Juilliard Recital Rehearsal: Bach / Vivaldi arrangement

[KegPatcha]

Majestic!

[TheAndykovalchuk]

isn't he in canadian brass

[tubagod88]

@TheAndykovalchuk Yes he is

[jaimemarin95]

Wait, you play trumpet AND bass? So do I :D

[MrSmiles8ijh]

wow, i tought it was amazing youve just inspired an 8thh grader to aim higher than my original intent, spectacular

[TheBoernchen78]

It´s a Freak! :D

Fantastic

[cevichero87]

Man you have a great style. I am sure you sound a million times better now. I just wanna make a point here. Many people can talk about sound and technique... But nobody ever talks about the style. I think you got it right. I personally like it better than Joe Burgstaller's version with the Peabody Symphony. I feel like you have the right sense of light piccolo playing even though you use lots of ornaments they do not cover the main line. Great playing!

[hgoldbach]

holy god

[Canadianspunge]

Holy hell! Last time I had my face melted was a guitar solo... But this is a new league of incredible!

[papapos123]

This comment is for Pulcinella 55. I'm sure that you must be a tremendous Trumpet player, and that's why everyone that just saw this video would love to hear you play instead of logging on to criticize people abilities. This kid has obviously worked hard to play his horn and only deserves positive comments. Good job CMC59

[pulcinella55]

While your technical abililites are promising, you will learn someday that technique alone is nothing without musicality. I would like to hear much more evenness in your finishing trills (they sound very labored) as well as some contrast in dynamics. While the piccolo trumpet is much easier to perform Baroque music in the upper register, your playing needs to project a feeling of "effortlessness" ,,, which sadly, it does not. Next time, relaxe, and make your listeners feel some musical magic!

[stephencraigen]

@pulcinella55 This guy is PRACTICING (note the word) something very technically difficult along to a recording in his bedroom over 2 years ago and makes an incredible job of it, and plus now plays in Canadian Brass, making him one of the world's leading trumpeters, and you saunter in to lecture him on not being musical enough?! Did it ever cross your mind that he might have just been trying to get the notes down!

[inf1nity]

@stephencraigen world's leading? Really? Out of all the great soloists and pioneers out there? Yes he is good and has improved a lot just from this recording but I would not put him as one of the leading. In time he will definitely fill those shoes, but for now, there are seasoned veterans that are just on another level above him.

[heypepper]

@stephencraigen I have to agree with inf1nity on this one. Being in the canadian brass doesn't put you anywhere near a world leading trumpet player. Mind you I'm not downplaying this guys talent, because he is definately better than me, but I've heard a lot of recordings of him and as good as he is there are a lot of guys better out there right now. He's got quite a bit more time to fill world leading shoes.

[stephencraigen]

@heypepper I take your point, but to play in a chamber ensemble such as can brass (or any professional chamber group in fact) you need a very high level of musicianship...let's just say he's very good at what he does. The main point was that I took issue with the patronising comment. :D

[KentPVA]

@pulcinella55 lol I would LOVE to see you try and post a video of you playing that. Shut up and listen.

[hgoldbach]

@pulcinella55 hey asshole, you do realize this guy tours the WORLD with a brass quintet because he's so good at what he does? Oh and ps. I checked out your channel, not too many videos of you playing trumpet. I think I speak for everybody reading this when I say that until we hear you play this piece better, nobody has an ounce of respect for you.

[trumpetbeast998877]

Excellent!

[CaptainQueue]

Tremendous playing, young man. Bravo.

[crgeetar18]

Gah man! Sounds awesome! I love it. Wish I could play like that. :D

[JeremiahBaker2]

Insane. I am very impressed. You rock man keep on with the videos!!!!!!

[miekokasa]

OH MY GOSH!! You're AWESOMEE!!!

[gianniscilla]

compliments

Hello from Italy

[kotetsu131]

Wow man, you are a beast, especially loving the double tonguing between intervalics at the beginning! So tight! Props to you, I wish I had half your chops!

