My best guy friend Harold and I are in band and we play trombone. We used to play this song called Songs of Sailor and Sea and everytime we'd hear it we'd say we thought of a flying pirate ship. Today we played this song and I said "Harold look! There goes our flying pirate ship!" :) <3 Band. This song sounds better with instruments than with a choir.
we're playing this in our hs wind symphony. and we listened to the choral version with the lights off and eyes closed, and afterwards we talked about what images we saw. most ppl said a battle scene in slowmo when an important person is dying and everything is focussed on him. mine was, a few singers in a pitch black church then as it goes on, the sun starts to seep through the stain glass windows and at the end, it's like jack in titanic..slowly drifting off into the depths of the ocean.
@calvinlovesgreen agreed!! an analogy i use is, think of holding a bird in your hand, then at your entrance you open your hand and the bird slowly flies away..
@calvinlovesgreen Yes! Our band teacher was just talking about that.. telling us that when we enter we shouldn't sound like we're trying to start a lawn mower or something ;)
Thank you for this! 2:34-4:00 is the reason why this version is better than the choral version, and this recording proves my point! In other recordings, 2:34 is too fast, too quiet, and emotionless. The band in this recording got it right. Thank you!!!
Instant chills at 2:34...I love the choral version, but I'm beginning to love this a lot more...it just sounds more well-suited for band with this version...
my marching band incorporated this song into the show last year and we made it to semi-finals in grand nationals for the first time! :D
we played this as a preshow while the guard and pit were setting up and then the pit played the choral version as we were coming on and off the field :D
I played this in NM all-state and I remember the first time we got a real feel for the song, the room was so still and people had tears in their eyes. One of the most emotional pieces I've ever had the privilege of playing. Btw, the 3rd french horn part a the climax is BOMB!
Just had the privilege to perform this composition tonight at my college. We didn't quite execute the piece as well as this recording but it still was quite beautiful and powerful. And I enjoyed covering flute parts 2, 3, and 4 XD
@UsagitheBassoonist Omg, are you kidding? I played this monday night at my college too........ lol .... if you go to PBSC this is really funny, and there's only one bassoon player there soo... ummm... I might know you..
@epicyouman I'm not one of the 7, but there have been better renditions of the song, I suppose? A couple weak entrances especially in the higher brass. But overall quite wonderfully done.
I remember playing this in my band in college. I played Second Trumpet so I had the cool part that moves during the climax...I cried every time we played it...
@JustSamantha15. me too:) im a freshman, in advanced band, named samantha, but i play flute haha. i though i had commented on this in my sleep or something haha
This isn't "hard" to play, but it takes a true musician to make it musical, and deep with emotion. I loved this piece. I still play the horn part at 2:34, and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes. <3
@5:47 a french horn messes up, but it takes a good musician to play through and correct it to where it is non noticeable. Good job to that player, he/she is skilled at blending in.
Playing this right now in the advanced wind ensemble. Freshman clarinet player. It's so hard to tune and not rush. Such an emotional piece. Every time we play this, I'm moved. So beautiful.
I remember back when I was a little seventh grader we went up to the high school to play this song. Of course, we blew at it so no one really recognized its greatness until the first time we played it with the high school band and it was the single most passionate, emotion-capturing song i had ever heard. And this is coming from a varsity o-lineman so im not some pussy
@Funkmaster2014 I played the trombone part to this song. We had a concert for this piece, and everyone was putting so much emotion in this piece. I ended up crying just playing the third part. Its a rollercoaster of intense feelings.
This piece is so beautiful. I played this in symphonic band my freshman year in high school. I love the choir part to it too. It's always kinda been a dream to sing this with a choir, but I haven't been lucky yet....
I am in marching band and we get to play this as part of our show. It is a helluva more simplified arrangement of Lux Aurumque, but this is still a very beautiful piece.
