You've got one of the best saxophone sounds I've ever heard. I thought I remember seeing this posted in 480p, with better sound quality, but I noticed that it disappeared. Do you think you can re-post the higher quality version? I like this performance that much! Haha!
@jazzman622 Thanks so much for the kind words! As to other versions, this is the only one I've ever posted, and the only version I'm aware of. I suppose the other site may have done the audio cleanup/remastering themselves.
Very nice recording...Im at a junior college looking to transfer and this is one of the pieces im gonna be playing....first time i hear with piano accompaniment
This is a really amazing recording. My sax teacher want me to play this for solo and ensemble in February. And I have only been playing for a year and a half do you have any suggestions
@shannon32060 Thanks so much for the kind words, Shannon; best of luck with this challenging but rewarding work! Regarding advice, please see my comments immediately below.
AMAZING RECORDING! Whoever recorded this is a real pro. Beautiful performance! :) Everything about this is perfect! I plan to play this piece next year for my university audition. Any tips?
@richardmatchett Thanks so much, and best of luck with your audition! My two basic tips on this one are:
1. Practice the long scalar passages at a very slow tempo at first, then slowly approach your desired speed
2. Be very aware of the "conversation" between yourself and the piano/orchestra; a great deal of what Glazounov creates in this work is as much a collaboration between the two voices as a solo "feature."
@richardmatchett I always found the Rascher mouthpieces very accommodating when I wanted a well-controlled sound, though they did have their limitations in terms of ability to produce greater volume. If I recall, I was using a Rascher mouthpiece for the recording of the Jacobi sonata that I have posted here on YouTube. Give it a listen, compare it to this and make your own judgement. In the end, of course, it's all about what feels best for you. Again, all the best in your endeavors!
Wonderful recording! Great player, great fluency. Make it easier on yourself, however, by practicing pressing down keys more lightly. It's even less of an aural thing for the listener, moreover the lighter you press down the keys, the more you anticipate the next note in faster, or more technical passages. Best I've heard yet!
@DillonNicholsonTV Thanks so much for the kind words Dillon! I don't play anymore (I've gone into musicology instead), but the loudness of the key-clicking was always an issue I was trying to address.
@lawlpwnd350 Thanks for the kind words! As to judges, you just never know, but I would be surprised if someone took umbrage, as long as your technique is solid. Good luck!
I really enjoy your tone and your vibrato and the flow you add to the music. the one constructive criticism i have is that i would like to hear more exaggerated dynamics. I never hear a really satisfying fortissimo in this recording. better than most other recordings i've heard on the tube though. thanks for sharing
I'm studying this right now to make it my part of my college audition. Hopefully it can get me into Berkley College of Music. Listening to this recording helps a lot! Great tips on style and sound. Thank you for posting and thank you for playing!
@coolman4393 Glazounov for Berkley?? I don't think this will get you very far, Berkley is for contemporary and jazz not at all for classical performance.
I'm studying this right now to make it my part of my college audition. Hopefully it can get me into Berkley College of Music. Listening to this recording helps a lot! Great tips on style and sound. Thank you for posting and thank you for playing!
I preferred the Yamaha Custom 875 myself (it is the horn you are hearing in this recording). Bearing in mind that this was just over 10 years ago, and that the models have most likely been modified and improved since then, I liked the agility of the key action as well as what I perceived to be a fuller sound.
If you're considering buying one of these models, BE SURE to try both for yourself. In the end, it's always best to choose the one that works best for YOU :)
This is the best recording I have heard of this piece! Great job! I just recieved this music yesterday. I am learning it for my high school All-State audition next year. I can't wait to start learning it. It sounds very challenging, but I know it will be worth it in the end!
@Joel418 haha ya the darker sound is really nice.. if its to bright the high notes really stick out.. also very nice vibrato! You sound just like when i play my saxophone. keep up the good work!
@SAXPLAYER128 That's not true at all. I have a P. Mauriat 60NS that has a very mellow tone and is very dark; perfect for classical music. There is no such thing as a "jazz sax", although there are some that are better for projecting (big bell saxophones such as the Keilwerth, P. Mauriat 67R, etc.)
