Sarasate - Zigeunerweisen for Double Bass and String Orchestra (arr. Lauren Pierce)

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  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2019
  • Lauren Pierce, bass
    Joey Golan, Audio Engineer
    Weston Harris, Videographer
    My Personal Edition (sheet music) is available in my online shop.
    DB and Orchestra: gumroad.com/l/zig-orch
    DB and Piano: gumroad.com/l/zig-duo
    Download my Practice Guide
    lauren-pierce.ck.page/practic...
    In it, we cover:
    •Foundations and Routines
    •Identifying the Type of Practicer You Are
    •Planning Your Practice Session
    •Tinkering
    •Slow Practice
    •And How I Use A Practice Journal
    I use these exact approaches with my students in my signature program, The Virtuosity Blueprint.
    laurenpierce.lpages.co/the-vi...
    Personnel:
    Clay Couturiaux, Conductor
    Violin I:
    Felix Olschofka
    Amy Wang
    Mia Detwiler
    Yirong Tang
    Violin II:
    Terra Warger
    Alex McKamie
    Daseul Kim
    Nick Hasapes
    Viola:
    Dahpne Gerling
    Daemin Kim
    Cello:
    Emma Bittner
    Laura Milanes
    Bass:
    Roberto Milanes
    Daniel Murray
    Recorded in Voertman Hall at the University of North Texas College of Music.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 510

  • @LaurenPierceBass
    @LaurenPierceBass  3 роки тому +83

    If you’d like to learn this piece, I have my personal edition available for you in my online shop!
    DB and Piano: gumroad.com/l/zig-duo
    DB and Orchestra: gumroad.com/l/zig-orch

    • @kungfuviolist7284
      @kungfuviolist7284 3 роки тому +2

      thanks

    • @skyhorseprice6591
      @skyhorseprice6591 2 роки тому +5

      Omg, you had me at that one ripping low note that went _KRUUUNNGGG_ like 5 seconds in! I'm an electric heavy rock guitarist and you sounded _ELECTRIC_ Never heard any acoustic instrument do that; it almost sounded like it was boosted by a distortion pedal.
      The whole piece is informed by your elegant tone, blazing chops, and superb, singing vibrato. Beautiful stuff, really. 🖤

    • @ariannastevens2439
      @ariannastevens2439 Рік тому +1

      YES THERE SHOULD am a double bass play now in Advance orchestra

    • @dsmy6257
      @dsmy6257 6 місяців тому

      im gonna hearth attact soon. what a great part - 6:33

  • @wendyy.8401
    @wendyy.8401 5 років тому +685

    Such an underrated instrument.. More solos should be written for double bass.

    • @jbjb679
      @jbjb679 5 років тому +54

      Projection is the problem. Really hard to hear a bass over the orchestra

    • @tobiggs1550
      @tobiggs1550 5 років тому +12

      It was written for the violin tho

    • @joshg7354
      @joshg7354 5 років тому +11

      Tobi Ggs nobody said it wasn’t

    • @henrikschunk5732
      @henrikschunk5732 4 роки тому +6

      There is a considerable amount of solo pieces for the doublebass; You could check out the channel "Doublebasscore" for a couple examples!

    • @Mukundanghri
      @Mukundanghri 4 роки тому +3

      Not underrated. But I understand you.

  • @tainajackson8993
    @tainajackson8993 5 років тому +328

    Never seen a bass soloist before with such range

    • @zeianestraca9429
      @zeianestraca9429 5 років тому +5

      She got reach vro

    • @ThatGuy-kf5kc
      @ThatGuy-kf5kc 3 роки тому +9

      Welcome to bass solos

    • @kuru9157
      @kuru9157 3 роки тому +7

      you gotta check out edgar meyer, and compositions by domenico dragonetti, bottesini and frank proto! they're amazing

    • @kuru9157
      @kuru9157 3 роки тому +1

      she's one of many with that big of a range

    • @JoanKSX
      @JoanKSX 3 роки тому +4

      Watch how Prof. Božo Paradžik plays his double bass as well!
      Man, his Schindler's List is something... though somebody said it have flaws but I personally thinks the flaws which make the stage performance so awesome, sounds like a person with mental breakdown with weeping but actually wanted to shout voice =O
      And Rinat Ibragimov =O
      I absolutely love his interpretation for Bottesini Double Bass No. 2 in B Minor!
      And Mikyung Sung is pretty good! I was wow-ed by her Tarantella, which she played it in an international competition!

