absolutely still a class song!

  • @olivermanley24
    @olivermanley24 3 роки тому +1

    What a legendary solo

  • @adrianphillips3192
    @adrianphillips3192 3 роки тому +3

    Great work on this Jamie, I can see the volume of work you have put in amazing 🤩

  • @Stefsax
    @Stefsax 3 роки тому +1

    Great Jamie, you are the best saxophone you tube content provider out there. You go into so much detail and provide all the tools for free! Fantastic! Do you have any tips for getting that growl on the high F#?

  • @ellwoodblooz
    @ellwoodblooz 3 роки тому +1

    Oh Man, I just sat down with this tutorial to have a go and tried your slow youtube down tip. I’m sure I’m not the first to mention it but speaking at half speed you sound just like Keef Richards (maaaaan). 😁

  • @geoffbeckett9743
    @geoffbeckett9743 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing playing Jamie. Great lesson.
    Like the tips on the difficult bits.

  • @senseitreanor4092
    @senseitreanor4092 Рік тому +1

    Amazing! Thank you for this, and your time and efforts. Never been so out of breath! out of time! and in so much pain! Cheers Jamie! lol

    • @GetYourSaxTogether
      @GetYourSaxTogether  Рік тому

      You're very welcome!

    • @senseitreanor4092
      @senseitreanor4092 Рік тому +1

      Jamie, can you please give an answer to the passage at Breath 6 of "Will You" if you are Growling each note A B D E# F# E# as I am having trouble working out how you phrase this section correctly, and making it sound dramatic like as in your video. Thank you

    • @GetYourSaxTogether
      @GetYourSaxTogether  Рік тому

      @@senseitreanor4092 sorry I can only really answer questions this detailed inside my inner circle membership these days!

  • @robstevens9590
    @robstevens9590 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks Jamie! Nice work on a difficult solo!

  • @adre981
    @adre981 3 роки тому +1

    I ve never Heard this Song... It s very beautiful It conquered me in few seconds

    • @GetYourSaxTogether
      @GetYourSaxTogether  3 роки тому

      Cool man!

    • @adre981
      @adre981 3 роки тому

      @@GetYourSaxTogether
      Probably I Will never be able to play It... Very difficult... But I Will try...

  • @Islendingar
    @Islendingar 3 роки тому +1

    That’s a stunning solo and so many techniques too so I can see what you mean about it being a total beast to try and transcribe let alone play the piece !!! Unfortunately my tenor has the alt C palm key spring broken and I’m having a tough tome getting it repaired or replaced from the company I bought it from. It has a 2 year manufacturing guarantee & the Sax is about 19
    mi the old …. As soon as I get it sorted this is one I’m going to attack as it’s going to be like Your Latest Trick, a total monster but when learned will be such a showpiece to play too. Thanks for this Jamie and can’t wait to see the next one !

  • @johngreer1057
    @johngreer1057 3 роки тому +1

    Just brilliant Jamie!!! Been attempting this solo on and off for a while now! What a great lesson, will get to it now😄😄

  • @malcolmoconnor4371
    @malcolmoconnor4371 3 роки тому +1

    I've been on & off with this great solo for some time now, It's back on now...respek Jamie.

  • @Jeff_Sax
    @Jeff_Sax 5 місяців тому +1

    This is great Jamie, I have downloaded the dots, wondered if you had the backing track to match up to with your transcription ?

  • @samuelguimaraes2885
    @samuelguimaraes2885 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Jamie 💖💖

  • @andrewpassfield4980
    @andrewpassfield4980 3 роки тому

    You absolutely nailed it. Great job!

  • @aleksandrsimonov4591
    @aleksandrsimonov4591 3 роки тому +2

    Another perfect tutorial! Love it!

  • @suethrelfall3822
    @suethrelfall3822 9 місяців тому +1

    This was so helpful. Thank you!😊

  • @LarryKatz53
    @LarryKatz53 3 роки тому +1

    I have just three words to say: Beau ti ful!

  • @James87987
    @James87987 3 роки тому +1

    Great stuff Jamie. Thanks for all your hard work on this. I love this solo.

  • @joesweeting1746
    @joesweeting1746 2 роки тому

    Brilliant learnt so much from you thanks so much

  • @dominicjephcott8288
    @dominicjephcott8288 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant... as ever, and a world away from what my effort sounds like! Growling those top notes - how is that done? Hard enough to squeek them out at all? If need to hum when growling then can hear the hum and doesn't growl anything like Jamie's!

  • @bridgetdavey8657
    @bridgetdavey8657 4 місяці тому

    You are amazing thank you so, so, so much

  • @guywisdom5212
    @guywisdom5212 11 місяців тому

    Thank you Sir 🎉

  • @Jamesk6127
    @Jamesk6127 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for this 🙏

  • @conanhayle
    @conanhayle 5 місяців тому +2

    yeh right

  • @stelapaya
    @stelapaya 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much for such a great video and PDF! I'm one of those people who picked up the sax because of this song. What is it about it?!

  • @thesaxlab
    @thesaxlab 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks Jamie , another amazing lesson in transcribing and performing ! I'd forgotten how beautiful this solo was . What is the bis key sliding rule ? is it featured in one of your lessons ? Thanks again .

    • @GetYourSaxTogether
      @GetYourSaxTogether  3 роки тому +1

      I guess just don’t slide from bis Bb to B. That said, I do it all the time, so great rule!! 😜

  • @VickyWhite-de1ey
    @VickyWhite-de1ey 2 роки тому

    absolutely amazing, thanks so much for transcribing this :O)

  • @bobpremecz5429
    @bobpremecz5429 3 роки тому +2

    Love the blooper at the end. That's the first phrase I focused on after I first printed the PDF, before even listening to your great breakdown. Really great editing putting together not only the sax score, but I presume you're also doing the backing track and all the other stuff. Real PRO presentation, as always. I wonder if Wesley Magoogan made a very cool choice or fortunate mistake with that G# on breath 10, even though it really doesn't fit the underlying harmony while forming this bright E major against the minor chord under it. Also a bit curious why so many requests for this tune as it really didn't make a bit hit here where I live.

