this piece is hard to describe. it's somewhat challenging, just because of the intonation issues, and the exposure as part of a wind ensemble. but that's not what makes it so hard. in order for this piece, and many others, to go from perfect to moving, each musician has to give a piece of himself. and once you figure out how to pour out your heart into a piece like this, you will never be the same.
Looks easy on the ms. But, it is a difficult piece to conduct, believe me. One needs lots of rehearsal, just to get the intonation, not to mention the balances just right.
You're right though man... that flute section sounds like this is their first time on the piece. They really took away from how the rest of the band was playing.
if a experimental region wanted to have all the BANDS compete on the same piece for basic fundamental teachings like pitch, attacks, releases, phrasing, fast air straight line sounds, balance, etc., etc., etc., this woukld be the piece to use. When played to perfection, it souinds really easy.and is easy to pick apart or hear the flaws.
at least It would probably take this for daily band warm ups to evolve into what works instead of what does not.
im embaressed to ne a flute .___. they sound worse than US.. thats bad >_<
nikkiXsaysXrawr 1 week ago
TUNE YOUR FLUTES.
19Beatlemania64 3 weeks ago in playlist asdfdf
Flutes, just ruined this ensemble
andycantu14 3 months ago
this piece is hard to describe. it's somewhat challenging, just because of the intonation issues, and the exposure as part of a wind ensemble. but that's not what makes it so hard. in order for this piece, and many others, to go from perfect to moving, each musician has to give a piece of himself. and once you figure out how to pour out your heart into a piece like this, you will never be the same.
twilliams1755 1 year ago
Looks easy on the ms. But, it is a difficult piece to conduct, believe me. One needs lots of rehearsal, just to get the intonation, not to mention the balances just right.
jslasher1 1 year ago
I loved playing this song except my director only had one clarinet per part in the beginning because of intonation..it was irritating...
alleycat1102 1 year ago
Uggggggghhhhhh..... Flutes. Killing. MY. Ears. Please make it stop. They are so far out of tune with each other.
Zorn96 1 year ago
the beginning is going too fast
Zorn96 1 year ago
We're playing this song right now... I play bassoon, I love our part.
Floodedwithblood 1 year ago
Not bad, I played this my sophomore year at CP for Grand NAI.
Davidace327 2 years ago
HML did play this song to a unique perfection. Long Live Mr. George!
conscienzq 2 years ago
You should hear HML's state recording. Straight superior ;) this is a very difficult piece... but yea you should try and find it
tealtoejam 2 years ago
I loved playing this song @ Killian... I love te tuba portion. Not to be a dick but we did a better job with this piece :P~
ddbleak 2 years ago
That's what YOU think!
jk, Your school did a great job with this piece.
Typet360 2 years ago
@ddbleak there is a tuba pitch that most all, including college bands on Youtube MISS, every time.
Mrdianalynn 11 months ago
they are VERY out of tune it hurts my ears.
iloveseals5 2 years ago 4
I know. There was a, ahem, slight problem with the flutes.
Typet360 2 years ago 4
You're right though man... that flute section sounds like this is their first time on the piece. They really took away from how the rest of the band was playing.
ddbleak 2 years ago 3
That's what I hate about playing in the flute section... :\
SmoofFlash 2 years ago
There's always a "slight problem" with the flutes!!! lol :P
alyssacroacia 2 years ago
@Typet360 this is a really hard song to tune and flutes are just a pain to tune all the time
alleycat1102 1 year ago
@iloveseals5
if a experimental region wanted to have all the BANDS compete on the same piece for basic fundamental teachings like pitch, attacks, releases, phrasing, fast air straight line sounds, balance, etc., etc., etc., this woukld be the piece to use. When played to perfection, it souinds really easy.and is easy to pick apart or hear the flaws.
at least It would probably take this for daily band warm ups to evolve into what works instead of what does not.
Mrdianalynn 10 months ago
love this song but its sad. my skool played this song. it was ok we could have done better
strumpetman11 2 years ago