Down in the River to Pray
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2016
- The University of Texas Tuba/Euphonium Studio
Charles Villarrubia, Associate Professor Tuba/Euphonium
Euphonium
Alex Avila
Jose Flores
Luke Gall
Eric Gonzales
Fabian Vargas
Tuba
John Flores
Clay Garrett (soloist)
Keith Packman
Danny Trumble
Ben Vasko
T.J. West
Taylor Rudd, Director of Photography
Mario Mattei, Camera Operator
Jacob Ryan Hamilton, Aerial Photography
Joshua Gall, Recording Engineer
Ani Villarrubia, Production Assistant
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High notes at a slow pace on tuba is such a blessing to the ears.
They went down tuba river to play
*badum tssss*
Sigh. What are we going to do with you? XD
Very good...very good.
Tuba or not tuba
Ethan Sandres and euphonium
I’ve listened to this probably close to a hundred times and it is still so rich and beautiful that it’s hard to not well up with tears every single time.
I didn't expect much when I clicked on this but oh my god was I wrong, this is amazing.
Caboose Juice631 Same
This is the University of Texas. They are known for high level musicianship. The person playing the main melody line has a Doctorate in Tuba Performance! I would bet that half these guys are getting advanced degrees in their instruments. You would be hard pressed to find better.
James Matheson, Jr. yea but it’s also not like if they recorded this using a normal mic on a. Classroom, you can tell they added quite a bit of reverb to it and it was recorded in a pretty acoustic room. I’m not saying this was bad, it was really
Good, it’s just not what it seems?
Hey, stop saying God's name in vain. He sent his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die for every single one of your sins, including the one you made from this comment. Jesus Christ loves you, so please repent and turn to his grace. He's coming very soon!
@@chrisleromans5845 Amen to that
for me to be a trombone player
hearing this song actually made me shed a tear
It's soooo freaking beautiful i love the tone quality and verbrato of the Euphonium and especially the Tuba
Those dynamics though.. this shows how they matter! I am a percussionist but this is amazing!
brysonlane12 Right on. I'm a percussionist too. I couldn't agree more. You said it. It's amazing.
Percussionist says this can't be beat! LOL
@@colesisler582 same dude. This right here is beautiful. It put tears in my eyes.
eyyy percussion fam!! 🥳🥳
Agreed I'm a percussionist as well
I stopped everything I was doing, and did not move one single inch until this video was over. I'm sitting here in my room in tears because of the beauty that just came out of my speakers. This song holds a special place in my heart, and the sweet sound of brass made it even better.
Imagine a film score where a majority of the film uses a symphony orchestra, but the most impactful moment of the film uses this exact arrangement. I would really love to hear that. And I've also got to represent euphonium. The euphonium is my favorite instrument to play. It is beautiful. I'd love to play in a euphonium/tuba ensemble. My goal as a composer is to give the euphonium a permanent spot in the symphony orchestra. There will be lots of amazing low brass parts, but truly beautiful euphonium parts.
Wyatt Wahlgren e
You're a composer
@Wyatt Wahlgren Just a brazen reminder to pull all euphonist to watch the anime Sound Euphonium because it's the most love the instrument is going to get in any media, ever
@@VersusThem 😂 Honestly too true.
Unless you add the British brass band tradition...you can hear some pretty fantastic compositions played by outstanding Euphonium players
Hypnotic! I could listen to this on an endless loop.
uh, yup. I think I been dooin that already too .
exactly what i was thinking!🎧
Me 2
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Yes!
you just did.
the cinematography is insane !
it beats the hell out of the shitty audio quality
Gurantee it's just your speakers or headphones, the audio quality is very good, maybe the reverb is a little much but keep your opinions to yourself unless you're qualified to say so, thank you =)
That last chord is so awesome. It's sounds like an organ.