  • @randompasserby1076
    @randompasserby1076 5 років тому +638

    she practices 40 hours a day. i aspire to be as great as her.

  • @paytonl3485
    @paytonl3485 5 років тому +145

    Literally the most underrated orchestral instrument in my opinion

    • @orlandoavogadro
      @orlandoavogadro 2 роки тому +8

      I dunno, the triangle seems pretty underrated to me...
      All jokes aside, I completely agree with you. I suggest checking out the LSO's recording of Bottesini's second double bass concerto, it's the first piece that really made me appreciate this instrument.

    • @anthonymelendez949
      @anthonymelendez949 Рік тому +2

      @@orlandoavogadro I loved bass 12 years ago when I first played it and never looked back, the instrument is the most beautiful sounding string instrument, we have cello range if needed and that very low contra range that makes you feel good inside

    • @hildegerdhaugen7864
      @hildegerdhaugen7864 8 місяців тому

      Together with the Viola.

  • @billmottinger7246
    @billmottinger7246 5 років тому +84

    Lauren Pierce is among the best double-bassists in the world, demonstrating her virtuosity in coaxing the maximum musicality from this instrument. She is the inspiration for many others, young and old alike. Most do not realize the range or capabilities of this huge instrument. Thank you, Lauren, for your love of the double-bass!

  • @alanhope8971
    @alanhope8971 3 роки тому +110

    I’m a double bassist, and I believe the instrument is the most beautiful of all the string instruments.

    • @evanjones9602
      @evanjones9602 Рік тому +6

      Me too

    • @itsari1290
      @itsari1290 Рік тому +5

      Me too

    • @janetbajan568
      @janetbajan568 Рік тому +1

      I agree.

    • @anthonymelendez949
      @anthonymelendez949 Рік тому +2

      Same as a bassist we have the most range of any string instruments, we can hit violin high notes and pure low rumble of a low B string or C extension

    • @TheRoyrules88
      @TheRoyrules88 11 місяців тому +2

      Ever heard or seen an Octobass?

  • @SolganViolinist
    @SolganViolinist Рік тому +11

    In my 21 years of playing violin, I've never heard a bassist playing this piece. Nor would I have ever imagined hearing a bassist play this very difficult piece. Bravo. Absolutely amazing.

  • @scarl2t
    @scarl2t 5 років тому +288

    I finally got a double bass a few weeks ago and I’m so excited to become a professional like this one day

    • @HBSuccess
      @HBSuccess 5 років тому +23

      Mrs. Fahrenheit if this doesn’t inspire you - nothing will :-). Best of luck in your pursuit!!

    • @LaurenPierceBass
      @LaurenPierceBass  5 років тому +66

      Congratulations! I can't wait to see your first video :)

    • @keinGenug
      @keinGenug 5 років тому +17

      a professor once told me "no matter what age one starts playing the double bass, one will allways should have started about 10 years earlier"... anyway I wish you a succesful journey in such a beautiful but demanding instrument

    • @aanime2350
      @aanime2350 5 років тому +10

      I hope do become just as good as Lauren!

    • @charlesxcalibur
      @charlesxcalibur 5 років тому +10

      I just got my bow on mine last week, it was a french bow and it was awsome because i always wanted to use a bow on something like a Cello or bass and now i can play 👍

  • @keinGenug
    @keinGenug 5 років тому +84

    9:54 his reaction - WTF are you doing first viol...oh you people... -

  • @sebastiancazares9515
    @sebastiancazares9515 5 років тому +110

    Fabolous!! I´m 14 years old doublebass player and Lauren is my favarite double bassist. Is the best

    • @LaurenPierceBass
      @LaurenPierceBass  5 років тому +33

      That is so sweet to hear. Thank you for telling me this :)

    • @sebastiancazares9515
      @sebastiancazares9515 5 років тому +20

      @@LaurenPierceBass Omg!!!!!! Lauren say me thank you. One the happiest days of my life :):):):)

  • @Pensivata
    @Pensivata 5 років тому +218

    I love that low E at 0:46 - it sounds like the devil himself is "burping in hell" (and I mean that as a compliment!).
    Lovely articulation..

