The Grumbly Old Bear

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The Grumbly Old Bear

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Not anywhere near a perfect performance, but here you go, my rendition of a classic. Looking forward to soloing again, what a rush!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl4qHKOSwUA" target="_blank

Enjoy,
Zac

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YEAH! Great job!
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bloke wrote:Are you sure you want to sell that tuba?
Postive. Why do you ask?
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bloke wrote:sound is clear as a bell...intonation is spot-on...

The minor errors were just nerves...The more you do stuff like that, the more your nerves will be in the background. I'm really glad you had that opportunity. ' great last note !!!
Quite a compliment coming from you. I think the York is going to be just the same, I'll know in a couple days as it should be here. The other York 91 I played the sound and intonation was very good, as well, just as good as that horn. I just can't AFFORD two contrabass horns at the moment, or I would keep it, especially after what you've done to it. The rotors now feel like Miraphone rotors, which have always been my favorite that I've tried.
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Nice vid! I subscribed
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Dubby wrote:Nice vid! I subscribed
Thanks!
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Great performance Zac! You nailed the last note with intestinal fortitude! :D

Not to hijack your thread or anything, but I sampled a few other performances of this piece (looking for a quality recording of band & soloist) and came across this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMjqOJ462Zg" target="_blank
Is it just me, or is the intonation just WAY OFF? (especially the last note) I mean this guy sounded like a pretty accomplished player with very good tone & overall technique, but the intonation really hurt my ears :shock:
(most obvious starting at 2:56) the first section is not bad at all.
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Untersatz wrote:Great performance Zac! You nailed the last note with intestinal fortitude! :D

Not to hijack your thread or anything, but I sampled a few other performances of this piece (looking for a quality recording of band & soloist) and came across this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMjqOJ462Zg" target="_blank" target="_blank
Is it just me, or is the intonation just WAY OFF? (especially the last note) I mean this guy sounded like a pretty accomplished player with very good tone & overall technique, but the intonation really hurt my ears :shock:
I actually haven't looked at that one, and I don't have speakers at my desk at work. I'll give it a listen on lunch, or whenever I get home!
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Nice job! It makes me want to play it now. The only tuba solo I've played since my senior recital was a rendition of "O Holy Night" for a church Christmas party. Well done sir!
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Untersatz wrote:
Is it just me, or is the intonation just WAY OFF?
I think we skipped intonation and went straight to the wrong note!!
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Zac you sound great and that was a fun piece to watch. It makes me want to give it a try too. Thanks for posting!
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