Joseph Alessi plays Blue Bells of Scotland (HD Sound)

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2011
  • #BlueBells #Trombone #Alessi #NewYork #HDSound #Virtuoso #SoloTrombone
    Virtuoso Joseph Alessi plays Blue Bells of Scotland with Orchestral Accompaniment.
    Joe Alessi - Principal Trombone from New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 373

  • @EddieTattoProduction
    @EddieTattoProduction 10 років тому +88

    I like how the last picture is like him saying, "Yeah... hear that? I did that shit."

  • @mtnairpilot
    @mtnairpilot 8 років тому +305

    Must be great to literally be the best in the world at something.

    • @lfin386
      @lfin386 6 років тому +23

      Best in the world is subjective. Without doubt remarkable playing but others can claim to be as good ( Ian Bousfield for example)

    • @stephaniecurry45
      @stephaniecurry45 6 років тому +10

      Maybe in terms of musicality, but definitely not in respect to their technical abilities. alessi is far superior in that regard

    • @brucekendall52
      @brucekendall52 6 років тому +5

      No such thing as best in the world re:Music.

    • @sGSdYgsdGA8fSWrRb2uzpMzzt2ys90
      @sGSdYgsdGA8fSWrRb2uzpMzzt2ys90 5 років тому +8

      I would say bob mcchesney is on his level

    • @jacobwilliams9736
      @jacobwilliams9736 5 років тому +5

      I'm pretty sure Wycliffe Gordon is just as good or better.

  • @zackftw2748
    @zackftw2748 7 років тому +223

    Who here would like to shake hands with this guy

    • @leopirdas6577
      @leopirdas6577 4 роки тому +16

      Your hand would fall off with the vivacity of the shake.

    • @lionelstanway8714
      @lionelstanway8714 4 роки тому +1

      My friend got to take a picture with the man and had the opportunity to play the accompaniment for this song.

    • @halfshim
      @halfshim 4 роки тому +6

      Jason Creeper I shook hands with him and to be honest it just felt like a normal 60 yr old’s hand

    • @michaelmaybe9
      @michaelmaybe9 4 роки тому

      I just recently got the opportunity to meet him and took a picture with him and got some stuff signed. not only is he a great performer, but a very nice person as well.

    • @halfshim
      @halfshim 4 роки тому +1

      Michael Hesseltine Jr oh rlly? To be honest he was a dick to me lmao

  • @ghxstgamerrr2504
    @ghxstgamerrr2504 7 років тому +44

    I think this is like a trombone's fantasy dream to be able to play at this level, that you would never want to wake up from.... ever!!!!

  • @iDwayneXD
    @iDwayneXD 8 років тому +99

    When I practice this for solo and ensemble, I think Im doing pretty good.
    Then I listen to this recording and give up on my hopes and dreams.

  • @masayukifujita7000
    @masayukifujita7000 8 років тому +222

    Makes me want to quit playing trombone and somehow at the same time also makes me want to practice trombone more.

    • @jonathanolson772
      @jonathanolson772 8 років тому +3

      +Masayuki Fujita I know how you feel!

    • @ananthmadan3611
      @ananthmadan3611 8 років тому +21

      It makes you look horrible by comparison, but also motivates you to get to that level. Been there many times.

    • @alexanderagruso4576
      @alexanderagruso4576 7 років тому +6

      Well think, every great trombonist was once just as good as you were!

    • @charleyhibschweiler4555
      @charleyhibschweiler4555 6 років тому +3

      We must start a religion in honor of Joe Alessi.

    • @whatskraken3886
      @whatskraken3886 6 років тому +1

      *cough cough* well.. actually I'm better than jOseph aleSsi. sO, umm.
      just kidding I'm nowhere near this good

  • @TheMisterTango
    @TheMisterTango 10 років тому +22

    Some of the trombone players from my school and I got the opportunity to attend a recital by none other than Mr. Alessi. As if I need to say, It was the best trombone playing I have ever heard.

  • @KingDuken
    @KingDuken 8 років тому +90

    Just gets faster and faster and then eventually immortal speed and then it surpassed immortal speed into a speed so frigging fast, it wouldn't even exist in our universe and the very last time, it rips spacetime completely.

  • @chandlerellis5457
    @chandlerellis5457 9 років тому +35

    That high F at the end...

  • @MJKFanatic
    @MJKFanatic 7 років тому +10

    I like how at 5:40 you can tell by Joe's playing that he's thinking "Cmon conductor, keep up!"