    • @andrewyang9874
      @andrewyang9874 5 років тому +29

      btw its a D note

    • @Pensivata
      @Pensivata 5 років тому +7

      @@andrewyang9874 Hmmm.. well spotted..but that seems weird, because many soloists tune their bass up 2 semitones, whereas, to produce a D, as you say, that would mean tuning down 2 semitones.. perhaps this piece lends itself to a lower tuning?

    • @LaurenPierceBass
      @LaurenPierceBass  5 років тому +66

      @@Pensivata I tune my top 3 strings to solo tuning (up a whole step) but my low string is tuned down to a low D :)

    • @Pensivata
      @Pensivata 5 років тому +6

      @@LaurenPierceBass Ah ha - mystery solved! (tks). But that's not normal for solo tuning, is it? Or perhaps its just this for piece that the low string is tuned to D?

    • @meticulousmusician
      @meticulousmusician 5 років тому +12

      @@Pensivata Correct. She's using an unusual tuning for this piece.
      Standard orchestral: EADG
      Standard solo: F#BEA

  • @808yuri
    @808yuri 4 роки тому +32

    I love how she feels the music, it really shows how she loves doing what she does

  • @jmjbassplayer
    @jmjbassplayer 5 років тому +18

    I mean, this is just absolutely stunning. The purity of tone, the astounding fluidity, and mainly the expressiveness and phrasing...my God. This is one for the ages right here. Lauren is a total phenom. The conductor and the rest of the section were incredible too.

  • @carljones4179
    @carljones4179 3 роки тому +13

    This is just incredible, how many years has she been playing to reach this level of mastery it's astonishing

  • @LaoevanSVU
    @LaoevanSVU 5 років тому +24

    This performance is amazing! She makes her bass sing, and takes advantage of the musicality in both high and low octaves.
    I do appreciate the little white dots for finger positioning though, it reminds me that the performer is human lol.

  • @dlyiz
    @dlyiz Рік тому +3

    I am a 6th grader my name is Sophia and I play the double bass o started when I was in 5th grade at the height of 4'10 It was hard but my 5th grade orchestra teacher was a mean person and made me doubt myself which made me want to quit but when i saw this video and met my 6th grade orchestra teacher i wanted to play again so i picked up my bass and started playing again and when I tell you everybody looked at me big eyed it's like "Why are you all so Shocked?" It's like a cello but bigger and it's notes and octaves are lower And i chose the bass because i knew i would get into it.i mean come on who else would play a instrument that big i mean the full size is 6'0 so this video inspired me to play double bass.The double bass can be sad or it can be happy but then i wanted to start playing jazz on the bass but i gotta learn more things if i wanna do that and that's why I'm gonna be A good double bass player!

  • @JesseBFournier
    @JesseBFournier 5 років тому +27

    Wow to say you're a virtuoso of the double bass would be an understatement. i didn't even knew the double bass could do such high pitches, and you do them with mastery and expression, which is even more appreciable!

  • @transcendlongino2283
    @transcendlongino2283 5 років тому +29

    She brought the bass to a whole mother level for me when it comes to classical music🤯🔥

    • @doddsalfa
      @doddsalfa 3 роки тому

      But there is a ton of others before her ,no worse .

  • @icoratnir5212
    @icoratnir5212 5 років тому +6

    god bless the inventor of double bass its such a beautiful instrument

  • @McChicken03
    @McChicken03 2 роки тому +3

    It’s incredible to watch the musician get into the moment, their expressions, their movement. They become the music.