This is probably one of the most beautiful chart I have ever performed. I remember playing this song for a competition once and started crying so hard that I couldn't keep playing. This song has left a mark on my heart. :)
I absolutely LOVE this piece. Can I get this to be played at my funeral? For people to remember me as a good person. I want people to be happy that I still live through music. :)
If your lungs explode....try a 100% string rendition for those of us with Asthma! I know...long broken arms pulling on the strings, and a Piano world ruin it all! Eric's choir (s) doing this piece is rather nice. I'll keep searching for a "string" version, but if found, I'll probably be disappointed. Then again.... ??
I played this song in my high school band last year. Our director was crying while he conducted it, and I was on the verge of tears myself. Being a french horn player with this part.. its just godly to listen to. thank you Mr. Whitacre
One of the most moving pieces I've ever played. Everything from the construction of the piece to the dynamic changes was unlike anything I've ever played or heard. ERic Whitacre is my new Jesus.
The build @ 2:30 [wasn't following bars] was absolutely beautiful, and it just continued to grow. Amazing. I'm a vocalist, so hearing this instrumentally is new to me, but it's so well done and just as moving.
i played the tuba on this recording and i absolutly loved playing this peice. Gary green is posibly the best conductor ive ever played for he showed so much emotion while conducting this peice and it transfered to the whole band. Such a great song. Well done eric
Anthony Wayne High School Symphonic band percussionist here and we warm up every practice with this and everyday a part of my dies and is reborn with the light of the music Gods.
Timberline High School from Lacey Washington is currently rehearsing this and is playing it at the heritage festival in Vancouver!!! (What What!!!?) [[Btw im first clarinet in this song!!! :D]]
I have seen the comments in other video's stating that they were moved to tears and awe struck.
Not once before has this happened to me. I was amazingly impressed when I listened to a professional recording of the choral piece. However, this forced me to sit still, feel the shivers and chills race along my spine. This was music in the fullest form.
I am in awe of how amazing this piece is. Eric Whitacre has just passed Samuel Hazo as my favorite band Composer.
one of my bandmates doesn't understand the meaning of Soft hes a Trumpet and I sit right in front of him
I love being a 2nd Clarinet though not too high not too low. :3 But especially now, because we only have 2 firsts in our band... and 13.5 measures and about 60 bpm sounds painful
played this with the Manitoba Senior Honour band a couple years ago and we didnt play it this well but just listening to this song reminds me of playing it at the concert and how amazing it felt to be part of an ensemble playing this. Absolutely incredible
my band almost played this... and i wish we did. but tuning is very hard to do especially in this piece and when not everyone in the band is the same skill level....
We had the great honor of playing this at our Honor Region Band festival, and a girl actually came up to us after the concert and told us listening to it made her cry, because it was so beautiful. I wasn't so sure about this piece before, but goodness, do I LOVE it now!!
That concert G for 13 and a half measures killed this piece for me. I love it to death, but I couldn't properly enjoy it when my lungs were on the verge of exploding. Can you say "nowhere to breathe"??? >.<
@mellz0rthekilljoy I'm normally a first clarinet and I had the pleasure of playing second for this piece. I especially love the dissonance the seconds get to bring out during the big impact.
@mellz0rthekilljoy i feel you!!! and there's only 3 of us 1sts in the band so its hard! lol but we try to make it sound full by staggering breathing at different points, cause it sounds empty if we did it at the same time lol
@mexicandowndastreet4 There were only 2 first clarinets in my band when we played this...and for one performance, the other first clarinet wasn't there.
@mellz0rthekilljoy hmmm...not good lol even with one person playing, you can still make it seem like you're not breathing anywhere or am i wrong? (cause i don't really have the music with me anymore -_-)
Many times when a part has a note that is held for an extended period of time, the different chairs will share it by staggering entrances before the pitch goes flat... Although if you were pro, you would go it alone.
@mellz0rthekilljoy Circular breathing is when you play and breathe AT THE SAME TIME 0.o. Its extreamly hard to do, because you have to make sure you can sustain the notes you are playing without giving them any extra air support while you are breathing. You fill your mouth with air, begin to play, then close off the back of your throat and breathe through your nose while giving continuing to play- giving off a steady pressure at the same time. Incredibly difficult.
