Since my Spanish is so poor, and I am embarrassed to have it seen or heard, I will reply in English only. I had a famous musician on my fathers side of the family. Until the day he passed away, he played his trumpet. Until the day he passed away, he was always looking for more work and working. He loved to play the trumpet, and those around him became enthralled with his playing. If you work harder than everyone else, and you play from your heart, people will feel it and want more.
Sometimes I wonder... there are some musicians that are really good, and have the potential to be famous, but do not make it. For example, this guy is godly amazing and noticably better than others, but what makes them better? How do they do it? I am 14 years old and I have been playing for 4 years. I recently bought a King Silverflare and want to get seriously involved in trumpet and doing research on musicians and he is a good model. GO RAFAEL!!!!! (even though he passed, sadly)
A veces me pregunto ... hay algunos músicos que son realmente buenos, y tienen el potencial de ser famoso, pero no lo hacen. Por ejemplo, este chico es increíble y piadosa notablemente mejores que otros, pero lo hace mejor? ¿Cómo lo hacen? Tengo 14 años y he estado jugando durante 4 años. Hace poco compré un Silverflare rey y quiere seriamente involucrado en la trompeta y hacer investigación sobre los músicos y él es un buen modelo. RAFAEL GO !!!!! (a pesar de que pasó, por desgracia).
He was a very well educated musician let's say. There are excellent trumpet players today but Mendez had a great knowledge and all my respects for him and his family. Saludos
@doofendot9 yes because in that segment of the melody you are playing the natural harmonics of the open tube, (no fingers) like a small fan fare major triad.
Mendez played a French Besson until about 1947, when he signed on with Olds. He played a "Recording" model until Olds had created a special model form him -- The mendez (designed by Foster Reynolds). The Mendez model has a .460" med. large bore.
I play one made in Los Angeles in 1954, prior to Olds' move to Fullerton.
Rafeal Mendez was a very proud and great musician, All i hear is a great solid sound and somebody enjoying what they are doing, sure his style isn't exactly one of "a classical player" but you have to understand. He grew up playing Mariachi trumpet You do not have to sound a certain way to be considered a "good trumpet player" he just grew up playing one style and loved all music so much he played them all. He is an amazing trumpet player and inspires me to play. That's a professional. »='''=<|
@JDTrumpetTony You're right - Rafael was incredible. I have to admit, the tempo of this song seemed a little too fast, but at the same time, it is more difficult to play that concerto at such a tempo. Rafael is one of the few that could have pulled that off so gracesully. He was awsome!
@JDTrumpetTony You're right - Rafael was incredible. I have to admit, the tempo of this song seemed a little too fast, but at the same time, it is more difficult to play that concerto at such a tempo. Rafael is one of the few that could have pulled that off so gracefully. He was awsome!
Triste, que los estadounidenses aprecian mas este talento que nosotros. No soy el fan más avido de este tipo de intrumentos (prefiero los instrumentos de cuerdas) pero este hombre fue y será recordado como un maestro y una leyenda de su instrumento. Bravo, Méndez.
@chemoman1 te la pongo peor hermano. yo siendo mas o menos intelectual, hasta los 40 años supe que algun dia existio Rafael Mendez. imaginate si le preguntas al mexicano promedio.
@komaxlaredo Me imagino... pero por medios como el internet, la cultura y los mexicanos que hicieron historia tienen una mayor posibilidad de que se les reconozca, o que simplemente, se les conozca. Esperemos que nuevas generaciones aprovechen estas herramientas. Yo actualmente tengo 19 años , y dudo que si no fuera por el internet, hubiera sabido de Mendez. al menos usted no contaba con las herramientas de las que hoy disponemos :)
HEY "CPTHORNMAN"... GO SUCK A DICK AND MAYBE YOU'LL FIND THE ""CLASSICAL TONE"" YOUR LOOKING FOR!!! YOU FLORIDA EVANS OFF THE GOOD TIMES LOOKIN COCKSUCKER!!!!!
@starmaine23 No need for language like this in this forum. Come on. This is great music. Enjoy it or don't comment. These kind of comments detract from the artistry and musicianship of all involved. Let's exchange musical ideas instead.
@cpthornman trumpet playing has evolved so much over the past centuries. who's to say that it's not a classical tone? remember, instruments were of a different quality back in those days. Besides, for all we know Haydn could have wanted his concerto to sound like that!
@cpthornman trumpet playing has evolved so much over the past centuries. who's to say that it's not a classical tone? remember, instruments were of a different quality back in those days. Besides, for all we know Haydn could have wanted his concerto to sound like that!
rafael mendez el mejor trompetista de todos los tiempos nadie se le iguala y tocando haydn con trompeta sib, un ejemplo de su virtuosismo ...mendez no tocaba nada con trompetas en otras tonalidades el tocaba lo que fuera con su trompeta sib old ....un maestro que jamas se le igualara ,,,,,
rafael mendez el mejor trompetista de todos los tiempos nadie se le iguala y tocando haydn con trompeta sib, un ejemplo de su virtuosismo ...mendez no tocaba nada con trompetas en otras tonalidades el tocaba lo que fuera con su trompeta sib old ....un maestro que jamas se le igualara
When Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) writed this Trumpet Concerto in 1796 he would be illuminated, is because these masterpieces how it that I feel me proud and happy of to be a human, the perfect interpretation, congratulations to Rafael Mendez of!!