I can't find where to get the piano accompaniment music for the concerto (I'm playing this as a solo myself). Do you remember where you got yours? (I think this recording is awesome; you played fantastic!)
Thanks so much for the kind words! You can find the piano-saxophone part on the Dorn Publications website, who also offer a rehearsal and performance CD for the piece. Best of luck :)
This is my favorite version I've found so far. I'm listening as a model to my own playing for an upcoming performance. Great work. I really enjoyed this.
both are great, but ill give u some insight on the p mauriat. i play one myself. it has great tone in the entire range, especially the low end. fills up the room with sound
Mark VI's really aren't used much for classical music because of intonation problems. I recommend you look at Yanagisawa, Yamaha, Selmer (modern), or Buescher (vintage)
you can get a nice Yanagisawa for a good price if you look around the Internet. I have a 900 silver series, although i use a 901 that i borrow from the school. they both seem identical as far as the tone and playability go. the only notable difference to me is the key work. My school has Selmer series 3's, and super action 80's, and the yanagisawa is still the best one in my opinion. Try em out and see what you think!
Honestly, I haven't really played since 2003 (went into musicology for my graduate degrees), so I probably don't know where the newest and best instruments are found. Sorry!
very well done! i use a custom black laquer 875 ex as well! i think u had a little too much spped at the beginning tho, ur supposed to bring it up gradually as u reach measure 27 or #3. but otherwise very good. also, for this piece it recomend a yamaha al3 mouthpiece, if wat ur looking for is control, it goes very well with a vandoren 2 and a half as well, ligature, its up to you. very nice job!
At that time, I was just breaking in my Yamaha Custom 875, using a Selmer C* mouthpiece with a smaller bore (for better control) w/ a Winslow ligature.
do you find the winslow made a significant difference? I hear from andreas van zoelen that most modern ligatures are overrated. half the time he uses a no-name leather ligature because it fits many horns. How was the winslow to your opinion? I might be on the look for one but I don't know if it's worth it
Well I was coming from a Rovner (leather) ligature, and I believe it added just a touch more control, but of course it could have all been in my head. In the end, it's all about what you feel most comfortable with.
You've got one of the best saxophone sounds I've ever heard. I thought I remember seeing this posted in 480p, with better sound quality, but I noticed that it disappeared. Do you think you can re-post the higher quality version? I like this performance that much! Haha!
jazzman622 6 months ago
@jazzman622 Thanks so much for the kind words! As to other versions, this is the only one I've ever posted, and the only version I'm aware of. I suppose the other site may have done the audio cleanup/remastering themselves.
Joel418 6 months ago
@jazzman622 Yes, beautiful sound!
shishirth 6 months ago
@shishirth Thank you!
Joel418 6 months ago
Very nice recording...Im at a junior college looking to transfer and this is one of the pieces im gonna be playing....first time i hear with piano accompaniment
dap1mp 7 months ago
@dap1mp Thanks so much, and best of luck in the transfer process!
Joel418 7 months ago
This is a really amazing recording. My sax teacher want me to play this for solo and ensemble in February. And I have only been playing for a year and a half do you have any suggestions
shannon32060 8 months ago
@shannon32060 Thanks so much for the kind words, Shannon; best of luck with this challenging but rewarding work! Regarding advice, please see my comments immediately below.
Joel418 8 months ago
Hey everybody; I've just put up my recording of the Dahl Concerto for Saxophone from my senior recital (1999). Hope you will all enjoy!
Joel418
Joel418 8 months ago
AMAZING RECORDING! Whoever recorded this is a real pro. Beautiful performance! :) Everything about this is perfect! I plan to play this piece next year for my university audition. Any tips?
richardmatchett 8 months ago
@richardmatchett Thanks so much, and best of luck with your audition! My two basic tips on this one are:
1. Practice the long scalar passages at a very slow tempo at first, then slowly approach your desired speed
2. Be very aware of the "conversation" between yourself and the piano/orchestra; a great deal of what Glazounov creates in this work is as much a collaboration between the two voices as a solo "feature."