  • @natashavernon9828
    @natashavernon9828 5 років тому +304

    Fingers made from Metal ? 😭

  • @errorflynn5321
    @errorflynn5321 5 років тому +23

    This is just an inspiring performance and an uplifting moment for all female double bassists, so much personal sound went into that, bravo and thank you!

  • @sephicloud
    @sephicloud 3 роки тому +4

    This piece honestly sounds so much better with a double bass virtuoso...it adds..a..je sais pas...fuller voice...it's magnificent!

  • @elenajacker3478
    @elenajacker3478 5 років тому +4

    Her Smile in the en though 😍☀️

  • @natashavernon9828
    @natashavernon9828 5 років тому +42

    Watch till the end . There's a suprise !

  • @rowanpuigdavis374
    @rowanpuigdavis374 5 років тому +14

    Btw that was so nice that you celebrated the conductor’s birthday! They do so much! Cheers!

  • @matthew4482
    @matthew4482 3 роки тому +6

    Understanding the pain of trying to play a bass (as anyone could tell it's quite a large instrument), I must say, this is astounding talent. Not only are her movements fast, but they are precise. I practically cannot keep track of the positions she plays in XD well done

  • @rowanpuigdavis374
    @rowanpuigdavis374 5 років тому +22

    Can we talk about this part 6:30 - 7:20 !!
    That was insane, I mean your face expression at the beginning of that section. How did that feel? I know you were living that melody! That was insane and beautiful! Bravo!! For this kinds of things is that I keep playing the bass! Such inspiration!

  • @edwardchang4153
    @edwardchang4153 5 років тому +4

    Wow, this gave me such a different perspective of the bass.

  • @AnthonyNaslas
    @AnthonyNaslas 5 років тому +9

    Absolutely fantastic performance! The melancholy melody in the passage starting at 5:28 and ending at 7:25 blows me away, and really lends itself to the double bass.

  • @ayatalwaqedi1336
    @ayatalwaqedi1336 4 роки тому +4

    is it normal to feel it in your heart !! Cello and double bass always have a thing to them they speak to your soul, as if the musician is trying to tell you a story perhaps!! and the same piece can never be played the same way by different musician and I think this is what gives the performance its unique spirit.

  • @FredtheDorfDorfman1985
    @FredtheDorfDorfman1985 3 роки тому +2

    Exquisite, very well played! I love that smile right at the end!
    I can’t help but imagine, every time I see a Double Bassist, that when they got the interest in learning to play, they initially thought cello, then someone said, “Cello is too big for ya.” Then they said, “Ha, we’ll see about that! Cello has a big brother!”

  • @MrButchah
    @MrButchah 5 років тому +20

    Well done! I’ll be showing this to my class ... every day ...

  • @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan
    @Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan 2 роки тому +3

    Oh my I had never seen nor heard anything like this! What a pleasant surprise thankyou UA-cam and certainly this artist. Life, for a moment has been transformed, nothing else except my faith could give me such a fulfillment! My congratulations to all you musicians who share your talents with us rock-on.

  • @musicnormaerazo9276
    @musicnormaerazo9276 Рік тому +1

    Originally Sarasate conceived this jewel piece for violin and orchestra.
    It s amazing how this great Bass Player Performs so well with dexterity and great musical expression such a difficult piece.
    Basses are heavy instruments!!!
    Congratulations.

  • @robjenhen
    @robjenhen 3 роки тому +4

    That was incredible, made the bass sound more like a cello. I am totally gobsmacked at the brilliance

  • @michaelbruchas6663
    @michaelbruchas6663 5 років тому +3

    Outstanding! Sounds like the range of a cello meets a violin...

  • @meruhakoe
    @meruhakoe 4 роки тому +3

    Wow. Didnt know it could go that high. Amazing!

  • @prxncejae
    @prxncejae 3 роки тому +2

    I can tell she was so proud at the end. That made the entire video even better. Love your videos.

  • @tenore89
    @tenore89 4 роки тому +2

    Divine. I closed my eyes for most of it just to drink in that tone.

  • @phly104
    @phly104 5 років тому +5

    i went to college with Lauren. She's always sounded amazing!

