Absolutely elegant... her playing is unlike other trumpet playing I have heard. There is not a harsh note in all she does. Beautiful tone, best I have heard. Her slow (wide) vibrato is what I find most sensitive for a trumpet.
I wish I could play Euphonium half as beautifully as she plays trumpet when I was that age... Granted I can now, but I'm a college student with a few years of training under my belt now.. This is why schools should not cut music programs.. We would not have such young virtuosos like Ms. Venema to listen to and be amazed by.. Young players like her inspire others that anything is possible.. It's just stunning to hear a 14 year old play like that. BRAVO!
dit doet mij ook trillen van vreugde,geweldig hoe mooi en zuiver,speel zelf al60 jaar op een trompet,als ammateur,maar ,dit is werkelijk klasse,ga door met je studie Mellisa
It is nice to hear a nice good clean sound from the heart and not all the showy high not business that is just for show. Like to hear her again a few years down the road!! Carole
Such a beautiful song has to be played from the heart to reach its full beauty, just as this young girl does, and on such a hard instrument to sound soulful. Thank you for her rendition and the post and Peace be to all who travel this way.
This was my wife's favourite music, sadly she passed away last week - my son and I have elected to have this played as she leaves us for the next journey. This plus Il Silenzio are two beautiful pieces of music - thanks Melissa for the music that you create.
+angryoldvet - condolences to you and your son on the recent passing of your wife and mother - what a beautiful piece of music to use for her farewell and to honour her. Trust all went well. I heard "Nearer My God to Thee" (from a CD of Melissa Venema) at a funeral last week...it was so appropriate and beautiful. Jenny
+John Stewart Thank you Jenny for your kind words and thoughts. At the last minute we changed our selection and selected "Nearer my God to Thee". As you said Jenny, it is so appropriate and beautiful. My wife, although in pain for 30 plus years spent her life helping others, regardless of how much she was suffering. It was a beaufitul service that took her to the next part of her journey. Chas
It is her wide vibrato that I love... unlike any other trumpet playing I have ever heard. It is an elegant sound, especially in her playing TAPS. The best I have heard.
Dear Melissa :HAVING HAD TWO BROTHERS IN WW2 AND MYSELF IN KOREA, THE ORIGINAL TAPS YOU PLAYED ON THE TRUMPET, (8 YEARS AGO)WAS THE MOST WONDERFUL TUNE I HAVE HEARD AND I STILL LISTEN TO YOUR TRUMPET.YOU HAVE GROWN INTO A VERY PRETTY GIRL,LIKE MY 4 GIRLS. GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE. J.J.D.
Te felicito Melissa, eso es lo que yo ,llamo TALENTO. Por favor no pares de tocar, la musica y las generaciones venideras te necesitan. Espero que sirvas de ejemplo para muchos jovenes.
Just beautiful. I was a cornet player in a brass band for 5 years, and always thought trumpets were too harsh, but her tone is amazing. If I didn't know any better, I'd say it was a cornet, it's so lyrical, just perfect for this song. Amazing talent, and I wish I was as good as her. x
My god---this is incredible stuff! Does this girl have any CD's out yet? This stuff makes me cry--I just can't help it! As a beginning trumpet player myself, and a huge fan of Herb Alpert, Chuck Mangione, etc, this is SO different for me! I LIKE what I'm hearing here---proves what I've known alo along, even as a drummer--trumpets are beautiful played right--and this is right as rain! Her vibrato, her perfect embouchure---best I ever heard! I'm dumbfounded here--Kudos Melissa!
Beautiful you made me cry! I remember playing light and fluffy like that but when I went to high school and college band that had to go out the window to learn to be loud. lol I hope you keep it up.
Beautiful tone! I've seen videos of this girl and her tone is unique to her, the vibrato is part of that and is played very tastefully. I'm a jazz lead trumpet player that lives in a totally different world, but this is very well done. However, get that horn up :) Even if you are say compensating for an overbite, grab a custom mpc to do it for you and stand tall for airflow mechanics. Again, very beautiful!