Nick Cavallo pretty sure I only hear one voice playing the third of the chord and the rest is the most well intonated stack of perfect 5ths I’ve ever heard
Am I dumb but what’s a chord
@@waltermccord550 is when diffetent notes come together to make a good sound. jk there are some cool videos out there that explains
@@Stand_Tall thx
My daughter plays the tuba. This performance first opened my ears to hear and mind to slightly understand what an expressive, the most human and solemn at the same time this instrument really is. I do admire you the conducter. Pharsing could'nt be more beautiful. When listening to something like this, one realizes a bit more what a valuable thing this life of all of us is. Thank you.
Maria Eskelinen 8ub
Dang... you hit me hard with that
I remember shocking my mother when I started playing tuba. I fell in love with the soul that it can portray. I used to call it the brass bassoon. Highly underestimated yet powerfully expressive. I miss my tuba. Hopefully I'll get to pick it up again after college.
🥲👏🏼👍🏼
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As a Tennessee boy, this reminds me much of the wonderful and great Tennessee Tech Tuba Ensemble founded by Winston Morris. Texas and Tennessee - together showing the broad and melodious capabilities of the tuba and euphonium! BRAVO!
Thanks for mentioning them, gonna watch out for their performances now
I started on trumpet in 1968. My profile pic shows me playing baritone horn in step with Dr. Howard Cleave in 1970. I then went to valve trombone, played a little tuba and sousaphone, but I’ve been a slide trombone player since 1974. That is what keeps me alive! I hope you all can be as fortunate as I have been with the so-called low brass instruments!
normantrombon 😂 i started on trumpet too and switch to euphonium
@@menacevang605 me too. :)
Howard Cleave started me on trombone, OMG, in 1951 (age 9). Wow did I have a crush on his daughter Trudi!
Absolutely gorgeous. Love that it is living on 7 years later and counting
You guys need to do more videos. I have been playing the tuba for seven years and the euphonium for two years, and have found this video to be a huge inspiration to work harder than ever. People don't understand how beautiful the baritone and tuba can be when you put some effort into it.
Kevin Sallwasser omg ikr. Us tuba players are so underestimated
*Euphonium
Yes so true, praise the lord
Max Ramos it’s actually a baritone. A Euphonium looks WAY different.
yeah because most bands just force them into bass lines only
Friend: So what kinda music do you like?
Me: ahh well it's complicated.
My friends think it’s weird too, your not alone👌
@@sarahpotter1928 I just have fellow band kids as friends 😝
@That Guy, nothing complicated for me at all. The tones of both instruments just wash over me, and I love it❤️. What a lovely combination . Now subbed. Thank you and best wishes from Cornwall,UK
No its not. You like good music 🎶
@Axlerod Horowitz I play baritone saxophone and I am interested in EDM
The beauty of our instruments. This is one of the few songs that can really showcase how deep and beautiful the low brass can sound. It seems like the low brass never gets the melody. The wood wind instruments sound light and soft like a fairy, and it is beautiful there’s no denying that,but the Richness and smooth dark metallic sound that a tuba or a euphonium has is a different type of beauty.💖🎼📣
well said 🤝🥲
This is one of my favorite songs ever and I never thought a tuba and euphonium group could pull this off. I literally cried listening to this because I want to do this so bad.
Hi Charlie
same
This was in my recommended so I decided to click on it and I wasn't disappointed.
Might be two years late but this video (the cinematography and music) will remain timeless. Bravo!!
Sometimes, it is nice to be reminded that humans can do amazing things. Thank you so much for this wonderful piece of music.
Beautiful, my son used to play in high school band. He loved playing at Tuba Christmas in McAllen where 100s of tuba players from RGV Schools & universities would gather for a performance during holiday. My wife picked up his tuba and played in his honor during following years performances. Bittersweet memories. Thank you
I’m from McAllen Tx and a tuba player too :D
That soloist is the literal god of tubists besides Øystein Baadsvik
Cole Lambrix what about greats such as John fletcher, Patrick harrild, les Neish etc.....
Them too,
Øystein Baadsvik is crazy good, like its close to not even human have you heard Fnugg by him?
I recommend Wilfried Brandstrotter. He is a god on tuba.
Øystein Baadsvik is better tho
I hope at least some of these gentleman were able to move into a professional career with their respective instruments. I've been coming back to this since it was posted...