[EpicEight722]

Excellent!

[supernole100]

From one trumpet player to another. Amazing job man, sounded just brilliant.

[emoClarinetist]

YOU'RE FANTASTIC!!!

[shuguitarmaster5150]

amazing

[WAKeele]

Keep practicing.

[buckleit]

Nice chops! Good luck on the recital!!!!

[jamalio21]

what is that kind of trumpet cald? is it an A piccolo???

[idrovotrompeta]

yes

[classifieds103]

Can i also mention for another ignorant cynics, I am happy to be a starving musician. Happiness in society is a materialistic feat. But happiness in your own vocation and purpose... that is what mankind strives for.

[clr550]

helluvajob

[wiseman238]

wow you are amazing

[9bando9]

seriously?

[jcane28eatsfatpuss]

Yes, seriously, guitar on the wrong knee with perfect posture wtf...beyond that it often ruins musicians as well. There's too much of an emphasis on scales and theory. Much like the corporate world that has the effect of sucking all of the soul and individuality out of a person (or in this case a person's playing).In addition, unless you plan on teaching music the degree is largely useless.Can anyone tell me what a music degree qualifies a person to do ? I'm not being sarcastic, I'd like 2 know.

[jcane28eatsfatpuss]

Okay, teaching music, film scores, playing in a symphony orchestra, or working in retail at a music store...anything else ?

[waffleboy83]

@jcane28eatsfatpuss SO you complain that music schools prepare you too similarly to the corporate world, then you argue that there arent any good jobs in music. wtf. scales and theory are like spinach. They arent always fun, but they are extremely helpful. Do you think mozart and charlie parker did what they did using only their imagination? No. They based it on chord progressions and scales. that experience allows you to think intervalically and ultimately become a better artist.

[jcane28eatsfatpuss]

I don't discount the benefits of knowing theory, but to anyone who is unbiased and objective, most people who attend music school take theory too seriously. They're largely ruined as musicians as a result of their studies. With few exceptions, music theory has the cancerous effect of making a persons playing mechanical, generic and soulless. It places too much of an emphasis on communicating information through scales and connecting with other likeminded musicians. It's entirely too cerebral.

[classifieds103]

soulless and generic? Scales and theory making things TOO mechanical?! have you EVER been instructed by a professional classical musician? I played a very hard concerto for violin once, and I was TECHNICALLY perfect (intonation and notes) BUT I was reprimanded for my mechanical playing. And then my teacher showed me the cosmic beauty found in notes and how i could physically convey it. I not only played perfectly afterwards but I also played with my whole heart.

[skifreak8889]

@jcane28eatsfatpuss Why are you ripping on music majors? A degree in music, and a degree in anything qualifies a person to be happy. Isn't that the whole point of getting the degree? DOING WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO?! Sure, at the time scales and theory seems pointless but actually it makes things much easier in the future. Especially Improvisation. To me, every career path has its negatives you know?

[jcane28eatsfatpuss]

DOING WHAT YOU LOVE TO DO?! Won't pay your bills.Btw, very, very few people in life are happy and for the few who are, their degree had nothing to do with it.I'm a musician and to live life on the road as a touring musician,self promoter and one who is constantly networking and worrying about the uncertainty that the future holds is difficult.You sacrifice a tremendous amount for an unhealthy lifestyle.A music degree has little to do with getting work in the biz, it's worthless outside the biz.

[Ibanez3789]

Which is why you don't get a music degree to just go and be a corporate finance consultant. If you have a music degree, 9 times out of 10, you are in the music business somewhere. And I guarantee that a symphony orchestra will take someone with a couple music degrees over someone with no formal training. This is why Chris Colleti is the principal trumpet of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the Canadian Brass: because he put the time and effort into learning his profession.

[jcane28eatsfatpuss]

As a guitar player a music degree will get you a job working at Guitar Center saying "Hi, can I help you" ?

[Ibanez3789]

One of my fraternity brothers is a theory/composition major, and his principal instrument is classical/jazz guitar. You just sound like a bitter wannabe who got rejected from music school.