I've played this song for two years now (last year for SCBDA concert festival, this year at SC Region I band, and for our senior's graduation this year) and the two clarinets (me and my friend) always run out of breath, so you're not alone! A substitute who was teaching one day told us to be perfectly in tune and sound like the Dr. Beat tuner. It didn't work so well.
I'm playing this song in my band now. Our concert is on this upcoming monday, and i hope we can play half as good as these people! this doesnt sound like highschool at all!
@vinnykov18 i dunno... i've listened to choir versions and band versions and theres just this fuller sound you cant compare with that a band has. while singing is beautiful, i still love band better.
This song is amazing! i have never heard a song like this. you know what real music is when you listen to this. I felt honored to play this song!! But i really think the Texas all-state band plays it the best!!! :)
My best guy friend Harold and I are in band and we play trombone. We used to play this song called Songs of Sailor and Sea and everytime we'd hear it we'd say we thought of a flying pirate ship. Today we played this song and I said "Harold look! There goes our flying pirate ship!" :) <3 Band. This song sounds better with instruments than with a choir.
silntwaves 1 day ago
2:35
I just
I can't
claeroplane 3 days ago
our honor band is playing this for UIL its such a beautiful song
JMrottweilers 1 week ago
for some reason , at the end of the song it sounds very similar to the movie "Finding Nemo".
pixywarp90210 1 week ago
very beautiful !
pixywarp90210 1 week ago
i love gary green he is one of the most amazing conductors i have gotten a chance to work with
aznsongmasta59 2 weeks ago
wow O.O you guys are good I get goosebumps everytime i hear/play this song its just so amazing
ladybug20hippe 3 weeks ago
we're playing this in our hs wind symphony. and we listened to the choral version with the lights off and eyes closed, and afterwards we talked about what images we saw. most ppl said a battle scene in slowmo when an important person is dying and everything is focussed on him. mine was, a few singers in a pitch black church then as it goes on, the sun starts to seep through the stain glass windows and at the end, it's like jack in titanic..slowly drifting off into the depths of the ocean.
400adub 3 weeks ago
@400adub That's deep man. Or girl. I'ma call you dude ;)
silntwaves 1 day ago
Brass entrances are the hardest :(
calvinlovesgreen 4 weeks ago
@calvinlovesgreen agreed!! an analogy i use is, think of holding a bird in your hand, then at your entrance you open your hand and the bird slowly flies away..
400adub 3 weeks ago
@400adub Haha nice! :) That's a beautiful image my friend.
calvinlovesgreen 3 weeks ago
@calvinlovesgreen Yes! Our band teacher was just talking about that.. telling us that when we enter we shouldn't sound like we're trying to start a lawn mower or something ;)
silntwaves 1 day ago
I'm playing this with the wind ensemble at my school and it sounds wonderful to play it live.
Theash4111 1 month ago
Thank you for this! 2:34-4:00 is the reason why this version is better than the choral version, and this recording proves my point! In other recordings, 2:34 is too fast, too quiet, and emotionless. The band in this recording got it right. Thank you!!!
jopaul12333 1 month ago 3
Instant chills at 2:34...I love the choral version, but I'm beginning to love this a lot more...it just sounds more well-suited for band with this version...
Winter1212Films 1 month ago
I'm gona be band geek and say this was in academy drum and bugle corps 2011 show XD
ilikemewaffle 2 months ago
my marching band incorporated this song into the show last year and we made it to semi-finals in grand nationals for the first time! :D
we played this as a preshow while the guard and pit were setting up and then the pit played the choral version as we were coming on and off the field :D
DocGerbilzWorld 2 months ago
I played this in NM all-state and I remember the first time we got a real feel for the song, the room was so still and people had tears in their eyes. One of the most emotional pieces I've ever had the privilege of playing. Btw, the 3rd french horn part a the climax is BOMB!
jazzdoo 2 months ago
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davethedrummer1 2 months ago
i don't remember hearing all this color when i played it in high school. wow, amazing job.
luckyhmongkey 2 months ago
<3 I love being a French Horn player.