Clay Garett, the tuba soloist, is currently an tuba/euph assistant professor at the University of Texas
@@tiffanytan557he teaches Tuba and Euphonium at TCU!
I have listened to this piece for hours. So beautiful and mesmerizing! Thank you for this!
Isaac Zefo same and i am a tuba player
Same here Isaac. I'm a 70 year old tuba player. I believe these musicians touched the heart of God himself.
Yes Sir, they did!
Listening to this makes me want to be a better tuba player
same i am a tuba player
2:37 chills every time
I started playing tuba when I was 12 and whenever I watched this video and listen to how beautiful the tuba can sound I never let go of my tuba ♥️
keep with it bud, you'll never regret it
Only 6 years later but...this is so beautiful. Thank you for this.
Just a bunch of men with their tubas. Really makes me emotional. Excuse me.
That one made me tingle.
I recall someone complaining about a tuba/euphonium quartet being called a "tuba quartet", but I'm sure he would even admit that the two instruments sound fabulous together. That and there is a shortage of standard chamber ensembles that admit baritones and euphoniums.
John Ries the euphonium is also known as the tenor tuba anyways so it isn't wrong to say it's a tuba quartet
Lucas Boylan
Baritone, euphonium, and tenorhorn are all part of the tuba family. I'm no expert, but "tenor tuba" appears to be a generic.
John Ries tenor horn is definitely not part of the tuba family
Lucas Boylan tenor horn in the German and American understanding is basically a baritone with rotary valves
...and a bell that points to the side instead of up or forward. I definitely don't mean what here in the USA is referred to as an alto horn.
I find tenorhorn parts in German band arrangements much more fun to play than baritone ones (good thing I read both treble and bass clef parts).
I watched this for the first time like two years ago, and I've listened to it probably 20 times since. I play euphonium, and it's my favorite ensemble video out of all I've ever seen. I never paid attention to who made it, but today I noticed that it happens to be the college I'm attending next semester. I'm now looking forward to UT more than ever.
Simply stunning! Way to go, folks! I am a band instructor in Canada, and with the terrible shut downs of our world because of the Covid 19, I have shared your delicate, reflective and heartfelt of this with all my students, and our staff. I have found myself completely drawn to this performance for the last two days. It is a message of hope and beauty for our world.Way to blow apart the stereotypes of low brass players!!
I don’t play baritone or tuba (I play the trombone) and this almost brought tears to my eyes, I never realized how graceful these instruments were.
oh yea, euph and baritones are really damn smooth in the higher registers
Guys Im A Tuba Player In Israel And I Want To Say That It Sounds Extremley Beautiful all this guys who are plaing excatly play like they need
We listened to this in band today and as a Tuba player I was like I need this in my life
It's criminal that this channel has only one video
such control. this is a beautiful representation of the dynamic capabilities of the tuba. 🎶🖤🎵🖤
I listen to this over and over again and NEVER get sick of it, and it gives CHILLS Everytime.
So pleasant I've listened to this to go to sleep before 😴👍
Dragon Films s
I clicked this video strictly for the fact that I’m a Clarinet Performance Major. I like to listen to other classical renditions. Truth be told, I was not expecting much. I am so sorry for thinking that at first. I listened to this video five times in a row and I’m in tears because of how beautiful and moving this was. It was the perfect amount of musicianship mixed with a gorgeous cinematography. I cannot wait to hear more from you gentlemen. You all are extremely talented and gifted. Thank you so much for sharing this!
This'n just made me cry... I have distinct memories of my grandmother singing this o me while she was hanging out the wash.... Well over sixty years ago.
That was really lovely, my dogs were sleeping and came looking for that beautiful sound. They loved listening and watching the rest.
Listening to this in memory of Seattle's "Tuba Man," Ed McMichael, familiar to anyone who attended a game or concert in the '90s and '00s, taken by a vicious assault and robbery. Rest in peace, Ed.
I played Tuba through High School and some community bands later. This was beautiful. It makes you appreciate the sounds of the deep brass. Thanks!