Joel418 8 months ago
@Joel418 Thanks for the advice! I was wondering what you think of the Raschèr mouthpieces...
richardmatchett 8 months ago
@richardmatchett I always found the Rascher mouthpieces very accommodating when I wanted a well-controlled sound, though they did have their limitations in terms of ability to produce greater volume. If I recall, I was using a Rascher mouthpiece for the recording of the Jacobi sonata that I have posted here on YouTube. Give it a listen, compare it to this and make your own judgement. In the end, of course, it's all about what feels best for you. Again, all the best in your endeavors!
Joel418 8 months ago
Where did you get the part of piano???
grandsaxophone 9 months ago
@grandsaxophone Dorn publications, if I recall...
Joel418 9 months ago
Wonderful recording! Great player, great fluency. Make it easier on yourself, however, by practicing pressing down keys more lightly. It's even less of an aural thing for the listener, moreover the lighter you press down the keys, the more you anticipate the next note in faster, or more technical passages. Best I've heard yet!
DillonNicholsonTV 10 months ago
@DillonNicholsonTV Thanks so much for the kind words Dillon! I don't play anymore (I've gone into musicology instead), but the loudness of the key-clicking was always an issue I was trying to address.
Joel418 10 months ago
@Joel418 Same here bro >.>
Gamertech123 9 months ago
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lawlpwnd350 1 year ago
@lawlpwnd350 Thanks for the kind words! As to judges, you just never know, but I would be surprised if someone took umbrage, as long as your technique is solid. Good luck!
Joel418 1 year ago
I really enjoy your tone and your vibrato and the flow you add to the music. the one constructive criticism i have is that i would like to hear more exaggerated dynamics. I never hear a really satisfying fortissimo in this recording. better than most other recordings i've heard on the tube though. thanks for sharing
BeriZellet 1 year ago
@BeriZellet Thanks for the kind words and your suggestions as well :)
Joel418 1 year ago
Very nice
drewdj 1 year ago
@drewdj Thanks!
Joel418 1 year ago
I'm studying this right now to make it my part of my college audition. Hopefully it can get me into Berkley College of Music. Listening to this recording helps a lot! Great tips on style and sound. Thank you for posting and thank you for playing!
P.S. I play it with a C* mouthpiece.
coolman4393 1 year ago
@coolman4393 Thanks for the kind words, and good luck on your audition!
Joel418 1 year ago
@coolman4393 Glazounov for Berkley?? I don't think this will get you very far, Berkley is for contemporary and jazz not at all for classical performance.
lvasaxman 11 months ago
I'm studying this right now to make it my part of my college audition. Hopefully it can get me into Berkley College of Music. Listening to this recording helps a lot! Great tips on style and sound. Thank you for posting and thank you for playing!
coolman4393 1 year ago
What mouthpiece are you using in this recording? It sounds very nice!
narutocola1 1 year ago
@narutocola1
Thanks so much! I was using a Selmer C* mouthpiece at the time; I really appreciated the control that the smaller bore gave.
Joel418 1 year ago
Whats better selmer s3 or yamaha custom 875 ?
ragnaroz97 1 year ago
@ragnaroz97
I preferred the Yamaha Custom 875 myself (it is the horn you are hearing in this recording). Bearing in mind that this was just over 10 years ago, and that the models have most likely been modified and improved since then, I liked the agility of the key action as well as what I perceived to be a fuller sound.
If you're considering buying one of these models, BE SURE to try both for yourself. In the end, it's always best to choose the one that works best for YOU :)
Joel418 1 year ago
@Joel418 Thanks :)
ragnaroz97 10 months ago
This is the best recording I have heard of this piece! Great job! I just recieved this music yesterday. I am learning it for my high school All-State audition next year. I can't wait to start learning it. It sounds very challenging, but I know it will be worth it in the end!
bhssaxplaya 1 year ago
@bhssaxplaya Thanks, and all the best with your audition!
Joel418 1 year ago
very nice dark tone!!! I love it! Not bright at all very full
guitarplayer245 1 year ago
@guitarplayer245 Thanks! I did always prefer the darker sound :)
Joel418 1 year ago
@Joel418 haha ya the darker sound is really nice.. if its to bright the high notes really stick out.. also very nice vibrato! You sound just like when i play my saxophone. keep up the good work!
guitarplayer245 1 year ago
Dont do the mauriat, more of a jazz sax.