Beviedev 2 months ago 6
Just had the privilege to perform this composition tonight at my college. We didn't quite execute the piece as well as this recording but it still was quite beautiful and powerful. And I enjoyed covering flute parts 2, 3, and 4 XD
UsagitheBassoonist 3 months ago
@UsagitheBassoonist Omg, are you kidding? I played this monday night at my college too........ lol .... if you go to PBSC this is really funny, and there's only one bassoon player there soo... ummm... I might know you..
sViv4SHIZ 2 months ago
I feel so grateful to have played this piece of music in my high school concert band. Absolutely beautiful!!!
bandprincess92 3 months ago
I have no idea how many times I have pressed replay! I love this piece!
anutyfruty 3 months ago
At 2:34 ..it's like a giant drop of beautifulness .
TeamBreezy2 3 months ago
@TeamBreezy2 That is what light sounds like
dluu13 3 months ago 4
This song makes me realize how little all my problems are... and how awesome and badass life can be <3
HALcharity 3 months ago
I absolutely love this song! I'm playing baritone horn and we don't play much...but when the big part comes around its amazing
Parisiswicked 3 months ago
Probably the most beautiful sounding piece of music I've ever heard. At 2:30 My brain explodes
friedsushi34 3 months ago
The 7 people that disliked this... there are so many things wrong with you... how could you not love an amazing piece of music like this...
epicyouman 3 months ago
@epicyouman I'm not one of the 7, but there have been better renditions of the song, I suppose? A couple weak entrances especially in the higher brass. But overall quite wonderfully done.
KaitoAri 3 months ago
I remember playing this in my band in college. I played Second Trumpet so I had the cool part that moves during the climax...I cried every time we played it...
JezusFreeek 3 months ago
sooo great
kimmy1the2nerd 3 months ago
Wow 2:30. Just Wow. Jesus. This translates to band very well in my opinion.
uncl3chuckl3s 3 months ago
@JustSamantha15. me too:) im a freshman, in advanced band, named samantha, but i play flute haha. i though i had commented on this in my sleep or something haha
MyTwilightluv 4 months ago
I cried.
RangerZStudios 4 months ago
Who doesn't get goosebumps at Figure C...Love the tubas!!!
Staccatoniete 4 months ago 2
now this, this is what you call music...
killerdakid15 4 months ago
just started learning this song in Honors Wind Ensemble today.....amazing what this song does to your soul...deep
gannonniederriter 4 months ago
Just played this for the first time in my band and it moved me :')
TheMasterSplooge 4 months ago
@TheMasterSplooge I know, I had goosebumps. <3
AwkwardOboist 4 months ago
This isn't "hard" to play, but it takes a true musician to make it musical, and deep with emotion. I loved this piece. I still play the horn part at 2:34, and it never fails to bring tears to my eyes. <3
sk8rwhezel 4 months ago
@5:47 a french horn messes up, but it takes a good musician to play through and correct it to where it is non noticeable. Good job to that player, he/she is skilled at blending in.
5jdy 4 months ago
Playing this right now in the advanced wind ensemble. Freshman clarinet player. It's so hard to tune and not rush. Such an emotional piece. Every time we play this, I'm moved. So beautiful.
JustSamantha15 4 months ago
I remember back when I was a little seventh grader we went up to the high school to play this song. Of course, we blew at it so no one really recognized its greatness until the first time we played it with the high school band and it was the single most passionate, emotion-capturing song i had ever heard. And this is coming from a varsity o-lineman so im not some pussy
Funkmaster2014 4 months ago 26
@Funkmaster2014 To be in band and to play something so emotional does not mean you are a pussy, my friend.
simonsaysyomama 4 months ago
@Funkmaster2014 I was touched by your comment until the last sentence. -10 respect points.
chocorisha 4 months ago
@Funkmaster2014 I too am a varsity o lineman (center) and linebacker, I've played this and cried at part C.
AnthonyRA2014 4 months ago
@Funkmaster2014 pussy
tinfoilsuit 2 months ago
@Funkmaster2014 I played the trombone part to this song. We had a concert for this piece, and everyone was putting so much emotion in this piece. I ended up crying just playing the third part. Its a rollercoaster of intense feelings.