@beritoneplayer well.. good luck with that then :D .. and hell yeah... BARITONE IS SOOO SEXY xD :D .... TUBA looks even sexier on women ... hm... thinking of goin tuba-ish D: .... meh... hell no.... trumpet is wayyy more cool... and easier to transport ^^
Where did they hide the cortex connection to the horn? This is black and white...trick photography wasn't done well back then. Goofs aside, as much as I admire any talent, this man was a one of a kind genius on the trumpet as much as Michelangelo was with stone and Einstein in physics. I'd go on but I already hear the storm approaching.
@koolmoedee95 I did hear him play live and I attended a clinic for high school students in which he played the Mexican Hat Dance on one breath while dancing around the hat. One of a kind.
@cunnilicker Sadly, we don't have recordings of Mendez that are of the quality as the recordings made today, so there's no way to compare fairly. However, Helsing is indeed much prettier!
@71259mark I think you can tell by this audio that his fast vibrato and hard attacks are inferior to Helseth's elegant playing in a piece like this....for this time period anyway.
@knightd3vil4 There is a cadence in the cadenza to indicate to the orchestra that the cadenza has come to a close. Most of the time, this is the same for every performer. If it is not the same as normal, the cue would be worked out during rehearsal.
Wonderful -- this recording has allowed me to make a nice ringtone: I was looking for one where the trumpet would be really loud and stand well on top of the orchestral background of the piece :) I love the Haydn's Trumpet Concerto!
There is something really off about his interpretation of this piece. It sounds "stylistically incorrect." However, setting the piece aside, he is a good player.
I can't believe my eyes. You must be pretty young and obviously don't know Mendez. Is his interpretation different? Yes. However, what is "proper?" Until Winton played the cadenza in the first movement in his 1981 recording, Haydn - as played by everyone - was dead. Winton gave it life.
As did Mendez. We grew up on his artistry and fantastic abilities. You must be too young to have. There is no "proper way" to play Haydn today. In fact, it was hardly performed until well into this century...
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This is also to Wilshire. By the way, if you were informed or educated in music at all you'd realize that trumpets from the classical era sounded nothing like our modern trumpets, so even Wynton's recording which is very good, does not sound at all the way "a real classical player is supposed to sound like". Frankly, the Haydn sounds like junk on the Keyed trumpet it was written for, so modern playing and interpretation should be welcomed, not shunned. Open up to something new
Never said anything about the keyed trumpet. And from what I understand, you weren't around in 1796 to hear from Haydn himself how he wanted it to sound. Trumpets change with time, style and tone change with trumpets.
I didn't say anything about it not being played for the original trumpet it was written for.
Oh my gosh I totally agree with everything you've said!
I'm a junior in college studying trumpet and someone in my section showed me this and I was somewhat disgusted with it!
It's a shame so many people idolize this performance of the Haydn, just because it's Mendez. Is Mendez good? Absolutely. But he should not be used as a model for this piece.
Also, not trolling, just being informative. Wynton is not my personal favorite, but he does have a very good recording of the Haydn, arguably the most popular and standard piece of trumpet repertoire. Unlike Mendez, who is don't get me wrong, amazing, but just not a person for a true aspiring trumpet player to listen to while working up this piece. Is his performance good? Sure- just not the best standard to go to.
his tonguing is just unbelievable...of course it´s not an authentic recording from Haydn´s concerto, but for which reason shouldn´t a Mexican player perform the piece in his own tradition?...that makes music (and especially Haydn) simply more interesting
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I really hope you're just trolling with all your comments, because to be honest if Wynton is your standard for classical playing you seem pretty uninformed. While Wynton is a fantastic player with amazing technique, over the years he has let his sound go to hell with all his Monette stuff (heard his Honegger?) Do everyone a favor and get over yourself and stop trying to police everyone when we are all simply trying to enjoy good music by a great player.
two performers, two interpretations, two different styles......who is better? I'll bet that Mendez would have had very little difficulty learning to play this piece "Wynton style" and Wynton would have little difficulty playing this "Mendez style." Ask Wynton....I'll bet he would consider Mendez to be a real master of classical music.
.... french?... really dude?... fail.... Mendez is totally my hero though. Hes the only one i've heard play this song and add all that stuff at the end. Absolutely amazing trumpet player.
First of all, I'm a girl, second of all it's VIZZUTTI, not bizuti.
And this comment can get voted down just like my others but that will not change the fact that Mendez is not a good CLASSICAL player. Never said anything about his technique being bad or him being a bad trumpeter- Just the fact it's not the standard for something like the Haydn.
Me encanta este concierto y me lo conozco de pe a pa. Lo tengo en CD por varios intérpretes, y lo he oído miles de veces por una cantidad de trompetistas que ya ni me acuerdo, cada uno por su estilo. ¡Pero este hombre le da un alma mariachi inconfundible! ¡¡¡Me encantaaaaa!!! Este es un genio popular, y lo demás son cuentos.
Naw, Scoobyj...you just think she's very pretty...lol I agree, she's hard to beat and only 20 years old. By the way, I think she's very pretty too. lol
you have to take into account that this video is in black and white and that there's a lot of static noises in the background. For such an old recording, this is amazing! : )) I bet Mendez sounded 50 times better live.
