He is spot on with his intonation and attacks. Clearly has mastery of the horn. I agree the tone is different than a typical horn though. Actually sounds like he is cup muted or partially stopped, but perhaps it's the setting that is causing it.
i'm guess that's just his sound, if you listen to his other videos he sounds the same. he could also be using the Bb side of the horn, which does offer a much rounder, smoother tone in jazz.
nope its not just the Bb. true that its rounder. but it doesnt make that sound. the reason for his beautiful tone is his mouthpiece. thats ONE of the reasons. the rest is just him..
Excellent improvisation and overall phrasing treatment of this jazz classic. Tasteful!
My only minor quibble is the poor recording quality of the horn, which sounds muffled and somewhat distorted in the outdoor setting. The mic seems a little "hot".
what type of mouthpiece does he use
Bergred 3 years ago
i play the french horn
SnowGirl0316 3 years ago 2
giovanni hoffer right?
Tribesmackavich 4 years ago
He is spot on with his intonation and attacks. Clearly has mastery of the horn. I agree the tone is different than a typical horn though. Actually sounds like he is cup muted or partially stopped, but perhaps it's the setting that is causing it.
rlutterb 4 years ago 2
i'm guess that's just his sound, if you listen to his other videos he sounds the same. he could also be using the Bb side of the horn, which does offer a much rounder, smoother tone in jazz.
Marcu5r0xs0x 3 years ago
nope its not just the Bb. true that its rounder. but it doesnt make that sound. the reason for his beautiful tone is his mouthpiece. thats ONE of the reasons. the rest is just him..
middlemori 3 years ago
what mouthpiece does he use?
donius22 2 years ago
Excellent improvisation and overall phrasing treatment of this jazz classic. Tasteful!
My only minor quibble is the poor recording quality of the horn, which sounds muffled and somewhat distorted in the outdoor setting. The mic seems a little "hot".
Excellent group performance.
Cameron5105 4 years ago