[jcane28eatsfatpuss]

I'm a self taught virtuoso guitar player, bass player and drummer. Music school or for that matter music lessons take people in the wrong direction. If I come across as bitter it's because I've heard countless talented musicians ruined by the nonsense they teach at these schools. More than that if I were to choose to go one of these schools I would have to choose between geek Jazz or major geek Classical and I'm a Rock/Blues player. School would ruin my playing as it has for so many others.

[Ibanez3789]

Calling yourself a virtuoso? Wow, you're not arrogant at all. Even the best guitar players in the world take lessons. And nobody but your critics are in a position to call you a virtuoso. And if you're so amazingly musically talented and can do everything without school, then what scale should you play when you're soloing over an Eb11 blues progression? The best jazz players in the world know exactly what they're doing, and they know exactly how each note fits with the chords being played.

[Trombonist5]

@jcane28eatsfatpuss You are obviously at the least not a virtouso if you have never had influence from either classical, jazz or even a teacher. You are the kind of musician who is stuck in their own world with no influences from any other source and therefore your music will sound exactly like a replica of typical rock music. Do you really want your music to be that "stuck" in one genre?

[sk8pirate44]

@Trombonist5 bet hes better than your sorry ass

[jcane28eatsfatpuss]

@Trombonist5 I can play anything I hear, note for note, with nothing lost in the translation and I can do this on 3 instruments.If I wanted to,I could do this on any instrument without any instruction.Why would I have to have had a teacher in order to be a virtuoso ? My teachers are every musician I've ever heard play. You're also way off with your idea about instruction being necessary in order for a musician to find his own original voice.

[jcane28eatsfatpuss]

@jcane28eatsfatpuss If you read my posts from before you'd see that the opposite is true. Musicians who go to school more often than not leave school sounding like every other musician who has been to school. It takes a conscious effort to break out of that mold (Steve Morse, Steve Vai managed to accomplish the feat). Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen were entirely self taught and they're inarguably the two most influential electric guitarists. Mostly due to the fact that they were original.

[TheCannedCornbread]

@jcane28eatsfatpuss You have no idea what the hell you're talking about. You probably didnt even know that some of the greatest rock musicians of all time had very strong backrounds in jazz and classical training. By calling theory too "cerebral" you are just trying to justify not putting real work into your art. You learn the theory and the technical abilities, so that you can express yourself in new, creative ways on more difficult and fun music.

[jcane28eatsfatpuss]

@TheCannedCornbread I know exactly what I'm talking about. It's people who have been programmed and ruined by theory who have no clue. While some Rock musicians have backrounds in Jazz or Classical. Rock was born from Country and the Blues. It's usage of theory is elementary. The expression you're refering to that is rooted in theory only communicates information to other musicians who know theory. You've just made my point. Theory ruins more musicians than it helps. It closes minds.

[jcane28eatsfatpuss]

@jcane28eatsfatpuss Also, by calling usage of theory too cerebral I was mostly refering to a musician who is playing a solo and instead of concentrating on pouring his heart and soul into every note, he's thinking about what scales will work over the chord progression he's soloing over. This approach usually results in a sloppy, hookless solo, which is devoid of melody. In addition, the musician plays too many notes. I've never heard a theory guy even attempt to make a guitar cry.

[TheCannedCornbread]

@jcane28eatsfatpuss Theory is present in every form of music. The blues is the very basis of jazz theory. You have 3 different chords, and you find the notes that work over those chords and you play them the way YOU want to play them. Music IS theory. you practice and learn, and the theory becomes second nature, allowing you to focus on melody and emotion. If you play nothing but blues, then you have only scratched the surface of what you, as a musician, are capable of.

[jcane28eatsfatpuss]

Like others here you've actually made my points. The fact that Jazz players are even thinking about scale options over chords means that they're thinking too much. You can even hear a lag time between when they hear what chords are being played and when they figure out which scales to use. It's too cerebral and that has the effect of sucking the heart and soul right out of a persons playing. Furthermore their playing is often sloppy as a result of thinking too much. You're not getting it.

