Scherzo Fantastique by Alfred Reed on Bb Contrabass Clarinet. This is from my Senior Recital on November 1st, 2014.
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@bassguitari9287 жыл бұрын
This is how contra clarinet should sound. Seriously. I can honestly say I've never heard the instrument played with such warmth, clarity, and expression before. Well done, man.
@marizuokereke73479 ай бұрын
Yeah. I love this tone and musicality. Hope that they are still playing contra, or otherwise bringing music into the world!
@REALjohnmosesbrowning8 жыл бұрын
A contra recording that doesnt sound like shit. Job well done.
@jonothanchankay36777 жыл бұрын
It's true
@ught23044 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@InstrumentManiac2 жыл бұрын
so goddamn true. Everything on the internet is terrible with this instrument.
@nubfried Жыл бұрын
@@InstrumentManiac hey man, love your contrabass clarinet
@zbutl3 ай бұрын
there isnt much on the internet about this instrument either so that's all you will find@@InstrumentManiac
@cadenreinhart37793 жыл бұрын
I'm so incredibly glad that I found this recording at the beginning of my sophomore year in high school. I took this solo to Solo and Ensemble. It's been 3 years since then. This really takes me back, listening to it again now. I wish the register key wasn't broken on my school's contrabass clarinet when I did this. It would always stick for 3-4 seconds upon pushing the key. That didn't stop me from trying, nor did it stop me from making all-state honors the next year, but God was it annoying.
@LordFloofTM9 ай бұрын
I felt that one
@calamity93617 жыл бұрын
I'm jealous of his sound, it's amazing. I wish I had this much skill and experience, this is my second year playing and I love it.
@James.D.B.4 жыл бұрын
Lucky, I have yet to play one
@vtecshepherd7 жыл бұрын
Wow, played the Eb for years and I'm looking to get back into it. The arrangement for Bb is new to me in a big way. You go low in the middle of the piece where the Eb typically goes an octave higher. Definite "but wait, there's more!" moment. I love it. Fantastic job!
@darthgamer60805 жыл бұрын
Best performance of this piece I've heard and also let alone best sound on Contrabass Clarinet that I've yet to hear!
@jakesalvimusic2 жыл бұрын
I found this video 3 years, loved it, and I now have the opportunity to perform this for my senior recital
@Supremedalex7 жыл бұрын
Rare such instrument sounds so great, this is what it should always sound like!!
@retiredyoutuber81287 жыл бұрын
I play bass clarinet and I've always wanted to play contrabass
@snepurd6 жыл бұрын
Noah Messick same im trying to get my band director to let me play it during concert season
@jakgff58856 жыл бұрын
I play bass clarinet and contra during solo and ensemble but lemme tell u it's hard even on a contra Alto is u look at videos or recording Contras all sound like beginners it's just hard to get a good sound
@gavluc08146 жыл бұрын
I wish I could play bass clarinet I play the alto clarinet but the bass just sounds sound much cooler
@revolt40036 жыл бұрын
Same
@James.D.B.5 жыл бұрын
Same
@randomneko37862 жыл бұрын
a clarinet player with the last name reed. thats just perfect
@Makanalanimakamae2 жыл бұрын
Alfred reed is actually a different composer but this guy played it :)
@norakinkead39742 жыл бұрын
this is the best performance from a contra clarinet I've heard in a long time. I play contra alto (witch is easier to play) and this man is the equivalent of Leo P. You're doin great.
@cubbylevi1764 Жыл бұрын
This was my solo in high school in 1976-77. I took it to competition and got a superior rating. I performed it on a stage as well. This brings back WONDERFUL memories! Thank you for this recording. It’s beautiful 😊
@dachshunddadbob67658 жыл бұрын
Alfred, thanks for sharing. Wonderful talent! Keywork outstanding!
@vibhut87926 жыл бұрын
DachshundDad Bob his name isn't alfred. Alfred wrote the song. The name of the person playing is riley
@leonardonsius6 жыл бұрын
And why isn't riley an international star yet? he's style is great
@tabbywarrior3 жыл бұрын
@@leonardonsius exactly
@lucpraslan2 жыл бұрын
As a contrabassoonist I say, well done my bass cousin 👍🏼
@constanxxe30925 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the piece for the Bb Contra so excited!!!
@mayastewart50028 жыл бұрын
Omgosh yes I've been looking for someone who plays this song good I'm playing eb contralto bass to it okay yes I am playing it right I'm so happy you sound amazing btw
@BruceBoschek2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Magnificent performance.