  • @Jubhub1013
    @Jubhub1013 12 років тому +12

    I had the privilege of seeing Joe perform live a few nights ago. A simply stunning performance. Not only is he an incredible player, but he is also a great guy. After the performance, he stuck around in the lobby of the theater for two hours to sign autographs and talk to all of his fans.
    Truly an amazing musician.

  • @BassTrombone95
    @BassTrombone95 8 років тому +101

    33 euphonium players disliked this! Eh but seriously jokes aside, this is absolutely incredible. That tone is unbelievable.

    • @BassTrombone95
      @BassTrombone95 8 років тому +6

      Haha I was joking, no worries! I used to play euphonium myself and love the instrument!

    • @2ndcornets
      @2ndcornets 8 років тому +6

      +BassTrombone95 Add a baritone horn player [me] to the list of admirers. My music teacher - [a trombonist, but nobodys perfect ] rates Joe Alessi as the finest living exponent of the instrument.

    • @ethandeyoung2553
      @ethandeyoung2553 4 роки тому

      Wish I could play trombone sometimes but I love the good ol euphonium

    • @Juan_Bone09
      @Juan_Bone09 Рік тому

      This solo is Also for euphonium

  • @MDW001
    @MDW001 5 років тому +27

    He was probably sight reading this while standing on his head

  • @williamhiggins8688
    @williamhiggins8688 8 років тому +41

    Joe generates a superabundance of overtones throughout the entire range of the trombone. That's why his tone is so rich, and his high register notes are so full.
    I really question if most pupils can learn to generate those terrific overtones like Joe. More likely it's a matter of anatomy and physiology...plus practice, practice, practice, of course.

    • @ZarkosisSmash
      @ZarkosisSmash 6 років тому +9

      william higgins If he had a superabundance of overtones, he would be extremely bright sounding (brassy). He has a very balanced level of overtones... This is why it sounds warm, not stale or bright. The last few notes of this recording have a lot of overtones, but still not a superabundance.

  • @colinstubbs7670
    @colinstubbs7670 8 років тому +20

    the clarity and definition he plays with..... amazing

  • @josephgorrell2895
    @josephgorrell2895 10 років тому +11

    Talk about a song that is simply humbling to listen to. What a performance.

  • @temporarydepression2852
    @temporarydepression2852 10 років тому +22

    Listening to this gave me blue balls.

    • @bent8604
      @bent8604 6 років тому +3

      TemporaryDepression Blue balls of Scotland

  • @Dr_E_Yekley
    @Dr_E_Yekley 5 років тому +6

    Other fast playing brass players are pretty good, but being able to play this fast on a TROMBONE out of all things is just downright impressive.

  • @Schinshikss
    @Schinshikss 9 років тому +75

    I just don't know why nobody in Scotland ever chose this song as the national anthem. It can be played either solemnly or soothing, playful or respected, energetic or dignified. And it's simple lyric is much better than "Flowers of Scotland" for an independent country.

    • @boyolino
      @boyolino 9 років тому +2

      How would anyone sing along with this? XD

    • @Schinshikss
      @Schinshikss 9 років тому +19

      Jakewh97 Actually, Blue Bells of Scotland was originally a folk song usually sang in the weddings in Highlands.

    • @jacobruiz97
      @jacobruiz97 3 роки тому +4

      @@Schinshikss I'd be funny if they ironically chose the trombone version as the national anthem.

    • @Snookbone
      @Snookbone 8 місяців тому

      No it isn't

  • @justcarcrazy
    @justcarcrazy 11 років тому +3

    It's not impossible. Alessi's doing it.
    Noting inspires me more to keep trying than the knowledge that someone has already done it.

  • @lukevaccamusic
    @lukevaccamusic 10 років тому +17

    Wow I love the people attempting to point out stuff wrong with this just to make them feel better about themselves. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this.

  • @flumpo19_92
    @flumpo19_92 6 років тому +26

    Sometimes I feel like I'm a pretty good trombonist, but then I listen to this guy

  • @tromboostofficial
    @tromboostofficial Рік тому +4

    Always nice to listen to it !!!
    Will play it for my bachelor recital in Amsterdam! 🤗

  • @buffalobilbur
    @buffalobilbur 8 років тому +4

    This is incredible!!!!!!! I thought tone like his was impossible until I heard this.