Slushpuppy15 1 month ago
@Funkmaster2014 awh you're a little itty bitty sophomore, aren't you? :))
silntwaves 1 day ago
Played this in the 2011 BOA Summer Symposium Oklahoma band; first Euphonium. I loved this piece, it's gorgeous :)
SunshineGirl92594 4 months ago
2:35-3:25 All the metal objects around my speakers randomly start to vibrate! YESSSS!!!!!
TheMormonsrock 4 months ago
1:49 o.0 WOW
FearghasG 5 months ago
2:34 that part always gets me. It makes me think about stuff. Stuff that hurts, yet this music seems to temporarily numb it.
jck1794 5 months ago in playlist jck1794's Favorited Videos
Doesn't need to have crazy runs to be beautiful, does it? (This song is made up of quater notes and half notes)
RangerZStudios 5 months ago in playlist Music :D
hey, i was in this group! didn't realize it had so many views...great! Wonderful clinic. Glad so many have enjoyed this!
paladin912 5 months ago 3
i am playing this in miller city's high school band on french horn!!!! OMG I LOVE THIS SONG AND I LOVE PLAYING IT TOO!!!
CANCAN10000 5 months ago
@CANCAN10000 Guess What!!! I am playing the Tuba part for it too cause I go to the same school as you!!!
sheetsie10 5 months ago
lol someone coughs @3:57
Baseballbeast52 5 months ago
We played this my Freshman year (Last Year) and made straight ones at contest, it was awesome...Wooo go RFHS!!!! (Rockport TX)
amag140696 5 months ago in playlist amag140696's Favorited Videos
This piece is so beautiful. I played this in symphonic band my freshman year in high school. I love the choir part to it too. It's always kinda been a dream to sing this with a choir, but I haven't been lucky yet....
FreedomWriter3 5 months ago
This song has everything. Triumph and power, stillness, conflict, movement. It's one of those pieces that is a true work of art.
Panjaquomi 5 months ago 21
I am in marching band and we get to play this as part of our show. It is a helluva more simplified arrangement of Lux Aurumque, but this is still a very beautiful piece.
AltosaxJazzman97 5 months ago
@AltosaxJazzman97 No way! My marching band also incorporated part of this into our show.
Phylarian 5 months ago
@Phylarian Like 3 bands at our first competition (Lake Park) played this or something from Eric Whitacre.
cloakdood 5 months ago
@AltosaxJazzman97 So did mine, lol.
sk8ingrox1 5 months ago
uga wind ensemble played this it has since become one of my favs along with david maslankas give us this day and o magnum mysterium
gloften1104 5 months ago
For all those who can't find spots to breathe, learn to circular breathe! It's tough, but it helps quite a bit.
Phylarian 5 months ago
@Phylarian Also, stagger breathe. You don't need to play every note in the entire piece, especially if there are more than one players on a part.
jpfleaman 5 months ago
This gave me goosebumps...
LilDP 6 months ago
This is probably one of the most beautiful chart I have ever performed. I remember playing this song for a competition once and started crying so hard that I couldn't keep playing. This song has left a mark on my heart. :)
DamianXA 6 months ago 2
I absolutely LOVE this piece. Can I get this to be played at my funeral? For people to remember me as a good person. I want people to be happy that I still live through music. :)
MLDocuments 6 months ago 2
I think this is the most beautiful song I have ever heard.
ajfeldshon 6 months ago in playlist Eric Whitacre
high G's in the horn. Not hard but not many good breathing areas.
TheSpudbee 6 months ago
talk about no place to breathe haha! I sang this piece in a choir... wow
crazy8joshy 6 months ago
Simply amazing!!! i love it!
Lissettefull 6 months ago
If your lungs explode....try a 100% string rendition for those of us with Asthma! I know...long broken arms pulling on the strings, and a Piano world ruin it all! Eric's choir (s) doing this piece is rather nice. I'll keep searching for a "string" version, but if found, I'll probably be disappointed. Then again.... ??
pace1960 6 months ago
I played this song in my high school band last year. Our director was crying while he conducted it, and I was on the verge of tears myself. Being a french horn player with this part.. its just godly to listen to. thank you Mr. Whitacre
noobynoobsterproduct 6 months ago
This song gives me chicken skin everytime I listen to it. God I love Eric Whitacre.
