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It was Carol...

Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:50 pm
by swillafew
https://youtu.be/dhTAv5htvs0

This is what I want to sound like.

Re: It was Carol...

Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:22 pm
by MikeMason
Awesome!

Re: It was Carol...

Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:54 pm
by toobagrowl
The valve smacking sound is distracting....

Re: It was Carol...

Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:05 am
by hup_d_dup
I see no stand or music . . . heck of a long and complex piece to memorize.

Impressive performance.

Hup

Re: It was Carol...

Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 3:38 pm
by doublebuzzing
I'm never overly impressed by the ability to memorize pieces. I have seen both Phil Smith and Charlie Schlueter play the Haydn trumpet concerto (rather easy piece to memorize). Both of them had the music in front of them and sounded better than any player I've seen play it on memory.

Re: It was Carol...

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 12:39 pm
by hup_d_dup
Wow. Tough crowd.

The valve noise was probably emphasized by mic placement. I doubt it would have been as distracting live at the venue.
doublebuzzing wrote:I'm never overly impressed by the ability to memorize pieces.
I'm not absolutely sure the piece was memorized . . . I just didn't see any sheet music. Carol's performance was impressive on its own merits, memorized or not. If a different person at a different time played a different piece on a different instrument, it doesn't have much relevance, memorized or not.

Hup

Re: It was Carol...

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 7:48 pm
by The Big Ben
Well executed. I liked it.

I've have never seen that sort of belt-and-socket arrangement for holding a tuba. It looks to be easier to deal with than some sort of shoulder/back strap. Anyone know if it is available commercially?

Re: It was Carol...

Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:59 am
by ppalan
The Big Ben wrote:I've have never seen that sort of belt-and-socket arrangement for holding a tuba. It looks to be easier to deal with than some sort of shoulder/back strap. Anyone know if it is available commercially?
It is the same one (or at least similar to the belt) used by Willfried Brandstötter from Mnozil Brass. Here is a link to the only place I've seen that provides them. I have no idea of cost since they are all custom made.
https://tubtub.jimdo.com/deutsch/tubagurt/

Pete

Re: It was Carol...

Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:17 am
by MartyNeilan
Amazing to see the smack about her performance, especially on the YouTube comments. I will start by saying that choice of horn is one of my very least favorite solo instruments. Despite that potential impediment this was an incredible live performance from both a technical and artistic standpoint. I doubt most “tuba jocks” could come anywhere close. If someone changed the description to show a big name of yesteryear on a B&S F, everyone would be fawning over the exact same recording.

Re: It was Carol...

Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:53 am
by hup_d_dup
Sometime after my last post in January I asked Carol if the piece was memorized, as seems to be apparent in the video. She said yes, she likes to memorize because it allows her "to be in the moment."

Hup

Re: It was Carol...

Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2019 9:37 am
by The Big Ben
MartyNeilan wrote:Amazing to see the smack about her performance, especially on the YouTube comments. I will start by saying that choice of horn is one of my very least favorite solo instruments. Despite that potential impediment this was an incredible live performance from both a technical and artistic standpoint. I doubt most “tuba jocks” could come anywhere close. If someone changed the description to show a big name of yesteryear on a B&S F, everyone would be fawning over the exact same recording.
When this post came up on the TNFJ Playlist, I went back and listened again. Very nice! Who has or hasn't played this also is simply not germaine to the discussion. It was a great performance.

I did look at the YouTube comments. There are always a few YouTube Warriors who are "critics without portfolio" and must comment. I'd rather consider a comment a little further down the page. A former Army tubist developed a lung condition and had to stop playing. It was terminal but he was lucky and received a lung transplant and is able to play again. Quoting: "Last year I was blessed to have had a double lung transplant and am currently teaching my new lungs (and embouchure) how to play again. I listen to Carols' you tube performances for inspiration. There are others I listen to as well, but Carols' tone is one I endeavor to emulate. Much love and thanks."

Good enough to do that? Good enough for me.