    • @dannyscott5270
      @dannyscott5270 3 роки тому +1

      I like Jamie's bloopers / outtakes as well. It proves he is human! :)

    • @GetYourSaxTogether
      @GetYourSaxTogether  3 роки тому

      Yeh that G# stands out doesn’t it? Impact!! 😂

  • @tenor951
    @tenor951 3 роки тому +1

    very very excellent

  • @Skinhead-201
    @Skinhead-201 9 місяців тому

    Brilliant.

  • @nickpritch3152
    @nickpritch3152 9 місяців тому

    Awesome 💯

  • @LFOVCF
    @LFOVCF 7 місяців тому

    Really good

  • @timbookthree5475
    @timbookthree5475 Рік тому

    Bloody good that.

  • @mfdsuk
    @mfdsuk 3 роки тому +1

    You should do a vid for the mario kart lick.

  • @MadTamB
    @MadTamB 3 роки тому +2

    You can also get the music free for the whole tune from Hazel's own websites (or you used to be able to)..

    • @MadTamB
      @MadTamB 3 роки тому +1

      I gave this a shot and I can't even get the first note to sound right! It's all the little scoops and things that give the tune its greatness

    • @GetYourSaxTogether
      @GetYourSaxTogether  3 роки тому

      Yup. True.

  • @newscrews11
    @newscrews11 3 роки тому +1

    You have so got the sound of the original. What mpc and reed do you play?

  • @sonjawilson7807
    @sonjawilson7807 3 роки тому +2

    I can’t hit that top note on the alto. I’ve tried for a year to hit it and I just struggle . Any advice on that high note as I’ve tried going from the note below to get to it!

    • @dannyscott5270
      @dannyscott5270 3 роки тому +1

      Dear Sonja. My 50 year old alto doesn't have a top F# as most newer saxophones have. Jamie has done a video on the altissimo register for alto which may be worth watching as he gives many different fingerings as these can be different depending on the make and model of your sax. You may need to practise using overtones as well. I have always used LH 1 & 3, + RH 1 & 3 + the Eb pinky key for top F#. There are many better fingerings for this which Jamie demonstrates and are probably much easier to use for the phrases in this solo. If your sax already has a top F# there may be other issues such as air leaks etc. Only a suggestion. Good luck and best wishes. x

    • @dannyscott5270
      @dannyscott5270 3 роки тому +2

      Dear Sonja. For reference I am using an old clunky Yamaha YAS-21 (which I repair and tech myself) with an original Lawton 7*B. I know I should buy a newer model alto, but I have become so attached to it - it has become a part of my life and soul, and now seems like part of the family with the 'musical mileage' attached to it.

    • @sonjawilson7807
      @sonjawilson7807 3 роки тому +1

      My alto is a Trevor James Classic that I bought in a guitar shop ! I’ve had it serviced and it’s a great beginner sax. I need to work on my embouchure to get the note I think. Just by watching Jamie’s other videos I’ve learnt loads. It’s difficult when you start an instrument later in life and you don’t have lessons. I love what he does; he’s a true inspiration 💫

    • @dannyscott5270
      @dannyscott5270 3 роки тому +2

      @@sonjawilson7807- Never too late to start hun! I get loads of tips and tricks from Jamie's online tutorials, and I have been playing....erm..... a while..... I think this channel is a very valuable resource. I have no affiliation to the channel or any related sponsorship. I love the channel!

    • @hecateswolf6007
      @hecateswolf6007 3 роки тому +1

      @@dannyscott5270 couldn't agree more with you. Extremely helpful

  • @DavidSmith-bw5du
    @DavidSmith-bw5du Рік тому +1

    How do I stop biting down on my mouth piece once I've been playing for a while . I feel myself biting down after an hour or so

    • @GetYourSaxTogether
      @GetYourSaxTogether  Рік тому

      Weirdly you can stay more relaxed as your embouchure gets stronger.

  • @gregorydutton349
    @gregorydutton349 3 роки тому

    Thanks Jamie, great work to complete that. I can’t play it yet but it’s a good challenge for lockdown. Just wanted to know have you changed your mouthpiece for this song? Thought you used a metal one previously. I’m interested to know what you are using. Cheers. Greg

  • @stack80
    @stack80 3 роки тому +1

    My 10 Year old swears he will practice this until he can play it nicely! This will be interesting 😅 (I will also try this)
    Thank you for posting this, it sounds amazing!!

  • @bernardo6925
    @bernardo6925 3 роки тому +1

    WOW!!

  • @borisVspider66
    @borisVspider66 4 місяці тому

    I've seen live versions of Will you with Hazel & they range from awful to passable & occasionally perfect as performed on the recording

  • @Riffer19
    @Riffer19 3 роки тому +1

    I am just laughing at the 3 dislikes...funny. Superb..

  • @aaronrobinson9386
    @aaronrobinson9386 3 роки тому +1

    I don't know. Maybe.

  • @michaeleusterholz6672
    @michaeleusterholz6672 Рік тому

  • @conanhayle
    @conanhayle 5 місяців тому +1

    dont know if I believe this is you,, Wesley is an old mate of mine

  • @1fcuking
    @1fcuking 2 роки тому

    If I lived until was a thousand year old’ I would never grab this’ pure talent 😢 from a Crap Alto trying to be a player !