..you know what they say about Mendez playing?...that he's on of the best trumpet players who ever walked on earth...you think i care about your opinion?....nigga please!!!
This wilshires1 guy is crazy...LOL Saying that rafael Mendez does not play this song correctly....FUCK HIM!!! He's just a mediocre wanna be who's trying to get publicity through youtube comments.....TOO BAD man...you will never be a good trumpet player.....Don't say that in front of people who really know about music..you know what Sandoval, Wynton marsalis, allen bizuti, Freddie Hubbard ect
Let me ask you something...Let's stop arguing about Mendez because like you see, Everyone disagrees with you...... Let's change the subject, what do you think about Wynton Marsalis? Are you gonna tell me he does not play classical music good either?...Just wondering.
Um- The comment I left was not racist. Did I say anything about him being "Mexican" or anything to do with him being of a different race? No. If I heard anyone play the Haydn this way, regardless of race, I would still say this sounds more like mariachi style. Although he does have great technical ability- This is just the completely uncharacteristic way to play this piece.
If you are an aspiring trumpeter, and music is your major, you need to watch more traditional examples.
Because your comment does not make sense at all.......He plays this song the way it's suposed to be played...If you didn't know Rafael Mendez is one of the greatest trumpet players of all times...rated between the best 10...Who are you to say he's not doing it right?...If you tell me your name i'll probably not recognize 'cause you're not well known not even in your neighborhood....
Oh, and do you really think I care about a -5??? People just can't stand the truth. And he may be recognized as one of the greatest trumpet players of all time, but not as a classical player. As a classical player he is a freaking joke. That is the argument. Sure he is good. But he should not be playing the Haydn in this fashion.
All of my teachers told me that if i wanted to play trumpet correctly with perfect technique i should listen to Mendez.....Bye, take care...and keep dreaming and criticizing Mendez so everybody keeps laughing at you...we need clowns like you so we can all laugh a little bit...keep talking, don't you see everyone is laughing at your pathetic ass?.....hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah...snap snap.
You're right, I will never play like him. I have the decency to play with a correct style on something as standard as the Haydn.
By the way- If you mean "he plays the song the way it's supposed to be played" because he plays all of the notes and rhythms correctly- then yes, he does play it the way it's supposed to be played.
My argument is that the style is completely wrong and is not classical at all. Haydn would be pissed. If you are a true aspiring trumpet player- FIND A BETTER ROLE MODEL
This discussion is not gonna get anywhere...... anyways stfu dude....the only one who's pissing everyone with your stupid comments it's you....Hayden would be pissed?? wow.....did you get to know Hayden?...lol Mendez is the best classical trumpet player of all times, and his double tonging is the best of all times.... what happens is you can't play like him, so you have to make shitty comments about his playing...lol YOU SUCK DUDE. By the way, I studied in a conservatory for 6 years..you know
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If you studied in a conservatory for six years, then you would know how to spell Haydn. Nice try though. You're right, I should go somewhere else and listen to recordings that will actually make me a better trumpet player. You'll realize (hopefully) exactly what I mean later on, when you are actually serious about getting better at your instrument.
Mendez is one of the greatest trumpet players of all time, and for a very specific reason. He did not start his career by going to school to learn. He literally grew up with a trumpet in his hands every day and he played every single day. When all you really have to do to pass the time is play trumpet? Why do you take a guess to how he is so amazing ;-)
How exactly do you "listen to classical music from 1800's" to "notice there wide and fast vibrato. " except by listening to the *interpretations* of the music by those "Classical" trumpet players you're talking about anyways. So how do you really know what it was supposed to be like?
Mendez is a horrible example of what a good classical player should sound like. If he was teaching how to play mariachi music...THEN I would say he was good. But a sorry excuse indeed for classical playing.
maldita sea no hablo ingles
fullrekords 1 week ago
Love it. So accurate and precise.
baldbaby2000 2 weeks ago
Is he playing that from memory?
kejsport 2 weeks ago
@kejsport Yeah :D
RaulBernalThird 2 weeks ago
Since my Spanish is so poor, and I am embarrassed to have it seen or heard, I will reply in English only. I had a famous musician on my fathers side of the family. Until the day he passed away, he played his trumpet. Until the day he passed away, he was always looking for more work and working. He loved to play the trumpet, and those around him became enthralled with his playing. If you work harder than everyone else, and you play from your heart, people will feel it and want more.
lunageologist 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Sometimes I wonder... there are some musicians that are really good, and have the potential to be famous, but do not make it. For example, this guy is godly amazing and noticably better than others, but what makes them better? How do they do it? I am 14 years old and I have been playing for 4 years. I recently bought a King Silverflare and want to get seriously involved in trumpet and doing research on musicians and he is a good model. GO RAFAEL!!!!! (even though he passed, sadly)
Mistric24 1 month ago
A veces me pregunto ... hay algunos músicos que son realmente buenos, y tienen el potencial de ser famoso, pero no lo hacen. Por ejemplo, este chico es increíble y piadosa notablemente mejores que otros, pero lo hace mejor? ¿Cómo lo hacen? Tengo 14 años y he estado jugando durante 4 años. Hace poco compré un Silverflare rey y quiere seriamente involucrado en la trompeta y hacer investigación sobre los músicos y él es un buen modelo. RAFAEL GO !!!!! (a pesar de que pasó, por desgracia).