SAXPLAYER128 2 years ago
@SAXPLAYER128 That's not true at all. I have a P. Mauriat 60NS that has a very mellow tone and is very dark; perfect for classical music. There is no such thing as a "jazz sax", although there are some that are better for projecting (big bell saxophones such as the Keilwerth, P. Mauriat 67R, etc.)
zachindie 1 year ago
I can't find where to get the piano accompaniment music for the concerto (I'm playing this as a solo myself). Do you remember where you got yours? (I think this recording is awesome; you played fantastic!)
CanadianBacon1001 2 years ago
Thanks so much for the kind words! You can find the piano-saxophone part on the Dorn Publications website, who also offer a rehearsal and performance CD for the piece. Best of luck :)
Joel418 2 years ago
Thank you very much - I can't even begin to explain how much this helps. Thanks again!
CanadianBacon1001 2 years ago
This is my favorite version I've found so far. I'm listening as a model to my own playing for an upcoming performance. Great work. I really enjoyed this.
woodencardboard 2 years ago
Thanks so much, and all the best on your recital!
Joel418 2 years ago
Very clean.. Wow. Excellent job! I'm amazed.
doofdum 2 years ago
Thanks!
Joel418 2 years ago
both are great, but ill give u some insight on the p mauriat. i play one myself. it has great tone in the entire range, especially the low end. fills up the room with sound
Sulfoxdrummer 2 years ago
Mark VI's really aren't used much for classical music because of intonation problems. I recommend you look at Yanagisawa, Yamaha, Selmer (modern), or Buescher (vintage)
SaxophoneProductions 2 years ago
you can get a nice Yanagisawa for a good price if you look around the Internet. I have a 900 silver series, although i use a 901 that i borrow from the school. they both seem identical as far as the tone and playability go. the only notable difference to me is the key work. My school has Selmer series 3's, and super action 80's, and the yanagisawa is still the best one in my opinion. Try em out and see what you think!
SaxoRamirez 2 years ago
yea. you arent going to find a mark 6 that cheap anywhere. if you do, thats like a 1 in a jillion find.
BAMeynig 2 years ago
If I were you I'd look into a Yamaha 875EX or a Selmer Serie II.
BalancedAction36 2 years ago
Honestly, I haven't really played since 2003 (went into musicology for my graduate degrees), so I probably don't know where the newest and best instruments are found. Sorry!
Joel418 2 years ago
very well done! i use a custom black laquer 875 ex as well! i think u had a little too much spped at the beginning tho, ur supposed to bring it up gradually as u reach measure 27 or #3. but otherwise very good. also, for this piece it recomend a yamaha al3 mouthpiece, if wat ur looking for is control, it goes very well with a vandoren 2 and a half as well, ligature, its up to you. very nice job!
XdarkdomainX 2 years ago
there's no such thing as a yamaha AL3 mouthpiece, you mean vandoren lol
82zAL3 2 years ago
BIENN .. excelente !!!!
Juniorsaxophone 2 years ago
Gracias :)
Joel418 2 years ago
hey joel what instrument and mouthpiece do you use?
MassHysteria92 2 years ago
At that time, I was just breaking in my Yamaha Custom 875, using a Selmer C* mouthpiece with a smaller bore (for better control) w/ a Winslow ligature.
Joel418 2 years ago
do you find the winslow made a significant difference? I hear from andreas van zoelen that most modern ligatures are overrated. half the time he uses a no-name leather ligature because it fits many horns. How was the winslow to your opinion? I might be on the look for one but I don't know if it's worth it
SaxophoneProductions 2 years ago
Well I was coming from a Rovner (leather) ligature, and I believe it added just a touch more control, but of course it could have all been in my head. In the end, it's all about what you feel most comfortable with.
Joel418 2 years ago
Excellent. Very well played!
saxophoney 2 years ago
Thanks!
Joel418 3 years ago
excelent tone..good work :)
balanced090 3 years ago