[Ibanez3789]

What you apparently don't realize is that once you practice it enough, you don't have to think about it. You tell yourself what key to play in, and the music just happens.

[jcane28eatsfatpuss]

Don't backtrack now because you've painted yourself into a corner. I clearly hear a lag time with some players (John Scofield comes to mind) and I hear players who sound mechanical and rehearsed because they practice too much.The music just happens with players like Eric Clapton and SRV.Ninety % of what a guitar player should be thinking about is pouring his heart into every note he plays.Not impressing other like minded guitar players with his usage of scales and theory.School is a detriment.

[fukinblowme]

If one aspires to be a trumpet player in a symphony orchestra then school is an avenue to pursue, but for you, an Ibanez man...you'll be working at the local guitar store teaching kids how to play Staind songs for 12 bucks an hour with your worthless degree. Jcane was spot on. Learning your profession huh, lmao...yeah right.

[Ibanez3789]

If you take a quick look at my channel, you will clearly see that I am a trumpet player. I made this profile my sophomore year in high school when I was a Joe Satriani fanboy.

[classifieds103]

continuing my comment since i ran out of space. scales are a philosophical & transcendent experience! You feel the harmony of sounds as how they NATURALLY resonate. Sound as transpired, perfectly intertwining the work of human ingenuity and the great nature of sound, a wonder many ancient greeks called parallel to stars. scales are VITAL. You not only get to play more in tune, but you feel the body of your own instrument and how it works.

[crgeetar18]

@jcane28eatsfatpuss -May I ask what formal training you have had to base this off of? I'm asking out of genuine curiosity, because it must've been a pretty bad experience. Either that or you're making crap up. But you can send me a message, and while I won't be able to tell you what a music degree qualifies anybody for, I can tell you some of the benifits reaped from it. I'll address the points you've made on this forum, too, if you'd like.

[kaseyWtrumpet]

DAMN!!!!

[tubagod88]

wow! good job !

[TheCoventrykid]

What idiot looks at a embouchure when your this good, it works for him, take a look at Harry James

[jbrownepfs]

people commenting on his embochure? Really? How about commenting on Dizzy's embochure?

[tubaeli93]

lol... Dizzy's cheeks look like airbags!

[jjbrains]

@jbrownepfs : or Jon Faddis, or James Morrison, or "Cat" A. To all those haters, i dedicate that last note he hit!

[barlassinaquintet]

very nice tecnice ECCELLENT sound . Enjoy to listen you .

Whot type of piccolo trumpet do you use?

Gianni

[Knightjc]

His articulation is great

but the embouchure? It seems really off center

[ZAHNATHON1]

even Maurice Andre has an off center embouchure..you can see it in a few of his videos and he didnt seem to have any problems so I think this guy will be okay.

[hsj951110]

it doesn't matter about the embouchure...

as long as you can play notes...and make sound this good

[themouseofevil]

He goes to freaking Juilliard... if embouchure is such an important thing, why don't you learn from the guy in the video?

[gestrumpet]

I don't know guys, it looked as if he was curling his left pinky finger at an odd angle...

[crgeetar18]

@Knightjc Hey, don't worry about the people freaking out. It's simply that different people have different needs based on their dental setups. Subsequently, they naturally adjust for that. Kenny G, sax player, plays out of the side of his mouth for this reason. There are actually quite few players relatively who play in the exact center of the mouthpiece. :)

[nowhereman161]

you are amazing, seriously i watch this video constantly

[Gayle102]

What kend of trumpet is that and u sound good

[mightyservant]

It seems to be Piccolo trumpet in A. I might be wrong, feel free to disagree.

[nowhereman161]

got it thank you!

[nowhereman161]

hey is it just me or does that trumpet look a little oddly shaped or is it just the angle of the camera? idk it could just be me i play trombone so i dont know much about trumpets but it looks a little oddly shaped.