  • @lostinsperry1988
    @lostinsperry1988 5 років тому +19

    Wonderful everyone! Lets here it for the most amazing double bassist in the whole world!!👏👏👏
    I just love all the quirky expressions and things true, beautiful musicians do.. Thank you!!!

  • @bassplayermaster11
    @bassplayermaster11 5 років тому +5

    This performance is flawlessly well played! Makes me have even more pride in my instrument!

  • @pimpacciaturpe
    @pimpacciaturpe 5 місяців тому

    What the hell... the extent of human capabilities never ceases to amaze.

  • @andersjohnson1317
    @andersjohnson1317 5 років тому +8

    There were more “but how” moments in this video for me than I’ve seen in a long time, not to mention the sheer passion of the middle section. This is a genuinely incredible performance and I look forward to seeing more videos from you like this.

  • @BeerBarbecueDad
    @BeerBarbecueDad 5 років тому +4

    New video to start off a new year! Great job :)

  • @joycephang9180
    @joycephang9180 3 роки тому +2

    I didn't know that a double bass could sound so wonderful!!!! that is so cool!!!!

  • @StellaAdAstra
    @StellaAdAstra Рік тому

    Mesmerizing 🌻

  • @ceuazul812
    @ceuazul812 4 роки тому +1

    This is so beautiful! 👏👏👏👏

  • @edmorgan960
    @edmorgan960 5 років тому

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @Brook987
    @Brook987 4 роки тому

    Just amazing ! My emotions are crushed!

  • @MrZerRap
    @MrZerRap 5 років тому +1

    Simply perfect!

  • @hellothere1183
    @hellothere1183 5 років тому +1

    I love her so much, really inspires me to continue learning

  • @brianjomansenstinesmith5132
    @brianjomansenstinesmith5132 5 років тому +1

    Lovely as always!

  • @bikedawg
    @bikedawg 5 років тому +2

    OMG!!!! This is friggen AMAZING!! This piece is hard enough on a violin and nearly impossible on a double bass! Truly, Lauren is gifted beyond imagination!!!!

  • @siriusjones6719
    @siriusjones6719 5 років тому

    What a performance. Bravo LP!!

  • @doriarbter4518
    @doriarbter4518 5 років тому +1

    Stunning performance. All that emotion!!

  • @caseysaunders3016
    @caseysaunders3016 4 роки тому

    Magnificent Ms. Pierce! You are an inspiration.

  • @truenature
    @truenature 2 роки тому

    Simply amazing. Pure talent!

  • @camusmonamour
    @camusmonamour 3 роки тому

    Toujours aussi agréable de vous écouter !

  • @SERGIOBOUBA
    @SERGIOBOUBA 9 місяців тому

    ça déchire grave !!! this is so good !! cheers , bravo !!!!

  • @JoergB
    @JoergB 5 років тому +1

    WOW! Such an impressing double bass performance! GREAT!

  • @j.juarez9526
    @j.juarez9526 5 років тому +1

    Wow! All of the sound coming from that bass. So beautiful and inspiring.

  • @juanbautistavillalobos9644
    @juanbautistavillalobos9644 Рік тому

    So much emotions and feelings in this vid. Love it, makes me goosebumps

  • @allanploth6031
    @allanploth6031 3 роки тому

    I simply love this. Thank you.

  • @pietro1801
    @pietro1801 3 роки тому

    The bass speaks to the soul. Absolutely incredible.

  • @jacobgooden562
    @jacobgooden562 5 років тому

    Absolutely beautiful! Incredible Lauren! You know the Bass like the back of your Hand! Superb!

  • @patrickthedoublebassist5505
    @patrickthedoublebassist5505 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic job lauren!

  • @williamharrison7452
    @williamharrison7452 5 років тому +1

    Lauren, this performance is SO badass. Thanks for all the energy you put into playing and making those wonderful teaching videos. You're the real deal.

