Actually, this did not start as an attempt to imitate anything. It started by me singing and playing at the same time, then altering the vowel to change the sound. Simply playing around. By the time I discovered this I had never tried a didgeridoo and not heard of circular breathing. The tune itself does not need this, it has natural phrase lengths to allow breathing. Later on, after learning to play the didge, I understood the similarities.

This video is 17 years old and it's still amazing to listen to!

Never forget, Katou-chan; the tuba isn't just a support. You can be the main character.

I had the pleasure of playing with this guy once... IT WAS AWSOME :D!! the atmosphere to be in the same room as him and about 150 brass musicians was really awsome! Because i play tuba I sat in the front section.. and it was right in front of him as he was conducting us through the different pices of music we played. When we vent from the place everyone was like "Holy shit that was incredible :D!". // A swedish tuba player with a 8y experience that knows this is good ^_^!

Øystein Baadsvi is the best ranked tuba player in world now, and with this video he shows that. I have been on 4 live concerts with him, and I have had lessons with him twice, he is just fantastic! He showed me some fabolous tecnics with his tuba, very helpfully. I have also played with him in Olavs Hallen, Trondheim, Norway. There he showd us some incredible sounds, like helicopeter, elephants and some other stuff. -yeah!

You inspired an entire generation of young musicians back in the day! Including myself. Thank you!

I saw him live when he came to TCU. He's a god. And then I went home and can now play and sing into my trombone. ^_^ Brass for life.

MULTITONE GOALS! As a bass and F-Trigger Trombone player, I thoroughly enjoyed this! ALL HAIL LOW BRASS!

I play tuba in my schools marching band myself (freshman section leader!). This man has really inspired me. I hope that one day, I can even manage to play Fnugg. For a long time, I knew that what I wanted to do for the rest of my life was play music, esspecially tuba. Tuba is like my only real means of expression. And this performance is awe inspireing. This man really is a genious.

Now just try to imagine attempting to sightread this....

over 3 quarter of a million hits for a dude playing Tuba I endorse this message

This is probably one of the best tuba perfomances on You Tube. I used to try to hum many years ago while playing the tuba. I never suspected it would come off so well in a performance, nor was I that good. The percussion sounds with your tongue makes a very good jazzy sound. Plus your little dance makes for an entertaining stage show. I realy loved the performance!

When I was in marching band as a tuba player in 2008 I came across this video and I remember practicing and practicing and eventually got competent at singing and playing. Need to get me a tuba again and get back at it.

Damn, when I thought I had heard most of the stuff that had been done with a tuba, here comes Baadsvik.

this dude is a beast man I gotta get a horn and learn this stuff

This is the single best video on the Internet.

すごい！！！ チューバ奏者として神の存在2つの音を出しているみたい NICE

真的很神，雙音還有tuba的超高音，那根本就是到了小號的高音域了，從最低音、中音再到最高音，還有聲音大小，這需要用到極大的肺活量，看她臉不紅氣不喘的，真的很厲害。

If You can whistle, you can practice doing multi phonics in this manner. it is always easier to create the chords than producing a true melody line.

Heh, I've had this video on a loop for almost a day now, and it sounds just as good each time I listen to it.

What a wonderful musician!

Heard this for the first time yesterday in London played by a student from the Royal Academy of Music as part of a Musical Interlude during the Graduation Ceremony, it was amazing and so unexpected. Now I can hear and watch the master, I don't really know what to say, I'm at a loss for words !!!

定期的に聴きにきたくなるうまさ。 こうなりたいとはおこがましすぎていえない。

ここまで重音うまくできるのはまじですごい！

I respect him! Awsome!! My Hero!!

He came to my college and did a recital and then a masterclass in the morning. He is amazing.

Oystein Baadsvik is my hero!!!!! He truly is THE God of the tuba!

i played the tuba six years in school and loved it.i went to state playing tuba.i well never forget playing my tuba.i wish i had one but i can't aford one,i am a single dad with 5 kids with no mother.tuba will keep you out of trouble.

Bro Ballin, assembled all the boys in seconds of dropping this banger

One of the most wonderfull things ive seen in a long time. A joy to listen too. Thanks so much for posting.

Unbelievably great! I had no idea a tuba could sound like this, and the composition is just gorgeous! Thanks.

He's just great. Never had more fun watching a tuba beeing played.

This is the most amazing thing I've ever heard

I can't get enough of this guy! Bravo!

i absolutely love the dance he does when he does this, does it every time

So good! Plus his dancing is classic!

He's freaking GROOVIN!!!! Lovin' this whole arrangement. The brass band is phenomenal! I think I'm in love. :)

Beautiful tone.

i love when low instruments do solos! as a bassist i have a respect for all "bass cleft" instruments

That is amazing, as a tuba player myself, people like this guy make it worth while. The coolness is indescribably great.

When I was in high school and total band geek, I had this in the background of my group project for Lord of the Flies HAHAHAHA. In hindsight I'm sure my group had mixed feelings but my teacher loved it and gave us a better grade because of the editing hahaha. I still play my Euphonium with a local concert band.

most beautiful tuba sound ive heard so far

this guy is great and I love the rythmic flow of the band.

My brain is melting at the sheer brilliance of this...

I've watched this so many times... It's still amazing!