@armandoreler75083 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤😊😊😊❤❤❤ THANKS!!!!!!!!!! HOW NICE, FROM ARGENTINA
@DarkKing59527 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!👏👏👏
@uzielperez57443 жыл бұрын
That was my state solo ❤️
@vibhut87926 жыл бұрын
My school has a contrabass. None of the bass clarinets want to play that so my director is letting me play it. And I will be coming from a Soprano clarinet.
@snepurd6 жыл бұрын
WHAT KIND OF BASS CLARINET PLAYER WOULD NOT JUMP AT THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY ONE OF THESE BEASTS
@foxup41006 жыл бұрын
I would literally stab someone to play the Bb contrabass, the Eb is cool and all, but the lower the better.
@JohnRandomness1056 жыл бұрын
Hi Bye: You'd probably love the octo-contra-alto clarinet.
@alvinyoung90315 жыл бұрын
Shar Na Wox I know I was lucky enough that my teacher somehow got a BBb contrabass and I’m switching form Eb and I’m excited 😆
@Danielt19995 жыл бұрын
I would love to play one, and I play Bb clarinet, so it like the sorano is a jump too but not as much for me as for you.
@leonardonsius6 жыл бұрын
Just one question - why isn't that on spotify???? I LOVE this recording. You did such a nice job. Would love to hear this on Spotify!
@matthew_paulsАй бұрын
Is this played on the contra in the photos? What model/brand is played on in this recording?
@ronaldthomas743 жыл бұрын
Job well done !!!!!!
@tabbywarrior3 жыл бұрын
I need to have you play something for me in like 30 years lmao! This is the best Contrabass clarinet I have ever heard!
@michaelshelley12892 жыл бұрын
awesome!!!
@evanlee16174 жыл бұрын
Is it odd that his last name is reed
@blu36204 жыл бұрын
Reed
@ariellove60203 жыл бұрын
This is amazing:)
@sergpdrz1241 Жыл бұрын
I got a 2 on state solo contest bc my Bb key stopped working
@jurmeyhere3 жыл бұрын
I’d legit die TRYING to play that instrument. 😂
@snepurd7 жыл бұрын
where did you get this sheet music?
@KanuKanu11 Жыл бұрын
This is going to be my last solo piece, I'm a senior so I want to make it count.
@sarahtheperson66936 жыл бұрын
OMG! I honestly wished this song was a Nyssma solo but it’s not and I wish I could play my contra as well as you
@sarahtheperson66936 жыл бұрын
OMG ITS A SOLO BUT ITS A LOWER SOLO THAN I AM DARN IT!!!!!!!!!
@arianarevalo63965 жыл бұрын
I'm playing this for state solos by memory and I'm super nervous, I get trouble with the last run:'(
@toastboi51063 жыл бұрын
How'd it go
@t0c7w373 жыл бұрын
a contra player that doesnt sound like a moist fart
@richiemoumblow45487 жыл бұрын
Do you know who arranged this? I ask because I would love to play this
@wroogny8 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if this is on the FBA List?
@exedeath8 жыл бұрын
What is the range of contrabass clarinet? I see different stuff on different websites.
@mazzybananas8 жыл бұрын
it depends on the model
@xelious8668 жыл бұрын
Some can go to low C, I know that.
@CorvetteCoonass7 жыл бұрын
The Leblanc straight models usually only go down to low Eb. Their discontinued paperclip models usually go down to low D sometimes C. Selmer's model goes down to low C and is the most expensive variant.
@toastboi51063 жыл бұрын
@@CorvetteCoonass Someone made a custom low c straight leblanc, and a buffet crampon contra.
@kalebwatson7217 жыл бұрын
Is there any way I can get sheet music for this?
@calebl10047 жыл бұрын
Kaleb Watson jwpepper has it
@diminuendo75252 жыл бұрын
that contra looks so fragile... like imagin3e how easy it must be to bend those keys...
@tabbywarrior3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a double bass!
@matthewhood56746 жыл бұрын
Sheet music??
@gaylovematters97888 жыл бұрын
what brand of instrument are you using?
@RileyAaron908 жыл бұрын
Leblanc
@gaylovematters97888 жыл бұрын
+RileyAaron90 which one? you make it sound GREAT!
@JoshJNYC7 жыл бұрын
If it's the one he's holding in all of of the photos of him with his instrument (and I'm going to go out on a limb and say it is :P), it is the plastic Leblanc L7182, which is a surprisingly fabulous instrument for the price.