I used to play Trumpet. I was good but not as good as her. I haven't played since June 1961! I now play organ...But she brings tears to my eyes. Wish I was young again...
@katgirl161 I totally agree with you about the posture thing thats important, but some people have a naturally off setting amature...i go to sam houston state university and i am a trumpet player in the studio here...and i have to say that since i have a off amature as well, once u get used to playing that way u shouldn't change it unless there is a serious problem with ur playing...and the way she plays for her age, i wouldn't mess with success
I will have to say her tone is absolutely beautiful. I myself played for 16 years and even performed for 4 years in the United States Army as a professional musicianand I can say this is one of the best young artists I have ever heard. Only one thing that rather bugs me, but then again it is my opinion, is her vibrato. To me there is simply too much of it maybe if she slowed it down or not made it as wide it would sound better I think. Otherwise excellent sound you should be proud.
Either Julliard perfectionists (who have NEVER played a bad note [grin]), or people who are jealous. *I* think it's fantastic - especially given that I am sent many videos a day, bragging of how "amazing' they are - usually some adolescent singing garbage like Lady Gaga. ME? I choose THIS. Well done, Melissa from Nederland ("Holland" in their own language), WELL DONE.
P S i'm beginning to suspect that some folks leave "dislikes" thinking it will raise the rating of THEIR video. it's not an opinion, it's an attempt at sabotage.
As a trumpet player of 45 years, this young lady have a tone and feel that is matured well beyond her years.....simply beautiful.
As a past trumpet player myself, this is by far the best i've ever seen or heard!
Absolutely elegant... her playing is unlike other trumpet playing I have heard. There is not a harsh note in all she does. Beautiful tone, best I have heard. Her slow (wide) vibrato is what I find most sensitive for a trumpet.
Wonderful playing dear Melissa ,Thank you so much for your Excellent Talent.
And thank for this French girl.
I wish I could play Euphonium half as beautifully as she plays trumpet when I was that age... Granted I can now, but I'm a college student with a few years of training under my belt now.. This is why schools should not cut music programs.. We would not have such young virtuosos like Ms. Venema to listen to and be amazed by.. Young players like her inspire others that anything is possible.. It's just stunning to hear a 14 year old play like that. BRAVO!
dit doet mij ook trillen van vreugde,geweldig hoe mooi en zuiver,speel zelf al60 jaar op een trompet,als ammateur,maar ,dit is werkelijk klasse,ga door met je studie Mellisa
Her tone is absolutely beautiful!
It is nice to hear a nice good clean sound from the heart and not all the showy high not business that is just for show. Like to hear her again a few years down the road!! Carole
I've always loved this tune. I've never heard it done so beautifully.I
Its so short i just want it to go on forever, absolutely beautiful.
Fantastic performance and most beautiful sound. Thank you Malissa.
Such a beautiful song has to be played from the heart to reach its full beauty, just as this young girl does, and on such a hard instrument to sound soulful. Thank you for her rendition and the post and Peace be to all who travel this way.
Beautiful music and wonderful playing
Such an amazing sound! Every note is perfect
thumbs up for female trumpets. absolutly outstanding
This was my wife's favourite music, sadly she passed away last week - my son and I have elected to have this played as she leaves us for the next journey. This plus Il Silenzio are two beautiful pieces of music - thanks Melissa for the music that you create.
+angryoldvet - condolences to you and your son on the recent passing of your wife and mother - what a beautiful piece of music to use for her farewell and to honour her. Trust all went well. I heard "Nearer My God to Thee" (from a CD of Melissa Venema) at a funeral last week...it was so appropriate and beautiful. Jenny
+John Stewart Thank you Jenny for your kind words and thoughts. At the last minute we changed our selection and selected "Nearer my God to Thee". As you said Jenny, it is so appropriate and beautiful. My wife, although in pain for 30 plus years spent her life helping others, regardless of how much she was suffering. It was a beaufitul service that took her to the next part of her journey. Chas
my mom favorite and sorry for your lose :(
I cannot imagine why anyone would dislike this....