That chord at 2:49 is the most beautifully in tune chord I’ve ever heard
I think my favorite chord is at 0:58 on "good Lord," the Lord chord. :)
The audacity of this channel to upload this absolute gift to the human race and never upload again :(
This is why I’ve played tuba for 45 years.
A horn player myself, long ago, this rendition with low brass is a wonderful thing to have stumbled upon. Thanks guys. The COVID-19 lockup becomes more bearable when music like this can be heard and my Texas rivers brought to my screen. Thumbs up, a bunch of them from a once upon a time low brass musician.
Both the tuba players and euphonium players sound amazing
this is so great. more please
It was all beautiful and inspiring, just like the voices in the movie. These "big boys' of the band and orchestra can make soft and gentle sounds that make the heart swoon. And, they did. Great job guys...and whoever wrote the arrangement.
im 31 from Scotland i am not religious at all on the 10th of January i was watching the tv show the blacklist this song was played on it the day after i had to put my dog to sleep that i rescued when i was 17 this song has been stuck in ma head ever since every time i hear it i get sad but also happy at the memories i love your version have subbed and pressed the bell
1st time hearing this. been playing tuba for over 4 decades and I can say I was impressed with the sound, playing and the quality of the video. 1 thing also about the video, I can hear the emotion in the music being played by the musicians.
Thanks for that too.
I play French horn and I this makes me wish I could learn tuba just for this, or just get this as French horn music.
I was a Horn player then I heard this now I play Tuba
😂 I’m a euphonium player and I wanna play French horn ;-; but still play euphonium
Tuba is pretty easy. People don’t expect much of you and the only struggle is the amount of air you need.
I'm 55 years old. I used to play various sizes of clarinet and saxes in my teens and twenties. I also dabbled with flute for a few months a few times. I know from the fingerings of those instruments that some notes are played with the exact same fingerings on all 3 families of instruments.
I would figure the brass would be the same thing to some degree. Am I incorrect in that presumption.....???
You could always get a Wagner tuba as an in between of the two instruments. It uses a horn mouthpiece but give easier access to the lower ranges the horn can’t usually reach.
Even while the world is tearing itself apart one can sit down and enjoy a bit of peace.
Now if only someone could design a synchronize swimming routine around this. Simply gorgeous. And kudos for sure to the cinematographer.
Very good, Rich!!
This is easily the most incredible small ensemble I have ever heard, and I've been playing in and listening to brass ensembles for 20 years. Five years later I'm sure most of these players have moved on, but i still want to offer them all a heartfelt thanks for this magnificent performance. I wish there was more.
GIVES ME THE CHILLS BIG TIME
I'm a veteran euphonium player of the 298th Army Band of the Berlin Brigade, and I love this video. Thank you.
as a first year music major studying tuba performance I am 1) in awe 2) inspired as hell! and 3) just a little bit intimidated by that incredible tuba soloist!!! kudos all around, y'all are awesome
The rich golden tone completely blows this out of the water. This was so good
WE NEED MORE
WE NEED MORE
WE NEED MORE
WE NEED MORE
WE NEED MORE
WE NEED MORE
I’m a 6th grade tuba/euphonium/trombone player and I’m proud to say I can efficiently play both euphonium and tuba parts to this song.
An absolutely beautiful sound - like being anointed with molten chocolate.
Makes you cry, in a good way.
I cant believe this is only played on the euphonium and tube. Beautiful piece.
As a tuba player myself, this is the most skill I've ever witnessed on a group of individuals. Each one can do without the other, there tone is harmonic, almost one.
My brother Russ played the tuba. I remember him playing with the highschool band. He was so handsome and strong. Now I am an old man, and I see him still; Making music, young and his whole life ahead, just around the corner. Miss you so. See you soon. Love you always.
51 people are angry woodwinds
Thomas Donald I thought the same exact thing
Or guitar players
Thomas Donald or high brass
I mean they’re angry because they can’t produce this on a small scale
I play both guitar and saxophone.. but holy shoot I never knew low brass could sound this amazing
Merci "University of Texas Tuba/Euphonium Studio" 🌺
❤🎼🎺🌺🎼🎼
Thank you gentlemen. A fine display of low brassmenship. A true memorial befitting a fellow tuba player that passed away last night.