ItsAMeCasey 6 months ago
The trombone parts in this song are freaking sweet.
WHOOITSDAVE 6 months ago 2
@WHOOITSDAVE Really? I think i remember holding A for a very long time...
goldenrocks11 6 months ago
1:46 when the French-Horns and Clarinets play just sounds amazing, and the Horn solo after <3
bandfreakjj 6 months ago
2:30 is the best part. best song ever
Prankster5000 7 months ago 2
@Prankster5000 Really? My favorite part was from 0:06 to 6:21 :D
RanDoMkId73 7 months ago
Top comment, and I didn't even say anything sarcastic. Hell yeah.
mellz0rthekilljoy 7 months ago
I LOVE YOU THISS! i think 80000 of theses views are from me alone! :D
btchestnut1WCU 7 months ago
I just about died a 2:30
slowgold20 7 months ago
This was a fun piece to play. It gave me chills everytime we played it
blackwolfspirit247 7 months ago
I listen to this all the time, its my therapy
ferka07 7 months ago
great... I cant say nothing more to this. . . Infinity.....
Vox572X 7 months ago
It sounds like theres is an extra bit added in the band version. (2:30-3:20) I didn't hear that bit in the original vocal version.
trash266001 8 months ago
@trash266001 i think it is..
iloveredsox7020 8 months ago
@trash266001 correct, that portion is from another work of his called "Paradise Lost"
dtripp76 5 months ago
Most beautiful piece I've ever played.
PotatoeShinz 9 months ago 3
One of the most moving pieces I've ever played. Everything from the construction of the piece to the dynamic changes was unlike anything I've ever played or heard. ERic Whitacre is my new Jesus.
amtrakboy789 9 months ago
The build @ 2:30 [wasn't following bars] was absolutely beautiful, and it just continued to grow. Amazing. I'm a vocalist, so hearing this instrumentally is new to me, but it's so well done and just as moving.
Amazing.
cailynxx 9 months ago
We played this at NE Senior districts in MA this year...it's probably now my favorite piece for wind ensemble. So beautiful.
shad3breeze 9 months ago
i played the tuba on this recording and i absolutly loved playing this peice. Gary green is posibly the best conductor ive ever played for he showed so much emotion while conducting this peice and it transfered to the whole band. Such a great song. Well done eric
tubadick 9 months ago
Barren County High School played this aat one of are spring conserts. Its was very pretty. <3 love this peice of music <3
Crayola106 9 months ago
i did this piece 3 years ago and was a 1st clarinet... my lungs were fucking dead after :P
wowmomma100 9 months ago
Anthony Wayne High School Symphonic band percussionist here and we warm up every practice with this and everyday a part of my dies and is reborn with the light of the music Gods.
KugisawaRoy 10 months ago
Timberline High School from Lacey Washington is currently rehearsing this and is playing it at the heritage festival in Vancouver!!! (What What!!!?) [[Btw im first clarinet in this song!!! :D]]
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jenita39 10 months ago
Played this in Blue devils b 2010 show. Best ballad ever.
viperx4wert 10 months ago
Played this on French Horn in high school. One piece I will NEVER forget.
AustralianForGirl 10 months ago
gosh 7 people got so moved by this song that they missed the like button.
soccerchick189 10 months ago
Wondrous
SingInTune 10 months ago
I love this piece so much. It's gorgeous and simple, all in all very moving. Makes my heart flutter. =)
Three Rivers High School Symphony Band is playing this at their Spring Concert this year. (I play Sax in this band).
kaitieldridge 10 months ago
7 people don't know what beautiful music is.
linkinpark444 10 months ago 2
the french horn makes up this peice
YouAreNotObservant 10 months ago 18
I thinking about choir,band team up
TheLuisberg 10 months ago
My drum corps played this as our ballad last year :)
viperx4wert 10 months ago
I'm a french horn player. & This...peice was VERY hard. NO ONE can say this was easy...