A jealous want to be trumpet player.
It is her wide vibrato that I love... unlike any other trumpet playing I have ever heard. It is an elegant sound, especially in her playing TAPS. The best I have heard.
Melissa, this is lovely. Thank you.
Dear Melissa :HAVING HAD TWO BROTHERS IN WW2 AND
MYSELF IN KOREA, THE ORIGINAL TAPS YOU PLAYED ON THE TRUMPET,
(8 YEARS AGO)WAS THE MOST WONDERFUL TUNE I HAVE HEARD AND I STILL LISTEN TO YOUR TRUMPET.YOU HAVE GROWN INTO A VERY PRETTY
GIRL,LIKE MY 4 GIRLS. GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE. J.J.D.
+John j. Durbin This has nothing to do with Taps.
Te felicito Melissa, eso es lo que yo ,llamo TALENTO.
Por favor no pares de tocar, la musica y las generaciones venideras te necesitan.
Espero que sirvas de ejemplo para muchos jovenes.
Beautifully played and oh so touching!!
Thank you Melissa
Just beautiful. I was a cornet player in a brass band for 5 years, and always thought trumpets were too harsh, but her tone is amazing. If I didn't know any better, I'd say it was a cornet, it's so lyrical, just perfect for this song. Amazing talent, and I wish I was as good as her. x
BRAVOOO ! On ne peut que reconnaître le talent de cette jeune fille, que quelqu'un ose dire le contraire.... , encore une fois bravo Melissa ! ;-)
Just beautiful, gave me a tear in my eye
too sweet....nice to see where our next generation of musicians are coming from. from this example? i'd say: "all is well" !
She's a very special girl.I love her trumpet sound.
A very talented trumpeter, I wish her well. Excellent.
Just beautiful!!
My god---this is incredible stuff! Does this girl have any CD's out yet? This stuff makes me cry--I just can't help it! As a beginning trumpet player myself, and a huge fan of Herb Alpert, Chuck Mangione, etc, this is SO different for me! I LIKE what I'm hearing here---proves what I've known alo along, even as a drummer--trumpets are beautiful played right--and this is right as rain! Her vibrato, her perfect embouchure---best I ever heard! I'm dumbfounded here--Kudos Melissa!
Sorry for your loss angryoldvet. We habve you and you family in our prayers. Music like this soothes the soul!
Gweldig mooi gespeeld. Het kippenvel staat op mijn rug !!!
Ik hoop nog veel van je te horen.
Een aangedane luisteraar.
It just doesn't get any better than this.
I love her tone! I'm a piano & woodwind player and never have liked trumpet very much, but she sounds awesome! ♪
豊かで透明な音質が素晴らしい！、わたしも昔トランペットを吹いて居ましたが、こんなにも美しい音は出なかったです。メリッサさん、天性の才能がお有りのようですね。大成するとことを祈ります。
Beautiful! -♥- egy Tündér!
One Word: magnificent
Maravilhoso, a música sem dúvida é universal e consegue nos transportar ao infinito!!!
She has a very beautiful tone, very clean.
Beautiful you made me cry! I remember playing light and fluffy like that but when I went to high school and college band that had to go out the window to learn to be loud. lol I hope you keep it up.
Beautiful sound
GREETINGS from england, that was really really beautiful.x.
Wonderfull....like an angel.
This Beautiful sound makes want to pick up my old trumpet again, even tho I handn't played since High School marching band 64 years ago!
One can tell she loves playing!
wow melissa you are so great
Beautiful
Amazing... Beautiful. I thought I was pretty good, but this girl puts me to shame. Awesome talent.