Mistric24 1 month ago
Genio
reyjosecastillo 2 months ago
Best trumpet player ever. Period.
Augustinemelecio 3 months ago
He was a very well educated musician let's say. There are excellent trumpet players today but Mendez had a great knowledge and all my respects for him and his family. Saludos
miamicelebrations 4 months ago
Arturo Sandoval is pretty good. Don't forget about him as well.
aznnemisis 4 months ago
@aznnemisis right but this guy makes him look like a 6 year old playing a pocket trumpet
-see "Little Bobby Harrison, Trumpet player"
Mistric24 1 month ago
im just wondering is that a b flat horn or e horn
MsSuperguy1 4 months ago
@MsSuperguy1 It's b flat
rapter867 4 months ago
I love how he plays the ending. I have never heard anyone else even attempt to play the ending like he does!
ZeroMelfice 4 months ago
Don't fall over Mr. Mendez!!
ZaiahC 7 months ago
damn this song is just the best song and best player i have ever heard. :D
snake9421 7 months ago
By far, Mendez is THE BEST EVER.
rockvaletrumpeteer 8 months ago
anybody else notice that you couldnt see his valves move at about 425
doofendot9 8 months ago
@doofendot9 yes because in that segment of the melody you are playing the natural harmonics of the open tube, (no fingers) like a small fan fare major triad.
Santi2c 7 months ago
@doofendot9
LMAO Those Are Fast Fingers !
He's The Best !
MexG2 5 months ago
amazing!
goodgal16 8 months ago
Mendez played a French Besson until about 1947, when he signed on with Olds. He played a "Recording" model until Olds had created a special model form him -- The mendez (designed by Foster Reynolds). The Mendez model has a .460" med. large bore.
I play one made in Los Angeles in 1954, prior to Olds' move to Fullerton.
Incredible horns, these Mendez models.
Far better than the Model 37 Bach I used to play.
RafaelSatchmo 8 months ago
My god...he even did that on a Bb trumpet, instead of an Eb trumpet.
IvanMoneypants 8 months ago 3
@IvanMoneypants No kidding! lol
ZeroMelfice 4 months ago
is that a Besson or an Olds?
57dogsbody 9 months ago
Eu Sou Brasileiro Você Fala Demais
alisontrumpet 10 months ago
Rafeal Mendez was a very proud and great musician, All i hear is a great solid sound and somebody enjoying what they are doing, sure his style isn't exactly one of "a classical player" but you have to understand. He grew up playing Mariachi trumpet You do not have to sound a certain way to be considered a "good trumpet player" he just grew up playing one style and loved all music so much he played them all. He is an amazing trumpet player and inspires me to play. That's a professional. »='''=<|
JDTrumpetTony 10 months ago 20
@JDTrumpetTony You're right - Rafael was incredible. I have to admit, the tempo of this song seemed a little too fast, but at the same time, it is more difficult to play that concerto at such a tempo. Rafael is one of the few that could have pulled that off so gracesully. He was awsome!
xiaoxindiar 9 months ago
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@JDTrumpetTony You're right - Rafael was incredible. I have to admit, the tempo of this song seemed a little too fast, but at the same time, it is more difficult to play that concerto at such a tempo. Rafael is one of the few that could have pulled that off so gracefully. He was awsome!
xiaoxindiar 9 months ago
who dislikes this?!?!
crazymonkey985 10 months ago 3
Triste, que los estadounidenses aprecian mas este talento que nosotros. No soy el fan más avido de este tipo de intrumentos (prefiero los instrumentos de cuerdas) pero este hombre fue y será recordado como un maestro y una leyenda de su instrumento. Bravo, Méndez.
chemoman1 10 months ago
@chemoman1 te la pongo peor hermano. yo siendo mas o menos intelectual, hasta los 40 años supe que algun dia existio Rafael Mendez. imaginate si le preguntas al mexicano promedio.
komaxlaredo 2 months ago
@komaxlaredo Me imagino... pero por medios como el internet, la cultura y los mexicanos que hicieron historia tienen una mayor posibilidad de que se les reconozca, o que simplemente, se les conozca. Esperemos que nuevas generaciones aprovechen estas herramientas. Yo actualmente tengo 19 años , y dudo que si no fuera por el internet, hubiera sabido de Mendez. al menos usted no contaba con las herramientas de las que hoy disponemos :)
chemoman1 2 months ago
Rafael was the best trumpet player who ever lived.
marioaleal 11 months ago 2
Desde que escuché esta versión todas las demás se me antojan sin brío.
tlatol12345 11 months ago
He plays as if he was the Jesus of Trumpet Playing
Tromb0ne22 11 months ago
@Tromb0ne22 cuz he is!!
theoneandonlydwreck 11 months ago
super man
MsMarjunior 11 months ago
HEY "CPTHORNMAN"... GO SUCK A DICK AND MAYBE YOU'LL FIND THE ""CLASSICAL TONE"" YOUR LOOKING FOR!!! YOU FLORIDA EVANS OFF THE GOOD TIMES LOOKIN COCKSUCKER!!!!!