  • @helpinghand750
    @helpinghand750 11 років тому +3

    It's incredibly refreshing to see two people settle their differences nicely like this on the internet. Thank you :]

  • @garrettbrothers6989
    @garrettbrothers6989 8 років тому +46

    Seriously, he's so good that in some parts he has the tone quality of a good french horn player.

    • @dominicdao2106
      @dominicdao2106 8 років тому +32

      +Garrett Brothers Some parts, pshh. It's. The. Whole. Freaking. Dang. Thing.

    • @themightyquinn94
      @themightyquinn94 6 років тому +5

      I'm confused, is that what a trombone is supposed to sound like? Why is he playing a trombone then? Regardless, I love his playing. Sincerely, a rhetorical questioner.

    • @kevinchan1598
      @kevinchan1598 6 років тому

      Yes, for solo playing it's a very good sound. French horn is a much different instrument, and is very hard because of the very small mouthpiece (compared to the very large trombone mouthpiece).

    • @wyattwahlgren8883
      @wyattwahlgren8883 4 роки тому

      @@kevinchan1598 If the trombone mouthpiece is very large, then the tuba mouthpiece is colossal.

  • @treacle116
    @treacle116 12 років тому +3

    Have heard this played many times over the past forty years but this is simply the Best

  • @quakeimp8874
    @quakeimp8874 10 років тому +18

    Being a Bass Trombone I can safely say I can "totally" do this with my eyes closed (I am kidding by the way)

  • @drakebradford8311
    @drakebradford8311 9 років тому +50

    Haha I play trombone, my dream is to sound like that.

    • @rubenthiel1214
      @rubenthiel1214 8 років тому +1

      +Drake Bradford Same here

    • @bb8749
      @bb8749 8 років тому +6

      Just don't give up and practise ;) I am in the same situation here

    • @kitchensink8760
      @kitchensink8760 6 років тому +2

      man i play the mandolin, violin, guitar, percussion, ukulele, a little piano, and trombone even after years of playing instruments and after 5 years on trombone i still am 100 levels of awesomeness below this dude.

    • @thenoobiestking9555
      @thenoobiestking9555 6 років тому +3

      I don't want to play LIKE him, I want to play BETTER than him. So much in fact that I want to make deaf people cum with how amazing I am.

    • @dakotawolsey1021
      @dakotawolsey1021 6 років тому

      Just dont ever use your tonque and make sure you lean back a little to accsess more diaphram thats all he does

  • @1976theusafband
    @1976theusafband 12 років тому +3

    Mr. Alessi is simply amazing.

  • @LiamRussell32
    @LiamRussell32 11 років тому +5

    It's stupid how perfectly he hit that High F at the end

  • @bontromium
    @bontromium 12 років тому +7

    every note delivered spot on ! an inspiration. thankyou.

  • @ZacTheTuba
    @ZacTheTuba 9 років тому +4

    Holy. This is the best recording I've ever heard, by any instrument. Absolutely incredible.

  • @graysoncole96
    @graysoncole96 10 років тому +1

    Jerald Shynett, the Trombone professor at UNC Wilmington, performed this during their wind symphony concert for the UNCW Honors Band. It was amazing, and all us trombone players died a little knowing we had been bested.

  • @billmd62
    @billmd62 12 років тому +4

    I've listened to several great virtuosi play this Arthur Pryor classic, including Arthur Pryor himself recorded with Sousa's Band, April 15, 1901 (Crysta Records CD451), but Joe's is just the most brilliant and exuberant of the lot. You can sense that he's having fun playing it.

  • @mooreg87
    @mooreg87 6 років тому +2

    That high F - Clear as Glass. what a performer

    • @tromboneman4517
      @tromboneman4517 3 місяці тому +1

      How about that high G though? That’s actually more impressive despite it being a lot shorter.

  • @BrianRobertsfan
    @BrianRobertsfan 12 років тому +5

    Currently in the summer of my 9th grade year (going into 10th). I've had this piece for about a month and have been working on it. I have most of the rhythms and notes down and will work on perfecting it for the next 2 years and hopefully get the Senior solo at my school with this piece.

  • @juanjoglvz7
    @juanjoglvz7 11 років тому +4

    Im still hearing this piece since this video had 10000 views and i still love it!!