As for all of the questions about how to do and how multiphonics work. In brass instruments, the most common method of producing multiphonics is by simultaneously playing the instrument and singing into it. When the sung note is part of the overtone series of the played note, a third note that is the sum of the frequencies of the sung note and the played note is produced; a difference between them is also produced, leading to the popular term trumpet/trombone/horn growl.

AMAZING. When I first heard the opening, before Mr. Baadsvik was on camera, I said, "Nice euphonium solo." I've never heard someone who can play with such consistency in that range. The rest of the piece is awesome, too. Mr. Baadsvik, your work is out of this world. Thanks for posting it for our enjoyment.

its kind of sad how the audience tries to clap along with him, but it's so out of the time that he has to adjust.

Cold chills. Cold chills everywhere.

Yay - more tuba clips - fabulous!

I am a trombone player I've been able to do the humming while playing thing whatever it's called but not in a very melodic manner lol. It is a very weird sensation!

I feel inadequate

OHMYGOODNESS. I watched this about ten times. this guy is amazing!

並の重音奏法じゃない 音も綺麗 それ以上に声のピッチを1ミリもはずさない重音奏法がヤバすぎ まじめに感動する こんなふうになりたいなぁ〜

Inspirational for any tubist! I have begun to hon my skills (again) after moving from tuba to bass then back. What fun! It shows. Thanks. R

Tuba power!!! I love being a tuba player. I feel powerful in my marching band.

Oh man. He sounds like a euphonium on some parts, especially the beginning. That's some high tuba work.

This is truly amazing, now I know everone says that, but I had never heard these styles put together like that before I saw this video. Love the multi-phonics.

he is just way too awesome. his legacy will always continue..

I play the tuba and i never realized how much you can do with it....that is simply amazing

Very nice. Not only is the music amazing but it help me learn the meaning of fnugg and the pronunciation.

This song always makes me want to dance. It's so catchy!

Well, i can agree to this. i was also there aswell in the RSAMD. Double bass tuba. It was a sunday many years ago and it ran shivers down my spine. Had the whole place in an aura, and was amazing to listen to. Such a nice guy , wouldnt think he was a bass player as most of us are all huge ha

I think this is still freaking amazing after watching it like a million times!!!!!!!!

He's awesome! I've had the opportunity of playing this piece with him at the RSAMD(scotland). He made a guest appearance with my brass band. It was incredible to see it in person and play along with such a great talent.

I learned some of the most valuable lessons about the tuba from Øystein himself, and then we had chicken wings. My life is now complete.

this guy is seriously my hero....

I have played the Tuba for about four years now, and I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Been practicing this to play in a university band competition, and although I've never seen the music it's almost up to his standard :D he is so amazing!

he is flippin incredibleee!!

Thanks...it is a wonderful piece of music. I hold musicians like yourself in the highest regard.

That's Fnugging awesome!

Simply masterful

that was frikin awesome!!!

This guy totaly rocks :D! played with him in Uppsala 6-7 mars 2009, he gave me a few good tips on to play Tuba :D

i have never heard anything so amazing in my life.

I am Brazilian, and I enjoyed more, I also play tuba, but you've become a myth, classical music, and tuba solos in all, I have no words to express the admiration in all his videos, I hope you understand, the I'm writing. your fan ... Demer sao paulo "applause."

I love the fact that he can play so well, and have fun doing it. My band director got mad when i tried to dance at a b-ball game(i got the trombones started). Excellent work, you are my tuba hero 5/5

this is the best swing chart i have ever heard!

This is a really cool piece of music. I love the originality of it - people don't know what hit 'em!

Wow!! I could not move for like 30 seconds after I watched this video. BEST THING IVE EVER SEEN! easily 10 STAR

amazing! sounds beautiful and those were some cool multiphonics.

I've had a concert with him years ago and i was truly amazed - I gave up BB-Bass and recently started after 8 years break and this is a truly magnificent piece of music... The song itself isn't hard but trying to get the voice and playing the correct notes is the hardest part - Rock On Dude

Bravo! Cheers from Brazil

The multiphonics are just incredible, my concert band is doing this piece, quite phenomental.

This is the coolest tuba song ever!

He came in as a Guest Artist at my University. One of the highlights for me of last semester.

Very good performance, one word describes Baadsvik an its "talent". Thanks and continue enjoy playing your tuba!

Totally excellent.

baadsvik just played a concert at IUP's OctTubafest and it was probably the best concert ive ever seen

I didn't know that the tuba had such a haunting sound. Cool stuff.

Man i played the tuba for many years,now he makes me want to go and start playing it professionally. As a fellow tuba player he rocks!!!

saw this as a trumpet play thought "wtf" came back a few months later as a tuba thought "OMG Best thing on KZfaq!!!"

Unglaublich was er mit der Tuba hinbekommt. Vor allem ist das ein richtiger Ohrwurm, wenn er richtig loslegt. Echt mal was anderes, und vor allem Klasse!

my tuba teacher played this for me yesterday. not the whole thing but some of it. tuba is such a gorgeous instrument. =D

man....he is amazing

Crazy! I liked it too!

amazing solo from every angle would love to play tuba

Tell Dakota "here is something to shoot for" because awesomeness only comes once in a lifetime!. I'm proud to know that he can think big like this.....Keep it up boy!

You do not know HOW MUCH I wanna be a brass player right now. It is now one of my life's goals to play the Tuba.