starmaine23 11 months ago
@starmaine23 No need for language like this in this forum. Come on. This is great music. Enjoy it or don't comment. These kind of comments detract from the artistry and musicianship of all involved. Let's exchange musical ideas instead.
oldman719 11 months ago
@starmaine23 Wow. Someone needs to chill out. Just too much vibrato for my taste. Great for jazz but I question it for classical rep.
cpthornman 11 months ago
Not a classical tone at all.
cpthornman 11 months ago
@cpthornman trumpet playing has evolved so much over the past centuries. who's to say that it's not a classical tone? remember, instruments were of a different quality back in those days. Besides, for all we know Haydn could have wanted his concerto to sound like that!
tptebol 11 months ago
@cpthornman trumpet playing has evolved so much over the past centuries. who's to say that it's not a classical tone? remember, instruments were of a different quality back in those days. Besides, for all we know Haydn could have wanted his concerto to sound like that!
tptebol 11 months ago
What a great trumpet sound! Super job! I love Jesus.
ApostlesoYahwehUnite 11 months ago
whoa are his finger really moving that fast!!!!!????
longdanzi4 1 year ago
Im a euphonium player of whom is seriously thinking of changing instruments lol
TehAxg 1 year ago
Yeah. That's the way of playing classics. Not the deshydrated historical approach.
kamvysis 1 year ago 2
A son of Michoacan
franco121760 1 year ago
rafael mendez el mejor trompetista de todos los tiempos nadie se le iguala y tocando haydn con trompeta sib, un ejemplo de su virtuosismo ...mendez no tocaba nada con trompetas en otras tonalidades el tocaba lo que fuera con su trompeta sib old ....un maestro que jamas se le igualara ,,,,,
bastiantrumpet14 1 year ago 4
@bastiantrumpet14 estoy de acuerdo.
LethalPekin 1 month ago
rafael mendez el mejor trompetista de todos los tiempos nadie se le iguala y tocando haydn con trompeta sib, un ejemplo de su virtuosismo ...mendez no tocaba nada con trompetas en otras tonalidades el tocaba lo que fuera con su trompeta sib old ....un maestro que jamas se le igualara
bastiantrumpet14 1 year ago
just the look on his face when he plays looks so natural yet hes been playing for years ... great performance !!!!
heyho09 1 year ago 3
When Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) writed this Trumpet Concerto in 1796 he would be illuminated, is because these masterpieces how it that I feel me proud and happy of to be a human, the perfect interpretation, congratulations to Rafael Mendez of!!
Australlopytekus 1 year ago
@Australlopytekus its josf hayden
hoyu152 1 year ago
GENIUS MAN..ARE U STILL ALIVE SO YOOH COULD GIVE ME SOME LESSONS
starmaine23 1 year ago
ahhh black and white Tv
TheAmazingQuickScope 1 year ago
Rafael Méndez (March 26, 1906 - September 15, 1981)
Microblitz 1 year ago
is he still alive? cause if he is i need to talk to him :3 -needs tips on trumpet-
beritoneplayer 1 year ago
@beritoneplayer u must be a bad trumpet player not to know he has died a long time ago lols. D:
xmrsAsherx 1 year ago
@xmrsAsherx haha read my name. BARITONE player xD not trumpet player lol i just started trumpet. so yeh im a bad trumpet player
beritoneplayer 1 year ago
@beritoneplayer well.. good luck with that then :D .. and hell yeah... BARITONE IS SOOO SEXY xD :D .... TUBA looks even sexier on women ... hm... thinking of goin tuba-ish D: .... meh... hell no.... trumpet is wayyy more cool... and easier to transport ^^
xmrsAsherx 1 year ago
@beritoneplayer
talk to this girl, she is surely still alive :)
and awesome!!
/watch?v=ASB6hFUat4g
combo879 1 year ago
THE TRUE MASTER BLASTER AT WORK.
nalc892 1 year ago
STand still!!!!
mason53mason 1 year ago
outstanding
NerdForMIT 1 year ago
LMAO watch with CC
koolmoedee95 1 year ago 3
@koolmoedee95
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Mavchamp 1 year ago
No one will be able to get this kinda tone in future =/
weiyan94 1 year ago
Where did they hide the cortex connection to the horn? This is black and white...trick photography wasn't done well back then. Goofs aside, as much as I admire any talent, this man was a one of a kind genius on the trumpet as much as Michelangelo was with stone and Einstein in physics. I'd go on but I already hear the storm approaching.
joensab 1 year ago
i wish i had a time machine to go back and hear him play live, it must've been amazing
koolmoedee95 1 year ago
@koolmoedee95 I did hear him play live and I attended a clinic for high school students in which he played the Mexican Hat Dance on one breath while dancing around the hat. One of a kind.
masterflykiller 1 year ago
@masterflykiller He could probably heal deaf people, you are one lucky person
koolmoedee95 1 year ago
@koolmoedee95 I couldn't agree more
nfrizon 1 year ago
awesome!
paulostroff99 1 year ago
wow, this is a piece of HISTORY!
Outstanding!
Nobody plays this concerto like this today. That may be a good thing or not.
However, his interpretation is among the old that we have so who can really argue.
Regardless, his technique is flawless and his articulation is crispier that KFC.