  • @BrianRobertsfan
    @BrianRobertsfan 10 років тому +16

    To speed up your double and triple tounguing practice it slowly. Take a metronome and put it on a slow tempo and just play a minute straight of the same articulation on an F. Eventually you can raise the tempo more and more until you're an articulating master. For extra help practice just the off-beat of you double or triple tounguing. For example if when you double toungue you do the du-gu method practice just the gu. Since that's the weaker articulation.

  • @user-cg5mv2hl4u
    @user-cg5mv2hl4u 8 років тому +14

    美しい❗

  • @Overlycomplicatedswede
    @Overlycomplicatedswede 4 місяці тому

    Pryor went real quiet after this man was born
    As a trombonist myself (who is working on this piece) this is the most influential playing of this I’ve ever heard)

  • @blackspockworf5724
    @blackspockworf5724 Рік тому

    This is how the trombone should sound , so beautiful !!!!!!!

  • @garnettlivingston3739
    @garnettlivingston3739 7 років тому

    Wonderful playing Joe!

  • @sjh6111
    @sjh6111 8 років тому +4

    HE IS LEGENDS..

  • @hondaccordriver
    @hondaccordriver 12 років тому +1

    You can say that again. Simply amazing!

  • @paulgiguere566
    @paulgiguere566 6 років тому

    Fantastic trombone playing.!

  • @josepinaserrano1853
    @josepinaserrano1853 6 років тому +1

    Outstanding performance.

  • @gregmathews715
    @gregmathews715 6 років тому +1

    It is so hard to get to this level in anything artistic because there are so many factors behind it, though ultimately it comes down to well being and how connected you are to the music

  • @nickmcgee9057
    @nickmcgee9057 10 років тому +1

    This is an incredible performance. And to be honest as a tuba player I also happen to like the little descending tuba arpeggio when the full band plays, so this is a win-win for me.

  • @Insan3xNipples
    @Insan3xNipples 12 років тому +1

    Amazing!!!

  • @user-jy3cy6nl3q
    @user-jy3cy6nl3q 7 років тому

    so great!!

  • @user-ql5bx8xw7k
    @user-ql5bx8xw7k 7 років тому

    Great Trombonist!

  • @user-jw4ev1pg4c
    @user-jw4ev1pg4c 7 років тому +1

    awesome!

  • @heinz6630
    @heinz6630 11 років тому

    fantastic!

  • @CornetBlues
    @CornetBlues 9 років тому +3

    Tromboning at its finest ;)

  • @achillestrombone
    @achillestrombone 12 років тому

    INCREDIBLE!

  • @AndrewMDC
    @AndrewMDC 11 років тому

    He is a Amazing!!!!

  • @1JeanDeaux
    @1JeanDeaux 12 років тому

    Thank you.

  • @stormchasertheprotogen7109
    @stormchasertheprotogen7109 3 роки тому

    i like this i csn hear this all day

  • @MrMertakhai
    @MrMertakhai 12 років тому

    Incredible.

  • @FatGuy712
    @FatGuy712 12 років тому

    If I could like this a thousand times, I would sir (or madame)

  • @evanderagon8483
    @evanderagon8483 6 років тому

    Speechless

  • @fuzzynoble
    @fuzzynoble 7 років тому +1

    He is the best.

  • @michaelsnuffalacagous1651
    @michaelsnuffalacagous1651 3 роки тому

    I would kill for a master class with Mr. Alessi

  • @TB-vr3ee
    @TB-vr3ee 11 років тому

    Bravo!!

  • @edcew8236
    @edcew8236 4 роки тому +1

    There are other recordings with comparable technique but I appreciate the interpretation he brings to the piece -- really special!!

  • @1966gto1000
    @1966gto1000 12 років тому +2

    I've been playing the t-bone for YEARS h.s., college and now community band and have been exposed to all calibers of players. The guy who sits next to me in the community band has a bachelor's degree in trombone performance and can't touch this guy. He's truly a virtuoso.

  • @trombonet42
    @trombonet42 12 років тому

    Eccezionale !!

  • @paulrodberg
    @paulrodberg 11 місяців тому

    Brass onions and total respect and admiration.

  • @Scrumdilliisious
    @Scrumdilliisious 10 років тому

    I just saw him do this today at Castleton Festival. Unreal.

  • @dreamtheaterfanboy4421
    @dreamtheaterfanboy4421 6 років тому +1

    This guy is ten steps ahead, and no other trombonist has figured out what game he’s playing.