Vamos Melissa!!!
you made my day at the Albert Hall 25th nov. just Brilliant and only 17"
Really Talented :')
your beautiful song
Amaizing!!!
wow... amazing, I play the trumpet too, and I wish I were this good!!!
なんて素晴しい！小生も高1のときトランペットを吹いた居たが、これほど上手な演奏を聴いた事も見たことも無い。彼女は将来トランペットで名を成すだろう。
So beautilful !!!!!!!
magnifica interpretacion.
que talento! que belleza.....
Geweldig! Dit mooie nummer fluit ik nu ook op mijn vingers.
Brilliant!!
GOOSEBUMPS
Beautiful tone! I've seen videos of this girl and her tone is unique to her, the vibrato is part of that and is played very tastefully. I'm a jazz lead trumpet player that lives in a totally different world, but this is very well done. However, get that horn up :) Even if you are say compensating for an overbite, grab a custom mpc to do it for you and stand tall for airflow mechanics. Again, very beautiful!
Superb!!
it's a lovely instrument to play
Perfekt gespielt, super weicher Asatz, dass nenne ich einefach super. Danke
Amazing!!!!!!!!!
prachtig Melissa, Gods zegen
I used to play Trumpet. I was good but not as good as her. I haven't played since June 1961! I now play organ...But she brings tears to my eyes. Wish I was young again...
Super!!
I am playing this song on my trumpet for an audition!!
@katgirl161
I totally agree with you about the posture thing thats important, but some people have a naturally off setting amature...i go to sam houston state university and i am a trumpet player in the studio here...and i have to say that since i have a off amature as well, once u get used to playing that way u shouldn't change it unless there is a serious problem with ur playing...and the way she plays for her age, i wouldn't mess with success
감동적이에요!good
Melissa Venema is a French Canadian girl who was born in Netherlands.
lo maximo llega al corazon
melodioso perese titanic
iprecionante.
It is a great performer. You (14 years) plays Mr. raise me Melissa Venema. (G ー is OK.) This is the symbol of my classification. Mira
1 of 7 beautiful sons
raise that trumpet up... but seriously really good especially for a 14 year old
Melissa heeft het weer voor elkaar gekregen iets prachtigs neer te zetten!!!
Tierna melodia.
@Minnesotarocks2011 Lol, you must be kidding. This girl is very famous.
Absolutely excellent but make no mistake what you're listening to is not taps
she is you should check out her version of Il Silenzio @ Andre Rieu' concert
@PaintballAce7 A legend in your own mind, no doubt. Where do we find your music on UA-cam. Just like her, right...
wauw!
Wow, she's amazing! I play the saxophone, but still, I must hand it to the brass!
Inspiring i may say! :)
your beautiful
Божественно!!!
To the people that dislikes can they do better I wonder what there taste in music is like
I will have to say her tone is absolutely beautiful. I myself played for 16 years and even performed for 4 years in the United States Army as a professional musicianand I can say this is one of the best young artists I have ever heard. Only one thing that rather bugs me, but then again it is my opinion, is her vibrato. To me there is simply too much of it maybe if she slowed it down or not made it as wide it would sound better I think. Otherwise excellent sound you should be proud.
WOW PEOPLE CAN PUT UP A STILL PICTURE AND RUN A CD OF YOU RAISE ME UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
woow
Either Julliard perfectionists (who have NEVER played a bad note [grin]), or people who are jealous. *I* think it's fantastic - especially given that I am sent many videos a day, bragging of how "amazing' they are - usually some adolescent singing garbage like Lady Gaga.
ME? I choose THIS. Well done, Melissa from Nederland ("Holland" in their own language), WELL DONE.
P S i'm beginning to suspect that some folks leave "dislikes" thinking it will raise the rating of THEIR video. it's not an opinion, it's an attempt at sabotage.
mais,c'est vraiment très jolie,on en pleure
Amazing so good she plays fantastiskt, Shes even beter than Nino Rousia
Wondermooi.
O underbart.
어린 소녀가 너무 잘하네요 GOOD