Best performance of this song ever! In my opinion. Beautiful work guys, Bravo!!
Bring me to tears every time i hear this 😍
have been in quarantaine for a few days now, this piece really soothes my mind
my God, I am envious of this country, unfortunately it is impossible to leave where I am.
This needs to be on Spotify so more people can appreciate it!
This is so good I can't stop watching this , I've watched this like 9 times , it's so relaxing , and makes you think how beautiful the world is
...and the Academy Award for Best Cinematography goes to...Taylor Rudd...Down in the River to Pray
I never knew a tuba could make anything close to Middle C, let alone higher notes than that!
I have eternally been praised by this great sympathy of the tuba being a great song that really teaches to your soul as you can feel the freedom and the love in your heart. Nobody cant and wont explain this feeling as you drift to sleep just thinking of the greatness that this song has brung to you. No, you are not in heaven. You are now feeling by the great instrument and song by this university.
In everybody's heart, Thank you
i almost cried when i first heard this. as a tuba player i want to play this
I want to be on that level of tuba playing where you can just playing so meaningful without even trying. We never play any songs like this in my band so I do this on my free time but I struggle with be able to be completely meaningful in my playing
When you get good enough, it SOUNDS like you're not even trying, but trust me, they're trying very, very hard. When you play enough, some things do become second nature, but that just means you devote your mind to other parts of playing and the music. These guys are extremely focused while playing this. It never becomes easy to play at the level these guys are.
Trombonist here that played Tuba in a charity band back in highschool. This almost brings me to tears. I miss playing so much.....
my son played tuba in high school. Nothing more beautiful than a well played tuba. Such crystal clear tones!
Tubas !!!! So beautiful I always write legato for low horns . Didn't know they could do or sound like this !
I'm a percussionist and I'm in my fourth year of band, but I've been thinking of learning euphonium on the side and this is just so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you
This was pure joy to listen to. Everything was so smooth and flowed together seamlessly. VERY WELL DONE BY ALL!
I played sousaphone and tube for 10 yrs, but have never anything as beautiful as this piece, gave me cold chills, their tone was amazing, well done!!
This is unbelievable... crazy good... You guys can hurt somebody with this... or maybe just heal cancer or something...
Absolutely divine. I play trombone but nothing beats the euphonium
Mark McDonald that's right we are kings
@@MaxRamos8 smart man
I live in Austin.
I am SPEECHLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is outstanding.
Some arranger is BRILLIANT putting that duet Follow device in the middle.
And SOMEONE is teaching some VERY fine Tuba players how to be MUSICIANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2:06 - And- The- Video-footage!!!!! Wow!! AGAIN!! Beautiful. No question.
3:42 - Takes yur Breath away Gentlemen!!
There are no adequate words.
So I'm in high school band still and play the trumpet but one of my best friends play Euphonium and several other low brass instruments and after hearing how beautiful this was I can only dream he gets to do something this great one day
Amazing! I would love to hear more works produced by this group of musicians. Hearing this piece reminds me exactly why I love playing and listening to Tubas and Euphoniums. Thank you for this quality work.
Magnificent arrangement, perfectly executed by men who know their instruments. Nicely done, gentleman. From a former Euphonium soloist and HS Band director.
Absolutely beautiful - as a tuba major at Michigan State in the late 70's, I had the privilege of studying with Leonard Falcone. I can see him smiling down from Heaven after hearing this. I found the empty seats in the auditorium chilling - Music will help us get through this awful time.
I can tell they’re really good because none of them are tapping their feet to keep time.
Dear listener:
Do yourself a massive favor and plug this into the best speakers you have, preferably anything with a decent subwoofer. Laptop and/or phone speakers simply don't do it justice. Enjoy!
Listening to this on my phone, I was thinking I need to do exactly that. Thanks for the tip!
This account really just dropped this banger and left
I first heard that song in the soundtrack of O brother where art thou. Was flashed by that version for the first time but this one adds even more goose bumps.
If you cannot find the right words, you turn to actions, if you cannot think of the right action, you find the right song.