  • @jaimesestrada
    @jaimesestrada 8 років тому

    Alegre y coqueta esta pieza!

  • @SuperAggie54
    @SuperAggie54 8 років тому +1

    Playing this on Saturday for State Solo and Ensemble. Maybe if I listen to Alessi enough I can sound like him too.

  • @srorasco1
    @srorasco1 11 років тому

    love the first two notes :P

  • @blake24034
    @blake24034 12 років тому

    george williams and i are probably the biggest fans of joseph in the world , we are 15 year old trombonists at robertsdale high school . george just 4 weeks ago went to talahasee florida to have a 3 hour lesson from joseph and he came back with a changed atitude , he said that hearing joe play made him allmost want to quit hearing how good he was and how far he has to go before hes that good and george is allready well past a college skill level he can play the malcom fantasy allmost perfectly

  • @dogunboundhounds9649
    @dogunboundhounds9649 11 років тому

    i cant wait to play this peace lol

  • @finaalbero550
    @finaalbero550 3 роки тому +1

    Me gusta mucho .

  • @pkirkwood23
    @pkirkwood23 12 років тому +10

    hey, he's got a horn just like mine! they sound a little different though...

  • @Bassposaunenspieler1
    @Bassposaunenspieler1 3 роки тому

    Best in class

  • @Artariastein
    @Artariastein 9 років тому +2

    Joseph ist der beste klassische Posaunist der Welt!

  • @bassbonelover
    @bassbonelover 12 років тому +1

    he truly is the best orchestral trombonist out there. and tied for the best soloist with lindberg.

  • @MasterIforGett
    @MasterIforGett 11 років тому +3

    This is one of the songs I would love to be able to play. Of course, the main problem is that it is IMPOSSIBLE.

  • @AlexHuneycutt
    @AlexHuneycutt 12 років тому

    Amen to that, brother.

  • @guardsdepot
    @guardsdepot 9 років тому

    Perfection perfected...........................................................................................................

  • @MrPoupard
    @MrPoupard 11 років тому +2

    A very fine performance as you'd expect from an artist on the top of his game. However my favourite ever recording of this work is one that Ronald Barron recorded around 1975 with piano accompaniment (he was principal with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the time). If anyone can post that recording I'd be grateful!

  • @Chriz218
    @Chriz218 11 років тому

    Good to know :]

  • @ForOhFour
    @ForOhFour 10 років тому +4

    Lol at 5:29, funniest thing i've heard played on the trombone

  • @chanybchan
    @chanybchan 12 років тому

    mind. officially. blown O_O

  • @Megasoccerlord
    @Megasoccerlord 8 років тому +44

    listen to it on 2x speed

  • @igaguri9128
    @igaguri9128 5 років тому +2

    I can’t believe it!!
    He ought to have 4 valves!!

  • @schnebelenjacques2033
    @schnebelenjacques2033 7 років тому

    A song for Japan a été interprété ce dimanche par 4 violoncelles et orgue en l'église de Solliès Ville. C'est une merveille car à mon sens le violoncelle est l'instrument qui donne le plus de rendu. Merci à Olivier de Sadran

  • @Chriz218
    @Chriz218 11 років тому

    Congrats on the 100,000 view count :D

  • @emorigami7108
    @emorigami7108 6 років тому +14

    This makes me want to rob my own house!

  • @etg4r561
    @etg4r561 9 років тому +2

    Come to see alain trudel plays that! the best trombonist

  • @WilliamMartin_
    @WilliamMartin_ 12 років тому

    his pedals are so solid

  • @rodrigomamede7215
    @rodrigomamede7215 11 років тому +1

    Senhoras e senhores não estou com ciume nem com inveja do som desse musico maravilhoso, mas admiro o seu grande trabalho e me espelho em músicos desse nível para continuar meus estudos e um dia conseguir tocar dessa forma!!! Muito obrigado Joseph Alessi por inspirar jovens músicos!!!!!!!

  • @edmonvrapi6322
    @edmonvrapi6322 2 роки тому

    Grand maestro trombon
    S.U.P.E.R..

  • @nolife1080
    @nolife1080 11 років тому +1

    His tone at 1:13 is breathtaking.

  • @Nissim1795
    @Nissim1795 11 років тому

    Of all the videos I've seen on youtube, this video has the least dislikes......LIKE A BOSS!

  • @QBOMBER51
    @QBOMBER51 11 років тому

    This is my college audition piece............