Truly it is out of this world! Sergei Nakariakov's articulation is today's closest equivalent that I know of; his is probably modeled after Mendez.
SirTrumpalot 1 year ago
Ludwig Guttler had the best interpretation of this piece in my opinion.
PLANEMANGROY 1 year ago
@cunnilicker Sadly, we don't have recordings of Mendez that are of the quality as the recordings made today, so there's no way to compare fairly. However, Helsing is indeed much prettier!
71259mark 1 year ago
@71259mark I think you can tell by this audio that his fast vibrato and hard attacks are inferior to Helseth's elegant playing in a piece like this....for this time period anyway.
matters9319 1 year ago
You can just tell by his sound that he could play another 3 days non-stop before beginning to get tired.
womb0womb0 1 year ago
if the trumpet player can play anything in the cadenza, then how does the orchestra know when to come back?
knightd3vil4 1 year ago
@knightd3vil4 Big cue I guess...
womb0womb0 1 year ago
@knightd3vil4 The soloist and conductor work it out in advance.
71259mark 1 year ago
@knightd3vil4 There is a cadence in the cadenza to indicate to the orchestra that the cadenza has come to a close. Most of the time, this is the same for every performer. If it is not the same as normal, the cue would be worked out during rehearsal.
philliezfreak 1 year ago
Is rafael mendez still alive??
MultiNAPOLI1926 1 year ago
No, he died in 1981. You can check out his bio in Wikipedia.
petepieceb 1 year ago
Hispanic, great guy and his first language is Spanish, doesn't surprise me why the USA try to exploit his talent. Rafael mendez
piontro 1 year ago
@piontro What do you mean, sxploit?
71259mark 1 year ago
He's staccato is excactly like Andre's.
mightyservant 1 year ago
i love the ending :)))
dudepower100 1 year ago
Wonderful -- this recording has allowed me to make a nice ringtone: I was looking for one where the trumpet would be really loud and stand well on top of the orchestral background of the piece :) I love the Haydn's Trumpet Concerto!
barsorrro 1 year ago
I want that accent.
VicariouslyCurious 1 year ago
I played in a festival today, and the judge said that every person who plays this piece plays in SLIGHTLY differently.
samanthag153 1 year ago
lol
at 3:23
the dirigent looks like bernhard hoecker xD
BugMeYESYES 1 year ago
a quien no le guste que chingue su madre
jhclov 1 year ago
@jhclov jajajja
peruviangroove 1 year ago
Very well done. Too bad the recording quality isn't that good.
PLANEMANGROY 1 year ago
Arriba Jiquilpan Michoacan mi chavo la tierra de las niñas de ojos de color morenas!!!!!!
SuperFrench123 1 year ago
cuando voy para gdl, paso cerkitas de jiquilpan, me dan muchas ganas de visitarlo
peruviangroove 1 year ago
There is something really off about his interpretation of this piece. It sounds "stylistically incorrect." However, setting the piece aside, he is a good player.
mzzazzle256 1 year ago
I can't believe my eyes. You must be pretty young and obviously don't know Mendez. Is his interpretation different? Yes. However, what is "proper?" Until Winton played the cadenza in the first movement in his 1981 recording, Haydn - as played by everyone - was dead. Winton gave it life.
As did Mendez. We grew up on his artistry and fantastic abilities. You must be too young to have. There is no "proper way" to play Haydn today. In fact, it was hardly performed until well into this century...
RafaelSatchmo 1 year ago
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This is also to Wilshire. By the way, if you were informed or educated in music at all you'd realize that trumpets from the classical era sounded nothing like our modern trumpets, so even Wynton's recording which is very good, does not sound at all the way "a real classical player is supposed to sound like". Frankly, the Haydn sounds like junk on the Keyed trumpet it was written for, so modern playing and interpretation should be welcomed, not shunned. Open up to something new
starwf07 1 year ago
Never said anything about the keyed trumpet. And from what I understand, you weren't around in 1796 to hear from Haydn himself how he wanted it to sound. Trumpets change with time, style and tone change with trumpets.
I didn't say anything about it not being played for the original trumpet it was written for.
wilshires1 1 year ago 14
Oh my gosh I totally agree with everything you've said!
I'm a junior in college studying trumpet and someone in my section showed me this and I was somewhat disgusted with it!
It's a shame so many people idolize this performance of the Haydn, just because it's Mendez. Is Mendez good? Absolutely. But he should not be used as a model for this piece.
metallicat938 1 year ago
Also, not trolling, just being informative. Wynton is not my personal favorite, but he does have a very good recording of the Haydn, arguably the most popular and standard piece of trumpet repertoire. Unlike Mendez, who is don't get me wrong, amazing, but just not a person for a true aspiring trumpet player to listen to while working up this piece. Is his performance good? Sure- just not the best standard to go to.
wilshires1 1 year ago 3
his tonguing is just unbelievable...of course it´s not an authentic recording from Haydn´s concerto, but for which reason shouldn´t a Mexican player perform the piece in his own tradition?...that makes music (and especially Haydn) simply more interesting
trusocc 1 year ago
7:02
VictorTrufflebutt 1 year ago
Hey everyone, see that related videos section? Click anything of Wynton's and you'll see what a real classical player is supposed to sound like.