[kfjazz26]

That's because it's a piccolo trumpet, not the normal Bb trumpet that you are probable used to.

[MiSh3LLe89]

JEEVUS you can play your butt off... i wish i was that good on the cello lol!

[onyxjanae13]

You're phenominal. I hope to be a Juilliard bassoonist in 2 years. What chair are you (if you don't mind me asking)?

[lilmarsalis]

Hey! Do you know Caleb Hudson? Well, his lil bro Joseph H. (Interlochen) is my bud. :) You sound Great man!

[cmc59]

thanks, yes i do know him, he is playing in the other videos of this piece with the full octet

[number1trumpet]

I wouldn't worry about paying Mr. Brown for the lessons. I think its time to look forward, not back. You need a band and we need a trumpet player - why not hook up with us and make some righteous coin? Check out our vid and get back to me. We start playing gigs in about a month.

PS - leave the bass at home, we've got that covered.

[MrLakerda]

chris how many years are you playing? how dollars does it cost to be in juilliard for one year?how do you see your future?

[wow183]

Very, very nice chris.

[MrLakerda]

chris i am your teacher mr brown.please call me ,you must pay for the lessons

[ediddy234]

It takes tremendous finesse to play piccolo trumpet-

[Penguin57]

That was beastin

[mdtobe]

God you're great.

BTW I'm a tuba player from Taiwan.

[rovelsalibio]

Wow...no wonder you are in Juilliard.

Keep it up!!

[prnr21]

men you are very very good..

amanzing...

i'am from portugal

[assclown2k6]

that. was. awesome!!!!!

[TrumpetmanBerni]

Wow thats great ...........

[michaelingeorgia]

You've got the notes down pretty good, and they are touch ones indeed. But how much nicer it would be if they were treated a bit more nicely rather than attacked so aggressively. I think that the spirit of the Baroque is completely lost when notes are just hammered like that, even at high speed. Getting the style down will be the polish that makes the difference!

[thetruthfulliar]

he's very talented. but the rough sound comes from reading the music, not feeling it.

[orcawhale4472]

freakin beastly. nice job

[TheChand2010]

good job bro.

[jonasn14]

amazing O.o

[SeanPCohen]

wow, good job man!

keep it up!!

[wolleraz]

I love the BURB in the beginning!! That's how I know you Chris!

[bassbonemexie]

yeah man it was really good but you're like hammering all the fast technique

[tpet5]

playing from the side doesnt matter. Playing to high or low on the lip does though. Theres a very famous trumpeter (blanking on the name) who plays blatantly to the side

[Ibanez3789]

Is Maynard Ferguson who you're thinking of?

[juanjose300]

you get in?

[mstuartg]

Amazing

[hornmasta0610]

damn dude

[beastful]

you are sick

[dropfan195]

can wait till i can go

[themouseofevil]

Amazing technique! Very clean embellishments, however they are a bit loud compared to the rest. I understand that you're doing it so that the notes are clearly hear, just don't overdo it.

[orcawhale4472]

you are beast

[vcbaseball6]

good stuff man

[t47l22c31]

uhh how do you say "fucking sick" in German. Oh and if ur still at Julliard in 2 years, see you there cause thats where im goin

[basssnout21]

crazy playing dude. do you play from the side of your mouth? I used to but they made switch to the middle even though i was doing fine. it screwed me up so now i play low brass instruments

[AccordionVron]

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[TptEg02]

I'd be careful "whacking" the arpeggios so hard. But very nice sound overall. I love the gold P5-4; I play it as well. I'm sure it was an impressive recital! Just relax and let the music take control and you're going to be great!

[avchris]

WOW!!!! thats amazing!!!!

[junkyman2]

you talented bastard...except for the last note which was a bit squeezed...very impressive man.....

[bebopnazi]

figure out way to do it on the Keavy and THEN I'll be impressed ;-)

[ztrumpet08]

i really enjoyed listening to this, good luck!!