man I can't believe he's controlling the notes on that 'bone without the slide. I don't know much about trombone but I'm sure he would have need to move the slide at least once. James Morrison is the shit!!!!!
It's because he has an F-attachment trombone. When you put down the trigger it forces the air through more tubing, lowering the pitch. This allows you to play 6th and 7th position notes in 1st and 2nd with the trigger. He is an amazing trombonist, however its not hard to do what you mentioned.
chrispatton168, you are sadly misguided. Have you ever met James? I have, on several occasions. He is a thorough gentleman, anything but egotistical. As for his playing a duet making him a 'douche bag,' answer me truthfully, if you could do what he does...wouldn't you?
chrispatton168 ur the most fucked up ass i've ever met, what a fucking idiot, dude ur such an idiot, it shows what a fucking loser u must be since u hate the dude because u cannot play as well as he does, I hope that ur not a brass player, its a shame
Met Mr. Morrison in Prague last year...and he was exactly the OPPOSITE of an arrogant prick. Gave me some good tips--very cool--humble guy. Way cooler than most--and he plays his ass off on everything. Stop the hate man.
well, sax man, thats like me saying, 'hey a sax playing doing a duet with himself on flute and saxaphone, eh same type of instrument, same way to play it.'
The fundamental differences between the low and high brass arent impossible to overcome, but they are well beyond bore size.
And a reminder; Brass players dont need 27keys to sound amazing.
I didn't get that information from myself. Ask Mic Gillette. I'm pretty sure he knows how to play. I don't even understand the keys thing. That's just how you change the pitch. we can't have slides or valves. Neither can pianos. and technically trombones can have an infinite about of positions.
As a 'bone player who's currently trying to learn the trumpet I can say this: it is NOT the same embouchure. It's the same thing as saying a bassoon and clarinet have the same embouchure. It's just wrong, man. You use very different muscles in the face. That's my two bits, anyway.
You play notes that use one hand, and my Clarinet has a weird thumb rest for your top hand too...It's out on the side, kinda, and wraps around the base of the thumb. I'd have to get creative with the lack of notes I could play, but it'd work somehow. Are you a reed player, or are you just making fun of neck straps?
i'm a reeds player, and am making fun of neck straps on clarinets, totally unnessacary, but your clarinet is apparently too cool for every one else...
trigger wouldnt create enough notes. james morrison is just so good at what he does that he can play the different notes using just his lips and airflow
Actually, in this particular case it is the trigger. I just tested it myself, it works with just first position and the trigger. Granted, you have to commit one of the ultimate sins of trombone to do it(Playing Ab in First), but it /does/ work.
Seriously, I would like to know if there is ANYONE else on this planet that can actually do this (self-duets on trumpet and trombone) to a similar standard of excellence as James Morrison! Please inform me if there is.
I have been hearing about this guy since 1990 and never got to see him do this. I love his music and his sound. I think my favorite album is snappy doo.
epic win.
Ibakebiscuits 1 year ago
he has got 1 or 2 triggers for his left thumb enabling the nice runs.
valvetrom 1 year ago
James is a thorough gentleman, first class all the way!
tomjakovac 2 years ago
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Estebaldus 2 years ago
man I can't believe he's controlling the notes on that 'bone without the slide. I don't know much about trombone but I'm sure he would have need to move the slide at least once. James Morrison is the shit!!!!!
unigamehead 2 years ago
It's because he has an F-attachment trombone. When you put down the trigger it forces the air through more tubing, lowering the pitch. This allows you to play 6th and 7th position notes in 1st and 2nd with the trigger. He is an amazing trombonist, however its not hard to do what you mentioned.
billpisley 2 years ago
true true. still very hard to coordinate that though. props to him.
thel0ne0ne 2 years ago
Trigger
MAEdalgo 2 years ago
@unigamehead he has an f-attachment on his trombone, i think, so that might help
opti2007 2 years ago
OMG THATS CRASY SO FKING AMAZING!!!!
spectre456123 2 years ago
Holy crap! That's pretty amazing!
LLJtbone 2 years ago
chrispatton168, you are sadly misguided. Have you ever met James? I have, on several occasions. He is a thorough gentleman, anything but egotistical. As for his playing a duet making him a 'douche bag,' answer me truthfully, if you could do what he does...wouldn't you?
bonnie251 3 years ago 7
i love how he uses the same solo in every song he does =)
tbonejok 3 years ago
sry to be rude, but
chrispatton168 ur the most fucked up ass i've ever met, what a fucking idiot, dude ur such an idiot, it shows what a fucking loser u must be since u hate the dude because u cannot play as well as he does, I hope that ur not a brass player, its a shame
navidzz 3 years ago
This guy also plays sax and flute just as well as trumpet/trombone, and probably piano, too. Arguably the most talented instrumentalist alive today.
KrazyTrumpeter05 3 years ago
this guy is an arrogant prick. He's super good, but I kinda want to punch him in the face.
Music should be shared!
chrispatton168 3 years ago
At last! I was beginning to think I was the only one who thought this!
bobilleg74 3 years ago
?? You are a moron. Have you ever even met JM? He's a very, very cool cat.
. . . and the Cat Can Play!