Mendez may have an amazing sound and technique, but it is nowhere comparable to a real master's classical sound.
wilshires1 1 year ago
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I really hope you're just trolling with all your comments, because to be honest if Wynton is your standard for classical playing you seem pretty uninformed. While Wynton is a fantastic player with amazing technique, over the years he has let his sound go to hell with all his Monette stuff (heard his Honegger?) Do everyone a favor and get over yourself and stop trying to police everyone when we are all simply trying to enjoy good music by a great player.
starwf07 1 year ago
two performers, two interpretations, two different styles......who is better? I'll bet that Mendez would have had very little difficulty learning to play this piece "Wynton style" and Wynton would have little difficulty playing this "Mendez style." Ask Wynton....I'll bet he would consider Mendez to be a real master of classical music.
jrjacobsil 1 year ago
.... french?... really dude?... fail.... Mendez is totally my hero though. Hes the only one i've heard play this song and add all that stuff at the end. Absolutely amazing trumpet player.
tydydpony93 1 year ago
First of all, I'm a girl, second of all it's VIZZUTTI, not bizuti.
And this comment can get voted down just like my others but that will not change the fact that Mendez is not a good CLASSICAL player. Never said anything about his technique being bad or him being a bad trumpeter- Just the fact it's not the standard for something like the Haydn.
wilshires1 1 year ago
jizzutti hahahaha
Matt123ttam 1 year ago
why does being girl have anything to do with anything?
GBGDANK96 1 year ago
Because if you didn't notice earlier in the comments there was this moron that kept calling me a dude. It was a response to him.
wilshires1 1 year ago
listen Crazy funky by minicillo
Valerio960 1 year ago
wtf, is he a french? strange french accent
diahooh 1 year ago
that doesn't sound like a french accent. judging by his name he is probably Hispanic
greendude1219 1 year ago
i kno right he even says hes from mexico in the vid..jeez idiots deese days
jamalb1993sbcglobal 1 year ago
mexican bro. he fuckin said where he was born
NAtePoo 1 year ago
Mendez? French? OMG He was mexican xd How could you thing he was french? ;)
masp95 1 year ago
Like hes singing..... jesus
Wizado991 1 year ago
I lost an old mendes trumpet several years ago the someone stole it when I was playin Im still tryin to find it
liberguty 1 year ago
I. LOVE. THIS. FREEKING. SONG.
andywa1 1 year ago 2
His articulations are so orgasmic. shitt
orjazzmicintentions 2 years ago 59
@orjazzmicintentions hahahahaha you got that right
skunkopaat 1 year ago
@orjazzmicintentions he only singled too!
toaster37 1 year ago
Me encanta este concierto y me lo conozco de pe a pa. Lo tengo en CD por varios intérpretes, y lo he oído miles de veces por una cantidad de trompetistas que ya ni me acuerdo, cada uno por su estilo. ¡Pero este hombre le da un alma mariachi inconfundible! ¡¡¡Me encantaaaaa!!! Este es un genio popular, y lo demás son cuentos.
Miricene 2 years ago
His articulation is so clear. Amazing.
danieldevere 2 years ago 4
asi somos de geniales en mexico ._. vengan visiten guanajuato jajaa...
G0NZAL0666 2 years ago 2
lol why isint he lookin at the camera & my moms from michoacan as well!
FG94 2 years ago
@FG94 He is probably reading a board with info
mexijew 2 years ago
Very well played. A master!
Wilbo43 2 years ago 4
It's the same music from years and years ago... but so differently interpreted over the years... magic indeed.
OniMurasame 2 years ago 3
jguzman455 Mr Mendez was proudly mexican!!!!!!!He was friend of my father, too trumpetist
MagoEduardo1 2 years ago
Naw, Scoobyj...you just think she's very pretty...lol I agree, she's hard to beat and only 20 years old. By the way, I think she's very pretty too. lol
SpeedyNeutrino43 2 years ago
where is he from?
jguzman455 2 years ago
日本喇叭牌正露丸~~~
he214ab 2 years ago
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DICKdeNORMATITY 2 years ago
Ay! ayayayayyyyyyyy, ¡Qué buen señor!
MultiCisneros 2 years ago 3
haha my last name is mendez lol i feel cool
MendezFutbol 2 years ago 2
yes i am
dreadss64 2 years ago
what key is he playing in?
jkim519 2 years ago
He is playing in Eb
Migulito2121 2 years ago
I honestly think Tine Thing Helseth plays this the best.
scoobyj2002 2 years ago 3
One of the first Virtuoso Trumpeters that inspired many well known musicians such as Arturo Sandoval and Ray Vega
raulomargarcia 2 years ago
I don't mean this insultingly, but he kind of reminds me of if Gomez Addams taught trumpet.