  • @Gressil_Dawn_of_Ur_Mom
    @Gressil_Dawn_of_Ur_Mom Рік тому

    That open note @ 0:45 rattled my soul and sent me back to speak to my ancestors

  • @darrensteel74
    @darrensteel74 5 років тому

    Finally had a moment to sit down and watch without being distracted. Loved the performance Lauren. Congratulations, sounded amazing! :)

  • @parkminniemin5327
    @parkminniemin5327 5 років тому +1

    This is beautiful. There is such skill, elegance and beauty in your playing. Undeniably one of the best. Amazing!

  • @langstont.5897
    @langstont.5897 5 років тому +1

    Everytime I watch you I get even more captivated and excited to one day play pieces like this on my bass

  • @jmlfa
    @jmlfa 3 роки тому

    Absolutely superb... what a wonderful performance !

  • @rvalleci
    @rvalleci 5 років тому +3

    Phenomenal! I enjoyed every second of that performance! Lovely arrangement, too. I will be forwarding this to my budding bass players! You’re an inspiration. Thanks for uploading!

  • @aanime2350
    @aanime2350 5 років тому +4

    I just watched the performance of this that you did four years ago. You’re improvement is astonishing, and I cannot wait to see more!

  • @jimconaway4749
    @jimconaway4749 3 роки тому

    This is absolutely beautiful. The double bass is a lovey solo instrument, and Lauren is is a Maestro.

  • @rubayyyy
    @rubayyyy 3 роки тому +1

    This piece was played incredibly!!! It sounded great, and was filled with so much emotion. Marvelous job!!!

  • @ibdavidc
    @ibdavidc 5 років тому +1

    Awesome....thanks for posting this.

  • @marcelaquintanilla
    @marcelaquintanilla 2 роки тому

    I found this video two years ago, and every now and then I come back to rewatch it, the goosebumps caused by the start don't go away.

  • @richardharper992
    @richardharper992 3 роки тому

    An incredible performance. You are truly to be congratulated.

  • @011001er
    @011001er 4 роки тому

    Well this is something I'd never thought I'd see. What an incredible achievement.

  • @alvarojoseph3576
    @alvarojoseph3576 4 роки тому +1

    i keep comming back to this masterpiece

  • @eduardocoelho7117
    @eduardocoelho7117 5 років тому +2

    Adorei, execução perfeita. Parabéns!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @arrau08
    @arrau08 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome adaptation and performace, and the recording is so great this can be used as a reference music to test the bass of anyone's audio set up.

  • @cynthiahms
    @cynthiahms 5 років тому +1

    This woman is amazing! I love her hands.

  • @jonasboner
    @jonasboner 5 років тому

    Magical. Thank you so much.

  • @KevinKeith
    @KevinKeith 11 місяців тому

    Your playing is absolutely magical. Your sense of line and phrase, your control... Its all just perfect! Respect.

  • @ephjaymusic
    @ephjaymusic 5 років тому +1

    As always, a flawless, expressive and truly magnificent performance! IMO, you are the most underrated double bassist on the planet at this time.

  • @camusmonamour
    @camusmonamour 4 роки тому

    toujours un plaisir de vous écouter Lauren Pierce. Merci beaucoup.
    Karl (Lyon)

  • @alanhope8971
    @alanhope8971 5 років тому +1

    Just fantastic!

  • @mikab.9761
    @mikab.9761 2 роки тому

    Begeisternd, wundervoll, faszinierend, danke 💖

  • @MDsteeler1
    @MDsteeler1 Рік тому

    Fantastic video! Lauren is great! ❤️

  • @BroLuap
    @BroLuap 3 роки тому

    Woah!! Outstanding!!!

  • @Brook987
    @Brook987 3 роки тому

    Absolutly amazing!!!!!!

  • @larrybarnes1241
    @larrybarnes1241 2 роки тому

    I've watched this so many times and it never gets old

  • @garaughty
    @garaughty 5 років тому

    Awesome on so many levels !

  • @asmrbeezzzz756
    @asmrbeezzzz756 3 роки тому

    This is amazing. Thank you!

  • @elizabethbrennecke2274
    @elizabethbrennecke2274 3 роки тому

    This is what I aspire to as a young double bassist. This is masterful❤