TeamBreezy2 10 months ago 3
@TeamBreezy2 I played this piece as a horn as well, i was first horn and played the high G, very challenging but it sounded amazing
cufan205 10 months ago
I have seen the comments in other video's stating that they were moved to tears and awe struck.
Not once before has this happened to me. I was amazingly impressed when I listened to a professional recording of the choral piece. However, this forced me to sit still, feel the shivers and chills race along my spine. This was music in the fullest form.
I am in awe of how amazing this piece is. Eric Whitacre has just passed Samuel Hazo as my favorite band Composer.
CookieDude1178999 10 months ago
one of my bandmates doesn't understand the meaning of Soft hes a Trumpet and I sit right in front of him
I love being a 2nd Clarinet though not too high not too low. :3 But especially now, because we only have 2 firsts in our band... and 13.5 measures and about 60 bpm sounds painful
Aurumvideo 10 months ago
OH NO!!!! 7 people were crying so hard that they couldn't see, and hit the dislike button by accident!!!
2jazzy4MyShirt 11 months ago 78
played this with the Manitoba Senior Honour band a couple years ago and we didnt play it this well but just listening to this song reminds me of playing it at the concert and how amazing it felt to be part of an ensemble playing this. Absolutely incredible
meunier251 11 months ago
This is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever had the pleasure to perform. Really.
PotatoeShinz 11 months ago
I kind of like this version better than the choir one.... probably just cus its extended :P
BandGeek7280 11 months ago
I hope that that wasn't just one clarinet play that hella long G. That's like...no. How is that possible?
TheBandicoot16 11 months ago
@TheBandicoot16 I had to play it by myself for a performance because the other 1st clarinet player wasn't there. It was awful.
mellz0rthekilljoy 11 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy Dang, I bet it was. I didn't know if that could even be humanly possible. lol
TheBandicoot16 11 months ago
@TheBandicoot16 i know someone who has done it we played this for festival this year and she rocked that G
Halo3rockss 11 months ago
@Halo3rockss that's freaking nuts. i'd die
TheBandicoot16 11 months ago
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The overtones make it sound like there are strings in some parts.... so cool!!!
iGookin 11 months ago
Wow breathtaking. I really love this piece and you guys did a superb job. A couple of late entrances, but your blend is awesome.
iGookin 11 months ago
eeaouch! The first note is out of tune, euphoniums!!! Oh well, Whitacare hard to tune to
randomisnotgood 11 months ago
Absolutely fantastic piece.
xxydukillmexx 11 months ago
Dude I'm sorry,
But I think I'm the only one who will say it.
This is the absolute worst performance of Lux Aurumque I have ever heard.
Entrances were terrible, releases were off, phrasing was terrible.
skateit812 11 months ago
@skateit812 agreed
amirhobson 11 months ago
@skateit812 granted, but the balance of the ensemble was fantastic
Charlesgimming 11 months ago
im apart of stephenson high schools wind ensemble and we will be performing this song at kinnesaw state. i love this song
atlchick365 11 months ago
my band almost played this... and i wish we did. but tuning is very hard to do especially in this piece and when not everyone in the band is the same skill level....
EmmaleighBeasty 11 months ago
The climax of this piece would be incredible if it was switched to choir:)
the choir version is just Ve-Lut Au-Rum... quarter notes... and its a shame to not continue perfection:(
JuyoNi 1 year ago
We had the great honor of playing this at our Honor Region Band festival, and a girl actually came up to us after the concert and told us listening to it made her cry, because it was so beautiful. I wasn't so sure about this piece before, but goodness, do I LOVE it now!!
Babydoll3Love 1 year ago
5 people are deaf. . .
TripleTounger 1 year ago
Any 1st clarinet players in the house?
That concert G for 13 and a half measures killed this piece for me. I love it to death, but I couldn't properly enjoy it when my lungs were on the verge of exploding. Can you say "nowhere to breathe"??? >.<
mellz0rthekilljoy 1 year ago 67
@mellz0rthekilljoy Not to mention it's incredibly hard to stay in tune...