IOLTA 3 years ago
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He can play quite well, and he's a aware of that. he's a douche bag, dude. if you play a song called "self-duet"...
chrispatton168 3 years ago
who is the douche bag here?
sweetmpea55 3 years ago
@chrispatton168 you sir, are teh FAIL
sselfless 1 year ago
Met Mr. Morrison in Prague last year...and he was exactly the OPPOSITE of an arrogant prick. Gave me some good tips--very cool--humble guy. Way cooler than most--and he plays his ass off on everything. Stop the hate man.
jazztbonist 3 years ago
James is an elite musician and also, a verry funny bloke. Hes not just a musical act but on the whole an entertainment machine.
Rbattam 2 years ago
@chrispatton168 obvious troll is obvious
sselfless 1 year ago
this man is awesome...he is trombone player or trumpet player? loool he is very amazing
meghybasstrombone 3 years ago
impresionante
lobodeschabetado 3 years ago
WoW
raulomargarcia 3 years ago
I can hear/see that he's a god, that inspires me to practice more :P
itsthunderoutthere 3 years ago 2
it is so awesome !!! trombone with trumpet? totally different embochure!!!! omg!!!
Melodypms 3 years ago
But when you're as good as he is, it becomes to easy ;)
kerrodluvsyogi 3 years ago
That's totally wrong. Same embochure. Just a different size cup.
Saxyman14 3 years ago
well, sax man, thats like me saying, 'hey a sax playing doing a duet with himself on flute and saxaphone, eh same type of instrument, same way to play it.'
The fundamental differences between the low and high brass arent impossible to overcome, but they are well beyond bore size.
And a reminder; Brass players dont need 27keys to sound amazing.
reklast 3 years ago
I didn't get that information from myself. Ask Mic Gillette. I'm pretty sure he knows how to play. I don't even understand the keys thing. That's just how you change the pitch. we can't have slides or valves. Neither can pianos. and technically trombones can have an infinite about of positions.
Saxyman14 3 years ago
oh snap get 'em
windtalker70 3 years ago
As a 'bone player who's currently trying to learn the trumpet I can say this: it is NOT the same embouchure. It's the same thing as saying a bassoon and clarinet have the same embouchure. It's just wrong, man. You use very different muscles in the face. That's my two bits, anyway.
jamcam9 3 years ago
Yeah your right. The closest to bone is euphonium, which if you have the right mouthiece slots, you can use the same mouth piece between them.
BrokenBrilliance 3 years ago
I have met him and he is AMAZING
ih8margarine 4 years ago
it is so hard to switch from trumpet to trombone so quickly and he makes it look so easy...really amazing
vieman89 4 years ago
...cool. I'm not that good at the Trumpet to play somethin' like this yet, but it may be cool with a Clarinet and Basstrombone.
DancingSpacePotato 4 years ago
umm, how do you play clarinet with 1 hand........ unless you use a gay neck stap lol
GrantCarruthers 3 years ago
You play notes that use one hand, and my Clarinet has a weird thumb rest for your top hand too...It's out on the side, kinda, and wraps around the base of the thumb. I'd have to get creative with the lack of notes I could play, but it'd work somehow. Are you a reed player, or are you just making fun of neck straps?
DancingSpacePotato 3 years ago
i'm a reeds player, and am making fun of neck straps on clarinets, totally unnessacary, but your clarinet is apparently too cool for every one else...
GrantCarruthers 3 years ago
Wait, what does playing Clarinet have to do with this video??
kerrodluvsyogi 3 years ago
doesnt his ambessure hurt after a bit of that?
kingevilo1 4 years ago
dudes a monster
TboneWertman 4 years ago
How is he playing different notes on the trombone without using the slide?
bonzolvr 4 years ago
trigger...?
cuzimwhiterite 4 years ago
Yup.
Trombone0817 4 years ago
trigger wouldnt create enough notes. james morrison is just so good at what he does that he can play the different notes using just his lips and airflow
imreallytiredoftryin 4 years ago
Actually, in this particular case it is the trigger. I just tested it myself, it works with just first position and the trigger. Granted, you have to commit one of the ultimate sins of trombone to do it(Playing Ab in First), but it /does/ work.
Trombone0817 4 years ago
With an F trigger you can get the Bb bebop scale
alext619619 4 years ago
Exactly! I'd like to see him try and do this duet in another key!
bobilleg74 3 years ago
I wouldn't put it past him. He's a phreak.
alext619619 3 years ago 2
i couldn't tell from the angle but it might have been a superbone?
sneakyman212 4 years ago
its not
alext619619 4 years ago
Seriously, I would like to know if there is ANYONE else on this planet that can actually do this (self-duets on trumpet and trombone) to a similar standard of excellence as James Morrison! Please inform me if there is.
jazzguyman 4 years ago
Clark Terry does muted trumpet to flugelhorn. Not as good, but its still pretty cool I think theres a vid on youtube somewhere.
alext619619 4 years ago
GREAT!!!
wdwandinho 4 years ago
I have been hearing about this guy since 1990 and never got to see him do this. I love his music and his sound. I think my favorite album is snappy doo.
deltadog7 4 years ago