TakeBackTheWorld 2 years ago
Rafael Mendez in my eyes is one of the best trumpet players ever
if you have something stupid to say dont say it
dreadss64 2 years ago
you have to take into account that this video is in black and white and that there's a lot of static noises in the background. For such an old recording, this is amazing! : )) I bet Mendez sounded 50 times better live.
indigokyo 2 years ago 3
..you know what they say about Mendez playing?...that he's on of the best trumpet players who ever walked on earth...you think i care about your opinion?....nigga please!!!
daynelmarzo 2 years ago
This wilshires1 guy is crazy...LOL Saying that rafael Mendez does not play this song correctly....FUCK HIM!!! He's just a mediocre wanna be who's trying to get publicity through youtube comments.....TOO BAD man...you will never be a good trumpet player.....Don't say that in front of people who really know about music..you know what Sandoval, Wynton marsalis, allen bizuti, Freddie Hubbard ect
daynelmarzo 2 years ago
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You need to read the insert on the Haydn original itself on style characteristics for the piece, then come back and listen to this again.
wilshires1 2 years ago
Let me ask you something...Let's stop arguing about Mendez because like you see, Everyone disagrees with you...... Let's change the subject, what do you think about Wynton Marsalis? Are you gonna tell me he does not play classical music good either?...Just wondering.
daynelmarzo 2 years ago
One of the best of all times...:)
daynelmarzo 2 years ago
Everyone loves the 3rd movement.
hichez50 2 years ago
amazing. i have got to find more of him
theflyingtrumpet123 2 years ago
Um- The comment I left was not racist. Did I say anything about him being "Mexican" or anything to do with him being of a different race? No. If I heard anyone play the Haydn this way, regardless of race, I would still say this sounds more like mariachi style. Although he does have great technical ability- This is just the completely uncharacteristic way to play this piece.
If you are an aspiring trumpeter, and music is your major, you need to watch more traditional examples.
wilshires1 2 years ago
did you think of the recording technique that makes it sound thin and bright? Not soo much mariachi.
cjtt13 2 years ago
you know why you have -5 in this comment...
Because your comment does not make sense at all.......He plays this song the way it's suposed to be played...If you didn't know Rafael Mendez is one of the greatest trumpet players of all times...rated between the best 10...Who are you to say he's not doing it right?...If you tell me your name i'll probably not recognize 'cause you're not well known not even in your neighborhood....
daynelmarzo 2 years ago
Oh, and do you really think I care about a -5??? People just can't stand the truth. And he may be recognized as one of the greatest trumpet players of all time, but not as a classical player. As a classical player he is a freaking joke. That is the argument. Sure he is good. But he should not be playing the Haydn in this fashion.
wilshires1 2 years ago
All of my teachers told me that if i wanted to play trumpet correctly with perfect technique i should listen to Mendez.....Bye, take care...and keep dreaming and criticizing Mendez so everybody keeps laughing at you...we need clowns like you so we can all laugh a little bit...keep talking, don't you see everyone is laughing at your pathetic ass?.....hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah...snap snap.
daynelmarzo 2 years ago
Please think before you talk, and stop criticizing Mendez because you will never NEVER PLAY LIKE HIM.
daynelmarzo 2 years ago
You're right, I will never play like him. I have the decency to play with a correct style on something as standard as the Haydn.
By the way- If you mean "he plays the song the way it's supposed to be played" because he plays all of the notes and rhythms correctly- then yes, he does play it the way it's supposed to be played.
My argument is that the style is completely wrong and is not classical at all. Haydn would be pissed. If you are a true aspiring trumpet player- FIND A BETTER ROLE MODEL
wilshires1 2 years ago
This discussion is not gonna get anywhere...... anyways stfu dude....the only one who's pissing everyone with your stupid comments it's you....Hayden would be pissed?? wow.....did you get to know Hayden?...lol Mendez is the best classical trumpet player of all times, and his double tonging is the best of all times.... what happens is you can't play like him, so you have to make shitty comments about his playing...lol YOU SUCK DUDE. By the way, I studied in a conservatory for 6 years..you know
daynelmarzo 2 years ago
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If you studied in a conservatory for six years, then you would know how to spell Haydn. Nice try though. You're right, I should go somewhere else and listen to recordings that will actually make me a better trumpet player. You'll realize (hopefully) exactly what I mean later on, when you are actually serious about getting better at your instrument.
wilshires1 2 years ago
Oh, also, if you were in a conservatory for 6 years, that would mean that you joined at 14, which is unbelievable.
And I think you're pissed just because you're cuban. Break the racial barrier and find a better role model.
wilshires1 2 years ago
Unbelievable for you because you're a mediocre.
daynelmarzo 2 years ago
who's your trumpet teacher?...if you don't have a lawyer, get a lawyer and sue him.
daynelmarzo 2 years ago
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daynelmarzo 2 years ago
Mendez is one of the greatest trumpet players of all time, and for a very specific reason. He did not start his career by going to school to learn. He literally grew up with a trumpet in his hands every day and he played every single day. When all you really have to do to pass the time is play trumpet? Why do you take a guess to how he is so amazing ;-)
kdods22402 2 years ago 4
muito bom mesmo
chaminal 2 years ago
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TheStrad09 2 years ago
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TheStrad09 2 years ago
How exactly do you "listen to classical music from 1800's" to "notice there wide and fast vibrato. " except by listening to the *interpretations* of the music by those "Classical" trumpet players you're talking about anyways. So how do you really know what it was supposed to be like?
cskog001 2 years ago
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TheStrad09 2 years ago
un po' staccato ma bello
robzio76 2 years ago
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Mendez is a horrible example of what a good classical player should sound like. If he was teaching how to play mariachi music...THEN I would say he was good. But a sorry excuse indeed for classical playing.
wilshires1 2 years ago
hechale ganas rafa! amazing video! thanks for sharing : ]