Xenorex247 1 year ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy haha same here. and the sad thing is, im first chair and the girl next to me doesn't know how to tune!
xKoolkatb24x 11 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy you could learn to circular breath
wilsonab899 11 months ago
@wilsonab899 Circular breathing??
mellz0rthekilljoy 11 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy Just got this piece for the wind ensemble I play in. I can't say I agree with you more haha
Charlesgimming 11 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy I'm normally a first clarinet and I had the pleasure of playing second for this piece. I especially love the dissonance the seconds get to bring out during the big impact.
TheSkippyvon 11 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy i feel you!!! and there's only 3 of us 1sts in the band so its hard! lol but we try to make it sound full by staggering breathing at different points, cause it sounds empty if we did it at the same time lol
mexicandowndastreet4 11 months ago
@mexicandowndastreet4 There were only 2 first clarinets in my band when we played this...and for one performance, the other first clarinet wasn't there.
mellz0rthekilljoy 8 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy hmmm...not good lol even with one person playing, you can still make it seem like you're not breathing anywhere or am i wrong? (cause i don't really have the music with me anymore -_-)
mexicandowndastreet4 8 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy
Many times when a part has a note that is held for an extended period of time, the different chairs will share it by staggering entrances before the pitch goes flat... Although if you were pro, you would go it alone.
tylerwhales 10 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy I just got this piece today! 1st clarinetist here!!!!!!!!!! FJKGHASERG THAT CONCERT G WILL BE SOO SJDGHAURAGY4U8
AngelasAwesome 10 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy OMGAH I know right!
MergGates1 10 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy That's what circular breathing is for!
MCgoogles1000 10 months ago
@MCgoogles1000 What is circular breathing exactly?....
Maybe I'm stupid...but I've never heard of it :P
mellz0rthekilljoy 8 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy Circular breathing is when you play and breathe AT THE SAME TIME 0.o. Its extreamly hard to do, because you have to make sure you can sustain the notes you are playing without giving them any extra air support while you are breathing. You fill your mouth with air, begin to play, then close off the back of your throat and breathe through your nose while giving continuing to play- giving off a steady pressure at the same time. Incredibly difficult.
kristinhowls 7 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy Haha, My friend and I are both playing the A together and still run out of breath!
onionmayn 10 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy
I've played this song for two years now (last year for SCBDA concert festival, this year at SC Region I band, and for our senior's graduation this year) and the two clarinets (me and my friend) always run out of breath, so you're not alone! A substitute who was teaching one day told us to be perfectly in tune and sound like the Dr. Beat tuner. It didn't work so well.
CourageWielder 9 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy 1st trumpet, its hard but its my favorite piece.
RFandPRailfan 9 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy 1st trumpet, its hard but its my favorite piece. Also it helps to circular breath and that is a major pain.
RFandPRailfan 9 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy - Two words: circular breathe! :D
pipedreamer79 7 months ago
@mellz0rthekilljoy Staggerbreath maybe? Or were you the only one?
sk8ingrox1 5 months ago
I'm playing this song in my band now. Our concert is on this upcoming monday, and i hope we can play half as good as these people! this doesnt sound like highschool at all!
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This song is so beautuful. Our band is playing this for Concert Festival and I am so excited!!:)
miraclestrickalnd 1 year ago
This song is so beautuful. Our band is playing this for Concert Festival and I am so excited!!:)
miraclestrickalnd 1 year ago
The Rockport-Fulton High School band which I'm in, is going to play this for UIL this year and I love this song, it's extremely beautiful.
amag140696 1 year ago
This is beautiful. True sheer beauty. But I prefer it in it's original form. Chorus for the win. :)
vinnykov18 1 year ago
@vinnykov18 i dunno... i've listened to choir versions and band versions and theres just this fuller sound you cant compare with that a band has. while singing is beautiful, i still love band better.
EmmaleighBeasty 11 months ago 2
This song is amazing! i have never heard a song like this. you know what real music is when you listen to this. I felt honored to play this song!! But i really think the Texas all-state band plays it the best!!! :)
kmarinucci1 1 year ago 3
ill always remember the afternoon we played this... :') it was just amazing
baq12 1 year ago
the texas all-state 4a symphonic band played this!!!!(:
rayrayofsunshineee 1 year ago